A STYLISTIC
ANALYSIS OF THE SHORT STORY "THE SHINLAUNG'S FATHER" BY KHIN MYO CHIT
Candidate
- Ma Zin Win Myat (2-Maha-Aha-1) (2011)
Supervisor
- Daw Nwe Nwe Wai (Associate Professor)
Abstract
The
aim of this paper is to analyze stylistic features in Khin Myo Chit's short
story "The Shinlaung's Father". The stylistic analysis of this paper
is based on Crystal and Davy's (1969) five levels. This paper aims to analyze
the style of the language in Khin Myo Chit's short story "The Shinlaung's
father". As a result, the choice of words, the types of sentences ant the
figure of speech were analyzed in this research. The frequencies of the use of
words and sentence constructions are also described in this research. It was
found that her writing style makes the story more understandable, enjoyable and
realistic.
A STYLISTIC
ANALYSIS OF THE POEM "THE BAIT" BY JOHN DONNE
Candidate
- Ma Hnin Oo Nyein (2-Maha-Aha-2) (2011)
Supervisor
- U Aung Aung Myint (Associate Professor)
Abstract
In
this research paper, some prominent features in John Donne's "The
Bait" are thoroughly studied and analysed. The aim of this paper is to
analyse, interpret and evaluate the poem "The Bait" from the
stylistic point of view. Thus, studying each level of stylistic analysis such
as phonological level, syntactic level, semantic level and lexical level, is
set as its objectives. The whole poem basically has strong and lively
rhythmicity, and the poem is alive, active and rhythmic because of sound
devices such as rhyme, rhythm, alliteration and so on. The use of nouns, verbs,
adjectives and adverbs make the poem more emphatic and lifelike. The poetic
devices such as hyperbole, metaphor and personification also draw the readers'
attention to the poem. Definition of stylistics and levels of analysis are also
described in detail.
AN EVALUATION OF
ENGLISH LAGUAGE TEACHING TEST PAPERS OF DIPLOMA IN TEACHING EDUCATION TRAINING
COURSE IN MEIKTILA EDUCATION COLLEDGE
Candidate
- Ma Hnin Nwe Lin Myint (2 Maha- Aha-2) (2012)
Supervisor
- Daw Nwe Nwe Wai (Associate Professor)
Abstract
This
research outlines a detailed evaluation of English Teaching (ELT) test papers
for Diploma in Teacher Education Training Course in Meiktila Education College.
It focuses on strength and development of the tests. The aim is to evaluate ELT
test papers of DTEd course. In the study, the selected ELT test papers of Batch
(12/07), Batch (14/09) of DTEd course were evaluated in terms of the
characteristics of a good test- validity, reliability, practicality, cognitive
levels of Bloom's Taxonomy- knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis
synthesis and evaluation. From the analysis it is found that the tests have
validity, high practicality but they have low reliability. In terms of Bloom's
Taxonomy, the questions for first year trainees emphasized on lower level-
knowledge, comprehension and synthesis and higher level- application. However,
the questions for second year trainees focused on both lower and higher levels
except evaluation. According to the findings, the present tests can be said to
be affective and appropriate for pre- service teachers training.
A STUDY OF
CHARACTERIZATION IN THE NOVEL "THE PEARL" BY JOHN STEINBECK
Candidate
- Ma Wai Wai Mon (2- Maha-Aha 1) (2013)
Supervisor
- Dr Khin Maung Soe ( Lecturer)
Abstract
In
this research a study of characterization in the novel "The Pearl" written by John
Steinbeck was done with the aim of investigating and analyzing characterization
employed by the author. The objectives of this research are to investigate
interpret and analyze characterization in The
Pearl. Accordingly, some prominent characters are selected for literary
analysis for this research. There are altogether five characters in this
analysis and they are Kino, Juana, Coyotito, the doctor and the Juan Tomas. In
this practical analysis, the research apply five techniques of characterization
proposed by Pickering and Hoeper (1986), namely characterization through the
name, characterization through appearance, characterization by the author, characterization
through dialogue and characterization through action. This research was done by
the following procedure: identifying the characterization, interpreting the
characterization and analyzing the characterization. As a result, it was found
that characterization through dialogue occurred most. So, it was found as the
most used technique of characterization employed by John Steinbeck but
characterization through the use of name was found as the least used technique
of characterization.
