Masters theses : Arts

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sdanese women during the mahdiyya 1881-1898
(Neelain University, 1992) nawar el shielh mahgoub
AN NVESTIGATION OF WRITNG PERFORMANCE AMONG PRELIMI ARY_YEAR STUDE
(AlNEElAN UNVERSLTY, 1999) Hamid Abdalla Arabi
Semantic Problems in Using English Prepositions Encountered by Sudanese Students; The case of Khartoum and A1 Neelain University Students
(Al Neelain University, 2001) Jaber Ibrahim Saleh Abu Shawish
Recent research in English language- Error Analysis increasingly points at English prepositions as the key difficulty for foreign students who are trying to acquire English language accurately. The research suggests many procedures and strategies that should be put in consideration so as to tackle this area. This study examines English language learners’ capacity to acquire and understand the various semantic denotations of English prepositions. The result of this study show that Sudanese students have syntactic and semantic difﬁculties in using certain types of English prepositions. The study revealed that the most problematic prepositions for Sudanese students are idiomatic prepositions and prepositional verbs. The causes for such errors are many, where the most frequent are the mother tongue interference. i A sample of 100 students was drawn from two different educational institutions namely, Khartoum and AlNeelain Universities-Faculties of Arts; English Departments during the year 1999. The results present no statistically signiﬁcant difference in the performance of the students of these two universities. No effect of gender or age was also found in using English prepositions. Two instruments were administered to analyze the data collected for the purpose of the study : The ﬁrst was a' questionnaire which collected data about the testees themselves. Such data were beneﬁcial and valuable in analysis. The second was a ﬁve- part achievement test examining the hypotheses of the study. This test aimed at investigating both the semantics and syntax of English prepositions. The nine English prepositions investigated were: at, by, for, ﬁ'0m, _1'n, of 011, to, with.
AN ANALYTICAL STUDY OF NON-NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHERS’ PROBLEMS TO ACQUIRE ENGLISH LINGUISTIC & COMMUNICATIVE SKILLS & ITS EFFECTS ON SUDANESE STUDENTS »
(Al-Neelain University, 2002) FARIDA HASAN HAMID
Alxslraet My aim is not to add anything to all that has already been said and written by myriads oliseholars and learned people in the lield oliteaelring English as a foreign language. All l would like to do is to make a plea to the lellow eounter|>arts that; why not join hands and make a I80” shill in the approach to the teaching system by breaking new grounds and enter new paratligrns ol teaching approach. This ideal couldbe aeeomplished iliwe ehange lroin Urammar Translation Method into Direct Method ol'a|1|>roaelt. 'l'o reach this ideal \ve will have to t|'a|1slo|'|11 the system that had been introduced by the colonial supremacy and maintained for many decades to come. llowever, the \vest has long losaken the Grammar 'l'ranslation Method and introdueet_l, carried and improved system ealled the direct methods. i i Were we, the non-native linglish teachers to revolulioni/.e the English Education system, we have to embark upon training ourselves each other to overcome obstacles met in linguistie and communicative skills sinee these have an inevitable impact that relleets our weakpoints. ln order to aehieve this goal we will have to meet the challenge ol English linguistic and eommunietive skills. Alter all lidueation is a slow proeess and in the long run, it will relleet in our students. lll
COHESIVE DEVICES INAMERICANAND AFRICAN NOVELS:ACONTRASTIVE STYLOL INGUISTICSTUDY
(AlNEElAN UNVERSLTY, 2002) HAMID EL-DOO MAHA
PHONOLOGICAL ERROR ANALYSIS OF THE SPOKEN ENGLISH OF AL~NEELAIN FOURTH—YEAR STUDENTS ( REMEDIAL STUDY )
(Neelain University, 2003) ABBAS EL—SIDDIG MOHAMMED AHMED
ABSTRACT This thesis aims to examine the pronunciation errors of spoken English of Al-Nelain University students. To achieve this purpose, three tests in pronunciation were employed to produce primary data and to establish reasons why students commit these errors? The thesis model tests age, gender, interference and intralanguage. The results showed that the impact of the mother tongue in pronunciation acquisition is the main factor which inﬂuences English pronunciation followed by errors resulting from factors other than mother tongue i.e., intralingual errors. The study is divided into six chapters: Chapter one introduces the thesis and states the problem, the assumption, the objectives and the signiﬁcance of the work. Chapter two focuses on the basic theories and hypotheses. Chapter three reviews the literature on error analysis in the domain of phonology. Chapter four presents the means of the data collection and introduces the subjects with detail information about pronunciation errors. It also deﬁnes and comments upon the questions of objectivity, reliability and validity. Chapter ﬁve explains and discusses the result of the test represented by tables and graphs followed by_a discussion and a visual representation in the form ol‘ ﬁgures and graphs to rapidly assess what problems the students may encounter. A Chapter six provides a summary of the study, and repeats the ﬁndings and giving suggestions for further research.
