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Dear GPLRA Members,
Greetings and sincere thanks for your patronage and support. GPLRA has now grown to 3437 followers and members from 45 countries.
We are glad to present to you our latest edition of newsletter. The newsletter showcases the associations current and upcoming endeavours.
Conferences Held:
GPLRA has successfully organised following International conferences in the period of December 2017 -March 2018
- 28-Dec- 2017 to 29-Dec- 2017, at Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Conference Center, Bangkok, Thailand
- 23-Dec- 2017 to 24-Dec- 2017, at Flora Grand Hotel, Near Al Rigga Metro Station, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- 19-Feb-2018 to 20-Feb- 2018 at Flora Grand Hotel, Near Al Rigga Metro Station, Deira, Dubai
We thank all members, participants and supporting organisations for making these conferences successful.
GPLRA Collaborations:
It is our constant endeavour to associate with academicians, researchers, students, professionals and organisations. This collaboration is the crux of our growth and contribution to the society. We are proud to have following organisational collaborations:
- Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (Venue Provider)
- Yildiz Technical University, 34349 Beşiktaş, Istanbul, Turkey (Venue Provider)
- Rumah University, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Venue Provider)
- Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London SW7 2AZ, UK (Venue Provider)
- Buein Zahra Technical University, Iran (Collaboration)
- Research and Markets Limited, Dublin, Ireland (Collaboration)
- CNKI (China National Knowledge Infrastructure), China (Collaboration)
- International Journal of Computer Science and Business Informatics (IJCSBI), Mauritius (Collaboration)
- Linton University College, KTG Group, Malaysia (Collaboration)
- Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Conference Center, Bangkok, Thailand (Venue Provider)
- Peacful Mind Foundation, India (Partner)
- Tresorix Ltd. Mauritius (Collaboration)
- ResearchSEA, Asia Research News, UK (Media Partner)
- International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research, Mauritius (Collaboration)
- International Journal of Supply Chain Management (Scopus indexed), London (Collaboration)
- GTIS, Taiwan (Green Technology Invention Society, Taiwan) (Collaboration)
- Tecnico (Universidade de Lisboa), Campus da Alameda, Lisbon, Portugal (Venue Provider)
- Srishti International, Bangalore, India (Collaboration)
- Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain (Venue Provider)
- Kasetsart University, KU Home, Bangkok, Thailand (Venue Provider)
We will be glad to partner with your organisation. Please write to info@gplra.org for assistance.
Job Openings
GPLRA is searching for talented and energetic conference coordinators (part-time) who are working/ studying at following locations:
Dubai/ London/ Barcelona/ Lisbon/ Rome/ Kuala Lumpur/ Bali/ Singapore/ Bangkok
Its a golden opportunity to be a part of our global team, to interact and associate with International academicians, display your leadership and organising skills and earn handsome honorarium.
All interested and eligible candidates are requested to contact us with their CV, Photograph, Cover Letter on info@gplra.org
Our GRDS International Conference began with opening remarks by Honourable Keynote speaker highlighting the main context on Social Issues. The main aim of this conference was:
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Personal Development Trainer | Motivational Speaker | Lifestyle Consultant| Dubai, UAE
4th ICPLR 2018 - International Conference on Psychology & Language Research (UAE)
Flora Grand Hotel, Near Al Rigga Metro Station, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
In order to Promote Young Researchers, GRDS International conferences, Provides Young Research Scholarship in the form of full Registration fee waiver to participate in such events.
In each, GRDS International conference, BEST PAPER award is given to best researches. In Global Psychology and Language Research Association (GPLRA), Best paper award is given to the participants with best scholarly paper submitted and presented at the conference.
