Essays about: "english language in globalization"

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1. 21. Achieving Communicative Competence in Business English : A study of teacher and participant attitudes in Business English courses

   University essay from Engelska institutionen

   Author : Malin Jonsson; [2013]
   Keywords : Communicative competence; BELF; Native speaker; Non-native speaker; Second language acquisition; Pronunciation;

   Abstract : The increasing globalization of trade has resulted in a growing need for Swedish corporations to ensure that their work force is able to communicate in English. In order to meet this demand, there is a growing market of companies offering courses in Business English. READ MORE

3. 22. Bilingualism in Hospitality Properties : Language Choice and Code Alternation as a Resource for Organizing the Multiple-Participant Check in Activity

   University essay from Institutionen för kultur och kommunikation; Filosofiska fakulteten

   Author : Yulia Ponomareva; [2012]
   Keywords : Hospitality; hotel reception; bilingualism; plurilingual resources; language choice; code alternation; conversation analysis; complex participation framework;

   Abstract : This empirical study deals with the issues of language choice and code alternation as a common practice in the organization of the complex check in activity with multiple participants in hospitality properties in Sweden. In particular, it discusses several interactional tasks that code alternation may accomplish in that setting and represents a crossroad of general linguistics, bilingualism studies and conversation analysis. READ MORE

4. 23. Contemporary Languages in High School : A study among high school students in the county of Jämtland, Sweden

   University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad utbildningsvetenskap

   Author : Barbara Carlota Cabarga Garriga; [2012]
   Keywords : contemporary languages; learning motivation; student’s attitudes; moderna språk; lärandes motivation; studerandes attityder; avhopp.;

   Abstract : The purpose of this study is to investigate what students in high school think of contemporary languages studies and to understand their motivation to continue or not continue with them. The work is relevant, as fewer students continue to study contemporary languages at high school, despite international globalization and society's need for people who speak more than one foreign language. READ MORE

5. 24. Globalization Now and Later. A Study of Interactive Argumentation among EFL Learners

   University essay from Institutionen för kultur och kommunikation; Filosofiska fakulteten

   Author : Parichehr Afzali; [2012]
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   Abstract : People usually commence an argument in hope for persuading the other party. These arguments can be a part of their job or personal life, which may influence the life of people around them or sometimes in case of a political debate, can affect lives of millions of people. READ MORE

6. 25. Understanding Varieties of English A study about 9th grade pupils’ ability to understand English accents.

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för språk och litteraturer

   Author : Pernilla Enarsson; [2011-06-28]
   Keywords : English accents and dialects; language variety; compulsory school; 9th grade; Lpo94; Lgr11; South African English; Australian English; Indian English; Scottish English; AAVE;

   Abstract : Due to the increase in globalization understanding different varieties of English has become vital in order to be able to communicate with people and understand public announcements while abroad. In the curricula Lpo94 and Lgr11, there are goals regarding the understanding of regional varieties of English, which the pupils should have attained by the 9th year of compulsory school. READ MORE