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  1. 1. 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

  3. 2. Linguistic Variation in Swedish EFL-Textbooks : A Content Analytical Study of the Representation of Englishes in Swedish Upper Secondary School Materials

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionen

    Author : Nellie Lindqvist; [2020]
    Keywords : World Englishes; ELT; EFL; content analysis; qualitative research; quantitative research; textbook evaluation; interviews.;

    Abstract : Nowadays, becoming proficient in merely one variety of English may not be sufficient, since this does not guarantee an ability to communicate with the vast majority of English speakers worldwide (Modiano, 2009; Fang & Ren, 2018). Despite this, studies show that European ELT still largely focus on certain varieties over others (Modiano, 2009); hence, it is interesting to study the materials used within this context. READ MORE

  4. 3. English with an accent : A study of attitudes among Swedish adolescents regarding British and Middle Eastern varieties of English

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

    Author : Fia Helleberg; [2018]
    Keywords : language perception; Sweden; sociolinguistics; Middle Eastern English; non-standard varieties; language and culture; matched-guise tests; Osgood scale;

    Abstract : This study examines the attitudes of adolescent Swedes towards speakers of British and Middle Eastern varieties of English. Due to the ongoing wars in the Middle East and elsewhere, and thus the stream of refugees seeking sanctuary in Sweden and other European countries, many children from diverse backgrounds have been and will be enrolled in Swedish schools. READ MORE

  5. 4. Teaching Standards or Standard Teaching? : An analysis of the Swedish national curriculum for English at upper-secondary school level

    University essay from Lärarutbildningen

    Author : Ciarán O'Neill; [2006]
    Keywords : lingua franca; Standard English; global English; inner circle countries; outer circle countries; expanding circle countries;

    Abstract : English is the most expansionist language in the world today. Currently, native speakers are outnumbered by non-native speakers by a ratio of 3:1, a ratio that is set to grow to 10:1 within the next ten years. One of the consequences of a language growing so rapidly is that its new users tend to ignore already accepted standards. READ MORE

  6. 5. The right to health and right to intellectual property in the EU. Analysis of the internal and external policies.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Beata Faracik; [2002]
    Keywords : Human Rights Law and Intellectual Property Rights; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : It is very common nowadays to speak of an ''information society'' in which control of information or information based knowledge has replaced control over matter as an ultimate source of economic power. The intellectual creations protected through patents, trade marks, copyrights etc constitute often a huge part of the companies' intangible assets. READ MORE