Essays about: "Einar Stavfeldt"

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  1. 1. Friend or Foe? Netspeak in English Language Teaching

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för språk och litteraturer

    Author : Einar Stavfeldt; [2011-06-28]
    Keywords : netspeak; computer-mediated communication; English language teaching; language variation;

    Abstract : The aim of this study is to assess the existence of written language variations deriving from texting, computer-mediated communication (CMC) and the Internet, also known as Netspeak, in modern teaching materials as well as examine its pedagogical implications. In addition to a survey of themes and exercises in textbooks intended for English language teaching, published between 2005 and 2010, a questionnaire was sent to English teachers working in upper secondary schools, aiming to assess both attitudes to Netspeak, as well as the frequency of teaching using computer-mediated communication. READ MORE