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Neologisms In Social Networks, Sayfullo Nurtaev Teacher, Elmira Muratova Phd, Associate Professor
Neologisms In Social Networks, Sayfullo Nurtaev Teacher, Elmira Muratova Phd, Associate Professor
Philology Matters
The article focuses on the neologisms in social networks. The object of the research is the lexical system of modern English in social networks, types of neologisms, methods of their formation and distribution. Studying the mechanisms of neologisms formation in connection with conceptual changes in human consciousness in line with the constant development of technologies and scientific progress, it is possible to extract more informative use of neologisms in everyday life in the Internet world. The relevance of this topic is that neologisms are very important in our life, especially now, because we have the development of science and technology, …
Breaking Down Barriers: Teaching Students To Communicate Effectively, Eva Claire Coffman
Breaking Down Barriers: Teaching Students To Communicate Effectively, Eva Claire Coffman
Master of Arts in English Plan II Graduate Projects
This portfolio explores the journey of learning English language and composition from reading to understand, to writing to be understood. A major research essay, “Truth and Lying in Dystopian Literature”, compares and contrasts the theories presented in Plato’s Republic and Friedrich Nietzsche’s “Truth and Lying in a Non-Moral Sense” with the main themes of Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World and George Orwell’s 1984. This essay is used to show students the importance of reading to understand the author’s intent. One teaching-based project, “I Put the AP in Happy”, explores the intricacies of teaching AP English Language and Composition by …
The Naulahka: A Story Of Cultural Representation, Eve Papa
The Naulahka: A Story Of Cultural Representation, Eve Papa
Sacred Heart University Scholar
This article addresses the issues of cultural theory and representation that arise in Rudyard Kipling and Wolcott Balestier’s 1892 novel The Naulahka: A Story of West and East. Kipling and Balestier’s novel highlights cultural differences between America and India, and in doing so raises controversial points on acceptance and understanding (or lack thereof). Framed through the theme of service travel, the novel’s characters navigate a new life riddled with culture shock in an attempt to find their own version of cultural compassion. Additionally, this article will reference the cultural theories of Stuart Hall to help understand representation of Indians in …
Developing Communicative Competence By Implementing Project Based-Learning In Esp Classes, Hayotkhon Shernazarova Teacher Of Western European Languages Department
Developing Communicative Competence By Implementing Project Based-Learning In Esp Classes, Hayotkhon Shernazarova Teacher Of Western European Languages Department
Philology Matters
Higher education plays an important role indeveloping communicative skills of ESP learners. ESP is oriented towards mastering the skills for professional communication. However, most of the students find themselves incompetent in the course of their work. The article discusses the benefits of using a project work to history students to improve their speaking skills as well as professional communication. The topicality of the articleis determined by the fact that the projects proposed have not been actively introduced into curriculum designed for history students.
The article is aimed at analyzing the problems the teachers face in teaching process. It proposessix methods …