LANGUAGE IN INDIA Strength for Today and Bright Hope for Tomorrow Volume 16:6 June 2016 ISSN 1930-2940 Managing Editor: M. S. Thirumalai, Ph.D. Editors: B. Mallikarjun, Ph.D. Sam Mohanlal, Ph.D. B. A. Sharada, Ph.D. A. R. Fatihi, Ph.D. Lakhan Gusain, Ph.D. Jennifer Marie Bayer, Ph.D. S. M. Ravichandran, Ph.D. G. Baskaran, Ph.D. L. Ramamoorthy, Ph.D. C. Subburaman, Ph.D. (Economics) N. Nadaraja Pillai, Ph.D. Renuga Devi, Ph.D. Soibam Rebika Devi, M.Sc., Ph.D. Assistant Managing Editor: Swarna Thirumalai, M.A. Contents Materials published in Language in India www.languageinindia.com are indexed in EBSCOHost database, MLA International Bibliography and the Directory of Periodicals, ProQuest (Linguistics and Language Behavior Abstracts) and Gale Research. The journal is included in the Cabell’s Directory, a leading directory in the USA. Articles published in Language in India are peer-reviewed by one or more members of the Board of Editors or an outside scholar who is a specialist in the related field. Since the dissertations are already reviewed by the University-appointed examiners, dissertations accepted for publication in Language in India are not reviewed again. This is our 16th year of publication. All back issues of the journal are accessible through this link: http://languageinindia.com/backissues/2001.html Language in India www.languageinindia.com ISSN 1930-2940 16:6 June 2016 Contents i Heaven or Hell on Earth? An Insightful View from Philosopher, Educationist and Entrepreneur Jimmy Teo iv-v Aasma Pathan, MS Scholar Thrashing Learners Inactivity in Large Classes: An Action Research on the Secondary Students of Thano 1-11 Console Zamreinao Shimrei, M.Phil., NET., Ph.D. Rese arch Scholar Livelihood Practices and Environmental Changes With Special Reference to Ukhrul District of Manipur 12-25 Roghayeh Farsi, Ph.D. The Bleak World of Anand’s A Million Destinies 26-37 Indranil Sen, M.Sc., M.A. Reintroducing Few Basic Ideas in Cognitive Linguistics: An Elementary Computational Model 38-45 Dr. (Mrs.) N. L. N. Jayanthi, M.A., M.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D. (English), Ph.D. (Education) Diagnostic Tests in English for Primary School Children 46-53 N. Lavanya (II M.A. English Literature) and Dr. Raichel M. Sylus Cognitive Development among Children through Select Picture Books of Eric Carle 54-67 Nasrin Mozaffari, Ph.D. of Persian Literature, Sima Gharibey, M.A. of English Literature and Touba Shirkani, M.A. of Dramatic Literature The Effect of Siavoshan Rite on the Religious Performance of Tazieh 68-79 Dr. R. I. Prasanth Lost Word is Lost World - A Study of Malayalam 80-85 L. Pratima Devi, Ph.D. Scholar Word Order in Ranglong 86-92 Dr. Pravesh Arya, Ph.D. (SLP) and Soniya Gupta, BASLP Impact of SpeakFluent Device on Speech of Persons with Stuttering 93-109 N. Rajkumar, M.A., B.Ed., M.Phil. Expatriate as the Subaltern in V. S. Naipaul’s A House for Mr. Biswas and A Bend in the River 110-119 Language in India www.languageinindia.com ISSN 1930-2940 16:6 June 2016 Contents ii Rohit S. Kawale, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. The Language of Humour in Stoppard's On the Razzle 120-132 Sabreena Shah, M.A. (English Literature) MS (Applied Linguistics), MS Scholar in Linguistics and Shoukat A. Lohar, M.A. (English Literature), MS (Linguistics) The Role of Interactive Media in the Spread of English Language in the World: A Language Policy Perspective 133-144 Braja Kishore Sahoo, Ph.D. George Orwell in Our Time 145-156 Dr. Seema Rana Hamlet’s To be or not to be” and Haider’s “Main rahoon ki main nahi” – An Analysis 157-165 M. Sriprabha Poverty and Exploitation Aided by the Social and Political Structures With Special Reference to MulkRaj Anand’s Coolie 166-175 Ms. B. Sujatha, M.Phil.and Dr. M. R. Chandran, Ph.D. The Theme of Patriarchal Ideology in Girish Karnad’s Nagamandala 176-182 S. VijayaKumari, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. Research Scholar and Dr. N. Geethanjali, M.A., Ph.D. “Revolutionary” Women in Snap Shots of Shobha De 183-192 Pangersenla Walling, Ph.D. Yes/No Questions in Ao 193-204 Mst Tanzila Yasmin Dynamics of Bilingual Journey: A Case Study 205-216 Xingchun Wang Investigating Students’ Listening and Speaking Communication and Perceptions through the Implementation of Chinese Culture Content-Based Course 217-331 Nasrin Mozafari, Faranak Siyanat and Ali Akbar Khansir Man's Prestige in Shahnameh 332-342 Language in India www.languageinindia.com ISSN 1930-2940 16:6 June 2016 Contents iii ================================================================= Language in India www.languageinindia.com ISSN 1930-2940 Vol. 16:6 June 2016 ================================================================= Heaven or Hell on Earth? An Insightful View from Philosopher, Educationist and Entrepreneur Jimmy Teo ============================================== We cannot buy time We cannot bring back lost time But we can record the present time For the future, via writings, photos & videos And we should do so If we can And we should for posterity & history. The surety of humankind Is that someday we will die, Its just a matter of ‘when’ And could be