Search for dissertations about: "French linguistics"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 swedish dissertations containing the words French linguistics.
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1. Gesture as a Communication Strategy in Second Language Discourse : A Study of Learners of French and Swedish
Abstract : Gesture is always mentioned in descriptions of compensatory behaviour in second language discourse, yet it has never been adequately integrated into any theory of Communication Strategies (CSs). This study suggests a method for achieving such an integration. READ MORE
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2. The Sango Language and Its Lexicon (S�nd�-y�ng� t� S�ng�)
Abstract : This doctoral dissertation is an overview of the recently arisen Sango language spoken in the Central African Republic. The overview contains a sociolinguistic and linguistic dimension with a lexical-semantic focus. READ MORE
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3. Motion in Language and Experience : Actual and Non-actual motion in Swedish, French and Thai
Abstract : This thesis deals with motion in language and non-linguistic experience, distinguishing between actual motion (AM) and non-actual motion (NAM). AM is the experience of continuous change in an object’s position, expressed in sentences such as 'The man runs through the forest' and 'The woman is walking'. READ MORE
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4. A typology of classifiers and gender : From description to computation
Abstract : Categorization is one the most relevant tasks realized by humans during their life, as we consistently need to categorize the things and experience that we encounter. Such need is reflected in language via various mechanisms, the most prominent being nominal classification systems (e.g. READ MORE
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5. Teaching, Learning, and Student Output : A Study of French in the Classroom
Abstract : Student speech production is an essential part of language learning in the foreign-language classroom. The students usually have few opportunities to use the language outside the classroom, which underscores the importance of making good use of the time spent in the classroom. READ MORE