AN EVALUATION OF
SUITABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF GRADE 9 ENGLISH TAXTBOOK PESCRIBED BY MINISTRY
OF EDUCATION, THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE UNION OF MYANAMR
Candidate
- Ma Theingee Tun (2- Maha- Aha 2) (2013)
Supervisor
- Daw Phyu Phyu Thinn (Assistant Lecturer)
Abstract
English
Language teaching materials (textbook) play a very important6 role in many
language classrooms. And, there is no teaching without relying on the
textbooks. And, the evaluation is the process of seeking to establish the value
of something for some purpose. So, these textbooks are needed to evaluate in
order to find out their appropriateness and usefulness for the students because
textbook evaluation is the process of attempting to measure the value of the
textbook. The aim of this research was to evaluate suitability and
effectiveness of the Grade 9 English Textbook which is prescribed by Ministry
of Education, the Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. In order
to achieve this aim, the textbook was analyzed to find out the language skills
which are mostly involved in the textbook. Then, seven sets of questionnaires
were set based on the elements of Cunningsworth(1995) and Mickley (2005) to
analyze teachers' opinions on the textbook. The findings indicated that there are
enough materials for developing writing skill, but more materials are needed
for developing speaking skill and listening skill.
AN ANALYSIS OF
ELEMENTS IN THE SORT STORY "A CLEAN, WELL-LIGHTED PLACE' BY ERNEST
HEMINGWAY
Candidate
- Ma Cherry Soe Tint (2-Maha-Aha 3) (2013)
Supervisor
- Daw Nwe Nwe Wai (Associate Professor)
Abstract
In
this research, the famous short story "A clean, Well-Lighted Place"
by the 20th century writer is selected for analysis. The aim of this
paper is to study the literary elements in the short story "A Clean,
Well-Lighted Place" by Ernest Hemingway. The literary elements such as
plot, character, conflict, theme, point of view, setting, symbols and style
were analyzed in this research by means of the models of Pickering and
Hoeper(1986). From the analysis, it is found that there are both external and
internal conflicts. The title itself "A Clean, Well- Lighted Place4"
is rich in symbolism. It is also found that Hemingway has a distinctive and
unique style, which is simple and direct.
A STYLISTIC
ANALYSIS OF THE POEM "DETH THE LEVELLER" BY JAMES SHIRLEY
Candidate
- Ma Khine Nyein Thu(2-Maha-Aha 4) (2013)
Supervisor
- U Aung Aung Myint (Associate Professor)
Abstract
In
this research work, a stylistic analysis of the poem "Death The
Leveller" by James Shirley is presented. This research tries to analyze
the poem according to the theory Crystal and Davy(1969), "Investigating
English Style". The aim of this research is to study the poem from the
stylistic point of view. The objectives of this research are to identify and
interpret the poem and to analyze the poem at four levels of stylistics. They
are phonological level, lexical level, syntactic level and semantic level. Each
level can highlight James Shirley's choice of words and his style of writing
which breathe life into the poem "Death The Leveller". This research
is not only a quantitative research but also a qualitative one. As the result
of analysis, it is found that simple and common words in the poem make the
readers comprehend it easily. In this poem, the poet uses sound devices such as
rhythm, rhyme, alliteration and assonance to make the poem active, alive and
rhythmi9c. The use of nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs makes the poem more
emphatic and lifelike. And, the use of connotations makes the readers evoke the
thoughts and feelings of the poet. Moreover, it also includes the biography of
the poet, James Shirkley. Definitions of stylistics and levels of analysis are
also described in detail.
AN ANALYSIS OF
THE SERVICE ADVERTISEMENTS IN THE WEEKLY NEWSPAPER, "THE MYANMAR
TIMES" PUBLISHED IN MYANMAR
Candidate
- Ma Shwe Sin Min San (2-Maha-Aha-5) (2013)
Supervisor
- Dr Soe Soe Win (Lecturer)
Abstract
The
aim of this research is to study the graphological features of service
advertisements in one of the weekly newspaper, "The Myanmar Tiomes"
published from September to December, 2012. In this study, some noticable graphological
style markers and arrangements of the features of the advertisements are
studied. In this research, four types of service advertisements are analyzed by
the application of the theory proposed by Leech and Short (1981). The four
levels are semantic level, syntactic level and graphological level. There are
three important features in an advertisement: headline, body copy and slogan.
It was found that the features of advertisements differ according to the types
of advertisements. Similarly, grapgological style markers employed in each
component of the advertisements vary depending on the type of the
davertisement.
A COMPARATIVE
STUDY OF CHARACTERS AND THEMES OF TWO SHORT STORIES "THE OPEN WINDOW"
AND "THE STORYTELLER" BY HECTOR H. MUNRO(SAKI)
Candidate
- Ma Aye Sandar Tun (2-Maha-Aha-1) (2014)
Supervisor
- UAung Aung Myint (Associate Professor)
Abstract
In
this research, Edwardian satirist H. H. Munro or Saki's two famous short
stories "The Open Window" and "The Story Teller" are
selected for the analysis. The research is done with the aim of conducting a
comparative study of the characters and themes in the two stories. The
objectives of this paper are to analyze the characters and themes in the two
stories and to compare the similarities and differences of characters and of
themes between the two stories. Characters are analyzed using Bergman (1998)'s
theory and themes are analyzed using Perrine (1996)'s principles. From the
analysis, it is found that "Vera", the protagonist in "The Open
Window" and "The bachelor", the protagonist in "The
Storyteller" are remarkably distinctive with interesting personality. They are amazingly similar to each other. The
only difference between them is that the bachelor is not a manipulator like
Vera. The main theme of "The Open Window" is "the hollowness of
the elaborated Edwardian conventions and extravagant life style" while
that of "The Storyteller" is "the inadequacy of
didacticism". However, there is a similarity that both of them are satires
of the society of his style which has corrective purposes.
