Volume 10 | 2026
Issue 53 | January 2026
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Abstract: This theoretically driven article interrogates the value of contemporizing Shakespearean drama as a catalyst for developing Business‑Communication competence and transferable Soft Skills within professional undergraduate curricula. Synthesizing experiential-learning theory, embodied cognition, distributed-leadership models, and intercultural …
Crossref/DOI: https://doi.org/10.54850/jrspelt.10.53.001
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Evaluating Innovative Pedagogical Approaches for Higher-Order Learning Outcomes in Communication Skills Course
Dr. Leena Potdar and Prof. Aarti Koduri
Abstract: Developing effective communication skills is a critical requirement for engineering graduates, yet traditional lecture-based teaching often falls short in developing the higher-order competencies demanded in professional contexts. This study investigates the effectiveness of innovative, activity-based teaching practices in enhancing undergraduate engineering …
Crossref/DOI: https://doi.org/10.54850/jrspelt.10.53.002
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Subaltern Voices in Digital Metanarratives: Power, Surveillance and Silence
Dr. Vani Khurana and Dr. Balkar Singh
Abstract: This paper examines how the struggle for voice, truth, and representation is reshaped in the digital age, particularly for subaltern groups marginalized by dominant political, economic, and cultural structures. Using a critical theoretical framework drawing on thinkers such as Spivak, Lyotard, Foucault, Gramsci, and Zuboff, the study analyzes digital …,
Crossref/DOI: https://doi.org/10.54850/jrspelt.10.53.003
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The Impact of AI-Powered Language Learning Applications on Learner Autonomy and Communicative Competence in ELT
Castro Clive and Dr. John George Athyal
Abstract: This study examines the impact of AI-powered language learning applications on learner autonomy and communicative competence in English Language Teaching (ELT). Employing a mixed-method approach with 150 EFL learners, the research combines quantitative data from surveys and app analytics with qualitative insights from interviews …
Crossref/DOI: https://doi.org/10.54850/jrspelt.10.53.004
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Use of Technology in English Language Teaching and Learning: An Analysis
Dr. K. C. Lalithambika
Abstract: The integration of technology into English Language Teaching (ELT) has revolutionized the teachinglearning process by promoting interactive, learner-centered education. Tools such as multimedia software, mobile applications, virtual classrooms, and Artificial Intelligence have enhanced communication skills, creativity, and learner autonomy. This paper …
Crossref/DOI: https://doi.org/10.54850/jrspelt.10.53.005
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From ‘Brother’ to ‘Bro’: A Study of Semantic Generalization and Connotative Meanings in Contemporary Slangs
Nupur Doiphode et al.
Abstract: The present study bridges a gap in the current body of scholarly research by conducting an extensive analysis of the semantic and connotative development of the lexical item ‘brother’ as it evolves into the modern slang ‘bro’. While semantic generalization and slang analysis are recognized phenomena, there is still a lack of studies that systematically …
Crossref/DOI: https://doi.org/10.54850/jrspelt.10.53.006
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