Linguistics, the scientific study of language and its structure, plays a significant role in higher education by deepening students’ understanding of language as a tool for communication, learning, and the construction of knowledge. In today’s globalised and multilingual society, linguistic awareness has become increasingly important for fostering academic achievement, enhancing critical thinking skills, and supporting […]
Factors Contributing to Declining Student Engagement in Initial University Semesters
At the onset of higher education in Pakistan, a noticeable decline in undergraduate students’ engagement, particularly during the initial semesters, has been observed. Many students experience confusion and struggle to cope with the academic pace and demands of university life. Factors contributing to this decline in engagement include a heavy curriculum load, limited connection with […]
Identifying English Language Learning Problems of Young Pakistani Undergraduates
English courses in higher education within the Pakistani context are often perceived as difficult by students at the onset of their university studies. Many young undergraduates struggle with understanding, reading, and writing in English upon entry. A study conducted across various departments of a well-renowned public university in Islamabad reveals that courses such as Functional […]
Contribution of English Courses to Undergraduate Academic Development
The initiative of English courses at the undergraduate level in Pakistani universities has proved beneficial for academic development. English as a medium of instruction holds a significant position within the Pakistani education system. Besides institutions where Urdu is the medium of instruction, English is widely used to teach most subjects up to the college level. […]
Banyan-un-Marsus
Alhamdulillah! In spite of the possibility of losing their lives, the Pakistani military’s valor, courage, professionalism, and skills during ‘Operation Banyan-un-Marsus’ against India have written a historic chapter. Their motto of life presented as; Jeena hai to aise jiyo ke zamana bhi ehtaram kare agar mar jaaye to dushman bhi qabar ko salam kare Hats […]
Heights of Brutality
At the moment, no progress has been seen on the surged worldwide voice of the ceasefire in the Israel and Palestine conflict. As a result of this conflict, the entire Gaza is severely affected and giving a tremor of horror by looking at the disaster and outcome of war. Gaza has become food insecure, acutely […]
Role of Regional Students’ Unions
Students’ Unions are always considered a vital support for regional students in a university. It is appreciated in a university environment where it plays a positive and developmental role for its students in a peaceful manner. Recently, two main events have been observed closely in a renowned public university in Islamabad, where the Punjab Students’ […]
Effective Objective Writing: Techniques and Rules
Written communication is always an exceptional characteristic of humans. It is always been placed as a high priority regarding assessment, conveying information, collaboration, and conveying effective long-lasting messages. Other than this, writing skills highlight learning, values, ideas, and one’s contribution to society as a productive step. It is said that “every secret of a writer’s […]
Effective Communication Skills
Speaking and writing skills need to be focused on for effective communication among graduate-level students. These are pivotal skills that require special concentration from experts in the academic field. In this regard, English language writing and speaking is found problematic at the graduate level in public and private Pakistani universities at large. Generally, the teachers […]
Communication Skills among University Students
Communication skills-a dynamic process of conveying a message effectively-include listening, speaking, and writing. It is the transmission of a message that involves the shared understanding between the contexts in which the communication takes place. Today, communication skills have become a necessity, for a university student to grow professionally while communicating and interacting effectively. Communication competence […]