A STUDY OF PAIR
WORK AND GROUP WORK ACTIVITIES IN THE COURSE BOOK "STRAIGHTFORWARD LEVEL
1A" PRESCRIBED FOR FIRST YEAR UINIVERSITY STUDENTS IN MYANMAR
Candidate
- Ma Khaing Su Lei (2-Maha-Aha-2) (2014)
Supervisor
- Daw Nwe Nwe Wai (Associate Professor)
Abstract
The
paper aimed at studying pair work and group work activities included in the
course book "straightforward Level 1A" prescribed for First Year
University Students. This paper focused to analyze pair work and group work
activities in Straightforward Level 1A, to investigate whether pair work and
group work activities can create effective communication between learners or
not and whether they lead to the advantages, or whether students can apply
language in real world context through this activities. The collected pair work
and group work were studied and analyzed. The questionnaire was used to know
teachers' opinions on pair work and group work activities. Questionnaire was
based on the principles for pair work and group work of Harmer (2007) and Ur
(2996). It was found that pair work and group work activities in
Straightforward Level 1A are adequate, pair work and group work activities play
a crucial role in teaching English communicatively, the organization of pair
and groups is important for the success of pair work and group work and the
teachers play a vital role before, during and after the activities. In
addition, it is also found that these activities can create an enjoyable moment
not only for teachers but also for students to have fun during these activities.
In conclusion, pair work and group work activities are one of the most
beneficial activities in an English teaching classroom, if they are used in the
right procedure.
A STUDY OF
VOCABULARY ENRICHMENT IN THE ENGLISH TEXTBOOK PRESCRIBED FOR GRADE V STUDENTS
IN MYANMAR
Candidate
- Ma Hnin Si Thet Htar (2-Maha-Aha-3) (2014)
Supervisor
- Daw Kyi Kyi Myint (Lecturer)
Abstract
The
aim of this research is to study the vocabulary enrichment in the English
textbook prescribed for Grade V students. In order to achieve this aim, two
objectives are laid down; to analyze the vocabularies in Grade V English
Textbook and to investigate how vocabularies are taught to students through the
questionnaires and how they are enriched. The lessons (1, 2, 5, 6, 12, 14, 16,
17, 20, 21 and 22) are studied for this research because reading comprehension
is focused in these 11 lessons. The methods of Herrel (2008) and questionnaires
Mukoroli (2011) are used to study the vocabulary enrichment. The teachers who
gave responses to questionnaires are Primary School teachers and Junior
Assistant teachers. The results of this research indicate that Grade V English
textbook helps to enrich students' vocabularies.
A STUDY OF
TRANSLATION STRATEGIES USED BY MYA THAN TINT IN TRANSLATING IDIOMS IN THE
NOVEL, "THE CATCHER IN THE RYE"
Candidate
- Ma Theint Thinzar Oo (2-Maha-Aha-4) (2014)
Supervisor
- Dr Soe Soe Win (Lecturer)
Abstract
The
present study is a linguistic investigation into the strategies of translating
English idioms into Myanmar. In this study, the main aim is to study the
different translation strategies used by a famous translator, Mya Than Tint in
translating colloquial speech idioms from the novel, "The Catcher In The
Rye" by J.D Salinger (1951) and the objectives are to investigate what
type of translation strategies is mostly used in the book,
"avvGifhol" and to analyze what kind of strategies are effective in
translating idioms. In this research, how teenage idioms in English are
translated into Myanmar is studied via the four types of translation strategies
proposed by Baker (1992). It is found that "paraphrasing" is the most
prominent strategies of translating the novel in which idiomatic expressions
are used.
AN ANALYSIS OF
THEME AND CHARACTERS IN THE SHORT STORY "THE SHINLAUNG'S FATHER" BY
KHIN MYO CHIT
Candidate
- Ma Mary Aung (2-Maha-Aha-5) (2014)
Supervisor
- Daw Win Pa Pa (Lecturer)
Abstract
The
aim of this paper is to analyze the theme and characters in the short story
"The Shinlaung's Father" by Khin Myo Chit (1988). The objectives of
this research are to analyze the theme related to Myanmar Culture, to indentify
the character role, the types of character, to describe the personalities of
the characters and to investigate the character development (growth and change)
of a major character. This story tells us about Myanmar Culture through
Novitiation ceremony in a rural area. The theme of the story is that the
present of both father and mother plays in significant role in the Novitiation
ceremony. It was found that the characters in the story represent many
character traits of Myanmar such as strengths and weaknesses. The short story
"The Shinlaung's Father" is a beautiful story decorated with Myanmar
Novitiation ceremony and the living portrait of characters in this story.