Habit Transfer from L1 Reading to L2 Reading: An Investigation of the lmpact of Faulty Reading habits in L1 Reading on L2 Reading with special reference to sophomores and subvocalization at Omdurman Islamic University and Ahfad University College for Women as shown in second year University students.
(Neelain University, 2003) MOHAMED NASr ali nasr
ABSTRACT he aimof the present study is to explore the impact of reading habits on University students to offer certain remedies and suggestions to deal with the situation. Considering the fact that good readers read fast and that reading fast depends on word recognition skill, students standard reading competence abilities have been investigated, and word and phrase recognition abilities, were highlighted in both L1 and L2. The study was based on the selection of a random sample of (110) Second Year University students (males and females) at English Language Depts. In Ahfad University College for women and Omdurman Islamic University,. Tests were designed to measure subjects standard reading competence - (Speed and comprehension) rates in both L1 and L2. Brief questionnaires were distributed to students in order to investigate certain reading strategies and habits that are known to play a role in the performance of slow poor readers. Questionnaires were given randomly to teachers/lecturers (all levels) on L1and L2 similarly interview questions were given to reader experts in order to highlight the role of the teacher in reading and promote teaching skills to overcome the weak parts of the implemented programme. The study revealed that subjects use certain faulty reading habits which affect reading competence adversely. The researcher has also indicated further research areas that may be needed to complete the study.
FACTORS INFLUEN CING THE CHOICE OF STRUCTURES OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
(Alneelain University, 2003) TAHA MOI-IAMMED ZEIN A.. EL. WAI-IID A.. ALLAH
The goal of this thesis is to explore objectively the problems which Sudanese University students at Al-Neelain University encounter in choosing correct English structures; more precisely, problems in the choice of verbs, tense parallelism, verb-noun confusion, prepositions, nouns and pronouns. It is argued that the intralingual factors and mother-tongue (Sudanese Arabic) interference and the overgeneralization are the basic issues for the occurrence of errors. A test which was employed, was ofaready-made materials nature, to get primary data from answers to one essay of the examinations given to the fourth-year students in the English Department in the 2001/2002 academic year at Al-Neelain University, Khartoum, Sudan. The subjects of the study were 100 male and female students, chosen randomly from a total of 180 students. The ﬁndings of this thesis were very surprising although Ll interference is the main factor that caused errors, the number of intralinugal errors is relatively high. The study consists of ﬁve chapters. Chapter (1) is a representation of a general background, namely the statement of the problem, the hypothesis, the research questions, the signiﬁcance of the study, the objectives of the study, the method of collecting data, and research outline. Chapter (2) gives the literature review and theory in the domain of the study. Chapter (3) manifests the methodology that was setup in the study. Chapter (4) comprises the data analysis and the results that were drawn from the discussions of the results, and chapter (5) provides the consequences and recommendations.
