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Mobility and Resistance in Buchi Emecheta’s The Bride Price (1976) and Mariama Ba’s So Long a Letter (1981)
(Mouloud Mammeri University, 2022) BouzidiI Saliha; Ammam Lydia
The present dissertation is a comparative study of two African literary works: The Bride Price (1976) written by the Nigerian author BuchiEmecheta and So Long a Letter (1981) written by the Senegalese author Mariama Ba. It focuses on the issues of Mobility and Resistance through the female characters of the two novels and it highlights how African women in both Nigeria and Senegal are subverted to the same conditions. To achieve our goal we have relied on the ’Feminist Theory: from Margin to Center (1984), a book written by the African American author and feminist activist bell hooks. In the first chapter, we have shown the issue of marriage and polygamy in both the Nigerian and Senegalese societies, and how women face these challenges in the patriarchal system. In the second chapter, we have analysed the theme of education as a powerful tool for women’s empowerment. This chapter has examined women’s resistance through the female characters. In both works, women reject traditional gender roles and speak out against the patriarchal system that oppress them. Finally, we have concluded that The Bride Price and So Long a Letter stresses the complexities and resilience of African women who are in constant resistance against men’s oppression to achieve their deserved status in their societies.
Cultural Nationalism in William Butler Yeats’s Dierdre (1907) and Wole Soyinka’s Death and King’s Horseman (1973)
(Mouloud Mammeri University, 2021) Mebrek Sylia; Mohellebi Tassadit
The present research paper explores the issue of cultural Nationalism in Wole Soyinka's Death and the King's Horseman (1975) and William Butler Yeats's Dierdre (1907). Throughout our investigation, we have tried to discuss some concepts related to cultural nationalism as it is theorized by Benedict Anderson in his famous work Imagined Communities (1983). We have also discussed how Soyinka and Yeats have portrayed their respective cultural identities, traditions, and beliefs in their respective works. Therefore, our major concern consisted of analyzing and comparing methods adopted by the two nationalist playwrights to support and maintain their nations. To achieve our purpose, we divided the work into two chapters. The first chapter is concerned with establishing considerable areas of comparison between the two plays relying on Anderson's concepts of Nationalism including language, religion, beliefs, traditions and sacrifices. Actually, both Wole Soyinka and William Butler Yeats employed their cultural icons to promote people’s national consciousness and their sense of belonging. And the second one was about myths and cultural memory as they are introduced in the literary works
William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet (1597) Revisited Through Tony Abbott’s Crushing on a Capulet (2003) and James Hartley’s Cold Fire (2018): An Intertextual Dialogic Study
(University of Mouloud Mammeri, 2022) Rachedi Yasmine; Akli Lynda
This research paper employs an intertext drawing on Mikhail Bakhtin’s notions within two modern novels, Tony Abbott’s Crushing on a Capulet (2003) and James Hartley’s Cold Fire (2018), relying on Julia Kristeva’s theory intertextuality. Our study investigates how modern literature was influenced by the traditional literary works. The main objective of this dissertation is to examine and explore the two modern works, in relation to Shakespeare, while shedding light on Bakhtin’s concepts overt and hidden polemic, parody and pastiche, as well as stylization. Our study analysis the two books in view of their source text and by using the above mentioned theories, we have determined that both works are intertexts of Shakespeare’s original. Both writers aim to make Shakespeare more accessible to young audience by modernising the plot, characters and his language
Escapism From Page to Screen in Robert Hichens’s Novel The Garden of Allah (1904) and Richards Boleslawski’s Movie The Garden of Allah ( 1936)
(Mouloud Mammeri University, 2022) Algani Nadia; Labdoun Keltouma
This dissertation is a comparative study on the theme of escapism in Robert Smythe Hichens' novel The Garden of Allah (1904) and Richard Boleslawski’s movie The Garden of Allah (1936). Our analysis has relied on Roy Baumeister's Theory of Escapism and Pamusuk Enest’s Theory of Ecranisation. The aim is to show the interplay between literature, film, and the human desire for temporary liberation from reality. The study has examined how Hichens' novel interprets the theme of escapism and how Boleslawski's cinematic adaptation has enhanced the escapist experience using visual storytelling techniques. It has also delved into the psychological motivations behind the appeal of escapism and the challenges and opportunities in adapting escapist motives from literature to film. The research highlights the significance of escapism in storytelling by portraying characters who seek to flee the social norms by adopting new behaviors and personalities. After comparing The Garden of Allah by Robert Hichens (1904) and its film adaptation by Richard Boleslawski’s in (1936), we have noticed that the issue of escapism is stressed in both works through individuals who seek escape from their reality. The characters are able to confront their impulses and set out on transforming journeys thanks to the desert landscape, which plays a major part in depicting physical and emotional solitude. through visual components and performances bridging the gap between the written word and the cinematic experience, the film adaption also highlights the difficulties and adjustments necessary in ecranisation
