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The reported use of grammar learning strategies by L3 english learners at secondary school
(2023-04-17)
Language Learning Strategies (LLS) and their implication in language acquisition have been
researched for decades now (Rubin, 1975; Oxford, 1986; Wenden and Rubin, 1987;
Larsen-Freeman, 1995; Chamot, 2001; Oxford, Lee ...
Transformation and actualization of the feminine models of the literature of the past, in "The Silmarillion": Tolkien’s development
(2023-04-17)
The topic of women in Tolkien’s works has always been a troublesome one for many readers and scholars. The stories of Middle-earth are often described as lacking in women, perpetuating gender roles and depicting antifeminist ...
Fiction as a reflection of reality: the rise and fall of totalitarian regimes in J. K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series and in Nazi Germany
(2023-04-17)
Totalitarian regimes dominated the 20th century in Europe. Germany's Nazism is one of the most prominent examples of such regimes. Nevertheless, these phenomena are not restricted to the real world since they have also ...
From savage to noble: The evolution of the portrayal of native americans in the western
(2023-04-17)
Since its inception, Hollywood cinema has had a great influence in the general public
propagating views about a wide variety of subjects, and in particular, transmitting notions
about diverse groups of individuals through ...
Crosslinguistic variation in the clausal skeleton: multiple complementizer structures, a comparative analysis of english, spanish and basque
(2023-04-17)
In the last decades, much effort has been devoted to investigating the functional structure dominating IP: the so-called left-periphery of the clause. Research conducted on this topic has attempted to characterize the ...
The role of task repetition in EFL contexts
(2023-04-17)
Different researchers have defended the use of tasks in language teaching because
they offer learners the opportunity to enhance their linguistic abilities by
interacting with others. Nonetheless, task-based language ...
Blossoming into Monsterhood: a comparison of J.S. Le Fanu’s "Carmilla" and Emily Harris's 2019 film adaptation
(2023-04-17)
[EN] Vampires have often been used in Gothic fiction as a reflection of diverse concerns regarding sexuality, both in the form of decadence and corruption, and as a celebration of marginal sexual identities. In this essay, ...
Australian English: a linguistic description
(2023-04-17)
The aim of this paper is to provide a general description of the linguistic
features of Australian English (AusE). For this purpose, the paper first focuses on the
sociohistorical context that explains how and why the ...
African American Vernacular English: language, attitudes and education
(2023-04-17)
African American Vernacular English (AAVE) is an English variety widely spoken by
African Americans in the United States. It is one of the most studied ethnic varieties of
English, especially since the second half of the ...
African american english: a historical and linguistic overview
(2023-04-17)
One of the most researched English varieties around the globe is African American English, also referred to as AAE. It is an interesting variety to study not only because of the amount of research it has had since the ...