Essays about: "Academic English"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 152 essays containing the words Academic English.

  1. 1. EFL Students’ Analysing and Evaluating Skills in Social Media Content : EFL elevers analys- och utvärderingsförmåga i sociala mediers innehåll

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för lärande och samhälle (LS)

    Author : Aisha Ali; Jennie Carolan; [2024]
    Keywords : English as a Foreign language; Media Literacy; Media Information Literacy; New Media Literacy; Critical Media Literacy; Critical Thinking; Fake News; Social-Media;

    Abstract : This paper is a synthesis of research that presents and reflects on the possible benefits of integrating media information literacy and critical thinking into the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) curriculum with the intention of facilitating for students' development in their critical thinking and media information literacy when engaging with English-language social media content. English is of major significance in the Swedish society and students get some of their news feed from social media in the English language along with their native language of Swedish. READ MORE

  3. 2. The World is Your Stage – Consequences of Using Drama Activities for EFL/ESL Learners’ Literacy Development

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kultur, språk och medier (KSM)

    Author : Ebba Langebro; Beatrice Almén; [2024]
    Keywords : Drama; Theater; EFL; ESL; Primary Education; Literacy; Motivation;

    Abstract : Drama activities in the classroom are highly encouraged in the teaching world. However, they are rarely implemented, from our experience, despite being a crucial aspect of students’ education as mentioned in the National Swedish curriculum. Therefore, we felt a need to direct our research on this topic. READ MORE

  4. 3. The State of the Guatemalan Education System through an Analysis of Teachers’ Education Programs

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi

    Author : Megan Cristina Rothwell Guerra; [2023]
    Keywords : Guatemala; Education; Middle-range theory; professions; teachers; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Improvement of the Guatemalan national education system is a center for development. Many attempts have been made over the years to improve the system; one, in particular, is the creation of the National System for Teacher Training. READ MORE

  5. 4. A Tale of Two Texts, a Robot, and Authorship : A Comparison Between a Human-Written and a ChatGPT-Generated Text

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Ioana-Raluca Johansson; [2023]
    Keywords : academic writing; authorship; voice; ChatGPT; AI-generated text;

    Abstract : This research paper analyzes the impact of AI-generated text on academic writing, specifically on authorship and voice. OpenAI's ChatGPT, a large language model, is used as a representative case study. The rise of AI in education has sparked debates regarding its advantages and disadvantages. READ MORE

  6. 5. Teaching is Assessing: A study of teachers’ attitudes towards the national tests and academic ability

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Engelska; Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för engelska

    Author : Julia Hornegård Bäverman; [2023]
    Keywords : High-stakes tests; growth mindset; fixed mindset; Swedish National Tests; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : With an increasing focus on the national tests in Sweden, investigating how the tests affect teachers is highly relevant. The aim of this study is to provide further insight as to what role the national tests in English 5 and 6 play on teacher mindset, in order to allow for an informed evaluation of the role they play in assessment. READ MORE