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Interpreting language-learning data [PDF]

, 2020
This book provides a forum for methodological discussions emanating from researchers engaged in studying how individuals acquire an additional language.
Gudmestad, Aarnes; Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Huang, Xiaoliang; Beijing Foreign Studies University, Leclercq, Pascale; Université Paul Valéry Montpellier 3, Trévisiol, Pascale; Université Paris 3 & DILTEC EA 2288, Watorek, Marzena; Université Paris 8 & UMR-SFL, CNRS, Scheuer, Sylwia; University of Paris 3 – Sorbonne Nouvelle, Horgues, Céline; University of Paris 3 – Sorbonne Nouvelle, Majdoub, Hedi; Université Paris 8 & UMR-SFL, CNRS, Yu, Xinyue Cécilia; Inalco - CNRS - EHESS, CRLAO, Pélissier, Maud; University of Agder, Rast, Rebekah; American University of Paris & UMR-SFL, CNRS, Søfteland, Åshild; Østfold University College, Guan, Qianwen; City University of Hong Kong, Emilsen, Linda Evenstad; Østfold University College, Hilton, Heather E.; Université Lumière Lyon 2, Edmonds, Amanda, Leclercq, Pascale, Osborne, John; Université Savoie Mont Blanc, Gudmestad, Aarnes   +18 more
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Interests and Power in Language Management [PDF]

, 2022
This volume expands the discussion on the language management (LM) framework through two themes: interests and power, which are driving forces of the LM process, observable and describable at every step.

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Language change for the worse [PDF]

Many theories hold that language change, at least on a local level, is driven by a need for improvement. The present volume explores to what extent this assumption holds true, and whether there is a particular type of language change that we dub language
Schaden, Gerhard, Hyman, Larry M.; University of California, Berkeley, Elsweiler, Christine, Hölzl, Andreas, Faytak, Matthew, Hölzl, Andreas; University of Potsdam, Lapierre, Myriam, Weber, Thilo; Leibniz Institute for the German Language, Seiler, Guido; University of Zurich, Matoshi, Veton, Enke, Dankmar W.; LMU Munich, Nichols, Johanna; University of California, Berkeley, Deo, Ashwini, Huber, Judith, Reiner, Tabea, Jäger, Gerhard, Mühlenbernd, Roland   +16 more
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Language Ideologies in a Business Institute: A Case Study of Linguistic and Socio-Cultural Realities [PDF]

, 2015
This case study explored the English language related ideologies of different management groups and student representatives at a business school of Karachi, Pakistan.
Sikandar, Aliya; Institute of Business Management, Hussain, Nasreen   +1 more
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Language management and language work in a multilingual call center: An ethnographic case study

Revista Internacional de Organizaciones, 2019
Drawing on long-term ethnography and interviews, this paper investigates language work and language management in the context of a multilingual call center.
Johanna Woydack
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The Effects of Guided Discovery Learning on the Development of Iranian Teenage and Adult EFL Learners’ Syntactic Structures [PDF]

Applied Research on English Language, 2022
Researchers have always been concerned with innovative approaches to facilitate the learning process for language learners. One of the facilitating strategies is guided discovery learning, which can help learners to develop their critical and analytical ...
Mahdi Hasanvand, Amir Mohammadian
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The Kenyan indigenous languages and the mass media: challenges and opportunities

Stellenbosch Papers in Linguistics Plus, 2009
While it is officially recognized that Kenya is a multilingual state, necessary mechanisms for the effective management of this diversity have not been effected.
Orao, James
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Role of Behavioral Biases in Real Estate Prices in Pakistan

Real Estate Management and Valuation, 2021
The study aims to explore the effect of behavioral biases on financial decision making in the real estate sector of Pakistan. The data of a sample of 244 real estate investors are collected through a survey carried out using different sources.
Malik M Asad Saleem, Zafar Muhammad, Ullah Saif, Ullah Atta   +3 more
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Te Reo Māori as a Subject: The Impact of Language Ideology, Language Practice, and Language Management on Secondary School Students’ Decision Making

The Australian Journal of Indigenous Education, 2014
Te reo Māori, the Indigenous language of Aotearoa (New Zealand), remains ‘endangered’ despite concentrated ongoing efforts to reverse declining numbers of speakers. Most of these efforts have focused on te reo Māori immersion education settings as these
Maree Jeurissen
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Assessing The Feasibility of a Web-Based Interactive Writing Assessment (WISSE): An Evaluation of Media and Linguistic Aspects

JEELS (Journal of English Education and Linguistics Studies), 2023
This study aims to conduct a feasibility test on a Web-Based Interactive Writing Assessment (WISSE) that has been designed to assist students and teachers of Academic Writing classes by facilitating feedback provision online.
Hamamah, Rafidah Sahar, Ive Emaliana, Yulia Hapsari, Putu Dian Danayanti Degeng   +4 more
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