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  1. 1. The Influence of Literary Texts on Intercultural Competence in the EFL Classroom. A Literature Review

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Lärarutbildningsnämnden

    Author : Amanda Ehrnborg; Ebba Ring; [2023-11-14]
    Keywords : intercultural competence; ICC; EFL; classroom activities; fiction; literary texts;

    Abstract : Due to the growing status of English as a global language of communication, cultural studies have become an increasingly important aspect of English as a foreign language (EFL) education. Many scholars argue that there is now a need to deviate from merely focusing on Anglo-Saxon cultures and to embrace an intercultural perspective in education, a view that is also reflected in the Swedish educational frameworks. READ MORE

  3. 2. Promoting Multilingualism as a Resource in Education : A Minor Field Study on a Senior Secondary School in The Gambia

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för skolutveckling och ledarskap (SOL)

    Author : Melinda Malmström; [2023]
    Keywords : Access to the Curriculum; Didactic Design; First Language; Language of Instruction; Language Domination; Linguistic and Cultural Diversity; Multilingualism;

    Abstract : AbstractThe study aims to explore how students’ linguistic resources are used for learning in a school in Gambia. The study is a field study and was conducted at a Senior Secondary School during January and February 2023. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Flavour of Words : A Study of Standardised Vocabularies and How Olfactory, Gustatory and Haptic Attributes in Wine Reviews are Currently Rendered in English

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper (KV)

    Author : Maria Kana; [2023]
    Keywords : aroma; controlled vocabularies; cultural inclusivity; flavour; oenology; sensory experiences; standardised vocabularies; wine discourse; wine reviews; wine tasting; linguaggi standarizzati; linguaggi controllati; aroma; profumo; sapore; gusto; enologia; esperienze sensoriali; cultura inclusiva; inclusione culturale; recenzioni di vino; degustazione di vino;

    Abstract : This study delves into the intricacies of the language used in wine reviews, focusing on the adoption of standardised wine vocabularies, specifically the original Wine Aroma Wheel (Noble A. C. et al., 1984) and the Wine Lexicon of the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET Level 4 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine®, 2023). READ MORE

  5. 4. The Effect of Vocabulary Acquisition on L2 Student’s Communicative Competence Through Task-based Learning

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

    Author : Hussein Mohammad Ali; Marcus Fredriksson; [2023]
    Keywords : Task-based Learning TBL ; Vocabulary acquisition and development at upper secondary school; English as a Second Language ESL ; Vocabulary development; EFL English as a foreign language ; L2.;

    Abstract : Abstract Task-Based Language Teaching has long been a method for education in different subjects. This study investigates the use of Task-Based Language teaching regarding vocabulary acquisition in English upper secondary/high school students. READ MORE

  6. 5. DIGITAL LEARNING MATERIALS AND YOUNG EFL LEARNERS’ INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE DEVELOPMENT

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

    Author : Abba Fahim Bakar; [2023]
    Keywords : Attitude; cross-cultural; awareness; knowledge; behavior; dimension; globalisation; democracy; versatile communication; mindset;

    Abstract : Abstract The primary aim of learning English as a second or foreign language is to develop learners’ communication skills and prepare them to use English effectively in multi-dimensional domains. Yet, major approaches and practices of actual second language learning are often related to a simplistic perspective on communication that fails to take into account the cultural and intercultural aspects of the English language as a global communication tool, i. READ MORE