Essays about: "English History"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 118 essays containing the words English History.

1. 11. "We are increasingly western rather than Soviet" : A qualitative study on attitudes to English in Lithuania

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionen

   Author : Eva Svenborn Johansson; [2022]
   Keywords : English language; language attitudes; language ideologies; linguistic imperialism; Lithuania; Russification.;

   Abstract : The English language holds a status of a global Lingua Franca that is geographically and historically unique, and English dominance and the language ideologies surrounding it have been the subject of extensive research and discussions. Two contrasting viewpoints significant for these discussions are the idea of the global spread of English as a form of linguistic imperialism, and the idea of the global spread of English as a natural, and mostly positive, consequence of globalisation. READ MORE

3. 12. English Premier League Clubs as Iconic Brands? A case study of three English Premier League football clubs from a cultural branding perspective

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för strategisk kommunikation

   Author : Agnes Björkman; Emma Larsson; [2022]
   Keywords : Cultural branding; iconic brands; identity brands; Arsenal F.C.; Manchester City F.C.; Newcastle United F.C.; English football clubs; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Arsenal F.C., Manchester City F.C. READ MORE

4. 13. A Study of Child-led Learning : Learning a Second Language Through Natural Progression.

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   Author : Viktoria Berkestam Drysén; [2022]
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   Abstract : The theories on ways to learn a second language have varied throughout history and existing research is often dependent on school settings to discover the best methods to motivate students. Removing the aspect of school from the equation, why would someone choose to learn English as a second language when the choice is independent of structures such as curriculum? What methods would the student choose to rely on for their learning if it is up to them? Through semi-structured interviews with natural learning, home educated, Swedish speaking students, this qualitative study examines the process of learning English as a second language. READ MORE

5. 14. The Role of English in South Korean Social Mobility : A Sociolinguistic Study on Korean Native Speakers’ Perspectives, Language Ideologies, and Identities with Respect to English

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionen

   Author : Danja Schierenbeck; [2022]
   Keywords : Korea; English; Vertical Social Mobility; Identity; Language Ideology; Overt Prestige;

   Abstract : English has been a central language in various sectors of South Korean (henceforth Korean) society for over a century, with historical events and contexts resulting in a glorification of the language as both an essentiality for success and an indicator of superiority and modernity (Park, 2009; Cho, 2017). With English becoming omnipresent in recent times due to an increasing focus on globalisation within Korean society, most families rigorously pursue English education to ensure optimal chances of employment. READ MORE

6. 15. Hedges in Translation : A Study on the Translation of Hedging Devices from English to Swedish in a Non-Fiction Text

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

   Author : Sara Norlund; [2022]
   Keywords : Hedges; hedging devices; translation; English to Swedish; non-fiction texts; retention; modification; omission; addition;

   Abstract : This paper examines the translation of hedging devices from English to Swedish in a non-fiction history book, and more specifically, which strategies are used in the translation process and why. To get a clear overview of the different hedging devices that are found in the ST, they are divided into categories, which are then analyzed individually with illustrative examples. READ MORE