Natasa Stojan
(Department Of English Language And Literature, Faculty Of Humanities And Social Sciences,University of Split,Split, Croatia)
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26th International Conference on Psychology & Language Research (ICPLR)Flora Grand Hotel, Near Al Rigga Metro Station, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates,2017
27th International Conference on Psychology & Language Research (ICPLR)
Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Conference Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Paper Title: Language of the American Television Talk Show Hosts – Tag Questions
Abstract:
The main objective of this paper is to investigate some linguistic aspects of talk in the media. Talk shows are one of the most popular and influential forms of television programming that have effect on society in different ways. The language of the talk show hosts is different than the language of the guests and audience. The main focus of this research is the way hosts use tag questions as one of the linguistic strategies to approach the guest. This paper provides theoretical overview of tag questions and focuses on the frequency of tag questions and their purpose. The study was carried out on a sample of ten episodes. The tag questions that occurred in the shows are classified according to the tag question classification made by Holmes (1984) who distinguishes modal tag questions expressing certainty and affective tags softening or facilitating the conversation. The results suggest that the hosts tend to use tags mainly to facilitate conversation, to express uncertainty and confront their guests. Further research of this area may include more television hosts discussing the similar topics.
Keywords: talk show, tag questions, talk show host
Dr. Ashok Bhattacharya
(MD, FRCP (Psychiatry),Oakville, Ontario, Canada)27th International Conference on Psychology & Language Research (ICPLR)
Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Conference Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Paper Title: The Loss of Balance : Burnout
Abstract
Everything that works breaks and mental health professional works very hard from the moment they enter their training. Doctors are one of the most stressed of the professions, yet we are expected to be a model of health, wellness, and optimism. Burnout is the inevitable result of the imbalance of work and life outside of work. This presentation is a review of the current understanding of burnout and its effect on health professionals.
Shavindra Chandrada
(Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences and Technology,University of Ruhuna,
Matara, Sri Lanka)
27th International Conference on Psychology & Language Research (ICPLR)
Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Conference Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Paper Title: The Role of the Language Laboratory in Learning English as a Second Language in a University Context
Abstract
Within Sri Lankan university context learning English as a second language appears to be a controversial topic for many decades. As per university students, English is not just a language but also a cultural component, a symbol of power and class, jewel of the upper class people and a threat. Thus, it was really a difficult task for most of the language teachers to divert these passive learners into active and energetic language learners. In that sense language laboratory was established in the University of Ruhuna, Faculty of Science to get the best use of technology in the process of learning English. More significantly, students continued to attend English classes eagerly than before and the teacher too found the change as stimulating. Hence, this study was designed to analyze the role of the language laboratory in learning English in order to come out with a deep discussion. The closed ended questionnaires were distributed among 150- Science students. Further, 30 students and all the teachers who worked in the faculty of Science were interviewed. Undoubtedly, the research denoted outstanding findings. Essentially, the lab was a great motive, which motivated even the backward language learners to enjoy the learning atmosphere. The students love to be in the lab, which provided them relaxation, exposure to authentic language, confidence, individuality, interactions, immediate feedbacks, which were the prime expectations of second language learners. Language laboratory was proved the best place to practice listening and speaking. However, the data revealed that the laboratory was not successful in practicing reading and writing than the traditional classroom. This should be noteworthy. Actually, it was found that this was neither a problem related to the lab nor a matter with the students because it was a problem with the teachers who failed to implement creative lesson materials. Although the setting is novel, still the most important character is the teacher. Teachers’ creativity, up to date knowledge, and selection of software will decide the attainment. Language lab is not a substitution for a teacher. Traditional classroom is not a dull place either that we should forget. Therefore, a balanced approach will make the language lab, an ideal strategy in the long-term success of the language learning process.
Keywords: second language, passive learners, language laboratory, technology, authentic language
Keywords: second language, passive learners, language laboratory, technology, authentic language
Assistant Professor, Department of English Language Teacher Education, College of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences,Al Ain University of Science and Technology,Al Ain , UAE
4th ICPLR 2018 - International Conference on Psychology & Language Research (UAE)
Flora Grand Hotel, Near Al Rigga Metro Station, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Paper Title: The Incidental Acquisition of English Prepositions by Arabic-Speaking EFL Learners: Evidence from Al Ain University
Abstract:
This study examines the incidental acquisition of English prepositions by Arabic speaking EFL learners. Employing reading comprehension exercises as a treatment, we adopt the experimental design of a pre- and post-test to determine the effectiveness of the treatment on the participants’ incidental acquisition of English prepositions. For the purpose of the study, we divided the participants into a treatment group, who engaged in reading comprehension exercises for one academic term and a control group, who did not. We used a multiple-choice test and a fill-in-the-blank test to measure the participants’ receptive and productive knowledge of English prepositions, respectively. We also conducted introspective sessions with the treatment group following the administration of the post-tests to determine the areas of difficulty. The results of the study mainly indicate that reading accompanied by exercises resulted in better incidental gains in the acquisition of English prepositions. The study concludes with recommendations for further research.
