Student Use And Teacher Requirement Of E-Mail Conventions,
2011
The American University in Cairo AUC
Student Use And Teacher Requirement Of E-Mail Conventions, Lora Ibrahim Galabi
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of the present study was to investigate the use of conventions by EFL students and the requirement of conventions by EFL teachers in student-teacher e-mail communication, in an English-medium university in the Arab world. A convenience sample of 61 students and 13 teachers from the Intensive English Program at the American University in Cairo, Egypt was used. Data were obtained for this exploratory study from a student survey, a teacher survey, and a sample of student e-mails, and were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and thematic content analysis. Chi-square tests revealed a correlation between the frequency of …
The Evaluation Of English For General Academic Purposes (Egap) Course In An Indonesian University,
2011
Petra Christian University
The Evaluation Of English For General Academic Purposes (Egap) Course In An Indonesian University, Flora Debora Floris
Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya
This paper presents an internal evaluation on English for General Academic Purposes (EGAP) subject which is developed by the English Language Teaching Center (ELTC) from a private university in East Java, Indonesia. The research was conducted to elicit feedback on the effectiveness of English for General Academic Purposes (EGAP). The presented data were obtained from questionnaires, group interviews, classroom observations, and the students’ final scores. There were 124 students and 6 lecturers involved in this small-scale research. Therefore, this paper is intended to describe the interesting facts of the study.
Instructional Practices That Hinder And Support Esl Students In The Self-Contained Esl Classroom And The Mainstream Classroom,
2011
SIT Graduate Institute
Instructional Practices That Hinder And Support Esl Students In The Self-Contained Esl Classroom And The Mainstream Classroom, Ebru N. Bozburun
MA TESOL Collection
This paper describes the academic challenges that many English Second Language (ESL) students must deal with from the moment they start attending a bilingual program at elementary school until they finish the last step of their academic experience. These students continually struggle to keep up with their peers, often fail the state mandated tests, and eventually, drop out before receiving their high school diploma. For the past three years, both as a self-contained ESL teacher and an ESL certified co-teacher in the mainstream classroom, I taught ESL Language Arts to Spanish- speaking students at a public junior high school in …
International Graduate Student Powerpoint Presentation Designs: A Reality Check,
2011
Old Dominion University
International Graduate Student Powerpoint Presentation Designs: A Reality Check, Alla Zareva
English Faculty Publications
The present study set out to examine what novice international graduate student presenters consider to be effective PowerPoint slide design practices and the extent to which these practices are in agreement with experts’ advice. The analysis focused on three main features of students’ PowerPoint presentations – organisation, style and typography. The general conclusion is that we can mostly rely on students’ intuitions concerning ‘relevance’ and ‘simplicity’ of PowerPoint presentation designs, but we should draw their attention to ‘consistency’, i.e., the systematic application of the organisation, style and typological features to their PowerPoint presentations.
