Essays about: "literacy"

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  1. 31. Effect of Financial Literacy on Household Wealth Accumulation among Swedish Households

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Syeda Nida Raza; [2023]
    Keywords : Financial Literacy; Household Wealth Accumulation; Financial Literacy Index; Financial Knowledge; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The objective of this study is to examine the effect of financial literacy on household wealth accumulation among Swedish households. Prior research have suggested that financial literacy plays a significant role in financial decision making. READ MORE

  3. 32. Media Representations of Feminist Protests in Brazil : Analysing Journalistic Discourses and the Challenges of Social Movements

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Genus

    Author : Bruna Duarte; [2023]
    Keywords : Media representation; feminist movement; critical discourse analysis; Latin American feminism; Brazilian media;

    Abstract : Public policies are often driven by a combination of factors, such as the elected government's political profile and the public opinion and pressure.  Media plays a vital role in documenting and educating public opinion on relevant issues, and that is not different for the feminist and LGBTQIA+ demands. READ MORE

  4. 33. 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

  5. 34. The Class of Us: A Study Across Several Schools in Sweden Comparing the EFL Comprehension of Playing the Video Game The Last of Us Versus Viewing the Television Adaptation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Engelska

    Author : Robert Bång; Simon Torffvit; Anton Grandi; [2023]
    Keywords : Comparative; Comparative Study; Quantitative; English; EFL; English as a Foreign Language; SLA; Second Language Acquisition; Comprehension; Test; Video Games; Video Game; CALL; Computer assisted language learning; The Last of Us; TLoU; The Last of Us: Remastered; Naughty Dog; PlayStation; HBO; Home Box Office; Game; Games; Computer Games; Skolverket; Upper Secondary School; Gymnasiet; Gymnasieskolan; Sweden; Control Group; Immersion; Multimodality; Interactivity; Interactive; Television; Television series; Media; Audiovisual media; Audiovisual; Large-scale; Gender; Program; Video Game Literacy; Game Literacy; Narrative; Educational; Serious Games; Mature; Problem of Content; Attitudinal; Survey; Likert-scale; Likert; Interventionist; Narratology; Languages and Literatures;

    Abstract : Contemporary English as a foreign language (EFL) classrooms in upper secondary schools in Sweden make frequent use of receptive media such as movies and television to facilitate language learning. The more interactive medium of video games is seldom used for the same purpose, despite previous research indicating that the added layer of interactivity can bring benefits such as improvements to vocabulary, written production and reading comprehension. READ MORE

  6. 35. Designing for User Engagement among Young Adults: : Applying Design Thinking to develop a Financial Dashboard

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Emelie Lindborg; [2023]
    Keywords : User Engagement; Design Thinking; Digital Financial Services DFS ; Young adults; Användarengagemang; designtänkande; digitala finansiella tjänster DFS ; unga vuxna;

    Abstract : The rapid advancement of technology has led to evolving user needs and expectations, with a growing demand for efficient and intuitive digital experiences. Simultaneously, many young adults lack financial literacy, highlighting the need to enhance their understanding of personal finance and investment options. READ MORE