Emily Yellin’s Our Mother’s War: American Women at the Home and at the Front during World War II (2004): Women’s Contribution and its Impact on their Rights Movement
(Mouloud Mammeri University, 2022) Tabou Yamina; Mahfouf Dahbia
The present dissertation had shed light on the issue of women’s status during and after the Second World War in America through Emily Yellin’s book Our Mothers’ War: American Women at the Front during World War II,by highlighting the major historical events that influenced women’s position since the colonial beginnings of America. The Second World War was the most important event in which women made a major contribution and experienced great changes in their roles. It cannot be denied that some historians argued that women’s participation in thewar was just temporary empowerment, while others noted the great positive impact women got from their contribution in the war. For this reason, our dissertation focused on the impact of women’s participation in the Second World War on their position and on women’s rights movement, referring to the theory of new historicism and feminism.In the opening chapter we have shown that the historical events prior the Second World War developed women’s status, but not to the same extent as the World War II did. Inthe second chapter, according to Yellin’s book, we have displayed women's large-scale workforce participation during the war and its impact on their roles and personalities.In the final chapter we have discussed the transition and the contraction in the women’s functions in the post war prior referring to Yellin’s examination of that era, and highlighting the situation that women unwanted and rejected in their struggles. As a conclusion, we have noted that women in the World War II experienced the feminist proclamations and paved the way for the women’s rights movement in the decades following the war
Trauma and Womanism in Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Half of a Yellow Sun (2006) and Yaa Gyasi’s Homegoing (2016): A Postcolonial Reading
(Mouloud Mammeri University, 2022) Chachoua Nadjema; Hadjam Lylia
The present research paper aims to study and analyze Chimamanda NgoziAdichie “Half of a Yellow Sun “(2006) and Yaa Gyasi “Homegoing” (2016) from a postcolonial perspective. The objective of this dissertation is to show the impact of colonialism on the colonized people and how women are affected by Colonialism in both novels. To achieve our purpose, we have relied on Frantz Fanon’s postcolonial theory developed in his works“Black Skin White Masks”(1952) and“The Wretched of the Earth”(1961); and Alice Walker’s Womanist theory developed in her works “The Color Purple” (1982) and “In Search of our Mother's Garden: Womanist Prose”(1983). We have divided our work into two chapters. The first chapter deals with Trauma of the colonized people. Both novels explore the effects of British colonial rule and subsequent independence struggle, depicting it as a source of oppression, cultural eradication, and social inequality. "Half of a Yellow Sun"(2006) is set during the Biafran Nigerian civil war, while "Homegoing"(2016) spans several generations following the descendants of two sisters. The second chapter is devoted to the representation of womanist perspectives via its different concepts. In Chimmamanda’s novel the strong bond between the sisters is portrayed, highlighting love, support, while in Gyasi’s novel despite the physical separation of the sisters, their stories describe the interconnectedness of their lives and the importance of familial links. The study has revealed that both Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Yaa Gyasi through their works report real events of Colonialism and demonstrate how the colonized people are traumatized from colonial domination and its oppression. The research also pictures the complexities of sisterhood and the ways in which female characters navigate their experiences, motivations, and resilience in the face of immense hardships.The authors explore culture and the human condition, delving into the complexities of the past and their impact on the present. Finally, we have concluded that both “Half of a Yellow Sun” (2006) and “Homegoing” (2016) tackle the same issue of trauma and womanism
Abjection, Melancholia, Marginality and Resistance in Jesmyn’s Ward “Salvage the Bones” (2011) and Alice Munro’s Selected Short Stories from “Dear Life Collection” (2012) and “The Dance Of the Happy shades” (1968)
(Mouloud Mammeri University, 2022) Bournane Nassima; Boucetta Tafsut
This master‟s dissertation explores on a comprehensive examination of character portrayal within Jesmyn‟s Ward “Salvage The Bones” (2011) and Alice Munro‟s selected short stories from “Dear life collection” (2012) and “The Dance Of The Happy Shades” (1968) through the theoretical frameworks of Julia Krestiva‟s concepts of “Abjection” and “Melancholia”, coupled with bell hooks theory “From Margin To Center”. The first chapter delves into Krestiva's thesis, getting into characters' complicated emotional landscapes, showing their innermost complexities, and finding underlying tensions. By applying Krestiva‟s analytic tools, this chapter illuminates the character‟s intimate relationships with their environments, examining the boundaries of self and other, and ultimately offering a profound understanding of their multifaceted identities. In the second chapter, the exploration extends to include Hooks‟ theoretical lens, shedding light on how characters navigate their positions within social peripheries. Through Hooks‟ theory, this chapter demonstrates the agency and resilience displayed by characters as they strive to transcend societal constrains and asserts their own narratives. This thesis not only provides a detailed portrayal of the characters‟ struggles, but also offers a study on issues of identity, societal norms and the capacity for agency.
