Essays about: "Multilinguals"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the word Multilinguals.

1. 1. Multilinguals' Strategies : A qualitative study on multilingual students' use of English in Swedish upper secondary school

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

   Author : Lara-Theresa Luthardt; [2023]
   Keywords : Language learning strategies; language repertiore; LLS; multilingualism; SILL; Strategy inventory for langauge learning; Sweden; Upper secondary school;

   Abstract : In a multilingual world, it is common for the English classroom in upper secondary schools in Sweden to be filled with more than second language learners. These multilingual students have the potential to bring their language learning strategies (LLS) to the classroom, as well as their language repertoire, which every student could benefit from. READ MORE

3. 2. Exploring the foreign language effect in bi and multilinguals

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för hälsa, lärande och teknik

   Author : Sebastian Olsson; [2023]
   Keywords : foreign language effect; multilingual; bilingual;

   Abstract : Would your decision-making be different if you used your foreign language? This is a topic that has gained attention in the field of cognitive psychology in recent years. Work today often involves two or more languages and at times requiring processing of information in a language that is not ones native. READ MORE

4. 3. Multilingual Categorisation of Landscape terms

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för lingvistik och filologi

   Author : Debora Nilsson; [2022]
   Keywords : Multilingualism; word-to-referent mapping; categorisation; Landscape; semantic domains.;

   Abstract : This study investigates how multilinguals compared with monolinguals categorise landscape. The aim is to contribute to research already done with fresh data in a new setting. The thesis suggests that speakers with lower proficiency in a language will tend to choose vocabulary based on frequency and not semantic knowledge. READ MORE

5. 4. A multilingual advantage, or lack thereof? : A comparative study of executive functions in bilinguals and multilinguals

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för hälsa, lärande och teknik

   Author : Matilda Greek Selin; Calum James; [2021]
   Keywords : multilingualism; bilingualism; executive functioning; cognition; inhibition; switching;

   Abstract : The present study aimed to examine how bilinguals and multilinguals performed in executive functioning measures as well as potential differences in performance in terms of number of languages spoken and language proficiency. A sample of 191 participants between the ages 50-75 who spoke 1-5 languages were administered six executive functioning tasks measuring inhibition and switching performance. READ MORE

6. 5. Multilingual Language Learning in EFL Education : A Systematic Literature review

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

   Author : Jim Hermansson; [2020]
   Keywords : EFL; Multilinguals; Language learning strategies; Systematic literature review;

   Abstract : The aim of the present study was to give a systematic overview of research literature on how bilingual and plurilingual EFL learners at secondary and tertiary education acquire/learn English. By searching three databases, nine peer-reviewed articles were chosen, categorised and analysed. READ MORE