A STYLISTIC
ANALYSIS OF THE POEM "THE DAFFODILS" BY WILLIAM WORDSWORTH
Candidate
- Ma May Khalar Myint (2-Maha-Aha-6) (2014)
Supervisor
- Daw Baby (Lecturer)
Abstract
In
this research, the stylistic analysis of the poem "The Daffodils" by
William Wordsworth is presented. This research is based on the five levels of
Crystal and Davy (1969), in "Investigating English Style". The aim of
this research is to study William Wordsworth's poem "The Daffodils"
through Crystal and Davy's method. The objectives of this research are to find
figure of speech used in the poem and to analyze and interpret the poem through
Crystal and Davy's method. This research is not only a quantitative research
but also a qualitative one. As a result of analysis, it was found that apart
from subject matter, William Wordsworth's choice of words and his style of writing
are highlighted in each level and it must be the prediction of The Daffodils's
external fame. In the poem, the poet uses sound devices such as rhythm, rhyme,
alliteration and assonance to make the poem active, alive and rhythmic. The
words used in the poem are simple and "wander"
and "dance" express the
poet's feelings. And, the poet uses simple past tense throughout the poem
except the last stanza. The use of connotation makes the poem interesting.
Moreover, in the poem, personification is mostly found and it makes the poem
alive and the readers see the beauty of nature, the daffodils in their mind's
eye.
A DISCOURSE
ANALYSIS OF THE SHORT STORY "FORTUNE-TELLING IS FUN" BY KHIN MYO CHIT
Candidate
- Maung Arr Khun (2-Maha Aha-7) (2014)
Supervisor
- Dr Khin Maung Soe (Lecturer)
Abstract
In
this research paper, a discourse analysis of the short story
"Fortune-Telling Is Fun" written by Khin Myo Chit is presented. This
research tried to analyze the short story according to the theory of
Halliday(1985), Systematic Functional Linguistics (SLF). The aim of this
research is to analyze the short story from the discourse point of view. The
objectives of this paper are to analyze clauses in the short story with
"Mood", to examine massages which are given in the story with
"Theme" and to analyze ideation of the short story with
"Transitivity". Mood, Theme and Transitivity analysis can reveal the
grammatical system, message structure and ideation respectively. As the result
of the research, it is found that this thesis informed the linguistic
structures and discourse features of the short story.
A LITERARY
ANALYSIS OF THE POEM "IF" BY RUDYARD KIPLING
Candidate
- Ma Ei Phyu Phyu Zin (2-Maha-Aha-8) (2014)
Supervisor
- U Tin Maung Thein (Lecturer)
Abstract
In
this research, a literary analysis of the poem "If" by Kipling is
presented. This research is based on three types of literary devices of L.G
Alexander (1963). The aim of this research is to study Rudyard Kipling's poem
"If" through literary devices. The objectives of this research are to
examine what types of literary devices are used in the poem and to analyze the
poem "If" by using three types of literary devices: structural
devices, sense devices and sound devices. This research is not only a quantitative
research but also a qualitative one. As a result of analysis, it was found that
each device can highlight Rudyard Kipling's choice of words and his style of
writing which make the poem "If" alive and active. In the poem, the
use of structural devices makes the meaning of the poem beautiful. Moreover,
the use of sound devices such as rhythm, rhyme, alliteration and assonance
makes the poem active and rhythmic. The use of sense devices such as metaphor
and personification makes the poem interesting.
AN ANALYSIS OF
THE ERRORS IN THE ESSAYS WRITTEN BY GRADE 11 STUDENTS FROM NO 1, BASIC
EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL, MEIKTILA
Candidate
- Ma Hsu Myat Naing (2-Maha-Aha-9) (2014)
Supervisor
- Daw Phyu Phyu Thin (Assistant Lecturer)
Abstract
ERROR
Analysis is a type of linguistic analysis that focus on the errors learners
make. In English Language Teaching (ELT), error analysis plays an important
role in teaching-learning process. The aim of this study is to analyze the
errors in the essays written by grade 11 students from No 1, Basic Education
High School, Meiktila. The objectives are to indentify and classify the types
of errors and to investigate the causes of errors. The data were collected from
50 essays of 50 Grade 11 students from N0 1, Basic Education High School
School, Meiktila (2013-20014 Academic Year). These data were analyzed according
to McKeating's (1981) five stages of errors analysis: recognition,
interpretation, reconstruction, classification and explanation. The results
suggest that most of the errors made by the participants are omissions and the
most frequent types of errors at linguistic levels are syntactic errors. It is
investigated that the main causes of errors are the incomplete application of
the rules. Thus, the teacher should not only comprehend the types and the
sources of the students' errors so that he can remedy them but also give the
complete grammatical rules repeatedly in order to make teaching-learning process
effective.
