Essays about: "text types"
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1. The “Magic Gathering” of Comprehension Devices : A diachronic systemic functional linguistics analysis of MTG game card texts
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionenAbstract : This study investigates the diachronic shift of revised card texts in the tabletop collectible card game ‘Magic: The Gathering’. The lexicogrammatical patterns found are compared to theories on comprehension and learning, and to the development of the game. READ MORE
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2. Bridging Language & Data : Optimizing Text-to-SQL Generation in Large Language Models
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Artificiell intelligens och integrerade datorsystemAbstract : This thesis explores text-to-SQL generation using Large Language Models within a financial context, aiming to assess the efficacy of current benchmarks and techniques. The central investigation revolves around the accuracy of the BIRD-Bench benchmark and the applicability of text-to-SQL models in real-world scenarios. READ MORE
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3. Can artificial intelligence replace humans in programming?
University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för innovation, design och teknikAbstract : The recent developments in artificial intelligence have brought forth natural language models like ChatGPT, which exhibits abilities in tasks such as language translation, text generation, and interacting conversations. Notably, ChatGPT's ability to generate code has sparked debates regarding the role of artificial intelligence in software engineering and its potential to replace human programmers. READ MORE
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4. "I immediately think about philosophy" : A study of learners' attitudes toward English poetry in the EFL classroom
University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för utbildning, kultur och kommunikationAbstract : Poetry has great potential benefits for second language (L2) classrooms as a source for increasing language awareness and linguistic structures different from the rules learners may be taught in class. This potential of poetry and methods for teaching poetry is relatively well researched, while the learner perspective has received comparatively little attention. READ MORE
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5. Extramural Reading, Attitudes, and Motivation : How students' extramural reading habits affect their attitudes toward and motivation for reading in the L2 English classroom
University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för humaniora, utbildnings- och samhällsvetenskapAbstract : This essay aims to investigate Swedish upper secondary school students’ extramural reading (ER) habits as well as if and how these habits affect students’ attitudes toward and motivation for reading in the L2 English classroom. The research questions addressed are: “What are Swedish upper secondary school students’ extramural reading habits?” and “Do students’ extramural reading habits affect their a) attitudes toward, and b) motivation for reading in the L2 English classroom? If yes, in what way?” As engagement in extramural English is suggested to both motivate and demotivate students to read in school, this essay can provide insights into how students’ extramural reading habits affect the reading they do in school. READ MORE
