Structural Patterns and Communicative Functions in Goodbye Mr. Chips: A Genre-Based Analysis

Authors

  • Mussarat Aashiq M.Phil. Applied Linguistics, Department of Applied Linguistics, GC University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Marya Sarwar Lecturer, Department of English, University of Okara, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Qasim Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Linguistics, GC University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47205/plhr.2025(9-III)02

Keywords:

Academic Textbook, Genre Analysis, Communicative Purposes

Abstract

This study analyzes the structural patterns and communicative functions in Goodbye Mr. Chips by James Hilton, a prescribed text in English (Book 3) in government colleges in Punjab, Pakistan, using White and Makki’s (2016) framework. Academic textbooks play an important role in student success, necessitating careful linguistic selection to engage readers. Employing a qualitative approach, the study examines how structural elements contribute to character development, plot progression, and thematic exploration. Findings reveal that specific narrative patterns enhance communicative effectiveness, offering pedagogical insights for literature instruction. The study recommends further genre-based analyses of academic texts and suggests integrating structural analysis into teaching methodologies to improve students' critical reading skills. Curriculum designers may also benefit from these findings when selecting literary texts for English courses.

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Published

2025-07-02

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Aashiq, M., Sarwar, M., & Qasim, H. M. (2025). Structural Patterns and Communicative Functions in Goodbye Mr. Chips: A Genre-Based Analysis. Pakistan Languages and Humanities Review, 9(3), 10–14. https://doi.org/10.47205/plhr.2025(9-III)02

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