The Relationships Between the Attitude of Ahfad University Student towards the University Curriculum and Their} Psycho Social Adjustment
(Al Neelain University, 2003-04) Nadia Abdalla Mohammed
This study of the relationships between the attitudes and adjustment among Ahfad students has four purposes, (1) To point out the correlation between attitudes of Ahfad university students towards the curriculum and adjustment; "(2) To know the effect of attitudes on students psychological adjustment; (3) To analyze the factors behind the negative and positive attitudes and maladjustment of Ahfad students; and (4) To show the difference among students attitudes and adjustment according to age, socioeconomic status and martial status. The descriptive approach is used. The methods used includes; the attitude of Ahfad university -students towards the university curriculum ‘scale and adjustment scale inaddition to the, Mann Whitney Test, T-Test, Spearman Correlation and Non Parametric Correlation. Results showed that; there is a positive correlation between the degree of Ahfad students’ attitudes towards the curriculum and adjustment; there are signiﬁcant differences in the students’ psychological adjustment according to age and martial status; and Ahfad university students have favourable attitudes towards university curriculum. J Finally, suggestions and recommendations for future studies were mentioned.
PHONOLOGICAL ERROR ANALYSIS OF THE Spoken ENGLISH OF AL-NEELAIN FOURTH-YEAR STUDENTS ( Remedial Study)
(Al Neelain University, 2003-07) ABBAS EL-SIDDIG MDHAMMED AHMED
This thesis aims to examine the pronunciation errors of spoken English of Al-Nelain University students. To achieve this purpose, three tests in pronunciation were employed to produce primary data and to establish reasons why students commit these errors? The thesis model tests age, gender, interference and intralanguage. _ The results showed that the impact of the mother tongue in pronunciation acquisition is the main factor which inﬂuences English pronunciation followed by errors resulting from factors other than mother tongue i.e., intralingual errors. The study is divided into six chapters: Chapter one introduces the thesis and states the problem, the assumption, the objectives and the signiﬁcance of the work. Chapter two focuses on the basic theories and hypotheses. Chapter three reviews the literature on error analysis in the domain of phonology. - Chapter four presents the means of the data collection and introduces the subjects with detail information about pronunciation errors. lt also deﬁnes and comments upon the questions ofobjectivity, reliability and validity. Chapter ﬁve explains and discusses the result of the test represented by tables and graphs followed by_a discussion and a visual representation in the form ol" ﬁgures and graphs to rapidly assess what problems the students may encounter. Chapter six provides a summary of the study, and repeats the ﬁndings and giving suggestions for further research.
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE PHONOLOGICAL ERROR ANALYSIS OF THE SPOKEN ENGLISH OF AL~NEELAIN FOURTH—YEAR
(Alneelain University, 2003-07) ABBAS EL—SIDDIG MOHAMMED AHMED
ABSTRACT This thesis aims to examine the pronunciation errors of spoken English of Al-Nelain University students. To achieve this purpose, three tests in pronunciation were employed to produce primary data and to establish reasons why students commit these errors? The thesis model tests age, gender, interference and intralanguage. The results showed that the impact of the mother tongue in pronunciation acquisition is the main factor which inﬂuences English pronunciation followed by errors resulting from factors other than mother tongue i.e., intralingual errors. The study is divided into six chapters: Chapter one introduces the thesis and states the problem, the assumption, the objectives and the signiﬁcance of the work. Chapter two focuses on the basic theories and hypotheses. Chapter three reviews the literature on error analysis in the domain of phonology. Chapter four presents the means of the data collection and introduces the subjects with detail information about pronunciation errors. It also deﬁnes and comments upon the questions of objectivity, reliability and validity. Chapter ﬁve explains and discusses the result of the test represented by tables and graphs followed by_a discussion and a visual representation in the form ol‘ ﬁgures and graphs to rapidly assess what problems the students may encounter. A Chapter six provides a summary of the study, and repeats the ﬁndings and giving suggestions for further research.
Strategies for Developing English Listening Skill in Secondary Schools in Khartoum State
(Al Neelain University, 2003-09) Zeinab Mohammed Salih Mohammed No ur
The previous studies in listening reveal that there is deﬁciency in the listening ability in English language. General observations also indicate that Sudanese students are weak listeners and that they use faulty listening habits that hinder accurate listening. The present study is an attempt to develop English listening skill. The study aims at investigating strategies for developing this skill. Moreover, it investigates certain faulty listening habits that hinder accurate and fast listening. The researcher has used the descriptive method. The study instrument is a questionnaire used to investigate certain listening strategies and habits that are known to be characteristics of good and competent listener. The questionnaire consists of the following categories. 1- The objectives ofteaching English listening. 2- The methods of teaching English listening. 3- The SPINE content. 4- The techniques of teaching English listening. 5- The teachers training and qualiﬁcations. 6- Evaluation of the students’ performance. The results show that there is little deﬁciency in the students’ listening ability. However, the study also shows that there are certain faulty listening habits that hinder accurate and fast listening. The researcher has recommended that secondary schools should be well equipped with teaching technology and the number of the students should match the classroom capacity.
