Essays about: "Intercultural Students"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 58 essays containing the words Intercultural Students.

  1. 6. Exploring Swedish Values : A Comparative Study of Perspectives among International and Swedish Students in Sweden

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

    Author : Elise Johansson; [2023]
    Keywords : Swedish values; nation branding; public diplomacy; soft power; intercultural communication; Swedish Institute; Svenska värderingar; nation branding; offentlig diplomati; mjuk makt; interkulturell kommunikation; Svenska institutet;

    Abstract : This thesis examines Swedish values from the perspectives of international and Swedish students residing in Sweden, with the collaboration of the Swedish Institute—a public agency focused on enhancing Sweden’s global image and attractiveness to researchers, students, and talents. The research explores the field of nation branding, public diplomacy, and soft power. READ MORE

  3. 7. Crossing Borders Digitally : A Minor Field Study on Online Challenge Driven Education

    University essay from KTH/Lärande

    Author : Edith Jacobson; Veronica Vilbern; [2023]
    Keywords : Challenge Driven Education CDE ; Collaborative Online International Learning COIL ; intercultural; interdisciplinary; core competencies; Utmaningsdriven utbildning CDE ; Internationella virtuella samarbeten inom lärande COIL ; interkulturell; interdisciplinär; mjuk kompetens;

    Abstract : With advancements in educational digitalisation, new opportunities for international collaboration on education have been created. Through the KTH Global Development Hub collaboration, students from universities in Botswana, Kenya, Sweden and Tanzania participate in modules with Challenge Driven Education (CDE). READ MORE

  4. 8. Does Study Abroad Impact Language Attitudes? : A Study of Chinese University Students

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Kinesiska

    Author : Daniella Crispi; [2023]
    Keywords : language attitudes; study abroad; China; EFL;

    Abstract : With the rise of globalization, knowledge of the English language and intercultural competence have become highly sought after skills. One method Chinese university students use to increase these skills is to study abroad. READ MORE

  5. 9. Culture in the Swedish EFL-classroom : Teachers' perspectives on interpretation and implementation

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för humaniora

    Author : Linda Wilson-Taylor; [2023]
    Keywords : EFL; culture; cultural representation; culture teaching; secondary school; intercultural communicative competence; stereotypes; regulatory documents; curriculum interpretation; curriculum implementation; frame factors;

    Abstract : The Swedish regulatory documents for the school subject of English demand the presence of cultural representation/phenomena in the communicated material to the students but is vague about what the actual content should be. This leaves a lot of room for personal interpretation and selection of material for the teachers. READ MORE

  6. 10. "Grammar and syntax are of course important building blocks, but you need to know what it is you are building" : A Qualitative Study Investigating Nine Upper Secondary English Teachers' Awareness, Beliefs and Practices when Dealing with Pragmatics in the EFL Classroom

    University essay from Jönköping University/Högskolan för lärande och kommunikation

    Author : Malin Ringqvist; [2023]
    Keywords : Pragmatics; Pragmatic competence; EFL Classroom; Teacher Awareness and Beliefs; Interculturality;

    Abstract : This essay investigates nine upper secondary English teachers’ awareness, beliefs and practices when dealing with pragmatics in the EFL classroom in relation to the intercultural dimensions of the subject. The study was conducted using a phenomenological approach where nine semi-structured interviews with upper secondary English teachers were conducted. READ MORE