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Investigating the Causes of Learners’ Speaking Anxiety in Foreign Language Classroom: The Case of Grade Nine Students in Mizan Secondary and Preparatory School in Bench Maji Zone in Snnpr
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 1, March 2019
Pages:
1-15
Received:
18 February 2019
Accepted:
30 March 2019
Published:
11 May 2019
Abstract: This study investigated causes of learners speaking anxiety in foreign language classroom with the reference to grade nine in Mizan Secondary and Preparatory School in Bench Maji zone in SNNPR. Mixed research method was used to conduct the study. Subjects of the study were one hundred fifty four systematically selected students and eleven purposively selected teachers (teaching English in grades nine and ten). Three data collection tools were used, namely, questionnaire, written reflection, and interview (semi structured interview). Questionnaires are the personalized form of Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS) which was developed by Horwitz et al [13] in order to investigate the cause of speaking anxiety. And also, Interview (semi structured interview) and written reflection were conducted with purposively selected teachers and students to identify the cause of speaking anxiety. Accordingly, the findings showed that most students do experience anxiety which had a debilitating effect on foreign language speaking. Consequently, several sources of anxiety provoking factors were discussed in this study to deepen our understanding of anxiety in speaking foreign language. For example, lack of self-confidence, incomprehensible input and lack of prior preparation were found the great contributors of communication apprehension. Further analysis of data revealed that fear of making mistakes, feedback provision, students self perception, failure of oral tests, limited knowledge of vocabulary and lack of adequate practice in the target language were found some anxiety provoking factors discussed in this study. Similarly, the impact of speaking anxiety in terms of classroom participation, language performance and achievements and social problems were identified. On the basis of the findings, the research was finalized with some recommendations and suggestions to investigate the causes of speaking anxiety in foreign language speaking classroom.
Abstract: This study investigated causes of learners speaking anxiety in foreign language classroom with the reference to grade nine in Mizan Secondary and Preparatory School in Bench Maji zone in SNNPR. Mixed research method was used to conduct the study. Subjects of the study were one hundred fifty four systematically selected students and eleven purposive...
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Conservation of Archaeological Limestone False Doors Applied on a Door No. 1755 at Atfiyah Museum Store – Egypt
Rabea Radi Abdel Kader,
Shaimaa Sayed Mohamed El-Sayed
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 1, March 2019
Pages:
16-20
Received:
13 February 2019
Accepted:
19 March 2019
Published:
15 May 2019
Abstract: Stone false doors are considered one of history writing resources, within them, a lot of topics belonged to ancient Egyptian religious rites can be described, some of them contains inscriptions depict sacrifice forms of Egyptian gods and goddess, and with the false door, dead's soul can entre and go out between the world of living and the dead, there are a lot of limestone objects stored at Atfiyah museum store – Ministry of Antiquities – Egypt which known for the archaeologists as (Ali El-Kholy museum store), these objects exposed to many deterioration factors that threaten them especially the false doors. The research aims to shed the light on one of limestone false doors (no. 1755), samples were taken to identify the components and deterioration phenomenon, examined and analyzed to set a tight plan of conservation processes, first, mechanical and chemical cleaning were done to remove dust and clay deposits, then the weak surface were consolidated to save the important inscriptions.
Abstract: Stone false doors are considered one of history writing resources, within them, a lot of topics belonged to ancient Egyptian religious rites can be described, some of them contains inscriptions depict sacrifice forms of Egyptian gods and goddess, and with the false door, dead's soul can entre and go out between the world of living and the dead, the...
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The Study of Arundhati Roy’s The God of Small Things: History, Diaspora, Hybridity, Women
Shiva Zaheri Birgan,
Sayyed Rahim Moosavinia
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 1, March 2019
Pages:
21-31
Received:
3 April 2019
Accepted:
3 June 2019
Published:
17 June 2019
Abstract: From the fifteenth century to the twentieth century, the Europeans colonized the lands in other continents. In the nineteenth century, the main political purpose promoted the newly-born genre named ‘novel’. In developing the dominance of colonization, writers played a main role. Knowledge and power are the dominating themes that over-rule the deep nature of imperialism and literature. These themes indicate the superior literature, culture and tradition as the standard form of acceptance. Colonization is a period of time. This is history itself. In the result of the colonization, the migration and transition were not avoidable issues. Therefore, in this displacement, the new identity has been made. People’s customs, cultures and beliefs are mixed with colonizers’ unconsciously. India is a multicultural country. There are many various cultures in this country. And also during the colonization and the dominance of Britain over India, the changes were made in its customs and cultures. Arundhati Roy is an Indian writer and female activist. The plot of Roy’s novel is made from the ancient history of the Syrian-Christian community and the complex intermixture of their faith with local Hindu social structures. In such society, people married other people with different beliefs. The present research intends to analyze the mentioned novel based on postcolonial studies. The concepts that can be mentioned in this novel are history, diaspora, hybridity, the role of women in Indian society, globalization, and resistance.
Abstract: From the fifteenth century to the twentieth century, the Europeans colonized the lands in other continents. In the nineteenth century, the main political purpose promoted the newly-born genre named ‘novel’. In developing the dominance of colonization, writers played a main role. Knowledge and power are the dominating themes that over-rule the deep ...
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