Eugene Ionesco's The lesson (1951) and Le Roi Jones's Dutchman (1964) : A Foucauldian reading
(Mouloud Mammeri University, 2021) Ait Salem Zakia; Aggoun Inas
This research delves into the works of Eugene Ionesco’s The Lesson and LeRoi Jones’s Dutchman, employing Michel Foucault’s theory of power relations, with a focus on the key concepts of “Knowledge” and “Power.” The study examines the behavior and interactions among characters within the framework of Theatre of the Absurd. The dissertation comprises two chapters. In the initial chapter, we explore the interconnectedness of “Knowledge” and “Power.” We observe how those who possess knowledge wield power, as seen in The Professor’s dominance over the Pupil and Lula’s control over Clay. The subsequent chapter investigates the consequences of this power dynamic, transitioning from “Power” to “Domination.” Following the abuse of power by the Professor and Lula over the Pupil and Clay, we explore the emergence of “Resistance” as a response. In the final chapter, we address the body as a target of power, referencing Sara Mills” work on “Michel Foucault: The Body and Sexuality” (2003). Through this lens, we analyze how the authors were influenced by the conditions of their societies characterized by absurdism, uncertainty, and chaos. Ultimately, we conclude that the possession of knowledge can lead to negative domination, significantly impacting power relations and suppressing the powerless, particularly when wielded by authoritarian and misguided authorities.
The Representation of Existentialism in Rawi Hage’s Cockroach (2008) and Carnival (2012)
(Mouloud Mammeri University, 2022) Yahia Lydia; Yefsah Inas
This dissertation examines Rawi Hage’s Cockroach (2008) and Carnival (2012) from an existential issue. It relies on Jean-Paul Sartre’s Existentialism is a Humanism, Thomas Flynn’s Existentialism: A very Short Introduction, Andrew Barnaby’s “Coming Too Late: Freud, Belatedness, and Existential Trauma” and Homi Bhabha’s The location of culture. The research explores the profound impact of past traumas and family problems on the protagonists’ lives, both during their upbringing, mainly childhood and adulthood. Besides, they faced harsh lives in the Arab World; they witnessed political unrest, violence, and social upheaval, often experiencing displacement and a sense of rootlessness. These struggles and dilemmas faced by immigrants in Lebanon have an impact on existential crises, leaving lasting marks on their psyche. Additionally, the dissertation investigates the protagonists’ journey of identity formation and the challenges encountered in their new surroundings, leading to displacement and existential crises. The research sheds light on the interplay between personal identity and external circumstances, highlighting the protagonists’ struggles in their past, present, and future. Subsequently, this study provides valuable insights into how Hage addresses the complexities of identity, displacement, and immigration, and the lasting effects they have on characters.
The Implementation of the Essential Thinking Skills in Examinations by Master One Didactics Students in the Department of English at MMUTO: A Corpus-Based Study.
(Mouloud Mammeri University, 2022) AMZAL Massilia; Aouidad Manel
The present research is intended to examine the extent to which Master one Didactics students in the Department of English at MMUTO implement the essential thinking skills in their exam papers in the module of ‘EFL Teaching and Testing’. It also seeks to find out the most implemented essential thinking skills. Our research is guided by Barbara Presseisen’s Taxonomy of essential thinking skills (1991) from a constructivist perspective. To collect data, we have examined a sample of twenty-five (25) exam papers in the module of ‘EFL Teaching and Testing’. For our analysis, we have adopted a mixed-method approach. Indeed, the SPSS was used to quantify the distribution of each category of the essential thinking skills in the students’ exam essays. In addition, the findings have been interpreted using the qualitative content analysis. The findings indicate that the students’ essays align with the theoretical framework of Presseisen’s Taxonomy of the essential thinking skills in the book entitled ‘Developing Minds; A Resource Book of Teaching Thinking by Costa, Arthur. L (1991). However, it was observed that not all thinking skills categories received equal emphasis. In fact, qualification and relationships stand out as the mostly stressed followed by transformations skill, then causation and lastly the classification skill.
