Essays about: "elements of communication in english language"

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1. 6. Friend or Foe? Netspeak in English Language Teaching

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för språk och litteraturer

   Author : Einar Stavfeldt; [2011-06-28]
   Keywords : netspeak; computer-mediated communication; English language teaching; language variation;

   Abstract : The aim of this study is to assess the existence of written language variations deriving from texting, computer-mediated communication (CMC) and the Internet, also known as Netspeak, in modern teaching materials as well as examine its pedagogical implications. In addition to a survey of themes and exercises in textbooks intended for English language teaching, published between 2005 and 2010, a questionnaire was sent to English teachers working in upper secondary schools, aiming to assess both attitudes to Netspeak, as well as the frequency of teaching using computer-mediated communication. READ MORE

3. 7. Business English as a Lingua Franca - BELF in the Swedish Pharmaceutical Sector : A study of the needs of the Business English speakers when used as a Lingua Franca.

   University essay from Engelska institutionen

   Author : Petra Randén; [2011]
   Keywords : BELF; Business English as a Lingua Franca; English as a Lingua Franca;

   Abstract : Abstract Multinational corporations operating in Sweden often use English as their official corporate language. The employees are expected to communicate using English both internally and with external business contacts. READ MORE

4. 8. Students' Motivation for Verbal Communication in the Classroom

   University essay from Malmö högskola/Lärarutbildningen (LUT)

   Author : Emelie Johansson; [2010]
   Keywords : Communicative Language Teaching; Instrumental Integrative Motivation; Self-Efficacy; Speaking Anxiety; Willingness to Communicate;

   Abstract : The purpose of this dissertation is to explore what underlying factors play into students´ motivation towards participating in verbal communication in the classroom. The first aim is to find out what the students themselves express and believe motivates them to learn spoken English, and the second aim is to find out what the students feel hinders them from engaging in verbal communication in the classroom. READ MORE

5. 9. Morpho-semantic processes in the English language used in a Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game : A case study of neologisms in Warhammer Online

   University essay from Institutionen för humaniora

   Author : Daniel Nilsson; [2009]
   Keywords : abbreviation; acronym; computer-mediated communication; MMORPG; netspeak; semantics; word formation process.;

   Abstract : The language used in Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (or MMORPGs) is a form of computer-mediate communication. It consists of elements from both written and spoken language, but it is a highly abbreviated and innovative form of written language. This study focuses on the English language used in a MMORPG called Warhammer Online. READ MORE