Title: I Importance of Narrative Analysis in Understanding English language experience of

BAELS program

II. Rationale

.In this research, we assume human beings to be narrating beings from an ontological and
epistemological point of view (Moen, 2006). We think in the form of stories, speak in the form of stories,
and give meaning to our lives the form of stories (Atkinsons, 2007). In this sense, narratives, constructed
from events and reconstructed into stories, give meaning to what we know. These narratives allow us to
connect accounts with the construction of knowledge. We can state, then, that narratives are created
out of nothing but are structured to the extent that there is a situation, a conflict or struggles, a
protagonist involved, and a sequence of actions that have a causal relationship (Polkinghorne, 1995).
Thus, narratives are not static, as life stories are not, but are constantly restructured due to the different
contexts in which we move and the interactions in which we intervene (Barkhuizen &Wette, 2008).
Moreover, narratives transcend the narrated event and become the means to understand the narrator’s
self and beliefs (Barkhuizen, 2016b). This is achieved when the narrator connects lived experiences to
their past, present, and future, as well as to their emotions and feelings. In this way, narratives become
a means of shaping our identities (de Fina, 2015). The analysis of narratives is the primary object of
narrative inquiry, which allows people to portray their experiences of the world, interpret them, and
make “them personally meaningful” (Connelly and Clandinin, 2006, p. 375). In doing so, people can
analyze and understand how they can or have constructed certain identities. Thus, experiences and
narratives are sources of information and understanding of specific elements related to teachers’
identities. By creating and reconstructing the stories we are made of, we can understand ourselves and,
by studying them, we help others see what they can do or who they are (Barkhuizen, 2016b).

III. Theoritical framework and Conceptual framework

In narrative analysis, researchers typically examine the structure, content, and context of the narratives
they are studying, paying close attention to the language, themes, and symbols used by the storytellers.
They may also look for patterns or recurring motifs within the narratives, and consider the cultural and
social contexts in which they are situated.

Content Analysis
This type of narrative analysis involves examining the content of a narrative in order to identify themes,
motifs, and other patterns. Researchers may use coding Types of Narrative
schemes Analysis
to identify specific themes or
categories within the text, and then analyze how they are related to each other and to the overall
narrative. Content analysis can be used to study various forms of communication, including written
texts, oral interviews, and visual media.

Structural Analysis

This type of narrative analysis focuses on the formal structure of a narrative, including its plot, character
development, and use of literary devices. Researchers may analyze the narrative arc, the relationship
between the protagonist and antagonist, or the use of symbolism and metaphor. Structural analysis can
be useful for understanding how a narrative is constructed and how it affects the reader or audience.

Discourse Analysis

This type of narrative analysis focuses on the language and discourse used in a narrative, including the
social and cultural context in which it is situated. Researchers may analyze the use of specific words or
phrases, the tone and style of the narrative, or the ways in which social and cultural norms are reflected
in the narrative. Discourse analysis can be useful for understanding how narratives are influenced by
larger social and cultural structures.

Critical Analysis

analyze the ways in which a narrative reflects or reinforces dominant power structures, or how it
challenges or subverts those structures. Critical analysis can be useful for understanding the role that
narratives play in shaping social and cultural norms.

Conceptual framework
 Content Analysis
Discourse Analysis

Critical Analysis
Structural Analysis
IV Review related literature

According to Creswell et al. ( 2007) narrative research studies the life. experiences of individuals over
time. Narrative research is a type of research. that consists of obtaining and then reflecting on people's
lived experiences. Dominelli et al. (2011) interviewed fathers involved in the child protection system.
Their analysis produced a typology of different depictions of how the fathers described themselves, for
example, ‘misrepresented dad’ or ‘the mothering dad.’ The analysis does not consider how the story is
constructed or performed, but presents categories, which display overall themes regarding how fathers
describe themselves in the interviews.

V. Statement of the problem

The main problem addressed in this research is the lack of in depth understanding of the English
language experience of BAELS students. By utilizing narrative research methods, this study aims to
address the following research questions." What are the personal growth experience of BAELS students
during the studies?"

VI. Research design

This study will utilize a qualitative research design, specifically narrative inquiry. Data will be collected
through interviews and written narratives from BAELS students.

VII. Research Participants

The research participants will consist of BAELS students currently enrolled in the program. A diverse
range of participants will be selected to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the English language
experience in BAELS program.