Analysis of Learning of English Language Published in Leading English Newspapers of Pakistan

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to analyze the newspaper articles published in the Daily Dawn and the Daily News International during the year 2012-2011. The researcher analyzed the articles from different aspects e.g. knowledge English language etc. so as to enhance the level of awareness of learning English language of the readers. One major hypothesis was formulated. The scope of the study was limited to the articles published in the important English newspapers of Pakistan (the Daily Dawn and the Daily News) and their readers in Karachi. The mixed research approach was adopted. The population was comprised of all the readers of the selected articles of the Daily Dawn and the Daily News newspapers published during the year 2012-2011 in Karachi. The researcher used the stratified random sampling design along with purposive sampling design. The mode of determining the role of English newspapers was through a close and careful analysis of the newspaper articles. Questionnaire was major techniques used for data collection. Data was collected through personal visits. Data was analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. Content analysis of the articles discussed in important newspapers. It has created an impact, specifically, on the authorities of the newspaper organizations and, generally, in the public. It was a sort of litmus test. The result of the test also showed that how much knowledge of English language was available for the readers. On the basis of findings concrete recommendations were made.