The effect of classroom instruction on students' reading achievement in English (1989)
Thesis

The present study investigates the differential effects
of two instructional methods for teaching English as a
foreign language on student classroom interaction and
reading achievement. Two groups of Arab students enroled in
the English language... Read More about The effect of classroom instruction on students' reading achievement in English.

The Gulf Co-operation Council and security in the Arabian Gulf (1985)
Thesis

For many years the Arabian Gulf was an area which ranked
high in the list of British overseas interests, so high
in fact that Britain was the protecting power of the
Gulf states by virtue of exclusive treaties. In the
years following the second w... Read More about The Gulf Co-operation Council and security in the Arabian Gulf.

Medical doctors : a study of role concept and job satisfaction, the Egyptian case (1981)
Thesis

The Egyptian Government is attempting to
improve the Health of the Population. One way
to do this would be to provide bulk health care
services. Official views of weakness in the
health care services include the notion that
disaffection of medic... Read More about Medical doctors : a study of role concept and job satisfaction, the Egyptian case.

Things that go ‘round: A rhythmanalysis of the relationship between a ceramics practice and domesticity using the form of the vessel
Thesis
vessel. (Thesis). University of Sunderland

Things that go ‘round: A rhythmanalysis of the relationship between a ceramics practice
and domesticity using the form of the vessel
This research starts from a hypothesis that a ceramics practice undertaken within the home
is interwoven with o... Read More about Things that go ‘round: A rhythmanalysis of the relationship between a ceramics practice and domesticity using the form of the vessel.

The African communities' experiences of policing in the Netherlands
Thesis
Arewa, C. The African communities' experiences of policing in the Netherlands. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis represents a qualitative study of the lived experiences and perceptions of policing from the perspectives of Dutch-Africans resident in the Netherlands, as well as from the perspective of serving Dutch police officers. It seeks to questio... Read More about The African communities' experiences of policing in the Netherlands.

Citizen journalism, public interest and social media in Saudi Arabia
Thesis
Almutarie, A. (in press). Citizen journalism, public interest and social media in Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis breaks new ground in investigating the nature and practice of public interest citizen journalism (PICJ) in Saudi Arabia (KSA). It offers a deeper understanding of the role and relevance of Citizen Journalism (CJ) in Saudi Arabia by analys... Read More about Citizen journalism, public interest and social media in Saudi Arabia.

The impact of Saudi systemic factors on investigative journalism
Thesis
Almania, A. (in press). The impact of Saudi systemic factors on investigative journalism. (Thesis). Salford University

Investigative journalism is considered one of the most important types of news reporting although importantly it differs according to the media environment in which it is practised. This study addresses gaps in the literature by exploring the practic... Read More about The impact of Saudi systemic factors on investigative journalism.

Exploration of unorthodox tunings and muscle memory practice for the electric guitar
Thesis
Jones, L. (in press). Exploration of unorthodox tunings and muscle memory practice for the electric guitar. (Thesis). University of Salford

The following body of research focuses on addressing the use of alternate tunings and muscle memory practice for the electric guitar. An over-reliance on existing muscle memory is commonplace among guitarists and this is often seen as a catalyst by t... Read More about Exploration of unorthodox tunings and muscle memory practice for the electric guitar.

A constructivist approach to developing interactive digital technology for musical learning
Thesis
Hart, A. (in press). A constructivist approach to developing interactive digital technology for musical learning. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study explores the potential added value of interactive digital technology to early-years music education through the development of software artefacts and their application in the primary classroom. The aims of the study are to investigate and... Read More about A constructivist approach to developing interactive digital technology for musical learning.

Second language writing self-efficacy and tolerance of ambiguity : an investigation of their interactions and developmental change in the Saudi higher education context
Thesis
Almutlaq, S. (in press). Second language writing self-efficacy and tolerance of ambiguity : an investigation of their interactions and developmental change in the Saudi higher education context. (Thesis). University of Salford

The aims of the current research are threefold. Firstly, to investigate the relationship between second language self-efficacy (SLSE) and second language tolerance of ambiguity (SLTA) among Saudi L2 learners at two levels of specificity; general and... Read More about Second language writing self-efficacy and tolerance of ambiguity : an investigation of their interactions and developmental change in the Saudi higher education context.

"Black, not grey : Ankara rocks!" : a creative practice-based investigation of the Ankara rock music scene of the 1980s and the 1990s through documentary filmmaking
Thesis
Onen, U. (in press). "Black, not grey : Ankara rocks!" : a creative practice-based investigation of the Ankara rock music scene of the 1980s and the 1990s through documentary filmmaking. (Thesis). University of Salford

Ankara, with its population of nearly 4.5 million, is the second largest city in Turkey after İstanbul. İstanbul is widely accepted as the centre of trade, finance, business, art and entertainment, whereas Ankara, being the capital city, is usually a... Read More about "Black, not grey : Ankara rocks!" : a creative practice-based investigation of the Ankara rock music scene of the 1980s and the 1990s through documentary filmmaking.

