Essays about: "the purpose of learning language"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 263 essays containing the words the purpose of learning language.

1. 1. Behind grades: Extramural, environmental and individual factors in learning English as a foreign language

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionen

   Author : Amanda Milla Moilanen; [2024]
   Keywords : English as a Foreign Language; EFL; Extramural English; Environmental Factors; Individual Differences;

   Abstract : The EF English Proficiency Index has presented high English proficiency levels for Swedish students. Previous investigations have studied different factors that contribute to high proficiency in a second language, such as the engagement with the language in the free time, or personal characteristics such as motivation or learners’ home environment. READ MORE

3. 2. Bridging Language & Data : Optimizing Text-to-SQL Generation in Large Language Models

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Artificiell intelligens och integrerade datorsystem

   Author : Niklas Wretblad; Fredrik Gordh Riseby; [2024]
   Keywords : Chaining; Classification; Data Quality; Few-Shot Learning; Large Language Model; Machine Learning; Noise; Prompt; Prompt Engineering; SQL; Structured Query Language; Text-to-SQL; Zero-Shot Learning; Noise Identification;

   Abstract : This thesis explores text-to-SQL generation using Large Language Models within a financial context, aiming to assess the efficacy of current benchmarks and techniques. The central investigation revolves around the accuracy of the BIRD-Bench benchmark and the applicability of text-to-SQL models in real-world scenarios. READ MORE

4. 3. SOCIAL MEDIA AS TOOLS FOR SOCIAL AND CULTURAL INTEGRATION OF NIGERIAN MIGRANTS IN SWEDEN

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik, kommunikation och lärande

   Author : Mmaduabuchi Chijioke Ikeh; [2023-10-10]
   Keywords : migration; integration; cultural integration; social media; migrants; social integration; social capital; digital literacy; social network;

   Abstract : Purpose: This research aims to examine how new Nigerian migrants in Sweden respond to social and cultural challenges and investigate the role of social media in their integration process. Theory: Social Capital Theory forms the framework that supports this study. READ MORE

5. 4. FEEDBACK IN THE ERA OF GENERATIVE AI

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik, kommunikation och lärande

   Author : Bunichi Otaki; [2023-07-03]
   Keywords : AI-generated Feedback; ; Dialogism Feedback in Higher Education; ; Focus Group Interviews Human Feedback; ; Qualitative Research; ; Thematic analysis; ChatGPT; ; Dialogic Feedback; ;

   Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the perception of students and educators in higher education towards feedback provided by large-language model AI, with feedback and interaction with human educators. Theory: Drawing on the dialogism framework and considering the emotional and relational aspects of feedback, this study examines the role of dialogue and interaction in feedback processes and the implications of integrating AI-generated feedback with human feedback. READ MORE

6. 5. SOCIAL MEDIA AND ARAB IMMIGRANTS LEARNING THE SWEDISH LANGUAGE

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik, kommunikation och lärande

   Author : Majeda Shehada; [2023-03-20]
   Keywords : Mobile learning; Social media; Swedish language; ; Arab immigrants; ; Communities of practice COP ;

   Abstract : Purpose: The study aims to investigate the role of social media platforms in learning Swedish language for Arab immigrants and to identify the most effective platform for that purpose. Theory: Communities of Practice (Lave & Wenger, 1991). Method: Mixed methods: online questionnaire, and semi-structured interview. READ MORE