A STYLISTIC
ANALYSIS OF THE SHORT STORY "A CLEAN, WELL-LIGHTED PLACE" BY ERNEST
HEMINGTWAY
Candidate
- Ma Tin Yadanar San (2-Maha-Aha-10) (2014)
Supervisor
- Daw Moe Moe Myint (Lecturer)
Abstract
This
paper aims to analyze stylistic features in Hemingway's short story "A
Clean Well- Lighted Place". The stylistic analysis of this paper is based
on the theory proposed by Leech and Short (2007). The objectives of this paper
are to analyze lexical categories such as nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs
and to investigate grammatical categories such as sentence types, sentence
complexity and clause types. Both qualitative and quantitative methods are used
in this paper. It is found that the author mainly uses physical concrete nouns,
stative verbs, predicative adjectives, adverbs of place and simple statement
sentences. Thus, Hemingway has a clear, unique and distinctive style of
writing.
AN ANALYSIS OF
LITERARY ELEMENTS OF THE SHORT STORY "KEVIN" BY CATHERINE LIM
Candidate
- Ma Pan Pyae Mon (2-Maha-Aha-11) (2014)
Supervisor
- Daw Khin Aye Si (Lecturer)
Abstract
In
this research paper, the famous short story "Kevin" by Catherine Lim
is analyzed. The aim of this paper is to analyze the literary elements in the
short story "Kevin" selected from "Or else, the lightning god
& other stories" (Writing in Asia series) by Catherine Lim. The literary
elements such as theme, plot, characters and setting were studied in this
research by means of the models of David Bergman (1988). The theme of the story
is that parents should not control their children with very restricted rules
and parents should guide their children to be the clever and successful ones in
the future. The plot of this story "Kevin" portrays the imbalanced
relationship between Kevin and his mother. It is also found that the plot of
the story is highly motivating and portrait of major characters reflects the
emotional gap between youth and adult.
AN EVALUATION OF
THE COURSEBOOK "GLOBAL" LEVEL-2B, PRESCRIBED FOR THE SECOND YEAR
ENGLISH SPECILIZATIONS IN MYANMAR
Candidate
- Ma Moe Myint Oo (2-Maha-Aha-1) (2015)
Supervisor
- Daw Yin Yin Htwe (Lecturer)
Abstract
The
aim of this paper is to evaluate the coursebook, "Global" Level-2B,
prescribed by the Ministry of Education, Republic of the Union of Myanmar, for
the second year English specialization students. The objectives of the present
research are to find out the strengths and weaknesses of the coursebook,
"Global" Level-2B, and to find out whether the teachers and the
students have similar opinions on this coursebook. The theory of Sheldon (1988)
was used with some modifications. Each set of questionnaires was distributed to
ten teachers and thirty students who have used the coursebook,
"Global" Level-2B, to get their opinions on this coursrbook. The
total number of participants is 40. The coursebook was thoroughly studied and
analyzed through the checklists. The findings of this paper are that there are
more strengths than weaknesses in the coursebook "Global" Level-2B.
Moreover, there are some differences between the opinions of the teachers and
the students' opinions. Despite some weaknesses, the coursebook,
"Global" Level-2B is suitable for EFL learners and it is a good
coursebook for learners and teachers.
AN ANALYSIS OF
LITERARY ELEMENTS OF THE SHORT STORY "ODOUR OF CHRYSANTHEMUMS" BY
D.H. LAWRENCE
Candidate
- Ma Hnin Yi Than (2-Maha-Aha-2) (2015)
Supervisor
- Daw Khin Aye Si (Lecturer)
Abstract
In
this thesis, the short story "Odour of Chrysanthemums" by D.H.
Lawrence is chosen to be analyzed. The aim of this paper is to analyze literary
elements in the short story "Odour of Chrysanthemums" by D.H.
Lawrence. The objectives of this research paper are to analyze theme, plot,
character, symbol and setting of the story and to indentify them by means of
the models of David Bergman (1988). The themes of the story are the isolation
of human soul and the nature of love between mother and child and between
husband and wife which stands in sharp contrast to each other. The plot of the
story takes place within a coal-mining family in which the portrait of the
major characters reflects the misunderstanding between husband and wife. It is
found that symbols are used to present an authentic and vivid picture of 20th
century life in a mining district. This thesis will be of use and help, to some
extent, for those who study and enjoy English literature.
