Department of English Language and Literaturehttp://dspace.iiuc.ac.bd:8080/xmlui/handle/88203/2482024-03-28T21:00:15Z2024-03-28T21:00:15ZHumanism and Egalitarianism in Nazrul’s PoetryHosain, Md. Iqbalhttp://dspace.iiuc.ac.bd:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/69472023-08-12T10:40:04Z2018-01-01T00:00:00ZHumanism and Egalitarianism in Nazrul’s Poetry
Hosain, Md. Iqbal
This paper basically deals with humanism and egalitarianism manifest in the poetry of Kazi
Nazrul Islam, the national poet of Bangladesh. He is quintessentially a rebel poet who voiced against the discrimination and disparity between human beings and at the same time upheld humanism and egalitarianism in his major poems. His widely acclaimed poem „The Rebel‟, which brought him the fame as the rebel poet and some other significant poems are chosen to analyze the nature of his humanism and equality in this article.
2018-01-01T00:00:00ZThe Task-based Learning Framework and Its Implications in Language Learning and TeachingChowdhury, Mohammad Yousuf Uddin Khaledhttp://dspace.iiuc.ac.bd:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/34482022-08-08T04:56:36Z2014-01-01T00:00:00ZThe Task-based Learning Framework and Its Implications in Language Learning and Teaching
Chowdhury, Mohammad Yousuf Uddin Khaled
Willis (1996) argues that ‘there are three essential conditions (exposure, use, and motivation) and one desirable condition (instruction) for successful learning’. Before going to express my agreement or disagreement with her we should rather recapitulate the answers to some questions emerging from the argument. As this argument has originated from ‘A Framework for Task-based Learning’ by Willis (1996), very naturally we should analyze first what we get after reviewing the book. What is Task-based Learning? How does it work? Is it learning or acquisition? Does it cover the learning of all ages? What are the advantages of TBL? What are the disadvantages of TBL? Can it be implemented everywhere? Has it been validated? After arriving at a clear understanding of the answers to these questions we will try to relate her opinions with the traditional PPP (Presentation, Practice and Production) approach of learning. We will further explore the conventional understanding of exposure, use, motivation and instruction in order to compare and contrast Willis(1996) with the other scholars in the related field which will lead the readers of this paper to my personal stand for and against Willis at some points
Vol.5, No.2, 2014
2014-01-01T00:00:00ZGrass’s 'What Must Be Said': A Revolt Against Zionism and the Western HypocrisyHosain, Md. Iqbalhttp://dspace.iiuc.ac.bd:8080/xmlui/handle/88203/2762020-11-24T07:27:31Z2016-06-01T00:00:00ZGrass’s 'What Must Be Said': A Revolt Against Zionism and the Western Hypocrisy
Hosain, Md. Iqbal
This article deals with Grass’s view of Zionist audacity and the double
gaming of the west regarding Israel and Iran’s nuclear competition as
expressed in his “What Must be Said”. After the establishment of Israel
in the Palestinian land, the Jews have been piling up nuclear and other
fatal weapons in the name of securing themselves. On the other hand, in
the name of defense, Iran is also depositing Uranium for making Nuclear
weapon. This competition has made Grass anxious and so he strongly
urges the conscience of the world to protest the Jewish ill-motive that
endangers the world. At the same time he speaks ill of western hypocrisy
for being blind to Israel’s atrocities in the holy land.
2016-06-01T00:00:00ZMystic Songs and Love Lyrics of Lalon and Donne: A Comparative StudyRahman, Md. HafijurHosain, Md. Iqbalhttp://dspace.iiuc.ac.bd:8080/xmlui/handle/88203/2572020-11-24T07:26:59Z2014-06-01T00:00:00ZMystic Songs and Love Lyrics of Lalon and Donne: A Comparative Study
Rahman, Md. Hafijur; Hosain, Md. Iqbal
Lalon Shah and John Donne are the two distinguished figures in the literary vista
of the two parts of the world. Lalon Shah is basically a mystic Bangladeshi ‘Baul’
and Donne is a 16th century English poet. Though they are poles apart both
geographically and chronologically, they share many things in common. Both of
them drifted from prevailing religious views and traditional literary practices.
John Donne and Lalon Shah have also a wonderful similarity regarding their life
and persuasion of their poetic career. Both of them had to undergo bitter
experiences in their lives which left a deep mark in their literary works. John
Donne pioneered and popularized the metaphysical school of poetry whereas
Lalon Shah is the founder of a very specialized branch of Bengali folk songs which
were chiefly composed orally in his life time. Both of them exercised a tremendous
influence over their successors and followers. Love, religion, faith, soul, God,
death etc. are the recurring issues in their poems. One of the most distinctive
aspects of metaphysical school of poetry is its abundant exhibition of metaphysical
conceits. Mystic and love lyrics of Lalon Shah are also replete with metaphysical
conceits. The aim of this paper is to make a comparative study between Donne and
Lalon exploring various aspects like themes, philosophy, and style and of course
investigating the use of metaphysical conceits in their love lyrics and devotional
poetry.
2014-06-01T00:00:00Z