Linguistic Realization Of Refusals In Persian By Iranian Farsi Speakers.,
2011
Universiti Malaya
Linguistic Realization Of Refusals In Persian By Iranian Farsi Speakers., Farzaneh Zilaie
Student Works (2010-2019)
This study investigates variations in the linguistics realization of the speech act of refusal in Persian language. It also aims at exploring the role of two social variables; namely ‘social distance’ and ‘power’ in the production of refusals. The data were collected using ethnographic observation, and were both field noted and recorded wherever possible. The results yielded 208 acts of refusals. These refusals were classified according to the refusal classification semantic formulae proposed by Beebe, Takahashi, and Uliss- Weltz (1990). The results showed that Iranian Farsi speakers employed indirect strategies and a combination of direct and indirect strategies more than …
Penggunaan Penanda Wacana Bahasa Arab Dalam Teks Karangan Pelajar Stam.,
2011
Universiti Malaya
Penggunaan Penanda Wacana Bahasa Arab Dalam Teks Karangan Pelajar Stam., Mohd Islah Mohd Yusof
Student Works (2010-2019)
The purpose of this research is to study the frequency of Arabic language discourse markers or conjunctions usage in the Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) student’s essay at Sekolah Agama MenengahTinggi Kuala Kubu Bharu, Selangor. There are also several important reasons why the studies regarding discourse markers or conjunctions were made in such a group of student. First of all, it was being done to identify the types of Arabic discourse markers or conjunctions which are frequently used in their formal essay writing. Second, it would determine the precision and suitability of discourse markers in association of essay sentence and …
Penguasaan Kemahiran Menulis Bahasa Arab Dalam Kalangan Murid Sekolah Kebangsaan Menerusi Program J-Qaf.,
2011
Universiti Malaya
Penguasaan Kemahiran Menulis Bahasa Arab Dalam Kalangan Murid Sekolah Kebangsaan Menerusi Program J-Qaf., Muhamad Zaidi Zakaria
Student Works (2010-2019)
This study aims to examine the mastery of Arabic writing skills among primary school students, through the j-QAF programme based on learning objectives set by the Jabatan Pendidikan Islam dan Moral (JAPIM), Ministry of Education, Malaysia. In addition, this study seeks to identify the problems and weaknesses of the students in Arabic writing activities. A total of 80 students in year six and four teachers from Sekolah Taman Klang Jaya, Klang, Selangor were involved in this case study. A set of Arabic writing skills tests were administered to students based on textbooks and past year examination questions. In addition, a …
The Teaching Of Mathematics And Science In English : A Dialetical Relational.,
2011
Universiti Malaya
The Teaching Of Mathematics And Science In English : A Dialetical Relational., Noorhana Hashim
Student Works (2010-2019)
The policy of teaching Science and Mathematics in schools has become a never ending issue with groups divided on whether teachers should continue teaching them using English. The policy was first introduced in 2003, sparking a series of debates, especially by those who are concerned with the ability of the subjects to be taught effectively using the language. This study looked into the construction of the discursive field of teaching Mathematics and Science in English articulated in the editorials published by the New Straits Times. It also looked into the various moments of interdiscursivity (i.e pedagogic, political, and perception of …
Analisis Sistem I'Rab : Satu Kajian Perbandingan Antara Pendekatan Sibawayh Dengan Al-Sayutiy.,
2011
Universiti Malaya
Analisis Sistem I'Rab : Satu Kajian Perbandingan Antara Pendekatan Sibawayh Dengan Al-Sayutiy., Ahmad Arifin Sapar
Student Works (2010-2019)
This study intends to analyze Sībawayhs‟ perspective and al-Sayūṭīys‟ perspective on system of inflection ) )الإِػِشَابُ in Arabic language as well as examine the similarities and differences aspects in system. Research samples involved are several selected writing about system of inflection )الإِػِشَابُ( by two Arabic language experts in grammar namely; „Amru Bin „Uthman Bin Qanbar [Sībawayh] and Abu al-Fadhl Abdul al-Rahman Bin al-Kamal [al-Sayutiyy]. Major books underlying this study are “al-Kitab” )اَىْنِتَابُ( and “Ham'ul Hawami'i Fi Syarhi Jam'i al-Jawam'i” ىَ غَُِ اىْهَىَا غٍِِ فِ شَشِحِ جَ غَِِ اىْجَىَا غٍِِ ( ). This study has applied concentrated comparison technique to five …
Lexical Stress Placement In Polysyllabic Words In Malaysia English.,
2011
Universiti Malaya
Lexical Stress Placement In Polysyllabic Words In Malaysia English., Jelinda Ye-Na Chin
Student Works (2010-2019)
