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The needs of graduates required by the employment industries: analysis of English language speaking course outlines at Pakistani universities Ayub, Sadia; Khaleel, Badriah
Journal of Language and Pragmatics Studies Vol. 3 No. 1 (2024): April 2024
Publisher : Yayasan Mitra Persada Nusantara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58881/jlps.v3i1.44

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Since a syllabus is an essential teaching tool, it should contain relevant content and a well-organized curriculum based on practical skills needed at the workplace. Proficiency in spoken English can unlock a wealth of international career prospects. Despite the Higher Education Commission's efforts to improve the educational landscape, elevated levels of joblessness are hampering advancement. The primary goal of this qualitative study was to examine the functional English-speaking course outline at the BS level in private and public Pakistani universities. English language course outlines (communication and presentation skills) were collected from various private and public universities that were conveniently available to the researcher. Data from employed graduates was collected through purposive sampling techniques. Additionally, data was collected from 10 recently employed graduates through a questionnaire to explore the job needs of BS English language students in Pakistan. As the research was qualitative, data was collected using a purposive sampling technique. For reliability, the research questionnaire was validated by three subject matter experts. The syllabi need to be presented more coherently and meet most of the ideal syllabus's requirements. The English language speaking course outlines were found to focus on grammar and give little attention to speaking skills required for the workplace. The study recommends creating an efficient speaking skills-based English language course outline at the BS level for both HEC and university authorities based on the survey data collected from recently employed graduates.
Nostalgia and bonds: Exploring themes of friendship, family, and love in K-drama “Reply 1988” Wajdi, Majid; Joaquin, Cleo Jude; Ayub, Sadia; Mustafa, Muhammad; Uzma, Sidratul Muntaha
Journal of Language, Literature, Social and Cultural Studies Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): July 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58881/jllscs.v3i1.31

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This study explores the core themes of friendship, family, and love in the South Korean television drama Reply 1988. As part of the acclaimed “Reply” series, Reply 1988 revisits the late 1980s in a Seoul neighbourhood, presenting deeply personal and social dynamics through the everyday lives of five families. The objective of this research is to analyse how the drama portrays emotional and cultural values, especially emphasizing the interplay between communal living, generational understanding, and interpersonal affection. Using a qualitative descriptive method, this study employs content analysis by observing narrative structures, character development, and key dialogues within the 20-episode series. Through close reading and thematic categorization, the study identifies motifs such as sacrifice, loyalty, unspoken affection, and the warmth of familial bonds. The analysis reveals that Reply 1988 effectively humanizes historical nostalgia, portraying the 1980s as a period of sincere social interaction and collective identity. The theme of friendship is illuminated through the enduring bond among the neighbourhood’s children, while family dynamics are shown through intergenerational respect and emotional dependence. Romantic love, subtle and often secondary, highlights the slow, realistic evolution of relationships. In conclusion, Reply 1988 transcends conventional melodrama by offering viewers a textured representation of Korean society through universal emotions. It serves not only as entertainment but also as cultural reflection, resonating with audiences globally through its sincere depiction of everyday life and timeless values.
Co-Authors Joaquin, Cleo Jude Khaleel, Badriah Majid Wajdi Mustafa, Muhammad Uzma, Sidratul Muntaha