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1. 1. A phenomenological study on Chinese parents's primary choice in Gothenburg, Sweden

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och specialpedagogik

   Author : Haijiao Chen; [2023-06-19]
   Keywords : school choice; parental reason; cross-culture; rational choice theory; theory of acculturation;

   Abstract : Aim: As big differences exist in the culture and school system in China and Sweden, it is hard for Chinese parents to choose primary schools for their children in Sweden. No research has investigated Chinese parents’ school choice in Sweden. READ MORE

3. 2. “Hoy seguimos hablando y hoy estamos retomando la escritura del namui wam”  (Today we continue to speak (Namui Wam) and today we take back the writing of Namui Wam) : A case study of Language Practices and Ideologies of Namui Wam in a Misak school of Guambía

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Centrum för tvåspråkighetsforskning

   Author : Nina Riedel; [2021]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : This study aims to shed more light on the role indigenous languages have in bilingual education by focusing on the language use of Namui Wam in a Misak school of the territory of Guambía in Cauca, Colombia. Based on a critical linguistic ethnographical approach, this study investigates language ideologies and linguistic practices among teachers and students. READ MORE

4. 3. 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

5. 4. Using Swedish in the ESL Classroom : An interview study about students and teachers use of Swedish in the ESL classroom

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Engelska

   Author : Fatima Kizil; [2018]
   Keywords : Upper secondary school; L1; L2; ESL Classroom; Translanguaging; English-medium instruction; Swedish Curriculum; Swedish; English; target language;

   Abstract : The aim of this empirical study is to investigate the role of the L1 (Swedish for the purpose of this study) at upper secondary schools in Sweden, in English class. It also examines teachers’ and students’ attitudes towards the use of the L1 in the ESL classroom. The method that has been used for this thesis is a qualitative research method. READ MORE

6. 5. Learning while Gaming: Second Language Students’ Acquisition of English Idioms

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för lärande, humaniora och samhälle

   Author : Patricia Vanhanen; [2017]
   Keywords : idioms; linguistics; computer;

   Abstract : Idioms are found in every language, and if one wants to master a language it is important to learn and be able to use idioms while communicating. The English language is no exception. As well as in other languages, idioms are used extensively in the English language. READ MORE