Malaysian English is said to be different from British English in terms of stress placement with the tendency for Malaysian English speakers to stress the final syllables of polysyllabic words, such as manfully, whereas in British English, stress placement is on the initial syllable. Two observations led to the investigation of the said cross-varietal difference. Firstly, previous studies have explored stress differences based on auditory impressions, not acoustic evidence (Platt & Weber, 1980; Tongue, 1972). Secondly, the auditory evidence from such previous studies comes from the realisations of test words in phrase-final position or citation form, where phrase-final lengthening is …
Speech Patterns And Styles Of Young Malaysian Metrosexuals.,
2011
Universiti Malaya
Speech Patterns And Styles Of Young Malaysian Metrosexuals., Mohd Khushairi Tohiar
Student Works (2010-2019)
This case study attempts to examine the styles of language and patterns of speech among young Malaysian men between the ages of mid-twenties to late thirties who live and work in Kuala Lumpur and its surrounding urban areas. The subjects involved in this study are randomly selected using the definition of ‘metrosexual men’ by Simpson (1994). As there have been no studies on metrosexual language, particularly in the Malaysian context, it should be noted that this study is the first to be carried out in the context of Malaysian men. In order to analyse the subjects’ styles of language and …
Structure And Use Of Pronouns In Malaysia Spoken Tamil : A Sociolinguistic Study.,
2011
Universiti Malaya
Structure And Use Of Pronouns In Malaysia Spoken Tamil : A Sociolinguistic Study., Rathimalar Rama
Student Works (2010-2019)
The present research, Structure and Use of Pronouns in Malaysian Spoken Tamil – A Sociolinguistics Study focuses on ‘language structure, (LS) and ‘language use’ (LU) and tries to accomplish an adequate description of the pronoun system that includes different types of pronouns, their alternants, their distribution, functional importance, grammatical relationships established, occurrence of pronoun forms in phrases and sentences, etc. The research also brings out the functional importance of pronoun forms-their grammatical occurrences in larger constructions. Pronouns, apart from their role established through different structures found in language, do have socio-cultural significance when they are used in different contexts, situations, …
Penguasaan Kemahiran Sebutan Bahasa Arab Melalui Keadah Transliterasi : Satu Penilaian.,
2011
Universiti Malaya
Penguasaan Kemahiran Sebutan Bahasa Arab Melalui Keadah Transliterasi : Satu Penilaian., Nur Hafizah Ahmad Tajuddin
Student Works (2010-2019)
The use of transliteration in teaching and learning Arabic language is still considered new in Malaysia and was first formally introduced by UiTM. It was pioneered to facilitate and motivate students in learning Arabic. A research entitled ‘Arabic Pronunciation Skills Mastery through the Method of Transliteration: An Evaluation’ has been conducted with the aim to assess whether the use of transliteration really helps students in learning Arabic pronunciation, identify what problems that may arise in the learning process and suggest ways to resolve them. A total of 10 respondents among the weak students in Arabic pronunciation were chosen through purposive …
The Languages Needs Of English For Science And Technology Learners : A Case Study.,
2011
Universiti Malaya
The Languages Needs Of English For Science And Technology Learners : A Case Study., Ambigah Devi Manigam
Student Works (2010-2019)
The main purpose of this study was to identify the English Language needs of English for Science and Technology (EST) learners in SMK Taman Maluri, Kuala Lumpur. These needs formed the basis for recommending appropriate methods and strategies that can be applied by their English teachers to help the students learn the subject well. English for Science and Technology being an elective subject for the Science stream students, has always become a challenge for the students to excel. The fact that the students have obtained good resuhs for English in the PMR examination does not help them much when it …
Analisis Kata Sifat Bahasa Melayu Berdasarkan Data Korpus Berkomputer.,
2011
Universiti Malaya
Analisis Kata Sifat Bahasa Melayu Berdasarkan Data Korpus Berkomputer., Norliza Hj. Jamaluddin
Student Works (2010-2019)
This study highlights the property of Malay language adjectives based on computer corpus data. Using 150,000 corpus data, the actual property of Malay language adjectives produced by native speaker could be explained in detail. Through corpus data, adjective formula/model managed to be developed as the language data focused were produced naturally. Therefore, the need to form Malay language sentences to suit the formula were avoidable. As such, the research based on data corpus is different form research adopting “theory first” approach which compares language data to the existing language formula/model. This research utilizes functional approach in which the emphasis is …
