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    An exploration of the use of vocabulary learning strategies at the tertiary level in Pakistan
    (UMT Lahore, 2018) Zara Anwar
    The thesis deals with the elementary theme of Vocabulary Learning Strategies (VLS) and perceptions of the readers regarding learning vocabulary. A brief note on school education, corporal services, the instruments and teaching methodologies implemented by the educators for learning of English Vocabulary is presented. The study compares the perceptions of Pakistani undergraduates along two dimensions: a) Traditional VSL approach and Communicative VSL approach. Perceptions of male and female students regarding the two VSL approaches have also been compared. The research seeks solution for vocabulary learning problems, and therefore, descriptive method of research has been preferred. The results of the study reflect that the students have a marked preference for Traditional VSL as compared to Communicative VSL. different methodologies and their implementation is also classified by taking the view of male and female population, which is mutually a wide-ranging style in distinguishing the view of both the genders. The major finding is that 72.15% students I prefer. As compared to 72.15% responses for the traditional approach, their preference for Communicative VSL is only 55.90%. The study also finds out that there is not much difference between male and female students’ perceptions about Traditional VSL and Communicative VSL. The present study will be useful in getting an insight into vocabulary learning practices in ESL setting in Pakistan. For future research it is recommended that the root cause of students’ preference for Traditional VSL may be explored.