Masculinity According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, masculinity is defined as “the quality or nature of the male sex: the quality, state, or degree of being masculine or manly”. This term has popped up everywhere since the beginning of the 21st century. Whether in conversations, newspapers, advertisements, etc., it seems as if everyone is talking about it. […]
Macbeth as a Tragic Hero Macbeth is probably Shakespeare’s most complicated yet greatest tragedy. Similar to other plays written by the prodigious playwright, Macbeth teaches a valuable lesson: excessive ambition and power may corrupt one’s ability to follow their conscience, especially with the help of a suggestion. From his example, we can learn not to […]
Introduction to Victorian Era Victorian Era is regarded as the compilation of years (1837-1901) ruled by Queen Victoria (“Victoria (R. 1837-1901)”). Literature—whether poetry, novels, drama, etc.—produced during this time frame reflected principles characteristic of the era. Therefore, Victorian literature portrayed conflicting views of industrialization and science, heavy utilization of sensory devices, realism, morality, idealization of […]
Modern Poetry Modern poetry is the most appealing and relevant type of poetry for 21st-century readers, particularly myself. Although contexts are different for modern and contemporary times, there are a few similarities that explains why modern poetry is still so relatable and enjoyable to contemporary readers. READ SOME REAL POETRY HERE! Why is it so […]
What is Teaching? As students, this is not a foreign word to us. From an early age, humans are continuously engaged in the process called teaching. As kids, we do not know the proper definition but experiencing the situation i.e. going to school, sitting in the classroom and following the instructions of the adult in […]
a)Content Words In any language, there are two kinds/types of words. One category consists of those words which add to the meaning of the sentence but do not constitute the basic meaning of the sentence. This means that if they are excluded from the sentence, it (the sentence) would still be meaningful. Their basic role […]
Code-Switching: Necessity, Importance and Benefits The 21st century has brought significant changes in language and communication. English has transformed from the first language of inner-circle countries to the lingua franca of the world. Today, it boasts the highest number of second-language speakers. A typical situation that occurs when people are bilingual i.e. fluent in two […]
Outline 1.Introduction-background, quote about economic struggle 2.Theme of socio-economic class in the Great Expectations, Wuthering Heights, Joseph Andrews 3.Theme of socio-economic class in Tess, Mill on the Floss and Emma 4.Examples from contemporary society 5.Conclusion-final remarks and recapitulation of important points Background “All history has been a history of class struggles between dominated class at […]
OUTLINE 1.Introduction-background of Victorian Literature and love stories 2.Common theme of love in Emma, Mill on the Floss and Tess 3.Common theme of love in Joseph Andrews, Wuthering Heights, and Great Expectations 4.Difference between the novels and conventional love stories 5.Element of shallowness and predictability 6.Conclusion-recapitalization of main points, final remarks READ ABOUT Modern Novel […]
Modular Teaching DEFINITION: A particular type of teaching in which there is individualized instructor for each learner apt for their skills, personality, and interests. CHARACTERISTICS One of the most advanced and innovative forms of teaching It is customized for each learner. It is a technology-based teaching with more emphasis and usage of media. There is […]
