Essays about: "Global languages"

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  1. 21. Localisation and Education : A tool for building futures

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för design (DE)

    Author : Annelotte Lindner; [2018]
    Keywords : Education; Localisation; Älmhult; Community; Design; Co-design;

    Abstract : Teachers, locals, a designer, communities, students, materials and co-design are the resources of this written report. These elements have tried to find a balance between each other during the process to stimulate the core of the project: a sustainable future in the local community of Älmhult. READ MORE

  3. 22. Reactive power management capabilities of Swedish sub-transmission and medium voltage level grid

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Michal Tomaszewski; [2018]
    Keywords : electric power systems; reactive power; sub-transmission level grids; PSS E; power ow analysis; wind farms; smart grids; droop control; elektriska system; reaktiv eekt; mellan spanningsnivan; PSS E; strom odesanalys; vindkraftparker; smarta nat; droop control;

    Abstract : Rising penetration of renewable energy sources in electric power grids isboth a challenge and an opportunity to optimally utilize the potential of eitherwind or PV energy sources, to stabilize operation of future power systems.Bi-directional ows between distribution and transmission system operatorscause signicant problems with keeping the voltages in the grid within admissiblelimits. READ MORE

  4. 23. Attitudes towards English in post-Brexit referendum Germany :  A qualitative study on attitudes towards English as experienced by British expats in Germany

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionen

    Author : Josefine Bergström; [2018]
    Keywords : English as a lingua franca; language attitudes; European Union Brexit; British expats; actual language use;

    Abstract : English today has reached global dimensions no other language has reached before. While there are other lingua francas in certain geographical regions in the world, English is the most dominant lingua franca in many important international domains, including international affairs and its use as the lingua franca of official organisations, such as the European Union (EU). READ MORE

  5. 24. English Mother Tongue Instruction - Hidden Curriculum and Heteroglossic Repertoires

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Masterprogram: Språk och språkvetenskap

    Author : Anna Mazur-Andersson; [2018]
    Keywords : mother tongue instruction; minority education; heritage language s ; language policy; linguistic repertoire; Languages and Literatures;

    Abstract : In contrast to the peripheral role of mother tongue as a subject in Sweden, English has retained an elevated position. Together with Swedish, English is characterized as being crucial to Swedish society, positioning both languages at the top of the linguistic hierarchy. READ MORE

  6. 25. The Use of Americanisms in British English, with a Specific Focus on Gotten: A Corpus Study

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Engelska

    Author : Jennifer Melckersson; [2018]
    Keywords : Languages and Literatures;

    Abstract : This essay aims to, with the support of an extensive corpus study, investigate the use of gotten in British English. Gotten is an alternative past participle of get which occurs mainly in American English, but is British in origin. READ MORE