GENDER EXCLUSIVE LANGUAGE IN EFL CLASSROOM AND ITS EFFECT ON STUDENTS’ SELF-CONFIDENCE: THE CASE OF FIRST YEAR EFL LEARNERS AND TEACHERS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH AT MMUTO
(Mouloud Mammeri University, 2021-12) Nedil Dihia; Moudjeb Kahina
This dissertation aims to investigate the use of gendered or exclusive language by both teachers and students in the department of English at Mouloud Mammeri University of Tizi- Ouzou and determine its effect on first-year students’ self-confidence. The research relies on Lakoff’s theory (1975) “Language and Woman’s Place”. A questionnaire administered to sixty male and female students and classroom observation sessions with six teachers were used to collect the relevant data. The data obtained from the questionnaire were analyzed quantitatively and the findings obtained from the classroom observations were treated using qualitative content analysis. The results revealed that exclusive language is used by both male and female teachers and students. In addition, the findings indicated that gender-exclusive language has an impact on students’ self-confidence
EFL Learner’s Intercultural Awareness in Interpreting Idiomatic Expressions in Speaking Classes. An Exploratory Study on 3rd Year Students in the Department of English at MMUTO.
(Mouloud Mammeri University, 2022) Hadjam Safia; Khabil Hanane
This current work explores the students’ intercultural awareness through interpreting idioms. It seeks to discover whether EFL learners at MMUTO are acquainted with the target language culture, apprehensive with meanings of idioms, and also whether it is essential to integrate cultural insights such as “idioms” to enhance the student’s intercultural communicative competence. The central aim of this study is to examine how intercultural awareness affects the understanding of idiomatic expressions in speaking classes among third-year English department students at MMUTO. It also seeks to highlight the significance of intercultural awareness in developing intercultural communicative competence. To reach these objectives, the sample of this study includes 42 students and 5 teachers, to reach the aforementioned objectives, we relied on a mixed method research, which combines both quantitative and qualitative methods. To collect data, two questionnaires were administered: one questionnaire for students and another one for teachers. Numerical data is executed through statistical analysis by using the rule of three. The open-ended questions were analyzed qualitatively. The interpretation of the findings as well as its clarification, follows the qualitative content analysis (QCA) adopting the intercultural communicative competence model developed by Byram (1997). The results show that learners with intercultural awareness can understand better the TC and interpret idiomatic expressions.
An Analysis of EFL Teachers’ Communication Strategies Used with Third - Year Primary School Pupils in Tizi-ouzou (Algeria)
(Mouloud Mammeri University, 2022) Hamadache Wissam; Amrani Karim
This research aims to explore the communication strategies employed by English primary school teachers inside the classroom to interact with pupils in Tizi-Ouzou. This study focuses on two (02) main objectives. The first objective is to identify the most commonly employed communication strategies by English elementary school instructors when interacting with young learners. The second one is to investigate the main challenges that these educators face during classroom interaction. Mariani’s (2010) theory of “Communication Strategies, Learning and Teaching how to Manage Oral Interaction” is used as a theoretical framework in this present study. This study adopts a mixed-method approach, using both quantitative and qualitative methods for data collection and data analysis. To conduct this research, fourteen (14) classroom observation sessions have been carried out in three (3) different primary schools in Draa El Mizan, Tizi-Ouzou. Besides, interviews have been conducted with three teachers. Classroom observation data are analysed using Descriptive Statistical Analysis (DSA), while the information obtained from teacher interviews are interpreted using Qualitative Content Analysis (QCA). The findings gathered through the classroom observations and the interview indicate that primary school English teachers rely mainly on using various strategies to interact effectively inside the classroom such as, definitions and descriptions, repetition, body movements, visual aids and objects (realia). Moreover, primary school educators face many challenges when interacting with young children namely, linguistic problems, lack of attention, lack of motivation, and multi-level group. Finally, recommendations for further research are provided.
