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23 Pages : 248-256

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).23      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).23      Published : Jun 2023

Science Journalism in Pakistani Print Media: A Content Analysis of Daily Dawn and The News International

    Science journalism is a special form of journalism that primarily covers topics such as science, engineering, technology etc. This study has been conducted to find out the coverage of Science Journalism in Pakistani English Print Media. The researcher applied both Qualitative and Quantitative content analysis methods for the collection of the data. Through this method the researcher collected data from the Pakistani English newspaper; Daily Dawn and The Daily News International. The researcher collected data from five pages including pages 1, 2, 3 4 and 12. The researcher collected data from three days including Monday, Wednesday and Friday through a systematic sampling procedure from 6 months of Newspapers (N=72+72=144). It is found that both newspapers covered science journalism whereas; a total of 211 news stories were published in 6 months from January 1, 2022, to June 30, 2022. Daily The News published 46.9% while 53.1% were published by Daily Dawn. The results revealed that The Daily Dawn has given more coverage as compared to The News International in the last six months of 2022 science journalism.

    Content Analysis, Print Media, Science Journalism, Science Coverage, Science Communication
    (1) Shehzad Khan
    Undergraduate Scholar, Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, University of Malakand, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Sajjad Ali
    Assistant professor, Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, University of Malakand, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Abdul Shakoor
    Assistant Professor, Department of Mass Communication, Lahore Leads University Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

33 Pages : 364-375

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).33      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).33      Published : Jun 2023

Politics of Hate and Social Media: Thematic Analysis of Political Hate Discourses on Facebook

    This article documented the presence of politically motivated hate content in online political discourses and also explored major themes against political opponents in Pakistan. A total of 744 posts were collected from Facebook pages affiliated with two major political parties. The amount indicates the significant amount of politically motivated hate content presented in online political discourses. The data were thematically analyzed from which 3 major themes emerged. The data revealed that political discourses were filed with denigration of opposites through abusive and disgusted language followed by the dehumanization of opposites such as naming and comparing with different animals like dogs, pigs etc. It was also found that character assassination was done by framing opposites as morally and socially characterless, by accusing them as sexually corrupt, drug addictive, and as well homosexual etc. Lastly, the opposites were framed as "anti-state", "traitors" and "foreign agents who have become "threats" to national peace, cohesion and integrity of the state and as well to destabilize the country.

    Hate Speech, Media Framing, Thematic Analysis, Political Discourse, Social Media, Pakistani Politics
    (1) Muhammad Akbar
    PhD Scholar, Institute of Media and Communication Studies, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Aasima Safdar
    Assistant Professor, Institute of Media and Communication Studies, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.

41 Pages : 443-454

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).41      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).41      Published : Jun 2023

Unveiling Language Hurdles: Exploring Errors in Written English Paragraphs by Secondary School English Learners

    This study examines error analysis in written English paragraphs by secondary school-level English learners. It focuses on 20 participants from Government Girls High School Sambrial, Sialkot, shedding light on their challenges. These learners from the English group navigate a linguistic landscape where English is not their primary mode of communication. Using Chanquoy's (2001) framework, the study categorizes errors in the learners' written paragraphs. It reveals challenges in spelling,capitalization, prepositions, verbs, and sentence structure, with the most common error being improper usage of English articles. The study offers tangible suggestions and recommendations to empower EFL instructors in addressing the hurdles faced by English language learners. It aims to unlock their potential for confident expression in English. This research invites the scholarly community to delve
    into language acquisition and error analysis. Addressing challenges faced by secondary school English learners, it aims to enhance education, empowering the new generation to thrive in an interconnected world.

    Error Analysis, L2 Learners, Written English Paragraphs, Language Acquisition, Secondary School
    (1) Komal Akbar
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Linguistics & Communications, University of Management & Technology, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Aqsa Atta
    Associate Professor, Department of Linguistics & Communications, University of Management & Technology, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Alia Awan
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Linguistics & Communications, University of Management & Technology, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.

