Essays about: "conceptualisations of English"

Found 3 essays containing the words conceptualisations of English.

  1. 1. Three Swedish students’ experiences of EMI at three Swedish universities : Semi-structured interviews exploring preparedness, content acquisition and conceptualisations of English

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionen

    Author : Adam Keay; [2020]
    Keywords : English-medium instruction EMI ; English as a lingua franca ELF ; students’ experiences; preparedness; content acquisition; conceptualisations of English; expanding circle; higher education.;

    Abstract : This paper aims to explore Swedish students’ experiences of English-medium instruction (EMI) in Swedish higher education. Previous research shows that students’ experiences of EMI in higher education are closely related to attitudes towards the proficiencies of lecturers and peers, which in turn are based on students’ conceptualisations of English. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Concept of Fear in the Bible: Two conceptual studies from a Cognitive Linguistics perspective

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Engelska

    Author : Frida Johansson; [2012]
    Keywords : linguistics; cognitive linguistics; fear; afraid; bible; catholic; CPDV; protestant; ESV; Languages and Literatures;

    Abstract : It is told that there are 366 instances of different forms of ”do not be afraid” in the Bible, one for every day of the year including leap years. It sounds like a nice thought; however, proving it would probably require a lot of time. Nevertheless, fear is a recurring topic in the Bible and can be interpreted in many different ways. READ MORE

  4. 3. New Academies, Old Problems: An Analysis of Dominant Discourses and their Effects on Equity in English Education Policy Making

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School; Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Global Studies

    Author : Gavyn Edmunds; [2010]
    Keywords : education policy; globalisation; knowledge-based economy; equity; discourse; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis addresses the influence of discourses of globalisation, the knowledge-based economy and neoliberalism on the position of equity in English education policy making. It departs from the assertion that discourses are constitutively important in creating certain rationales for policy reforms within the field of education. READ MORE