http://reposit.library.du.ac.bd:8080/xmlui/xmlui/handle/123456789/298 2026-04-29T12:12:56Z http://reposit.library.du.ac.bd:8080/xmlui/xmlui/handle/123456789/4833 Impact of TESOL Teacher Education on Teachers’ Professional Identity Formation of Private University Teachers of Bangladesh Chowdhury, Tarannum Fatema English language teachers can benefit from enrolling in teacher education programs, as these can help them develop new skills and competencies applicable in the classrooms. These programs can also assist teachers in cultivating a professional identity that can positively impact their work environment. Recent studies on teacher education and professional identity have shown that teachers often face identity crises in search of being accepted as legitimate teachers and become more enthusiastic about participating in teacher education programs like TESOL (Teaching English to the Speakers of Other Languages) to equip themselves with the required tools and strategies to overcome the struggles that may arise while teaching different levels of students. Therefore, this study investigates the impact of PCK (Pedagogical Content Knowledge) of TESOL (knowledge on diverse subjects, learners' backgrounds, styles, levels, and socio-cultural contexts) on in-service teachers' professional identity formation. Following Dewey's pragmatic theory of experience, which focuses on a person's everyday experience that is shaped by prior experience and the impact of current experience on future knowledge, this qualitative research employed a narrative study approach, using interviews to explore different private university inservice English language teachers' learning and teaching experiences. The sampling procedure involved purposive sampling to ensure alignment with the research objectives. Moreover, classroom observations, surveys, and interview transcripts vividly demonstrated the effectiveness and obstacles of the TESOL program in terms of formulating a robust professional identity for English language teachers at different private universities. While TESOL has received considerable attention as a professional program for language teachers, the findings suggested that professional identity still needs to be a primary focus of TESOL classrooms. Hence, this research underscored the importance of integrating critical aspects of teachers' vi professional identity into the TESOL program to effectively foster both TESOL knowledge and teachers' identity among the participants of this teacher education program. This thesis is submitted for the degree of Master of Philosophy. 2026-04-21T00:00:00Z http://reposit.library.du.ac.bd:8080/xmlui/xmlui/handle/123456789/4832 Rethinking of English Graduates’ Employability: The Role of English Communication Skills Courses of Private Universities in Bangladesh Ferdus, Masnadul There is a rising concern about employability, which has improved in the last few decades due to the growth process and global competition. This research aims to reconsider English graduates‟ employability and the role of English communication skill courses at private universities in Bangladesh. The study also intended to reconsider the performance of private university English graduates in the job market in Bangladesh by reviewing the prevailing research and providing recommendations to diverse stakeholders about employability. For this explanatory research, a mix of both qualitative and quantitative methodologies has been used to analyze the research data. A self-administered survey instrument was developed after validation and revisions based on the pilot study. This questionnaire was given to, in total, 200 students who have completed graduation or are in their final year of studying in the English department and are trying to get the expected jobs. Among them, 171 usable responses were collected and used as the sample of this study. Ten open-ended, in-depth interviews were conducted with HR personnel from the different multinational and private service sectors. The findings have shown that English communication skills courses are contributing to English graduates developing their communication skills effectively at the national level. However, that improvement level is not familiar or applicable to all English graduates internationally. From employers‟ perspective, English graduates are performing „good‟ in the present job market-though course upgradation is highly required to meet the international demands at present and the future work environment. This thesis is submitted for the degree of Master of Philosophy. 2026-04-21T00:00:00Z http://reposit.library.du.ac.bd:8080/xmlui/xmlui/handle/123456789/3701 পার্বত্য চট্রগ্রামের ভাষা ও উপভাষার প্রাথমিক শ্রেণীকরণ চাকমা, সুগত ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ে এমফিল ডিগ্রীর জন্য উপস্থাপিত অভিসন্দর্ভ। 2025-02-18T00:00:00Z http://reposit.library.du.ac.bd:8080/xmlui/xmlui/handle/123456789/3700 বাঙ্গালী শিশুর প্রথম ভাষা অর্জন্কটি মনোভাষিক বিশ্লেষণ আলম, মোঃ সাইফুল ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ে এমফিল ডিগ্রীর জন্য উপস্থাপিত অভিসন্দর্ভ। 2025-02-18T00:00:00Z