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  1. 1. Why read classic literature? : A mixed method study of English teachers’ and students’ attitudes toward classic literature in upper secondary school in Sweden

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för utbildning, kultur och kommunikation

    Author : Helin Levin; [2023]
    Keywords : English; classic literature; canon; teaching; attitude; upper secondary school; Sweden; questionnaire; interviews;

    Abstract : This study aims to investigate both teachers’ and students’ attitudes toward classic literature in English language classrooms. The importance of the canon in education is also examined in the study. READ MORE

  3. 2. English Grammar Teaching in Practice : Teachers’ beliefs and attitudes

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

    Author : Galaxie Béchy; [2022]
    Keywords : EFL ESL; grammar instruction grammar teaching; teacher’s beliefs and attitudes; compulsory school upper secondary school;

    Abstract : Grammar teaching has been controversial since the introduction of the Communicative Language Teaching perspective. In addition, the steering documents, namely the Swedish syllabi and the CEFR are quite general on what and how to teach grammar, thus allowing teachers’ interpretations about the importance given to grammar in EFL/ESL classrooms. READ MORE

  4. 3. Effective Teaching Methods and Strategies for Incorporating Word Frequency in the EFL Classroom : The importance and use of word frequency for English teaching

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

    Author : Johan Espmarker; Emanuel Tedenby; [2021]
    Keywords : Word frequency; EFL; Vocabulary development; Vocabulary acquisition; Vocabulary teaching; Vocabulary instruction;

    Abstract : Word frequency seems to be unknown for many teachers’ and possibly deemed not very important for vocabulary development. We set out to investigate the importance of incorporating word frequency in the EFL classroom. READ MORE

  5. 4. Approaches to Motivate Students to Read English Literature in the Upper Secondary Classroom

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Engelska

    Author : Amanda Svensson; [2021]
    Keywords : literature; motivation; EFL classroom;

    Abstract : Reading literature has always been a big part of developing language skills, critical thinkingand imaginative thinking. However, research show that adolescents in today’s society tend toread less literature both inside and outside of the classroom. READ MORE

  6. 5. Storytelling and vocabulary development within the EFL-classroom in Sweden

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Pedagogiskt arbete

    Author : Sofie Hedberg; [2020]
    Keywords : English as a foreign language; Storytelling; Vocabulary acquisition; Young language learner; Input;

    Abstract : Due to our constantly evolving society and our opportunity to communicate across borders,English language learning is becoming increasingly important for the individual and his/herability to act and live in the world. The importance of learning English as a foreign language(EFL) is also emphasized in the Swedish curriculum, which further states that the teaching inthe lower grades of schooling should focus on communicative skills such as vocabularyacquisition. READ MORE