Search for dissertations about: "language testing 2011"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words language testing 2011.

  2. 1. The Virtual Language Teacher : Models and applications for language learning using embodied conversational agents

    Author : Preben Wik; Björn Granström; Olov Engwall; Valerie Hazan; KTH; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Language learning; embodied conversational agents; speech technology; computer assisted language learning; computer assisted pronunciation training; Information technology; Informationsteknik; SRA - ICT; SRA - Informations- och kommunikationsteknik;

    Abstract : This thesis presents a framework for computer assisted language learning using a virtual language teacher. It is an attempt at creating, not only a new type of language learning software, but also a server-based application that collects large amounts of speech material for future research purposes. READ MORE

  4. 2. High level modeling and evaluation of multi-channel services

    Author : Shang Gao; John Krogstie; Guttorm Sindre; Andreas Lothe Opdahl; Norway Trondheim Norwegian University of Science and Technology; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : The objective of this thesis is two-fold: (1) to study potential factors which influence users’ adoption of mobile services, and (2) to study important factors to construct a business process support system in a mobile setting. Consequently, this thesis consists of the following two research artifacts. READ MORE

  5. 3. Bilingual lexical processing in single word production : Swedish learners of Spanish and the effects of L2 immersion

    Author : Ulrika Serrander; Åke Viberg; Marianne Gullberg; Leah Roberts; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; The bilingual lexicon; Bilingualism; Tvåspråkighet; Linguistics; Lingvistik;

    Abstract : Bilingual speakers cannot suppress activation from their dominant language while naming pictures in a foreign and less dominant language. Previous research has revealed that this cross-langauge activation is manifested through phonological facilitation, semantic interference and between language competition. READ MORE

  6. 4. Development of automated fluorescence microscopy methods to assist the diagnosis and treatment of human malignancies

    Author : Emilie Flaberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Fluorescence microscopy is a powerful technique used in many biological laboratories. It is often used as an illustrative tool but in combination with manual efforts, valuable quantitative results can also be obtained. READ MORE

  7. 5. CryptoNET : Generic Security Framework for Cloud Computing Environments

    Author : Abdul Ghafoor Abbasi; Sead Muftic; Antonio F. Gómez Skarmeta; KTH; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Generic Security Object; CryptoNET; Security; Framework; Information technology; Informationsteknologi; SRA - ICT; SRA - Informations- och kommunikationsteknik;

    Abstract : The area of this research is security in distributed environment such as cloud computing and network applications. Specific focus was design and implementation of high assurance network environment, comprising various secure and security-enhanced applications. READ MORE