soon; We cannot take our ‘Tomorrow’ for granted. The happy preoccupation of time Requires us to recognize our fragility As well as our ability to influence others Especially our friends, family & fraternities For either good or bad: The choice is ours. Language in India www.languageinindia.com ISSN 1930-2940 16:6 June 2016 Heaven or Hell on Earth? An Insightful View from Philosopher, Educationist and Entrepreneur Jimmy Teo iv Greed, dishonesty & love of power Are the pillars of hell on earth; We need to avoid their lures To relish peace & contentment. Heaven can be in our heart When we do good, think good Not willing to hurt anyone By words, actions or thoughts Radiating heavenly peace Within & without; Felt & appreciated by all around us. 1857hr/Sat/4.6.16/Singapore Swimming Club lobby ================================================================== Jimmy Teo Singapore [email protected] Language in India www.languageinindia.com ISSN 1930-2940 16:6 June 2016 Heaven or Hell on Earth? An Insightful View from Philosopher, Educationist and Entrepreneur Jimmy Teo v =================================================================== Language in India www.languageinindia.com ISSN 1930-2940 Vol. 16:6 June 2016 ================================================================== Thrashing Learners Inactivity in Large Classes: An Action Research on the Secondary Students of Thano Bulla Khan District Jamshoro Aasma Pathan, M.A. (English Literature) & M.S. (Applied English Linguistics) ==================================================================== Abstract In recent years English language has been influenced by number of language theories and methodologies .The makers of these theories and methods claim that traditional teaching methods have become old and do not create interest among students which gives birth to rote learning instead of true learning and gaining of knowledge. On the other hand the supporters of Traditional method claim that the Grammar translation method is the appropriate and fool proof way of teaching L2. Cunningham (2000) in his paper "Translation in the Classroom- a Useful Tool for Second Language Acquisition" indicates that translation method contributes to students learning at all levels. It enhances the correct grammar knowledge and it is useful tool to understand the meaning of abstract words and complicated sentences. This paper is based on an action research which is conducted on 48 participants of grade 9th in Government Girls High School Thano Bulla Khan Jamshoro Sindh. This research attempts to check the change in the level of motivation among students when they are being taught through different activities in classroom. The class of 48 children was divided into 6 groups of 8 children in each group. Six different tasks were given to groups with clear instructions, proper seating arrangement and well enough teaching resources. This research witnesses a remarkable change in interest of students, their level of motivation was increased and they seemed more confident. Key words: Large Classes, Inactivity, Motivation, Teaching Methodologies, Traditional Methods. Language in India www.languageinindia.com ISSN 1930-2940 16:6 June 2016 Aasma Pathan, M.A. (English Literature) & M.S. (Applied English Linguistics) Thrashing Learners Inactivity in Large Classes: An Action Research on the Secondary Students of Thano Bulla Khan District Jamshoro 1 Introduction Lewin (1946; 1948) codified the action research into four main steps: 1. Planning 2. Acting 3. Observing 4. Reflecting This research is also based on these four steps .Proper planning of the research is kept in mind. As this research is based on classroom teaching so more focus is kept on lesson planning and its execution. Lesson planning should not only be the responsibility of a trained and experienced teacher rather it should be the essential feature of a professional teacher. Lesson planning is the central part of the teaching learning process. It is concerned with handful knowledge of our learners and their learning background, the curriculum, contends of the text and the teaching context. 1: Importance of Lesson Planning in Classroom Teaching 1.1: Produces Unified Lessons Jensen, (2001) says that proper lessen planning produces cohesive lessons in class room teaching which obviously benefits the students and create a unified professionalism in teachers. He also argues that lesson planning produces creativity and novelty in teaching methodology. Teacher thinks beyond traditional and repetitive plan and creates something new in classroom. It helps the teacher to think of SMART objectives, the type of activities that will meet these objectives, the proper order of those activities, the teaching resource material, the time management, grouping of the students etc. Teacher can also reflect on the relationship between the one activity and the other. Teacher not only reflects on the current plan but can also compare the lesson with past/ future lessons. This type of planning benefits the teacher to meet the balance between learning objectives and assessments through this learning connections explicit more meaningful to learners.