reading speed and comprehension
(Neelain University, 2004) osman elamin abdulgadir elnur
ABSTRACT This research deals with reading speed and comprehension in English language as an (FL) compared with Arabic language as a mother tongue i.e. an (Ll). 100 students i.e. 25 students from each of the four schools in Doha basic and secondary levels, were subjected to experiments in reading speed and comprehension in both English and Arabic languages. 40 teachers were subjected to a questionnaire concerning their interest in the skills of reading speed and comprehension and whether they practice these skills with their students. The research is composed of six chapters that appear as follows: Chapter one includes the introduction, the hypotheses, the objectives, the questions, the problem, the signiﬁcance and the limitation of the study. Chapter two includes the theories written by experts in the ﬁeld of reading speed and comprehension. Chapter three shows the previous research on reading speed and comprehension which are totally connected with each other. It also shows how to improve these skills. Reading speed helps a fast reader ﬁnd the material needed within a short time compared with a slow reader. Chapter four reviews the methods of data collection and statistical analyses based on the hypotheses set in chapter one. Chapter ﬁve includes the discussions of the data collected in chapter four and the results obtained from the experiments which were given to students of both levels. It also includes the conﬁrmation of the already mentioned hypotheses. As a result the researcher has found that there is a close relation between speed and comprehension. He has found that fast readers comprehend reading texts better than slow ones and that the teachers do not put an emphasis on reading speed or even have any idea about it. Chapter six includes the results the researcher has come to after careful analysis and discussions. It also includes the implications, the recommendations and the conclusion. The researcher has recommended that syllabus designers should consider these skills in all levels when they design the syllabuses so that teachers can practice reading speed with their students.
an analysis of the effect of mispronunciation on sudanese university students writing
(Neelain University, 2004) fawzia elamin ibrahim abdel qader
ABSTRACT (English Version ) The Analysis of the Effect of Mispronunciation on Sudanese University Students’ writing Performance The study aims at investigating and analyzing the effect of mispronunciation on the writing errors, which have been made by the fourth year students of English language Department - Faculty of Arts, at El Neelain University in the academic year (2000-2001). The study attempts to find out and analyze the difficculties encountered by the university students, learning English as a foreign language. The study also attempts to investigate to what extent, the subjects have acquired the writing skills ; in the area of orthography, lexis, syntax and punctuation. The thesis consists of four chapters: Chapter one which is an introduction includes the statement of the problem, the purpose of the study, the need for the study, the questions and the hypothesis raised by the researcher. Chapter two, sheds light on the literature review. lt is composed of three parts: Part one is an introduction about language and teaching. Part two is a review on learning theories. Part three represents previous studies on contrastive analysis and error analysis. V - Chapter three handls how the data are collected, analyzied and classified, calculated and tabulated. Each table is followed by a histograms. The chapter also, presents the findings obtained on the basis of the analysis mentioned above. The last and the fourth chapter is devoted to conclusions, recommendation, and implications for further studies.