A COMPARATIVE
STUDY OF CHARACTERS AND PLOTS IN THE TWO SHORT STORIES
"THE TELL-TALE HEART" AND "THE
BLACK CAT"
BY EDGER ELLEN
POE
Candidate
- Ma Khin Oo Thar (2-Maha –Aha-3) (2015)
Supervisor
- Daw Nwe Nwe Wai (Associate Professor)
Abstract
In
this research, the famous short stories "The Tell- Tale Heart" and
"The Black Cat" written by Edger Ellen Poe are selected for analysis.
The aim of this paper is to compare characters and plots in the two short
stories. The objectives are to investigate and analyse the characters and to
find out the construction of the plots of the two stories. Characters and the
plots are analysed by means of the models of Pickering and Hoper (1986). It is
found out that both stories are basically the same, i.e. they are the same
types of scary twisted story but they do have some significant differences. The
most striking difference is the way in which the reader finds out the ending of
the stories. In "The Black Cat" the reader finds out the ending of
the story in the traditional format, at the end of the story. However, in
"The Tell –Tale Heart" the reader knows the ending at the very
beginning of the story. It is found that Poe uses different ways to set up the
two stories. As characters may differ in stories, different plots may also come
out even from the same author. The more varied the plots are, the more
interesting they will be for the readers. Because of the skillful writing of
Poe, the readers become to understand human nature. Through the portrait of his
characters, Poe is able to draw up both stories alive all based on fear. Since
character and plot play important roles in a story, it is hoped that this
research will be an aid for those who want to study Poe's short stories.
A CRITICAL
ANALYSIS OF THE SHORT STORY "THE LUMBER ROOM" BY SAKI
Candidate
- Ma Phu Mon Kyaw (2-Maha-Aha-4) (2015)
Supervisor
- Dr Khin Maung Soe (Lecturer)
Abstract
In
this research paper, Saki's "The Lumber Room" (1914) is selected to
do a critical analysis. The short story "The Lumber Room" is one of
Saki's most popular stories. It is extracted from the collection of short story
"Beasts and Super-Beasts" which was published in 1914. The aim of
this research is to do a critical analysis of the short story "The Lumber
Room". The objectives of this research are to investigate and analyze
critically the five literary elements – setting, plot, conflict, characters and
theme – by means of model of Pickering and Hoeper (1986). From the analysis, it
is found that there are different attitudes between the child's world and the
adult's one. In this study, not only a major conflict but also other supporting
conflict types are studied. They help the reader see the new generation through
the characters and theme of the story. He also includes the human nature,
characters, thoughts and emotions. Moreover, the story emphasizes that
misunderstanding between the adults and children because disputes and negative
consequences.
AN ANALYSIS OF
CHARACTERS, PLOT AND SYNBOLS IN THE SHORT STORY "THE FLY" BY
KATHERINE MANSFIELD
Candidate
- Ma Kay Zin Yu (2-Maha-Aha-5) (2015)
Supervisor
- Daw Win Pa Pa (Lecturer)
Abstract
In this
research, Katherine Manfield's "The Fly" is selected for the
analysis. The research is done with the aim of analyzing characters, plot and
symbols in the short the story "The Fly". The objectives of this
paper are to investigate the creation of characters on their personalities,
words, actions, feelings, thoughts, to find out how the writer constructs the
plot of the story and how the write uses symbols effectively in the story. The
story's characters, plot and symbols are analyzed using Gordon & Kuehner
(1999)' theory. From the analysis, it is found that the characters in the story
represent the oppressor and oppressed. The oppressed have no power to defy the
oppressor. The writer creates the story by connecting symbols with characters.
And it is also found that the type of the plot of the story is episodic plot.
The story is built of different events. In the story, the write uses symbols to
describe the inevitable death.
AN ANALYSIS OF
THE MAJOR CHARACTERS IN THE PLAY "THE MERCHANT OF VENICE"
Candidate
- Ma Myint Hay Mar Aung (2-Maha-Aha-6) (2015)
Supervisor
- U Aung Aung Myint (Associate Professor)
Abstract
The research
attempt to do "an analysis of the major characters in the play The
Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare". The play is written in 1596 in
the reign of Queen Elizabeth I(1558-1603). The aim of this research is to analyze
the major characters, Antonio, Shylock and Portia by using the theory of
Pickering and Hoeper (1986). The objectives of this research are (1) to analyze
the major characters' personalities and identification of their qualities
according to their words, actions, reactions, feelings, thoughts, behaviors and
how other characters respond to them, and (2) to judge the major characters'
personalities and traits in the play "The Merchant of Venice".
