Essays about: "L2 English"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 245 essays containing the words L2 English.
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1. An online study of L2 relative clause processing: Evidence from self-paced reading in Persian learners of English
University essay from Lunds universitet/Allmän språkvetenskap; Lunds universitet/Masterprogram: Språk och språkvetenskapAbstract : This study examines relative clause (RC) processing in Persian learners of English and native speakers of English to explore whether or how different task demands, referential context information with three potential RC antecedents along with the variables noun type (definite, indefinite), RC length (short, long) and RC type (extraposed, non-extraposed) affect their processing, using both an online non-cumulative self-paced reading task and an offline questionnaire. In the self-paced reading task, the online processing of RC attachment resolution was examined when participants read temporarily ambiguous sentences with RCs preceded by one clause or two clauses containing three NPs followed by comprehension questions to explore L2 RC attachment preferences. READ MORE
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2. Oral Participation in L2 Learners’ English Classroom : What Motivates or Discourages Pupils to Participate Orally During Class?
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kultur, språk och medier (KSM)Abstract : In this study, the oral participation in L2-learners' English classroom was analysed in order to investigate what specific factors motivate och discourage pupils in EFL classroom to particpate orally. Additionally, this paper identifies the motivational factors of pupils and discusses how they affect their oral participation during English lessons. READ MORE
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3. Student Attitudes Towards Extensive Reading: : A mixed methods study about Swedish upper secondary school students' attitudes andperceptions of extensive reading in English
University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för humaniora, utbildnings- och samhällsvetenskapAbstract : This essay aims to investigate Swedish upper secondary school students' perceptions about their attitudes and motivation towards extensive reading in English. Further, this essay also aims to investigate students' attitudes towards self-selected reading as a potentially more motivational classroom strategy in comparison to teacher-selected reading. READ MORE
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4. The Effectiveness of Formative Feedback from Teachers to Students in L2 English Academic Writing Courses
University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för lärande och samhälle (LS)Abstract : Abstract This study investigates how formative feedback provided from teachers to students in academic writing can enhance students’ writing skills, and what strategies teachers can use to motivate students and provide effective and timely feedback at upper secondary education in English as a Second Language (ESL) context. Many researchers have claimed that giving formative feedback is essential for the improvement of students’ writing skills. READ MORE
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5. Multicultural literature and intercultural theory in English 6 : A qualitative study of teachers’ experiences with multicultural literature in upper-secondary schools in Sweden
University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för utbildning, kultur och kommunikationAbstract : The aim of this thesis is to examine English language teachers’ choices and uses of literary texts, and more particularly, multicultural forms of literature from an intercultural pedagogical angle. Drawing on a qualitative approach, six English teachers’ experiences were explored using interviews. READ MORE
