Essays about: "some books about reading"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 essays containing the words some books about reading.

  1. 1. Between the Lines and in the Margins : Investigating the Attitudes of Library Staff at Swedish University Libraries Towards Marginalia in Library Books

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för bibliotek, information, pedagogik och IT

    Author : Johanna Eliasson; [2023]
    Keywords : Marginalia; marginal notes; annotations; reading practices; libraries; library staff; vandalism.;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the attitudes of Swedish university library staff towards marginalia in library books. The study aimed to investigate their experiences and opinions on the topic and any existing routines and guidelines regarding marginalia. READ MORE

  3. 2. “To me, growing as a person is really important, and I think bookstagram is sort of giving me that opportunity” : A qualitative study of #bookstagram and community-building

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Genus

    Author : Bronagh Flanagan; [2022]
    Keywords : Bookstagram; Community; Online Community; Instagram; Reading; Books; Intersectionality; Representation;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to contribute to the literature on community-building in online spaces, specifically the Instagram book blogger community, also known as bookstagram. I will look at how a shared interest in books, and posting about books online can unite people from around the world, creating a global community of book lovers. READ MORE

  4. 3. Using Literature as a Teaching Medium in English Classes in Sweden  

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för lärande och samhälle (LS)

    Author : Lamar Aziz; [2021]
    Keywords : teaching fiction; language development; critical thinking; social and cultural awareness; English curriculum for secondary school.; Att undervisa skönlitteratur; språkutveckling; kritiskt tänkande; social och kulturell medvetenhet;

    Abstract : There is a great tendency in using literature as a medium of language teaching because literature plays an essential role in developing the students’ language skills. It also helps them in acquiring cultural experiences and to attain a better understanding of the literary texts. READ MORE

  5. 4. E-book market adoption in Sweden

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

    Author : Gabriel Bergqvist; Diego Fernando Botero Aristizábal; [2018]
    Keywords : e-book;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to contribute to the knowledge about why customers select e-books, paper books or audiobooks, and what differences exist for different customer groups. Considering that publishing is a really old business, well established hundreds of years before the internet, it is not surprising that disruptive new concepts as e-books, audiobooks and the internet require the companies to change their way of doing and looking upon business. READ MORE

  6. 5. Extramural English: Swedish upper secondary students’ beliefs on using and learning English outside the classroom

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Engelska

    Author : Pjotrs Hlebnikovs; [2017]
    Keywords : Second Language acquisition; Second Language Learning; Extramural English EE ; gender and language learning; out-of-school learning;

    Abstract : The present study examines students’ use, attitudes and preferences, when it comes to EE (Extramural English). EE is defined as English language activities that learners are engaged in outside their ordinary language class, such as reading books, reading newspapers/magazines, watching TV, watching films, surfing the Internet, playing video games, listening to music, etc. READ MORE