Antonio is the title character of the play. Antonio is very generous and
helpful to his friends around him. He is a racist because he hates Shylock for
being a Jew. But he is memorable character because of his generosity. He is the
protagonist of the play. He is the model of Christian and the ideal of nobility
in friendship. Shylock is a Jewish moneylender. He is a racist and revengeful
man in the Shakespeare's times because of his demand "a pound of
flesh" instead of the loan from Antonio. He is the play's antagonist. From
the modern audience's point of view, he is a sympathetic character. Portia is
not only beautiful and wealthy but also mature and intelligent. But he is not a
heroine of the play. In the eyes of the modern audiences, she is a racist
because of her words "the complexion of a devil" that refer to the prince
of Morocco. She is just the protagonist of the play. She is a remarkable
character because of her fine qualities. The role of each character has a
constant effect on the play.
ANALYSING TYPES
OF COHESION USED IN SELECTED TALES FROM "BURMESE FOLK-TALES" BY MAUNG
HTIN AUNG
Candidate
- Ma Kyawt Kyawt Toe (2-Maha-Aha-7) (2015)
Supervisor
- Dr Soe Soe Win (Lecturer)
Abstract
This research
attempts to explore how and what types of cohesion are used in some tales by
Maung Htin Aung to create a logically and cohesively unified whole. The tales
are selected from the book "Burmese Folk-Tales" and they are – Tale
(1), "The Rabbit Has a Cold", Tale (2), "The Eclipse of the
Moon, Tale (3), "Why There Are So Many Pagodas at Pagan" and Tale
(4), "The Great King Eats Chaff". To investigate the types of
cohesion used in the selected tales, the Halliday and Hasan's model of cohesive
analysis is used to analyze the data. Accordingly, the collected data are
analyzed into two main types – grammatical cohesion and lexical cohesion.
Furthermore, grammatical cohesion is classified into reiteration and
collocation. The findings show that the use of lexical cohesion is grater than
that of grammatical cohesion in Tale (1), (2) and (3) because these tales
involve many repetitive actions and the author uses collocation effectively to
portray the setting of the tales. However, in Tale (4), the author uses more
grammatical cohesion than lexical cohesion because reference is frequently used
to refer to someone or something in the preceding sentences in the tale.
AN ANALYSIS OF
LEXICAL CATEGORIES IN THE SHORT STORY "THE RANSOM OF RED CHIEF"
Candidate
- Ma Shwe Yee Thynn (2-Maha-Aha-8) (2015)
Supervisor
- Daw Baby (Lecturer)
Abstract
The aim of this
research is to analyze lexical categories of O.Henry's funniest short story
"The Ransom of Red Chief" based on the theory proposed by Leech &
Short(2007). In this research, lexical categories in the story are analyzed in
order to get a better understanding of the story. The objectives of the
research are to investigate lexical categories used in the story, to classify
lexical categories into nouns, adjectives, verbs and adverbs and then to find
what lexical categories are mostly used. The findings show that concrete nouns,
attributive adjectives, dynamic verbs and adverbs of degree, time and place are
mainly used in the story. In addition, it is observed that the author uses more
nouns than other word classes, i.e. adjectives, verbs and adverbs. O. Henry's
use of nouns, adjectives, verbs and adverbs provides a clear visualization of
the story for the readers.
A COMPARATIVE
STUDY OF CHARACYERS AND THEMES IN THE TWO SHORT STORIES "THE SNOWS OF
KILIMANJARO" AND "THE SHORT HAPPY LIFE OF FRANCIS MACOMBER" BY
ERNEST HEMINHWAY
Candidate
- Ma Kay Thwe Myint (2-Maha-Aha-9) (2015)
Supervisor
- Daw Su Su Hlaing (Lecturer)
Abstract
In this thesis,
an American author Ernest Hemingway's two best-known short stories "The
Snows of Kilimanjaro" and "The Short Happy Life of Francis
Macomber" are chosen to analyze. The aim of this thesis is to study the
characters and themes found in the two stories. The objectives of this thesis
are to analyze the characters and themes in the two stories and to compare the
similarities and differences. Characters are analyzed using Holman and Harmon's
(1986) theory and themes are analyzed using Hood's (2010) methods. From the two
stories, five major characters are selected for the analysis. Characters from
"The Snow of Kilimanjaro" are analyzed and compare with their
counterparts in "The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber" to find
out the similarities and differences. Next, the themes of each story are
investigated and compare to discover similarities and differences between them.
The main theme of "The Snow of Kilimanjaro" id "death" and
that of "The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber" is
"courage". The only similar theme of the two stories is
"dignity".
AN ANALYSIS OF
EXPERIMENTAL FUNCTIONS IN THE SHORT STORY "EVELINE" BY JAMES JOYCE
Candidate
- Ma War War Aung (2-Maha-Aha-10) (2015)
Supervisor
- Daw Htay Htay Myint (Lecturer)
Abstract
In this
research, an analysis of experiential functions in the short story "Eveline" by James Joyce is
presented. The aim of this research is to analyze James Joyce's short story
"Eveline" through
transitivity system proposed by Halliday (1994). To obtain this aim, the
objectives of this paper are to analyze the short story in terms of process
types and to investigate the participant roles of the main character in the short
story. When process types are analyzed, it is observed that material process
reaches the highest point. This process is applied to show what happens in the
story. As participant roles, it is found that senser is the most dominant role
and it enables the readers to know how the main character thinks, feels and
perceives.
