Essays on Learning Page 63

The study of individual differences in second language acquisition has achieved considerable efforts over the last years. Those researches had focused on four areas of individual differences: learning style, motivation, anxiety and learning strategies. Nevertheless, the aptitude factor had less attention. Second language aptitude was the subject of no much research during the 1950s and…

Political euphemism is a tool for political leaders to control information transmission. Based on some examples, this paper begins with a summary of three features which distinguish political euphemism from others. Then, it discusses its two social functions based on Austin’s Speech Act Theory: 1. as political leaders’ tool, political euphemism plays the role of…

Abstraction The intent of this paper is to determine how new information takes nucleus statement places in the succeeding clauses and how these participants are tracked throughout the discourse. This survey will demo that in Chabacano-Caviteno, ( a ) lexicalisation is the most outstanding mention tracking device employed to track a given information, ( B…

How far was German militarism the most important cause of war in 1914? Explain your answer. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand on the 28th June 1914 is seen as the spark which triggered the First World War. However, the fuse was clearly laid prior to this event and there are many complex causes that…

Literature and Film: Utilizing the Male Gaze in Analyzing Anthony Minghella’s “The English Patient” As author Barbara Tepa Lupack (1999, 1) contends, Hollywood has historically turned to literature for its story ideas. And women’s fiction has not disappointed, providing some of the most interesting, as well as some of the best, sources for Hollywood fare. Fiction…

Michel Foucault: The Cultivation of the SelfMichel Foucault (1926-1984) spent much of the later part of his studies on the idea of the care of the self and cultivation of the self. He defined such care as using ones own reason to ascertain who one is and how he can be his best. Foucault takes…

1.0       Introduction Learning is an individual process because everybody learns at his/her pace. However reflection is an important variable in the learning process which is innate in every human being. Put in other words, reflection is a beneficial activity especially with regard to learning. Furthermore, reflection can be done by both teachers and learners. However,…

With the trend of globalization, modern English has also shown signs of localization. Chinese English and Chinglish are two distinct forms of linguistic expression with Chinese characteristics. Chinese English is considered a variety of English, while Chinglish serves as a transitional language for learners before they become proficient in standard English. Ultimately, both varieties merge…

Dysgraphia is a neurological acquisition disablement resulting from the battle in showing ideas in authorship and graphing. Dysgraphia is normally referred to as hapless script or calligraphy. but is basically a acquisition disablement that affects the ability to interpret believing into motor accomplishments in the custodies ( Pechman. 2010. p. 93 ) . Dysgraphia is…

INTRODUCTION Upon graduating from high school, we come to a moment wherein we undergo another chapter of our student life, college, wherein we decide and choose the path we want to take to in order to achieve our goals. We choose among different courses, but it is our willingness and desire that helps us in…