Trauma in West African Civil Wars, case studies: Abani’s Song for night (2007) and Kamara’s and McClelland’s The bite of the mango (2008)
(University Mouloud Mammeri, 2021) HADJER Sara
The following research paper deals with the issues of childhood and war trauma in Chris Abani’s Song for night (2007) and Mariatu Kamara’s and Susan McClelland’s The bite of the mango (2008). The purpose of the study is to compare between the writings of these two African authors, the Nigerian novelist Chris Abani and the Sierra Leonean survivor Mariatu Kamara, who write nearly about similar topics, but in vastly different ways during the same period of time; that is the West African Civil Wars. As a whole, the research aims at examining how African children cope with traumatic experiences and how childhood narratives represent the disarray in Africa's newly independent nations.To attain my objective, I have used Davis, C., & Meretoja, H The Routledge companion to literature and trauma (2020) in addition to other literary theories and criticism. The first chapter of my discussion analyzes the two works by examining trauma through the lenses of Witnessing and Narrative which are the result of what the characters have been through or seen others go through after experiencing or witnessing traumatic events like amputation, rape, or the loss of loved ones. In the second chapter, I examined the way the two authors portrayed their protagonists, and how those depictions relate to the symptoms of victimization and perpetrator trauma. In doing so, I have shown that the two protagonists; Mariatu and My Luck were not given a carefree upbringing by the adults in their respective lives, who instead instilled on them a sense of responsibility and accountability. This goes without saying that the western media's use of war victims to portray the state of affairs in the war-torn countries is a result of their engagement in the conflict that contributed to the perpetuation of a set of stereotypes which have been utilized in a degrading manner towards these victims. Thus, the traumas of the perpetrators and the victims of violence are tackled in these novels; however, my findings demonstrated that the two sides have the same sets of symptoms which allowed me to make this comparative study possible
West’s The Return of The Soldier and Mason’s The Winter Soldier: A New Historicist Reading
(Mouloud Mammeri University, 2022) SARNI Flora
The Psychological Factors that Contribute to Effective Revision in Exams: The Case of Master 2 Students in the Department of English at MMUTO
(Mouloud Mammeri University, 2022-10) Aouiche Ikram; Bakumba Shadia
This study, entitled psychological factors that contribute to effective revision for exams ,aims to gain a deeper insight into the role of psychological factors in the revision process .It seeks to assess their effectiveness and provide study revision strategies in relation to psychological factors for Master2 students to enhance their exam performance .To achieve these objectives, the study employed Self Determination Theory and Social Cognitive Theory. A mixed-method research approach is used for data collection and analysis .Data was gathered through an online questionnaire administered to (57)M2 students and an interview to (5) teachers in the Departement of English at the University of Tizi-ouzou . Quantitative data from the questionnaire was analyzed using the rule of three ,while qualitative Content Analysis was applied to open-ended interview responses and questionnaires . The results show that students use psychological factors like selfregulation, self-efficacy, motivation, and stress management in their revision for better exam results. On the other hand ,teachers recommend a healthy lifestyle and effective planning for successful studying.On the basis of our findings, it is concluded that psychological factors play a significant role in the revision process.
Strategies for Gaining Learners’ Attention in the EFL Classroom. An Analysis of Teachers’ Views and Practices in Three Selected Private Middle Schools in Tizi-Ouzou.
(Mouloud Mammeri University, 2022) Yefsah Melissa; Menouer Samia
The present study aims to investigate EFL teachers’ strategies and practices in the EFL classroom to grab their learners’ attention, how these teachers view attention and the barriers that undermine it in the classroom, to motivate their learners in the private middle schools : ASSALAS, IKHOULAF, IJEGGIGEN N TFSUT located in the town of Tizi-Ouzou. Our research relies on the Engagement theory of Kearsley and Shneiderman (1998). To collect data, we attended twenty four (24) observation sessions with six (06) EFL teachers and an interview is conducted with the same teachers in the schools concerned. For the analysis of data, a mixed research method is used. The study combines quantitative and qualitative methods. We have used a Descriptive Statistical Analysis relying on the SPSS computer program to analyze the results obtained from the close ended questions of the interview. As for the interpretation of the teachers open ended questions of the interview and classroom observation, we have followed the Qualitative Content Analysis method. The main results of the interview indicate that all of the six teachers find gaining learners’ attention as an important aspect in the teaching and learning process. Moreover, the classroom observations’ results have shown that EFL teachers strategies are adapted to meet the learners’ needs and interests. Finally, the interview has revealed that EFl teachers face some difficulties in capturing and maintaining their learners’ attention such as learners different levels, afternoon lessons and the lack of the learners interest in the subject matter.