The Weak Standard of learners_ at the English Language ___Subject at Basic Schools_(1995-2003)Khartoum State
(Neelain University, 2004) Ahmed Bashir Mohammed Abershey
Abstract The study is addressed to the basic school teachers and i Learners.It comperises ﬁve chapters: Chapter one includes the general frame Work of the study; I n l ' which consists of the Statement of the problem, questions to be answered by the study , hypothesis, signiﬁcance of the study methodology of the study and the deﬁnition of terms. Chapter Two is the conceptual framework of the study which includes two parts: _ (1) Part one is the historical background and the scientiﬁc of teaching English in Sudan. It illustrates and explains the cause of weak standard; of the English Language at basic schools 1 2 Part Two s the viewrelated literature ( ) _ C - chapter three is the methodology and procedure of the study. > Chapter four is about analytic one with discussions and 4 _ results. Chapter ﬁve is about‘ the summary of the study which includes the conclusion, resultjand recommendation. At the end of the thesis the appendices were found: 1- Bibliography. - 2- The main references 3; The questionnaire. 4- The list of appendices. '
Syntax of Question-formation A case study in a Saudi Secondary School
(2004-12) Abdel Jabbar Muhammed Salih
Acknowledgment Praise be to Allah the Almighty for his absolute guidance. My thanks are chiefly due to Dr. Es-Sadig Yahya Abdulla- my supervisor who- in spite of being too busy- accepted to shoulder this responsibility. He showed a great deal of politeness, wisdom and patience in dealing with many shortcomings ol‘ this attempt of mine. I admit that he gave me, during this course of‘ time, whatever assistance, advice or guidance I stood in need oi‘. I am glad to say that had it not been for his conscientious supervision, this work would not have come out the way in which it occurs now. I would like to acknowledge some of the help I have had for the completion of this task. Dr. Khojali Dean of Faculty of Arts, en-Neelain University had given me so invaluable help and brotherly advice. I would like to thank him particularly. l am also very grateful to Dr. Ibraheem et-Tikaina for nominating (with Dr. Khojali) Dr. Es-Sadig as supervisor. I will never forget his sincerely words at that time and I again am glad to thank him. I am also grateful to the Director General of Nejran Educational Zone, and to the Administration of King Fahd Secondary School, the English language teachers and the students whose co-operation made this study possible. I owe a particular debt to Dr. M.Zayid who put his private library under my disposal. I am also glad to than my friends Ustaz Gasmas-Seed Hamza and Ustaz Ahmed Muhammed Khair for their help and encouragement. I am obliged to thank the librarians at the English library at the Faculty of Arts, en-Neelain University: lady Muna, Zeinab, Nahid and Nadya. l have received :1 lot ol help and encouragement from all members of my family. Now, it is time to offer them (elder and younger) all of my deepest cordial thanks and l will keep praying for them. l also olilier my thanks to lady lnsaf who didi /1/vi lj; ---9 l am grateful as before to my supervisor Dr. Es-Sadig for all he has done for me.
Extraction of Alum from Sudanese Alunite Mineral
(Neelain University, 2005) ‘ Ibfihdg Yousif Abdalla
Abstract _ The alum was extracted from alullite mineral l(Al3 (SO4);(OH)6 , which wascollected ﬁ"o1n U1n1nbrakiet area no1tl1 east Showak. The representative samples of alunite as a rawématerial for ahnn were taken from two depths B 3 ( about O.51n) al1d 1?; ( about 2.0m). The samples were analyzed to detennine their consﬁtgituents. From the analysis results it was conﬁrmed that the sample B 3 was , more siliciﬁed compared to the sample D2. F The alullite samples were calcined at 500°C then were ﬁnely pulverized so as to facilitate the reaction, after that tlle powder was digested with sulfuric acid with different concentratio11s. The optimum time of the reaction was two hows, ill which the alum separated in a faint green solution. Then it was ﬁltered, and crystallized from solutions of speciﬁc gravities at 35° ,45° and 60°Be‘. The pregnant solution of alum was recrystallized at the room telnperature. After that the obtained crystals were recrystallized to p1u'ify them, after which they are weighed and analyzed. After reciystallization process, the alum which insoluble in ethyl alcohol was washed with ethyl alcohol to get rid of Fe20; which decreased gradually.
