In this thesis, the famous poet, philosopher and critic Samuel Taylor Coleridge influences to the English literature by his romantic poems with his friend and also the poet William Wordsworth by publishing their well-known collection of poems “Lyrical Ballads” at that time
In recent years, there has been a major shift in the way that individuals learn languages. With technological advancements, language learning has become more interactive, engaging and entertaining than ever before. More and more learners are finding that they are able to learn a language more effectively than they would have done through traditional methods. An increasing number of studies have been carried out on the use of gamification on language learning and how it can enhance language proficiency, motivation and engagement among learners. The concept of gamification, which refers to the integration of game elements and mechanics into non-game processes or tasks, has been found to be effective in promoting learning.
The current study examines the representation of gender stereotype in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) textbooks, namely Guess What, for elementary school pupils produced in Uzbekistan. The research aims to ascertain how gender is represented and what kinds of stereotypes expressions are used in the Guess What series by focusing on four areas; Adult Social Role Beliefs, Domestic Role Beliefs, Educational Role Beliefs, and Professional Role Beliefs concerning school type variables. The method used in this research was descriptive qualitative method. Language is not perceived only orally or in written forms, but through visual language too, such as pictures on posters, images in books, magazines. They are ubiquitous in modern life and are of great importance to get the message, as they convey and represent particular meaning (Fairclough, 2013). English language teaching materials, which are one of the main sources of target language and culture input, have a great impact in the formation of pragmatic competence and the development of relational identity.