Exploring Teachers and Licence Students’ Perception on the Role of the Task-Based Language Teaching Approach on the Development of Students’ Speaking Competence in the Department of English at Mouloud Mammeri University of Tizi Ouzou
(Mouloud Mammeri University, 2023-10) Toudji Anis; Tlili Rania
The present study investigates the role of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) in enhancing the speaking skill of EFL licence students at Mouloud Mammeri University of Tizi-Ouzou (MMUTO). It has two main objectives. First, it seeks to reveal teachers’ and students’ perceptions towards the implementation of the TBLT approach in the learning process. Second, this work aims to explore the effectiveness of TBLT in developing students’ speaking competence. For this purpose, 30 licence students and 6 teachers have been selected as the sample to fulfill this research. The study adopted a mixed-methods approach, and for the data collection, two research tools were used: (1) a questionnaire designed for the students, and (2) a written interview communicated to the teachers. The qualitative data were interpreted and analysed relying on The Four Strand Approach to Language Learning by Nation and Newton (2009) and the Qualitative Content Analysis (QCA), while the quantitative data were analysed through tables, diagrams and percentages calculated using the rule of three. The findings from the questionnaire indicated that most participants consider the TBLT approach as an effective method in promoting their speaking skill. Furthermore, insights from the interviews highlighted TBLT’s positive impact on peer/group communication and indicated a favourable stance towards its usage among teachers at MMUTO.
Raising EFL Learners’ Awareness about the Motivators and Inhibitors of Effective Knowledge Construction through ICTs: The Case of Advanced Learners in three selected Private Schools of Tizi-Ouzou.
(Mouloud MAMMERI University, 2022) Saoudi Salma; Mekhtoub Yanel
This master dissertation dives into the dynamic field of integrating Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in education, focusing on the motivators and inhibitors influencing effective knowledge construction. The study engages advanced learners from Bridgeway School, Ecomode Private School, and Assilic Private School in Tizi-Ouzou, adopting a mixed-methods approach that combines surveys and interviews. Our study progresses by examining the research through, including the Technology Adoption Theory, Keller's ARCS Model of Motivation, E-Learning Research Perspectives, and the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework. It also explores participants' roles in education, motivations for technology use, perceived learning outcomes, challenges faced, and emotional responses associated with technology integration. The findings reveal a diverse representation of education roles, emphasizing the need for inclusive strategies in technology implementation. Learners demonstrate strong motivation to use technology for educational purposes, aligning with the relevance emphasized in Keller's ARCS Model and the perceived usefulness in the Technology Adoption Theory. Positive attitudes towards ICTs are showed in participants' recognition of diverse benefits, contributing to effective knowledge construction. Challenges identified, including limited access and inadequate training, emphasize the importance of addressing technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge, as outlined in the TPACK framework. Our study's implications suggest personalized professional development programs, acknowledging positive emotional responses, and integrating engaging content to enhance technology-driven learning experiences. While acknowledging limitations, such as potential biases and resource constraints, our study positions itself as a valuable thread in the ongoing dialogue among educators and researchers. Our conclusion serves as an invitation to explore further into the ever-changing field of technology in education, recognizing that the quest for meaningful knowledge construction through ICTs is an ongoing exploration. As technology continues to shape education, this study offers insights that may inspire further questions, conversations, and innovations in navigating the digital landscapes of the future.
Women’s Resistance and Empowerment in Nawal El Saadawi’s Woman at Point Zero (1975) and Alice Walker’s The Color Purple (1982)
(Mouloud Mammeri University, 2022) Araoudiou Anissa; Dadoun Mokrane
This research is a comparative study between Nawal El Saadawi’s Woman at Point Zero (1975) and Alice Walker’s The Color Purple (1982). The aim of this work is to demonstrate the women’s resistance with the various issues they face in Afro-American and Egyptian societies in both novels, focusing on the two protagonists Firdaus and Celie. For this purpose, we have relied on Simone De Beauvoir’s The Second Sex (1949), as a frame theory. At first we have studied the difficulties that women face in both novels, we have explored women’s experience of oppression and violence in African American and Egyptian. The second chapter, we have discussed women’s fight and struggles against society. Through this study, we conclude that Nawal El Saadawi and Alice Walker defended women’s rights in their works, they make them stand against racism and patriarchy, and raise their voices opposing the issues of violence they face.

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