Analysis of Listening and Speaking Skills in Sudan Practical Integrated National English (SPINE) Book III
(Neelain University, 2005) Abed Elwahab Ramadan Abed Elrahim Hassan
ABSTRACT This dissertation is an analysis of the content of Listening and Speaking skills in Spine lll for the Sudan. The purpose of this text evaluation is to ﬁnd out to what extent listening and speaking skills are stressed and which aspects are emphasized in this course. The ﬁrst chapter of this dissertation is an introduction which briefly states the problem, purpose, signiﬁcance and the questions that this research attempts to answer. The ﬁnal part of this chapter gives the organization and the limitation of the study. The theoretical framework is stated and explained in chapter two. The theoretical framework includes explanation of the aspects of listening and speaking from a linguistic and a pedagogical point of view. It also includes a checklist for developing a comprehension process. Chapter three critically reviews some of the relevant studies as a literature review which relates with textbook evaluation. Chapter four deals with an analysis of the textbook (Spine 111) in terms of content, physical layout and methodology which is based on the developed checklist. The ﬁnal chapter (Five) summarizes the most important principles, making conclusions and implication for the classroom practitioner and materials producers.
Natural Resources and Environmental Management A case Study of Wau Town
(Neelain University, 2005) By: Stephen .G. MangokCigam
Abstract This study attempted to assess the status of the environmental and natural resources management in Wautown. Accordingly was the focus of intensive ﬁeld research and for this study interviews and observations were found to be important sources for providing the necessary lacking information although documentary data elsewhere showed the relevancy of the problems The sources and component of environmental and natural resources management were identiﬁed,the quantity and volume measured or estimated method of disposed and correlation between environmental diseases and amount of liquid and solid waste and sanitary condition examined . The effectiveness and efficiency in management achieved through obvious measures such a;- [1] provision of service to collect dispose of the liquid and soil waste [2]Improving housing conditions both to reduce overcrowding and to ensure that all households have adequate sanitation facilities. [3] diseases vectors and rodents central [mosquitoes,ﬂies rats dogs ect] that spread diseases and the provision of piped treated water for human consumption including for toilet inside each individual house or self -built shelter, provision for storm and surface run off water drainage. [4] Preventative focused health care. [5] For control purposes, adoption of waste reduction methods and appropriate waste disposal system. [6] The need for the society to rethink its attitude towards waste. [7] govermnent authorities to encourage the creation of infrastructure that would permit the requires establishment of national and state system of waste disposal controls this requires legislation and regulatory frame works , implementation and enforcement procedures meaningful information on waste arising and adequate facilities. [8] waste management strategies should emphasize waste minimizing , re-use or recycling in production of food , feed energy , fertilizers and other relevant products. The study is organized in to ﬁve chapters. Chapter one is introduction and natural resources management in Wau town, consequently to objective, research problems, hypothesis and methodology. Chapter two is dedicated to the basic conceptual frame-work and literature review which lustrate evaluating sustainable land management, the role of infrastructure in rural development deﬁnition, function of the natural environmental and their relationship with economic actives in section [A] and section [B] is dedicated management and development plans, administration of natural resources, sustainable and their impact, classiﬁcation of natural resources, soil conservation, forest administration, Wan environmental and natural resources. Chapter three pays special attention on the physical and human geography of the area studied. Chapter four focuses on results and discussion Chapter ﬁve the research conclusion and recommendation number of measures aimed at improving of environmental and natural resources management in Wau town.
Teaching English Reading Skills at Undergraduate Level
(Neelain University, 2005) Hajer Al-amin Yousif Al-amin
Abstract The main aim of this research is to enable university students to improve their reading comprehension with special emphasis on reading skills. This research consists of ﬁve chapters. Chapter one is an introductory chapter. It includes the problem of this -study which is “The weak standards of university students in reading skills”. It also includes the signiﬁcance , the hypotheses and the questions of this study which are concemed with “why do the students ﬁnd difﬁculties in reading skills? And, how can these difﬁculties be overcome? And, does effective teaching contribute in improving of the students’ ability to read effectively? ~ Chapter two is review of the relevant literature to this study. It includes information about reading in general and teaching reading skills in particular. Chapter three is devoted to the research methodology. It lays out the techniques that are followed in collecting the required data by using the tests and the questionnaire instruments. Chapter four, represents the collected data and gives deep analysis and full discussion and commentaries of this data. It provides tables and graphs to present the results of the responses and answers of the students. Finally, comes chapter ﬁve to conclude this study. It lists the ﬁndings of the study and points out some recommendations to be taken into account in future similar studies. This chapter is followed by the list of references that the researcher has consulted and appendices.