RSSVolume 60

Speech Acts in Drama Translation

Speech Acts in Drama Translation

| May 7, 2012

One of the most important aspects of drama and definitely drama translation is that it should be performable. In order to preserve the performability, the communicative functions of linguistic forms should be recognized and conveyed by the translator. As noticed by some translation scholars (e.g. Snell-Hornby [1988], Hatim [1998]), speech acts have a vital role in this process.

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A Reticent Student in the Classroom: A Consequence of the Art of Questioning

A Reticent Student in the Classroom: A Consequence of the Art of Questioning

| May 7, 2012

This psycholinguistic study assessed the level of reticence in English (L2) among Filipino college students enrolled in Isabela State University, Echague, Isabela, Philippines. It also sought to determine the relationship of reticence and the respondents’ profiles, their perceptions on the different categories of questions, teachers’ art of questioning, teacher’s art of handling students’ questions and students’ responses

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The New English Program for Elementary School Students in Japan

The New English Program for Elementary School Students in Japan

| May 7, 2012

From April of 2011 the Ministry of Education (Monbu-kagaku-sho) in Japan required all students from grade 5 (age 11-12) to take English. However, students take only 26 hours of English class per year, and while the program includes speaking and listening skills, they are not required to study writing or reading.

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Competencies Teachers in English of Northern Isabela and Selected Variables

Competencies Teachers in English of Northern Isabela and Selected Variables

| May 7, 2012

The study determined the relationship of teaching competencies among educational qualifications, demographic variables and problems of secondary school teachers of English in Northern Isabela. It utilized the descriptive – correlational method of research. The subjects comprised 34 English teachers, 13 immediate supervisors (principals, head teachers and Chairmen of English Program) and 506 secondary school students.

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