Essays about: "different varieties of English"

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1. 21. The Rest of the Family Is or Are? : A quantitative analysis of collective nouns that are pre-modified by quantifying noun expressions in British and American English

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionen

   Author : Petros Kairis; [2017]
   Keywords : collective nouns; quantifying noun expressions; concord preferences of collectives; singular; plural; British English; American English;

   Abstract : Collective nouns are a category of nouns that refer to a group of people or things. This group of nouns has the special characteristic that when in singular form, they can be followed by either a singular or a plural verb. READ MORE

3. 22. English Varieties in Swedish Upper Secondary School : An analysis of Listening Exercises in Swedish National Tests

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Engelska

   Author : Jesper Lingemyr; [2017]
   Keywords : Listening Exercises; English Varieties; Upper Secondary School; English as a Second Language ESL ; Swedish National Tests; British English; American English; Mid-Atlantic English; Australian English; New Zealand English;

   Abstract : The purpose of this project was to find out what varieties of English that Swedish upper secondary school students are exposed to in the classroom and to what extent they are exposed to different varieties. This was conducted by looking at preparation exercises for the listening part of the Swedish National Tests. READ MORE

4. 23. Attitudes in Sweden towards four Different Varieties of the English Language: A Quantitative Study

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för språk och litteraturer

   Author : Sahar Armandi; [2016-08-12]
   Keywords : engelska; English; Sweden; Attitudes; Linguistic Attitudes; World Englishes; IndE; AmE; NigE; BrE; Written Questionnaire;

   Abstract : The aim of this study is to explore the attitudes of Swedish people towards the following varieties of English: Indian English (IndE), American English (AmE), Nigerian English (NigE) and British English (BrE). The study was conducted via a written questionnaire which was answered by a total of 157 participants. READ MORE

5. 24. Attitudes toward English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) and its position in contemporary English language curricula in Sweden

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionen

   Author : Victor Emanuel Chiorean; [2016]
   Keywords : English as a Lingua Franca ELF ; teaching attitudes; linguistic rights and representation; nativespeakerist norms; English Language Teaching ELT ; International Baccalaureate; English 7.;

   Abstract : As a result of various historical, political, economic and sociocultural factors, English today witnesses a unique situation as its non-native speakers represent a clear majority in the world. This has implications for the ownership of the English language as such, the linguistic rights of its speakers and the points of departure for English Language Teaching (ELT) worldwide. READ MORE

6. 25. Bildning, nostalgi och framtidstro : representativa parker i Lund 1870-1920

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

   Author : Martina Helmersson; [2016]
   Keywords : representativ park; representation; institution; 1800-talet; park- och trädgårdsutveckling; bildningsideal; Lund; järnväg; universitet; skola;

   Abstract : Parkmiljöer anlagda under 1800-talet som finns kvar idag har ofta en särpräglad karaktär, som inte sällan skiljer sig från de som anläggs idag, både med avseende på utformning och storlek. Vad beror den särskilda karaktären på som utmärker dessa äldre miljöer? 1800-talet var ett händelserikt århundrade, och mycket hände under det seklet som påverkade människors sätt att leva. READ MORE