49 Pages : 541-553

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).49      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).49      Published : Jun 2023

Narrative Building in Politics: A Critical Analysis of Imran Khan's Selected Discourse

    This paper aims to shed light on narrative building in politics. It explores how Former Prime Minister, Imran Khan built his political narrative and consequently got unrivalled popularity in his country. It also investigates Imran Khan's linguistic strategies used for building his political narrative since the early days of his political party. This study is qualitative and narrative analysis has been done on the selected excerpts from the speeches by Imran Khan to understand how he built such a powerful narrative that changed the political views and perception of the masses. The study also reveals that Mr Khan has manipulated his usage of language to influence the minds of his countrymen. Hero-card and the space left by his opponents both helped him to succeed in making his incomparable place in Pakistani politics.

    Political Narrative, Narrative Building, Discourse Studies, Narrative Analysis
    (1) Fatima Arif
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Languages, The University of Chenab, Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Akbar Khan
    Associate Professor, Department of Languages, The University of Chenab, Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Ali Haider
    Principal, Jinnah College of Education, Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.

01 Pages : 1-9

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-I).01      10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-I).01      Published : Mar 2024

Syntactic Analysis of Urdu Case Clitics as Postpositions in Comparison with English Prepositions

    The differences between Urdu and English pose many challenges for learners in Pakistan. One of them is the functioning of ‘Urdu case clitics as postpositions in comparison with English prepositions’. ‘Case Theory’ by Chomsky and Lasnik in 1977 has been implemented to qualitatively analyze whether Urdu accusative, dative and instrumental case clitics can function as Urdu postpositions in comparison with English prepositions. The study's major findings demonstrate that Urdu accusative case clitic ‘KO’ as well as Urdu dative case clitic ‘KO’ do not have structural compatibility with the English preposition ‘to’, hence, cannot be determined as Urdu postpositions. However, instrumental ‘se’ case clitics are harmonious to English prepositions to be called Urdu postpositions, for their placement in a sentence in relation to the noun they are modifying. The study also concludes the recommendation of further research to analyze the semantic properties of Urdu case clitics in comparison with English prepositions.

    Syntactic Theory, Syntactic Analysis, Urdu Case Clitics, Urdu Postpositions, English Prepositions
    (1) Sana Mahmood Qureshi Hashmi
    Lecturer, Department of English, National University of Modern Languages, Quetta Campus, Balochistan, Pakistan.

02 Pages : 10-21

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-I).02      10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-I).02      Published : Mar 2024

Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Government through the Lense of Print Media: Exploring the Predominant Narratives

    Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) was a significant political alliance formed in 2020, comprising major opposition parties in Pakistan. The PDM came into power as a result of a 'no-confidence-motion' (NCM) against the then Prime Minister Mr Imran Khan in April 2022. The NCM and its consequences are very interesting given the fact that this 'political move' was very first of its kind in the history of Pakistan which resulted in the toppling of a democratically elected PM. The move and its subsequent political result i.e. the formation of the PDM government received a variety of coverage in the media. This study is an attempt to explore the coverage of PDM government-related issues by dailies The Dawn and The News International from February 2022 to August 2022. This research is an attempt to determine and analyze the predominant narratives produced by the selected newspapers regarding the PDM government in their editorials.

    PDM, No-Confidence-Motion, Imran Khan, Content Analysis, Framing
    (1) Syed Abid Ali Bukhari
    PhD Scholar, Department of Media Studies, Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Nadia Saleem
    Assistant Professor, Department of Mass Communication, Virtual University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Waqar Ahmad
    Independent Researcher, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.

03 Pages : 22-29

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-I).03      10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-I).03      Published : Mar 2024

Critical Thinking Skills Development: An Analysis of Mathematics Curriculum 2006 (Grade-wise)

    The current qualitative study was conducted to analyze the mathematics curriculum across grade levels for students’ critical thinking skills development. Qualitative content analysis was used to analyze the document with the facilitation of NVivo software. As per the analysis, Grades I-III cover core math concepts at an introductory level using real-life examples presented concretely. Then grades IV-VIII revisit these same ideas with more depth and add logical reasoning. Finally (IX-X) and higher secondary (XI-XII) levels aim to build a rigorous conceptual understanding of complex mathematical topics like calculus, vectors, and complex numbers as well as non-routine problem-solving capacity utilizing proof techniques and technology tools like MAPLE software. The research results show that the curriculum is indeed effective for 21st-century skills development such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and technological literacy. Students who complete this systematic program will be prepared for advanced studies or careers that require mathematical proficiency.

