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Learner autonomy in the UAE context : an investigation of students' beliefs and conceptions of autonomy in learning English language (2011)
Thesis
Al Ghazali, F. Learner autonomy in the UAE context : an investigation of students' beliefs and conceptions of autonomy in learning English language. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study investigates the beliefs of United Arab Emirates (UAE) secondary school students about autonomy in learning English. Given the extreme language diversity in the UAE, it is imperative that Emirati citizens excel in English due to its positi... Read More about Learner autonomy in the UAE context : an investigation of students' beliefs and conceptions of autonomy in learning English language.

Learner autonomy in the UAE context : an investigation of students’ beliefs and conceptions of autonomy in learning English language (2011)
Thesis
Al Ghazali, F. Learner autonomy in the UAE context : an investigation of students’ beliefs and conceptions of autonomy in learning English language. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study investigates the beliefs of United Arab Emirates (UAE) secondary school students about autonomy in learning English. Given the extreme language diversity in the UAE, it is imperative that Emirati citizens excel in English due to its posi... Read More about Learner autonomy in the UAE context : an investigation of students’ beliefs and conceptions of autonomy in learning English language.

Girls interrupted : narrative constructions of identity among teenage mothers in the UK and France (2011)
Thesis
Langtree, S. Girls interrupted : narrative constructions of identity among teenage mothers in the UK and France. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis is premised on the understanding that narratives are not merely ways of telling others about ourselves, but are also a means of shaping our identities. It was informed by narrative research methodology that conceptualizes identity as m... Read More about Girls interrupted : narrative constructions of identity among teenage mothers in the UK and France.

Truths and their telling : a novel with complementary discourses (2011)
Thesis
Hurley, U. Truths and their telling : a novel with complementary discourses. (Thesis). Manchester Metropolitan University

Comprising a novel and complementary discourses, this thesis blurs the traditional distinctions between critical theory and creative practice, and contributes new insights into the practice, craft, and theory of the contemporary novel. It stages a pr... Read More about Truths and their telling : a novel with complementary discourses.

Terminology planning : the contribution of the Jordan Academy of Arabic, with special reference to medical terminology (2011)
Thesis
Bataineh, M. T. Terminology planning : the contribution of the Jordan Academy of Arabic, with special reference to medical terminology. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This study illustrates the demand for Arabic terminology policy to provide the language with the necessary means to meet the new challenges to Arabic in the age of globalisation. It is part of the emergent literature on Arabic term innovation, the... Read More about Terminology planning : the contribution of the Jordan Academy of Arabic, with special reference to medical terminology.

Input factors, language experiences and metalinguistic awareness in bilingual children (2011)
Thesis
Cohen, C. Input factors, language experiences and metalinguistic awareness in bilingual children. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Previous studies have examined either the input factors predicting language proficiency in bilingual children or the relationship between bilingualism and metalinguistic awareness. This thesis takes a novel approach exploring the two areas simultan... Read More about Input factors, language experiences and metalinguistic awareness in bilingual children.

Portfolio of compositions (2011)
Thesis
Gates, D. Portfolio of compositions. (Thesis). University of Salford

This portfolio of compositions consists of six works diverse in style and genre. It represents a journey of exploration through the traditional music of various cultures, imbruing those distinctive flavours of tone, colour and rhythm into my own app... Read More about Portfolio of compositions.

How are special effects utilised to convey movement through time in film? (2011)
Thesis
Groom, J. How are special effects utilised to convey movement through time in film?. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This dissertation will explain how films utilise technological development to create special effects that portray the past, present and future and how time travel is conveyed to the audience. Several of the films to be discussed will show how the... Read More about How are special effects utilised to convey movement through time in film?.

Portfolio of compositions : five compositions for solo instruments with accompaniment (2011)
Thesis
Ip, K. Portfolio of compositions : five compositions for solo instruments with accompaniment. (Thesis). University of Salford

This PhD thesis consists of a portfolio of musical compositions for solo instruments with accompaniment. The portfolio, which contains absolute and programme music, includes two largescale works: Piano Concerto with Symphony Orchestra Fok Siu Yok and... Read More about Portfolio of compositions : five compositions for solo instruments with accompaniment.