The rapid integration of technology into language education and STEAM has opened new pathways for enhancing English writing skills—especially for ESL learners in Pakistan. This session at Amin Auditorium (Venue 3) focuses on the development and application of an Automated Writing Evaluation (AWE) Tool, designed to support students, educators, and researchers in analyzing, improving, and refining academic writing.

Under the theme of English Language and Literature (Session 2), the presentations also highlight emerging research in sociolinguistics, psychology, gender issues, and literary studies, reflecting the diversity and depth within modern language scholarship.

Session Overview

  • Venue: 3
  • Location: Amin Auditorium
  • Category: English Language & Literature 2
  • Chair: Prof. Dr. Shafaat Yar Khan (University of Central Punjab, Lahore)
  • Co-Chair: Prof. Dr. Umar Ud-Din (The University of Faisalabad, Pakistan)

The session brings forward a blend of computational linguistics, literary theory, sociolinguistic inquiry, and psychological analysis.

Automated Writing Evaluation (AWE) Tool Presentation

Presenting an Automated Writing Evaluation Tool for ESL Writing Analysis

Focus: Improving ESL writing proficiency using AI-based evaluation.

This central presentation introduces a digital system capable of assessing grammar, coherence, vocabulary, and structural clarity in student writing. The tool offers instant feedback, reduces instructor workload, and enhances learner autonomy—aligning technology with pedagogical needs.

Research Presentations

Alienation in Hamid’s The Last White Man: A Marxist Study

Presenter: Muhammad Asim Mehmood (GC University, Faisalabad)
A critical analysis exploring themes of class struggle, transformation, and societal tension through a Marxist lens.

Her Language, Her Prestige: Sociolinguistics in Pakistani Campuses

Presenter: Jamal Shabab Ahmad (The University of Faisalabad)
A sociolinguistic study examining how language choice influences social identity, prestige, and student interaction in university settings.

The Psychological Impact of Instructor Language on University Students

Presenter: Fatima Faisal (The University of Faisalabad)
An insightful look into how instructor communication affects motivation, mental well-being, and academic confidence among students.

Behind the Nobel Curtain: Patriarchy and Erasure of Women in Science

Presenter: Muqaddas Zahid (The University of Faisalabad)
A feminist critique revealing the historical and cultural barriers that have contributed to the exclusion of women from scientific recognition.

The Uncivilized Civilizers: A Comparative Study of Silencing and Civilization Narratives

Presenter: Tabassum Tariq (The University of Faisalabad)
A comparative discourse study on how narratives of “civilization” often silence marginalized voices.

A Trauma-Informed Analysis of Ryle’s Character in It Ends With Us

Presenter: Zirwa Akhlaq (The University of Faisalabad)
A psychological and trauma-informed examination of character development, emotional conflict, and healing.

Linguistic Dimensions of Cerebral Palsy: Enhancing Communication and Understanding

Presenter: Rameen Sardar (The University of Faisalabad)
A study exploring language impairments in individuals with cerebral palsy and proposing strategies for improved communication support.

Enhancing Communication Skills in Individuals with Cerebral Palsy

Presenter: Alishba Minhas (The University of Faisalabad)
A complementary presentation focusing on language development tools and intervention models for improved linguistic outcomes.