Essays about: "vocabulary"

Showing result 36 - 40 of 486 essays containing the word vocabulary.

  1. 36. Gender-neutrality in Written Discourse : A newspaper-based diachronic comparisonstudy of gender-neutral vocabulary

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionen

    Author : Yuchen Zeng; [2023]
    Keywords : Gender-neutral vocabulary; Diachronic; Gender Asymmetry; Sexist language; Gender- inclusive Language.;

    Abstract : This paper investigated the use of sexist language in English vocabulary by examininggender asymmetry and sexism in contemporary written discourse. The traditional sexistlanguage often reinforces gender stereotypes and inequalities. In English, the masculineterms are considered the unmarked form (the norm) while the feminine terms are marked. READ MORE

  3. 37. The effectiveness of interacting with picture books on vocabulary acquisition in an EFL classroom

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

    Author : Ella Sjödin; Niam Dabbous; [2023]
    Keywords : “Interacting”; “Vocabulary acquisition”; “Picture books”; “English as foreign language”; “Young language learners”; “Read-aloud”;

    Abstract : This research paper investigates the effectiveness of interacting with picture books on vocabulary acquisition in the young learner English as a foreign language (EFL) classroom. Recent reports show that more than half of the pupils in Swedish secondary schools do not read outside of the school environment (Skolverket, 2019). READ MORE

  4. 38. Document Expansion for Swedish Information Retrieval Systems

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

    Author : Tobias Hagström; [2023]
    Keywords : Information retrieval; Natural language processing; Deep learning; informationssökningssystem; språkteknologi; djupinlärning;

    Abstract : Information retrieval systems have come to change how users interact with computerized systems and locate information. A major challenge when designing these systems is how to handle the vocabulary mismatch problem, i.e. that users, when formulating queries, pick different words than those present in the relevant documents that should be retrieved. READ MORE

  5. 39. An Account of Lucumí : An Investigation into the Yoruboid Origin of Lucumí

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för lingvistik och filologi

    Author : Axel Antonio Cropelli Zuaznabar; [2023]
    Keywords : Language Contact; Language Death; Yoruba; Spanish; Historical Linguistics; Latino-American Studies; Phonology.;

    Abstract : In the following thesis, an analysis of the fundamental aspects of Lucumí phonology and word-formation will be presented with the aim of determining the extent to which this liturgical language is related to Standard Yoruba. Additionally, this thesis will provide an overview of selected socio-cultural and historical factors pertaining to the environment in which Lucumí developed. READ MORE

  6. 40. The Rise of the Incel Violence: A Feminist Exploration of How Incels and Incel Violence are Framed in American Counterterrorism Policies and Strategies

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Tove Linderoth; [2023]
    Keywords : incel involuntary celibate ; incel violence; misogyny; feminist security; counterterrorism; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : In recent years incel (involuntary celibate) perpetuated violence has escalated in the United States. Incels are motivated by deeply rooted misogynistic assumptions, which dehumanises women and promotes degradation and violence towards the group. READ MORE