Essays about: "accents"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 57 essays containing the word accents.

1. 11. The Influence of Teacher Beliefs on Classroom Practices in English Pronunciation Teaching

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för lärande och samhälle (LS)

   Author : Ramlah Warsame; [2021]
   Keywords : Pronunciation; Teacher beliefs; Accents; English as a Foreign language EFL ; Lingua Franca Core LFC ; Classroom practices;

   Abstract : This study aims to explore teacher beliefs on accents in the classroom and how they affect classroom practices as well as the teachers views on the LFC approach. Furthermore, the study investigates whether there exists a possible disconnect between teachers and the Swedish National Agency for Education when it comes to deciding what approach to take when teaching English pronunciation. READ MORE

3. 12. Navigating the Many Englishes of the World in the Classroom : Teachers’ Attitudes Towards English Accents and How They Work with Accents in the Classroom

   University essay from Karlstads universitet

   Author : Lovisa Olausson; [2021]
   Keywords : Accents;

   Abstract : According to the curriculum for upper secondary school, various English accents should be introduced. However, it does not state what accents and how these should be introduced. Both American and British English have had a historical stronghold in Sweden, with both having been preferred in previous curriculums. READ MORE

4. 13. Multicultural project settings : Perceived challenges

   University essay from Karlstads universitet/Handelshögskolan (from 2013)

   Author : David Tran; [2021]
   Keywords : Culture; Cultural differences; Diverse project teams; Multicultural project settings; Challenges;

   Abstract : The number of culturally diverse project teams has increased significantly over the years, as internationalization within organizations become more common. Individuals are more interconnected than ever, due to increased cultural exchange. READ MORE

5. 14. Investigating Swedes’ attitudes towards their own and other Swedes’ English accents

   University essay from Högskolan Väst/Avd för utbildningsvetenskap och språk

   Author : Cornelia Elmelid; [2021]
   Keywords : Accent attitudes; Standard Language Ideology; Social Identity Theory;

   Abstract : Within the sociolinguistic field of accent attitudes, it has often been shown that both native and non-native speakers show preference for certain accents, especially for native varieties. This ‘native speakerism’ can have a negative impact on second language speakers, as the stigmatisation they may experience can hinder their willingness to speak. READ MORE

6. 15. L2 word accent production in Swedish: An experimental study on adult learners of Swedish with non-tonal L1 background

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Allmän språkvetenskap; Lunds universitet/Masterprogram: Språk och språkvetenskap

   Author : Ana Ramírez Maraver; [2021]
   Keywords : Second Language Acquisition; perception; production; prosody; fundamental frequency; Languages and Literatures;

   Abstract : Previous research has shown that intermediate-advanced L2 learners of Swedish with a non-tonal L1 can use word accents to predict the upcoming suffix as L1 Swedish speakers do. This was also the case of low-intermediate L2 learners who produced word accents after being instructed on the Swedish prosodic system. READ MORE