Keywords: incidental acquisition, prepositions, Arabic-speaking EFL learners, pre- and post-tests.
Fouzia Ajmal
Department of Education,International Islamic University Islamabad,Islamabad Pakistan
4th ICPLR 2018 - International Conference on Psychology & Language Research (UAE)
Flora Grand Hotel, Near Al Rigga Metro Station, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
4th ICPLR 2018 - International Conference on Psychology & Language Research (UAE)
Flora Grand Hotel, Near Al Rigga Metro Station, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Paper Title: Parental Influence On The Decision For Their Daughters Enrollment In International Islamic University, Islamabad.
Abstract:
The main purpose of the study was to explore level, causes and management of exam stress among students of Department of Education at International Islamic University Islamabad. The main objectives of the study were: (1) to find out the level of exam stress among students of Department of Education at International Islamic University Islamabad. (2) to explore the causes among students of Department of Education at International Islamic University Islamabad. (3) to identify how the students of Department of Education cope with exam stress situation at International Islamic University Islamabad. In this research, the researcher has used quantitative paradigm of research according to nature of the study. All the students of Department of Education Female Campus at IIUI were population of the study. In this research the researcher has taken students of B.S-1 and M.A-1 as sample from Department of Education at IIUI. Questionnaire was used as a research tools which carried twelve questions. Data were analyzed by SPSS (Version 20). All the data were presented in the form of tables.
Keywords: Level, Causes, Exam Stress, Management, students
Faculty of letters and foreign languages,University of Moulay Tahar SAIDA, ALGERIA
4th ICPLR 2018 - International Conference on Psychology & Language Research (UAE)
Flora Grand Hotel, Near Al Rigga Metro Station, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Paper Title:Politeness and Complimenting within an Algerian context-A Socio-Pragmatic Analysis
Abstract:
Making a compliment is considered as a suitable speech act which mirrors the admirable and acceptable manners in a culture. In fact, complimenting is an instrument for establishing good relationships and a social strategy that it is able to consolidate ties of solidarity. It is thus a significant social action in that it functions as a starting point for a conversation and allows social interaction to go on easily and adequately. Complementing in Algeria however, proves different from the one employed in other countries, since Algerian men usually do not compliment, and do not like much to receive compliments. This attitude is justified by the structure of the society where there are strong attempts to keep males and females separate or men in social activities. One should mention that these attempts are per se dictated by Islamic principles. Consequently, men complimenting women or vice versa can rarely be found in the Algerian speech community and if it happens it will be very exceptional. Another factor which limits the use of compliments in the Algerian society is the fact that these belong to the feminine world rather than the masculine one. Moreover, this negative attitude towards the use of compliments has to do with Algerian stereotype and ideology; in other words, the widespread and deeply rooted belief among Algerians in the evil-eye. This belief is sustained by the Holy Koran; this is why the majority of the population believes in it and links it to any physical, social or professional harm.Thus with regard to what have previously been mentioned the following research questions are raised: What are the main compliments used in the Algerian society? And how can Algerians face the dilemma of expecting, accepting or rejecting compliments?Expecting such problems, Algerians avoid using compliments in order to avoid being considered as a potential source of causing harm to the others. Nevertheless, the absence of compliments, particularly if expected by the interlocutor who shows his new car for instance, may create an embarrassing situation for both the speaker and the interlocutor as it can be interpreted as a sign of disapproval, jealousy or envy. Yet, the inappropriate use of compliments may cause embarrassment and even offense.
Keywords: complement, speech acts, social interaction, stereotype
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