Essays about: "Role of English in communication"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 53 essays containing the words Role of English in communication.

  1. 6. Teaching Ethics Through Young Adult Literature : - An Analysis of Suzan Collins’ The Hunger Games

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för humaniora, utbildnings- och samhällsvetenskap

    Author : Linn Nilsson Linn Nilsson; [2022]
    Keywords : The Hunger Games; Teaching ethics; Young adult literature; EFL education; Literary analysis;

    Abstract : This essay explores the use of young adult literature, primarily the young adult novel The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (2008), and how it creates an educational potential for learning and discussing ethics and ethical dilemmas for upper secondary school students. First, the curriculum for upper secondary school in Sweden is examined and confirms literature as important content of communication in the English subject and what the role of literature can be. READ MORE

  3. 7. The benefits and drawbacks of implementing chatbots in higher education : A case study for international students at Jönköping University

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Terrance Lopez; Meer Qamber; [2022]
    Keywords : Chatbots; Higher education; Jönköping University; International students;

    Abstract : Background A chatbot is a type of modern computing program that uses textual or vocal interfaces to replicate human communication or "chitchat.” is widely used in many large-scale applications. READ MORE

  4. 8. A quantitative study on vocabulary in English textbooks used in upper secondary schools in Sweden

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionen

    Author : Leena Le Thi Thuy Dung; [2022]
    Keywords : Vocabulary; vocabulary acquisition; explicit learning; incidental learning; repetition; exposure; textbooks; teaching materials;

    Abstract : Vocabulary plays a fundamental role in language learning acquisition. With a sufficientvocabulary, learners are able to express themselves in various ways, communicate and share their thoughts and opinions with others. In contrast, an inadequate vocabulary gives rise to misunderstanding and poor communication. READ MORE

  5. 9. Briefly put, authenticity makes it more interesting! : A study of the role of authentic written communication

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

    Author : Yvonne Efverlund; Miriam Anyadi; [2022]
    Keywords : Authentic audience; Authenticity; English as a second language ESL ; Written communication;

    Abstract : Currently, too many pupils complete meaningless one-way writing tasks, which only their teachers receive, which makes increasing authenticity in the language contexts crucial for learners. The purpose of this study is to investigate: the experiences and opinions of two ESL 7-9 teachers in two schools in southern Sweden regarding their practices of authenticity in learning task instructions, the views of their pupils towards these writing tasks, and the benefits and challenges of integrating an authentic writing task. READ MORE

  6. 10. Language choices in the EFL classroom : A mixed-methods study at Swedish lower-secondry schools

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

    Author : Mikaela Adolfsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Classroom observations; Codeswitching; EFL; Enlish as a foreign language; Interviews; Language Mode; lower-secondary schools; Swedish EFL pupils; Translanguaging;

    Abstract : Globalization has led to English being the leading language of communication providing opportunities for pupils to develop their English proficiency in different contexts. In this study, teachers’ language choices in the EFL classroom are being observed and the reasons behind them are being discussed during the following interviews. READ MORE