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  1. 21. Video Game Vocabulary : The effect of video games on Swedish learners‟ word comprehension

    University essay from Karlstads universitet

    Author : Joel Laveborn; [2009]
    Keywords : Vocabulary acquisition; word comprehension; learning principles; English as a second language; dictionary approach; video game approach;

    Abstract : Video games are very popular among children in the Western world. This study was done in order to investigate if video games had an effect on 49 Swedish students‟ comprehension of English words (grades 7-8). The investigation was based on questionnaire and word test data. READ MORE

  3. 22. Morpho-semantic processes in the English language used in a Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game : A case study of neologisms in Warhammer Online

    University essay from Institutionen för humaniora

    Author : Daniel Nilsson; [2009]
    Keywords : abbreviation; acronym; computer-mediated communication; MMORPG; netspeak; semantics; word formation process.;

    Abstract : The language used in Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (or MMORPGs) is a form of computer-mediate communication. It consists of elements from both written and spoken language, but it is a highly abbreviated and innovative form of written language. This study focuses on the English language used in a MMORPG called Warhammer Online. READ MORE

  4. 23. Seeking Opinions Concerning... : - the Swedish Olympic Committee and its Trademarks

    University essay from Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Rebecca Arklöf; [2007]
    Keywords : brands; attitudes; brand equity; brand image; brand identity; attittude; brand;

    Abstract : Background: In the XX Winter Olympics 2006 in Torino the Swedish Olympic Team succeeded by winning 14 medals. The best result that Sweden has ever made during a Winter Olympics. The happiness was shortly after mixed with disputes between the Swedish Olympic Committee and Swedish companies. READ MORE