    Critical Thinking, Mathematics Curriculum, Qualitative Content Analysis, Grade Levels, Logical Reasoning, Problem-Solving, Technology Integration
    (1) Muhammad Jamil
    Lecturer, Department of Education, Government College Women University, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Noor Muhammad
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Aslam
    PhD Scholar, Department of Educational Training, The Islamia University, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.

08 Pages : 76-87

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-I).08      10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-I).08      Published : Mar 2024

A Corpus-based Ecosophical Analysis of Discourse Produced Around the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)

    This research explores the Ecosophy of discourse produced around the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The study starts with building a corpus of texts, taken from the official website of the CPEC. The list of 18 key words was made, based on three United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) out of 17 goals. Theoretical framework of Stibbe’s (2015) ecocritical discourse perspective is used to develop the Ecosophy of the CPEC, while analytical framework is based on three UN sustainable development goals outlined in 2015. Corpus linguistics as a methodology is used to undergo quantitative and qualitative analysis. In quantitative analysis, collocates were analyzed by identifying Mutual Information (MI) score. The highest MI score (11.26013) is gained by the collocation named CPEC-Deforestation and the lowest is of CPEC-Water (0.87352) which show that the infrastructure project of the CPEC caused deforestation and less affected water.

    Corpus, CPEC (China-Pakistan Economic Corridor), ECDA (Ecological Critical Discourse Analysis), Ecosophy, SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)
    (1) Humera Faraz
    Assistant Professor, Department of English, Air University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Saleem
    PhD Scholar, Department of English, Air University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Tariq Mehmood
    Independent Researcher Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.

18 Pages : 210-222

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-I).18      10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-I).18      Published : Mar 2024

Propp's Narrative Functions: Deciphering Hamlet's Character Transformation

    Narrative analysis serves as a potent tool to unravel the subtleties of character progression and thematic resonance within storytelling. This study investigates the character transformation of Hamlet, the iconic protagonist of William Shakespeare's "Hamlet," employing Vladimir Propp's Morphology of the Folktale as an analytical framework. Through the lens of Proppian functions, the study explores Hamlet's journey from grief-stricken prince to tormented tragic hero, shedding light on the interplay between structural narrative components and emotional development. The research employs Propp's functions ranging from Absentation and Interdiction to Violation and Struggle to dissect pivotal moments in the play. These functions elucidate Hamlet's responses to absence, his internal conflicts, and his quest for justice. By mapping Hamlet's trajectory onto Propp's archetypal functions, this study unveils the intricate relationship between narrative structure and character metamorphosis. The analysis not only deepens our understanding of "Hamlet" as a timeless masterpiece but also exemplifies the synergy between traditional character analysis and structural narrative theory.

    Narrative Structure Analysis, Propp's Narrative Functions, Hamlet
    (1) Nighat Shakur
    Assistant Professor, Department of English, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Syeda Aqsa Batool
    MS Scholar, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.

02 Pages : 11-23

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-II).02      10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-II).02      Published : Jun 2024

Exploring Modality Used by Pakistani Politicians during the Election 2024 Campaigns: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Urdu Print Media Headlines

    The present study draws attention to political discourse embedded with ideologies that cannot easily be decoded by a layman. For such a study a newly introduced integrative problem-oriented analytical tool the Power, Ideology, and Manipulation Identification (PIMI) model was created to do the analysis of political discourse and it further discloses the features and variations of language and discourse. The present paper discusses the analytical models (Chilton & Schäffner, 1997; Van Dijk, 2002), the new tool having the basis of two existing critical discourses. Discourse with its amazing adaptability and flexibility can be easily twisted and bent; it can create and destroy any kind of connections and bonds whenever it wants. Politicians better know how to play with words; they know how emotional expressions fulfill their agendas. The study explores the usage of modality employed by Pakistani politicians during the election campaigning to persuade their voters.

    Political Discourse, Power, Ideology, Manipulation, Persuasion, PIMI Analysis
    (1) Badal Ram Marwari
    Lecturer, Department of English, Peoples University of Medical and Health Sciences For Women (PUMHSW), Nawabshah, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Jam Khan Muhammad Sahito
    Lecturer, Centre of English language and linguistics (CELL), Mehran University of Engineering and Technology Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (3) Tania Laghari
    Assistant professor, Department of English, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Shaheed Benazirabad, Sindh, Pakistan.