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The Maldivian Language Predicament: Language Loss Through The Lens Of Students, Azka Hassan Apr 2023

The Maldivian Language Predicament: Language Loss Through The Lens Of Students, Azka Hassan

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This study dives into Maldivian students’ experiences of learning languages in classrooms, as well as how they perceive their proficiency in English relative to their first language, Dhivehi. I investigated the issue of language loss and its contributors via a qualitative study which consisted of 9 semi-structured 45-60 minute interviews with lower secondary Maldivian students who are in public schools in Male’ city. (Key stage 4, ages 13-17) Through this study, I argue that the Maldives is suffering from language loss among youth because students often have negative experiences in Dhivehi classrooms and feel pressure rooted in higher social and …

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Student Censorship In The Social Work Classrooms, Lisa Kozlowski Jun 2017

Student Censorship In The Social Work Classrooms, Lisa Kozlowski

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Through the evolution of the field of social work, a divide in its ideologies has emerged and certain political and ideological groups such as the religious and conservatives have become underrepresented. As a result, over the years the liberal philosophies have emerged as the dominant group. This has led to a decrease in diversity within the field. Recognition of biases in the field of social work is difficult. Through a qualitative analysis method, this study was meant to explore if social work students feel they are free to share openly in the classroom, and if they are accepting of all …

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Ua12/2/2 1972 Talisman, Part I, Wku Student Affairs Jun 1972

Ua12/2/2 1972 Talisman, Part I, Wku Student Affairs

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1972 Talisman yearbook pp. 1-223.

Student Life Pictorial:

Registration for Fall Semester Sets Students’ Heads Spinning
Students Flock to Bookstore; Cash Registers Begin to Ring
Western Class Successful in Preventing Sale of Estate to Russians
No Hours, Refrigerator Rental Added to Dormitory Program
Married Student Problems Encountered by Siewertsens
Students Transform Campus Into Disneyland at Homecoming
Small-scale Concerts Bring Top Entertainment to Campus
Disenchantment Abounds with Concert Cancellations
Associated Students Lectures Gain Momentum with Wide Range of Views
Student Actors Breathe Life Into Scripts for Super Season
Congestion Plagues Drivers
Professional Artists Visit WKU Western Students Campaign for Gubernatorial Candidates …

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Ua98/1 Green & Gold, Vol. Vii, No. 3, Potter College For Young Ladies May 1909