Essays about: "Dialects and accents"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words Dialects and accents.

1. 1. "Play ball!" : A Study of Speech Variations and Characteristics of UK Sports Commentary

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

   Author : Liisa Bergström; [2020]
   Keywords : sports commentary; speech variations; sociolinguistics; accents; dialects; gender; jargon; slang; colloquialisms; sports;

   Abstract : This study uncovers how and to what extent UK sports commentaries vary in terms of speech variations and other sociolinguistic factors, such as social class and gender, in relation to the social status with which different sports are associated. It also analyses how the use of jargon, slang, colloquial forms of English, and other linguistic features are incorporated in the commentaries of the sports and how it affects the information expressed by the commentators. READ MORE

3. 2. Gender and Language : A matched-guise study exploring linguistic stereotyping using voice morphing

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för språkstudier

   Author : Mattias Östling; [2016]
   Keywords : sexism; stereotyping; matched-guise; voice morphing; sociolinguistics; collaborative speech; competitive speech;

   Abstract : The matched-guise test, which was originally developed by Lambert et al. (1960), has been useful in determining covert attitudes towards accents, dialects, or languages. In this paper, the author presents a fresh take on matched-guise tests in sociolinguistics utilizing modern technology to digitally manipulate a female voice into a male voice. READ MORE

4. 3. Use of Accents in Denise Mina's Still Midnight

   University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för språk, litteratur och interkultur

   Author : Ida Regin; [2015]
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   Abstract : The Scottish crime writer Denise Mina uses the setting of Glasgow in her crime fiction. Still Midnight (2009) is the first novel in her series about police officer Alex Morrow. This essay focuses on reported speech and comments concerning language, more specifically Glaswegian accents, in the novel. READ MORE

5. 4. How Swedish Teachers Work with Different Varieties of English in Their Classrooms

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för språk och litteraturer

   Author : Alexandra Nord; [2013-06-28]
   Keywords : varieties of English; English Dialects; English Accents; American English; British English; Global Language; curriculum; Lpf94; GY11; National Test; Syllabus for English; Swedish Upper Secondary School; Teachers of EFL;

   Abstract : British English and American English are frequently used in Swedish schools. Today, however, English is a global language, and several other English dialects and accents are to be found worldwide. READ MORE

6. 5. 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