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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.

04 Pages : 37-42

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-III).04      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-III).04      Published : Sep 2023

A Sociolinguistic Analysis of Language Styles of Pakistani Teenage Instagram Users

    The objective of this research is to identify the language styles used by teenage Instagram users in Pakistan and their frequency. 'Style' refers to the language variation used based on the degree of formality or informality of the situation. To collect data, the researcher focused on the posts and stories of teenagers and pre-adult Instagram users and used a quantitative approach. The collected data was analyzed according to the theoretical framework provided by Indra, I., & Hamzah, H. (2018). The analysis revealed that the most common language style used by Instagram users in Pakistan is casual.

    Language style, Instagram Users, Teenager, Pre-adult
    (1) Aisha Farid
    Assistant Professor, Department of English, Government College Women University, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Sabboor Hussain
    Professor, Department of English, University of Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Roheen Malik
    Government College Women University, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.

14 Pages : 156-161

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-I).14      10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-I).14      Published : Mar 2024

An Extensive Examination of Artificial Intelligence's Effect on Unmanned Vehicles

    Unmanned vehicles are simplest one of the many regions in which artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to end up a game-changing technological development. Artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms are being incorporated into unmanned cars, along with self-riding automobiles and drones, to enhance their vision, navigation, and decision-making talents. The in-depth analysis of AI's results on autonomy, safety, performance, and societal ramifications is supplied in this paper on unmanned vehicles. This paper provides an overview of the modern-day standing of AI-enabled unmanned vehicles and shows destiny routes for studies and development in this quickly developing issue via a synthesis of current literature, case research, and technological breakthroughs.

    Artificial Intelligence (AI), Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAVs), Natural Language Processing (NLP), Global Positioning System (GPS)
    (1) Umaima Zaman
    PhD Scholar, Department of International Relations & Diplomacy, Geneva School of Diplomacy, Switzerland.

09 Pages : 84-98

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-II).09      10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-II).09      Published : Jun 2024

EFL Students' Perceptions on the use of Blackboard Technology in English Language Learning

    Blackboard is an Internet teaching management platform that allows a virtual learning environment via the Internet. It is the most popular system used by universities and educational institutions worldwide. However, this study is more concerned with foreign language (EFL) students' perceptions of the use of Blackboard in their courses. For this reason, we focused on 100 EFL students as respondents to the online questionnaire who attended the Language Department-College of Science and Humanities at Rumaah-Majmmah University in this research. Whereas, findings from both the survey data were analyzed by using (the SPSS Program) with the Lickert scale method showed participants had positive perceptions of the use of Blackboard technology for educational purposes. The results of students' perceptions proved the usefulness of Blackboard technology in the field of education. Hence, the suggestions of this study could be shared with other educational institutions in the kingdom.

    Blackboard Technology, English Language Learning, Information Communication Technology (ICT), Perceptions, Technology Integration (TI)
    (1) Najeeb us Saqlain
    Associate Professor, Department of English, ISRA University, Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Moomal Chandio
    Visiting Faculty English, Department of English Linguistics & Allied Studies, NED University of Engineering & Technology Karachi, Sindh,Pakistan.
    (3) Hina Hussain Kazmi
    Chief of Party, USAID WGS Project.