Essays about: "Need for the study of English"

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  1. 1. Spelling in the Digital Age: Spell- checkers’ Impact on Writing : A quantitative study on the effects of spell- checkers on English grammar

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

    Author : Naba Hussein; [2024]
    Keywords : Language acquisition; spell-checkers; technology; spelling; misspelling; transposition; substitution; omission; insertion;

    Abstract : Due to the increased usage of technology and its indicated aid in writing acquisition, it is important to investigate the effects of spell-checkers on the English language. Thus, this essay has conducted a quantitative study to ascertain if there has been an improvement or regression in English spelling with the aim of gathering an indication of if and how spelling has evolved and changed with the development of spell-checkers. READ MORE

  3. 2. Gendered Language in English Job Advertisements and the Perception of Potential Applicants within Electrical and Electronic Engineering in Sweden

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

    Author : Josefin Alm; [2024]
    Keywords : Sociolinguistics; gender; language; masculine and feminine words; job advertisements; electrical; and electronic engineering.;

    Abstract : This mixed-method study investigates the use of masculine and feminine-coded words (i.e., words associated with gender stereotypes) in English job advertisements in Sweden, focusing on the male-dominated Electronic and Electric engineering field in Sweden (SCB, 2022). READ MORE

  4. 3. An Investigation of Support for Productive Skills in textbooks : A mixed method study of grade 8 materials

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionen

    Author : Emre Döner; [2024]
    Keywords : CLT; ELT; CEFR; Scaffolding; controlled exercise; uncontrolled exercise; teaching materials.;

    Abstract : English language learning materials take a central role in Swedish secondary schools. The curriculum in Sweden advocates for communicative language teaching where students are expected to produce language in various contexts without restriction. There is much prior research on different textbooks used in Sweden. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Effectiveness of a Web-Based Multimodal Interactive Story on Upper-Secondary Students' Reading Comprehension in English

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kultur, språk och medier (KSM)

    Author : Dakota Lagercrantz; [2024]
    Keywords : Multimodal; Interactive Story; Literature; Education; Pedagogy; English; ESL;

    Abstract : The current study investigates the effectiveness of a multimodal interactive story, student use and perceptions of the interactive story, and one teacher’s beliefs regarding the use of multimodal resources in upper-secondary L2 literature education. The study aims to draw conclusions on the potential effectiveness of the tool, student interaction behaviour with interactive story, student perceptions on the tool, and teacher receptibility toward new multimodal tools. READ MORE

  6. 5. Using Climate Fiction in Education for Sustainable Development in the EFL Classroom. A Literature Review

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Lärarutbildningsnämnden

    Author : Emelie Gille; Tove Segerdahl; [2023-11-14]
    Keywords : Climate fiction; Education for Sustainable Development ESD ; EFL teaching; environmental literature; didactical tools;

    Abstract : Due to climate change, the human race faces the challenge of how to change our behaviour towards nature in order to achieve a more sustainable future. In educational settings, this is reflected in the Swedish steering documents issued by the National Agency for Education requiring teachers to implement environmental education in their teaching. READ MORE