Los Procesos Metodológicos De La Enseñanza-Aprendizaje De Lenguas Mediante Tareas (Book Review),
2011
University of Richmond
Los Procesos Metodológicos De La Enseñanza-Aprendizaje De Lenguas Mediante Tareas (Book Review), Elizabeth M. Kissling
Latin American, Latino and Iberian Studies Faculty Publications
This volume outlines the principle methodological procedures used in task-based (TB) language courses. TB courses are organized around 'tasks,' where 'task' is generally defined as an activity having a precise objective, requiring learners to use language, and maintaining primary focus on meaning rather than form (see Ellis, 2003, pp. 1-5 for a review of researchers' differing definitions of 'task'). The volume will be of use to teachers who have committed to a task-based language teaching (TBLT) approach, have designed their curriculum accordingly, and are now ready to focus on the procedures they will follow to implement each task. Another volume …
Communicating Vision : A Linguistic Analysis Of Leadership Speeches,
2011
Andrews University
Communicating Vision : A Linguistic Analysis Of Leadership Speeches, Debrah J. Martin
Dissertations
Leadership literature contains ample recommendations that leaders need to have a vision and be competent in visioning. A small subset of that literature recommends that leaders communicate their visions. There are few resources, however, that guide leaders how to communicate their visions. This study consists of an application of Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL), including Genre Theory, and an extension of SFL, Appraisal Theory, on four visionary speeches in the field of political discourse—Lincoln‘s Gettysburg Address, Churchill‘s ―We Shall Fight on the Beaches,‖ Kennedy‘s inaugural, and Martin Luther King Jr.‘s ―I Have a Dream‖—to discover how these leaders were able to …
Linguistics As Structure In Computer Animation: Toward A More Effective Synthesis Of Brow Motion In American Sign Language,
2011
DePaul University
Linguistics As Structure In Computer Animation: Toward A More Effective Synthesis Of Brow Motion In American Sign Language, Rosalee Wolfe, Peter Cook, John C. Mcdonald, Jerry Schnepp
Visual Communications and Technology Education Faculty Publications
Computer-generated three-dimensional animation holds great promise for synthesizing utterances in American Sign Language (ASL) that are not only grammatical, but well tolerated by members of the Deaf community. Unfortunately, animation poses several challenges stemming from the necessity of grappling with massive amounts of data. However, the linguistics of ASL can aid in surmounting the challenge by providing structure and rules for organizing animation data. An exploration of the linguistic and extra linguistic behavior of the brows from an animator’s viewpoint yields a new approach for synthesizing nonmanuals that differs from the conventional animation of anatomy and instead offers a different …
A Sociopragmatic Study Of Linguistic Politeness In Iranian Requests And Apologies.,
2011
Universiti Malaya
A Sociopragmatic Study Of Linguistic Politeness In Iranian Requests And Apologies., Mohsen Shahrokhi
Student Works (2010-2019)
To tap the native speakers’ perception of request and apology speech acts situations, this study investigated the realization of request and apology speech acts in single-sex discourse of Persian males. The study explored the variability of requests and apologies due to such context-external variables as social distance and social dominance as well as context-internal variable to categorize and tabulate the request and apology strategies employed in Persian male discourse. The relevant data was collected through Discourse Completion Test (DCT) and audiorecorded Role-Play from among Persian males in situations where the social distance between the interlocutors was a binary valued variable, …
Gender Exclusion In Job Advertisments.,
2011
Universiti Malaya
Gender Exclusion In Job Advertisments., Syaza Normarya Omar
Student Works (2010-2019)
Early in 2010, the concern of the rising number of women in high ranking positions in the Malaysian Public Service was raised by the Secretary-General of the Congress of Unions of Employees of Public and Civil Service (CUEPACS), Ahmad Shah Mohd Zin. The increase in the number of women in top positions is not a new issue as women today have already started to break the stereotypical occupational gender-based segregation. The causes of this occupational gender-based segregation should be thoroughly examined and discussed in order to put the issue to an end. Therefore, using samples from job advertisements in printed …