AN ANALYSIS OF
PLOT IN THE NOVEL "THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF ROBINSON CRUSOE" BY
DANIEL DEFOE
Candidate
- Ma Hnin Nu Nu Lwin (2-Maha-Aha-11) (2015)
Supervisor
- Daw Moe Moe Myint (Lecturer)
Abstract
The present
research focuses on the plot of the novel The
Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Denial Defoe. This research aims
to analyze the structural elements of the plot of The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Denial Defoe. Its
objectives are to find out how the writer construct the plot of the selected
novel through it structure and to study closely some prominent literary devices
in the plot of the selected novel. In doing so, firstly, the structural
elements of the selected novel are investigated, analyzed and interpreted.
Secondly, prominent literary devices found in all structural elements of the
plot of the selected novel are again investigated, analyzed and interpreted. Gordon
and Kuehner's (1999) theory on the plot in fiction was applied in the analysis
of the plot of the selected novel. The results of the research show that this
novel is written in flashback and chronological order and all the structural
parts of the plot of the selected novel are consisted of literary devices like
mood, conflict, flashback, foreshowing, suspense, imagery, juxtaposition, and a
surprise ending. It is concluded that the selected novel becomes appealing and
lifelike to the reader because of the author's use of literary devices in
portraying the structural part of the plot of the novel.
A STUDY OF SOME
SELECTED POEMS BY WILLIAM WORDSWORTH
Candidate
- Ma Tin Nilar Swe Myint
(2-Maha-Aha_12) (2015)
Supervisor
- Daw Kyi Kyi Myint (Lecturer)
Abstract
In this
research, a study of some selected poems: the lyrical ballad 'Lines Written in Early Spring' the two
Petrarchan sonnets 'The World is too Much
with Us; Late and Soon' and 'Composed
Upon Westminster Bridge' is presented. This research aims to analyse the
selected poems according to 'Access
Literature'. The objectives of this paper are to find out and interpret
figures of speech and to analyse sound devices used in the selected poems. The
subject matter of these poems is the relationship between man and nature. This
research is not only qualitative research but also a quantitative one. When
figures of speech are analysed, personification is significant in 'Lines Written in Early Spring' and 'Composed Upon Westminster Bridge', and
symbols are significant in 'The World too
Much with Us: Late and Soon'. Figures of speech in the selected poems help
the reader understand the underlying meaning of the poems. Moreover, the sound
devices are mostly found in 'The World is
too Much with Us; Late and Soon'. Through the use of sound devices, the
poet evokes and inspires the reader's emotional feelings. In addition, when the
metrical form of the selected poem are analyzed, the use of iamb, trochee,
spondee and anapest is found in these poems. The variation of 'foot' makes the
selected poems more rhythmic and melodious. By using these devices, the poet
gives the messages of the poems. The message of the first poem is that living
things in nature are in harmony with nature except human beings because human
beings faced challenges in industrial revolution, and they did not have a
chance to protect nature. The message of the second poem is that man's
progressions towards the materialistic world destroy the natural resources. The
message of the third poem is that nature makes not only living things but also
man-made structures beautiful. All the devices play a vital role in analyzing
the poems.
AN ANALYSIS OF
THE GRAMMATICAL FEATURES OF THE ADVERTISEMENTS IN THE WEEKLY NEWSPAPER,
"THE MYANMAR TIMES" PUBLISHED IN MYANMAR
Candidate
- Ma Khing Yin Nwe (2-Maha-Aha-13) (2015)
Supervisor
- Daw Thida Aung (Lecturer)
Abstract
Stylistics is
the study of style and the methods used in written language. To have a better
understanding of the advertising language, stylistic features of advertising
need to be analyzed. The aim of the thesis is to analyze the grammatical
features of the product advertisements in the weekly newspaper, "The
Myanmar Times" published from June to December in 2014. The objectives of
this paper are to investigate grammatical categories used in the selected
advertisements, to classify grammatical categories into sub-categories as
sentence types, verb phrases and minor word classes and to identify what
grammatical categories are used. The data were collected from twenty five
product advertisements of the weekly newspaper "The Myanmar Times"
issued from June to December in 2014 because various types of grammatical items
are found in them and they are of great interest to the researcher. The data
were analyzed using the theory proposed by Leech & Short (2007). The result
showed that the most frequent sentence type was declarative and the most widely
used verb phrases were verb phrases in present tenses. Moreover, the most
frequently used minor word classes were determiners.