A comparative analysis of film subtitle translation from English to Chinese : a case study of 15 popular animation films
Thesis
Jin, Z. (in press). A comparative analysis of film subtitle translation from English to Chinese : a case study of 15 popular animation films. (Thesis). University of Salford

As film-making has evolved, subtitling has become “a translation practice that consists of presenting a written text, generally on the lower part of the screen”, which seeks to deliver “the original dialogue of the speakers” (Diaz-Cintas and Remael 2... Read More about A comparative analysis of film subtitle translation from English to Chinese : a case study of 15 popular animation films.

Pragmatic competence in the target language : a study of Iranian learners of English
Thesis
Taghizadeh, R. (in press). Pragmatic competence in the target language : a study of Iranian learners of English. (Thesis). University of Salford

Despite the growing body of research on the importance of pragmatic competence in the target language as well the introduction of teaching methodologies about the inclusion of pragmatics in language classrooms in last two decades, there are a number... Read More about Pragmatic competence in the target language : a study of Iranian learners of English.

Political cultures in British trade unionism and their dissemination : 1931–1951
Thesis
Richardson, S. Political cultures in British trade unionism and their dissemination : 1931–1951. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study is an Arts and Humanities Research Council funded collaborative project between Salford University and the Working Class Movement Library (WCML). The project seeks to investigate and analyse, both diachronically and synchronically, the po... Read More about Political cultures in British trade unionism and their dissemination : 1931–1951.

Public relations and peace negotiation in the Niger Delta
Thesis
Igben, H. (in press). Public relations and peace negotiation in the Niger Delta. (Thesis). University of Salford

Crude oil was discovered in 1956, in Bayelsa State in Nigeria. Expectations were high that this find would deliver socio-economic advancement of the entire Niger Delta region in which it is located. Instead, serious hostilities have arisen based on r... Read More about Public relations and peace negotiation in the Niger Delta.

Challenges and strategies of subtitling humour : a case study of the American sitcom Seinfeld, with particular reference to English and Arabic
Thesis
Alharthi, A. Challenges and strategies of subtitling humour : a case study of the American sitcom Seinfeld, with particular reference to English and Arabic. (Thesis). University of Salford

The present study investigates issues in the subtitling of humour in the American sitcom, Seinfeld. The study also identifies the subtitling strategies used by Arab translators to solve the technical, linguistic and cultural problems of translating h... Read More about Challenges and strategies of subtitling humour : a case study of the American sitcom Seinfeld, with particular reference to English and Arabic.

A framework for the analysis of identity and expression of self within Second Life
Thesis
Wardle, P. A framework for the analysis of identity and expression of self within Second Life. (Thesis). University of Salford, Manchester

This research uses Second Life as a research environment to examine the ways in which expression of self and identity are developed via avatars within social virtual worlds. It documents and categorises the different purposes of avatars, the relation... Read More about A framework for the analysis of identity and expression of self within Second Life.

A Practice-Based Exploration of Natural Environment Design in Computer & Video Games : Volume 2
Thesis
Ali, U. A Practice-Based Exploration of Natural Environment Design in Computer & Video Games : Volume 2. (Thesis). University of Salford

I offer this thesis as an original and substantial contribution to knowledge in virtual natural environment design practice within computer and video games, by identifying areas of strong/weak practice and to develop a new design framework that utili... Read More about A Practice-Based Exploration of Natural Environment Design in Computer & Video Games : Volume 2.

A practice-based exploration of natural environment design in computer & video games : volume 1
Thesis
Ali, U. A practice-based exploration of natural environment design in computer & video games : volume 1. (Thesis). University of Salford

I offer this thesis as an original and substantial contribution to knowledge in virtual natural environment design practice within computer and video games, by identifying areas of strong/weak practice and to develop a new design framework that utili... Read More about A practice-based exploration of natural environment design in computer & video games : volume 1.

Translating conceptual metaphor in popular biomedical texts from English to Arabic
Thesis
Alshunnag, M. Translating conceptual metaphor in popular biomedical texts from English to Arabic. (Thesis). University of Salford

The current study explores the metaphorical conceptualisations of biomedical knowledge in online articles found in the English/American popular scientific magazine Scientific American and their translation in the Arabic Majallat Al Oloom. The study a... Read More about Translating conceptual metaphor in popular biomedical texts from English to Arabic.