EREVNA: Journal of Linguistics and Literature, 2017
Globalization has influenced teaching profession significantly, converting today’s teacher as the... more Globalization has influenced teaching profession significantly, converting today’s teacher as the part of a very vast global teaching community. The purpose of this study was to review the related literature on teacher professionalism in both international context and local cultural perspective of Pakistan. This paper critically examines the criteria on which the teacher professionalism can be evaluated: subject knowledge, social function and ethical role, work autonomy, professional development, and the use of latest technology. Here, the paper finds that the idea of teacher professionalism has not yet reached any consensus and many diversified interpretations can be traced throughout the related literature ranging from the recognition of teachers as semi-professionals to full-professionals. The paper also indicates the professional diversity among Pakistani teaching community who do not find a favorable professional environment, by and large. Nonetheless, much is needed to enhance their professionalism; they need continuous professional development, working autonomy and financial betterment.
Postcolonial Studies should be studied in its broader historical, material and cultural context f... more Postcolonial Studies should be studied in its broader historical, material and cultural context focusing on its implications for the present.
European Journal of English language and literature Studies , 2020
The research deals with the use of power and ideology in Andy Worthington's The Guantanamo Files ... more The research deals with the use of power and ideology in Andy Worthington's The Guantanamo Files (2007) as the narratives (generally called Gitmo narratives) of the detainees show the betrayal of American ideals, U.S. constitution and international laws about human rights. Since its inception, Guantanamo Bay Camp is an icon of American military power, hegemony and legal exceptionalism in the 'Global War on Terror'. In order to the analyze the selected text, the 'discourse as social practices' with special reference to power and ideology which is the third dimension of the tripartite framework proposed by Norman Fairclough (1995), is applied comprehensively as a theoretical framework for this research. The research reveals the truth and reality of the power structure and hegemonic designs of American ideology to discriminate and to stereotype the male Muslims as terrorists in Guantanamo. The discourse of these Gitmo narratives is also related with the issue of closing this notorious camp which has gained a great attention for the international media, lawyers, human rights activists and civil society.
Israeli myths or myths about Israel are debunked. 10 myths about Israel till October and 10 since... more Israeli myths or myths about Israel are debunked. 10 myths about Israel till October and 10 since October 7/2023
This presentation focuses on Shakespeare from a postcolonial perspective highlighting some basic ... more This presentation focuses on Shakespeare from a postcolonial perspective highlighting some basic facts about his life and works.
South Asian Literature is diverse as is the region. The South Asian writers represent the diversi... more South Asian Literature is diverse as is the region. The South Asian writers represent the diversity of their experiences and cultures in their works.
It is about how ideas can be generally generated. It also discusses how research ideas are genera... more It is about how ideas can be generally generated. It also discusses how research ideas are generated.
Contemporary approaches to studying literature mark a sharp break from the past traditions of rea... more Contemporary approaches to studying literature mark a sharp break from the past traditions of reading it. Shakespeare once used to be studied in romantic tradition, now he is being studied in postcolonial perspectives. Critics like Harold Bloom are trying hard to defend the once mighty bard but he seems to be fighting a lost cause.
EREVNA: Journal of Linguistics and Literature, 2017
Globalization has influenced teaching profession significantly, converting today’s teacher as the... more Globalization has influenced teaching profession significantly, converting today’s teacher as the part of a very vast global teaching community. The purpose of this study was to review the related literature on teacher professionalism in both international context and local cultural perspective of Pakistan. This paper critically examines the criteria on which the teacher professionalism can be evaluated: subject knowledge, social function and ethical role, work autonomy, professional development, and the use of latest technology. Here, the paper finds that the idea of teacher professionalism has not yet reached any consensus and many diversified interpretations can be traced throughout the related literature ranging from the recognition of teachers as semi-professionals to full-professionals. The paper also indicates the professional diversity among Pakistani teaching community who do not find a favorable professional environment, by and large. Nonetheless, much is needed to enhance their professionalism; they need continuous professional development, working autonomy and financial betterment.
Postcolonial Studies should be studied in its broader historical, material and cultural context f... more Postcolonial Studies should be studied in its broader historical, material and cultural context focusing on its implications for the present.
European Journal of English language and literature Studies , 2020
The research deals with the use of power and ideology in Andy Worthington's The Guantanamo Files ... more The research deals with the use of power and ideology in Andy Worthington's The Guantanamo Files (2007) as the narratives (generally called Gitmo narratives) of the detainees show the betrayal of American ideals, U.S. constitution and international laws about human rights. Since its inception, Guantanamo Bay Camp is an icon of American military power, hegemony and legal exceptionalism in the 'Global War on Terror'. In order to the analyze the selected text, the 'discourse as social practices' with special reference to power and ideology which is the third dimension of the tripartite framework proposed by Norman Fairclough (1995), is applied comprehensively as a theoretical framework for this research. The research reveals the truth and reality of the power structure and hegemonic designs of American ideology to discriminate and to stereotype the male Muslims as terrorists in Guantanamo. The discourse of these Gitmo narratives is also related with the issue of closing this notorious camp which has gained a great attention for the international media, lawyers, human rights activists and civil society.
Israeli myths or myths about Israel are debunked. 10 myths about Israel till October and 10 since... more Israeli myths or myths about Israel are debunked. 10 myths about Israel till October and 10 since October 7/2023
This presentation focuses on Shakespeare from a postcolonial perspective highlighting some basic ... more This presentation focuses on Shakespeare from a postcolonial perspective highlighting some basic facts about his life and works.
South Asian Literature is diverse as is the region. The South Asian writers represent the diversi... more South Asian Literature is diverse as is the region. The South Asian writers represent the diversity of their experiences and cultures in their works.
It is about how ideas can be generally generated. It also discusses how research ideas are genera... more It is about how ideas can be generally generated. It also discusses how research ideas are generated.
Contemporary approaches to studying literature mark a sharp break from the past traditions of rea... more Contemporary approaches to studying literature mark a sharp break from the past traditions of reading it. Shakespeare once used to be studied in romantic tradition, now he is being studied in postcolonial perspectives. Critics like Harold Bloom are trying hard to defend the once mighty bard but he seems to be fighting a lost cause.
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