Semantic preference and semantic prosody-a theoretical overview
Abstract: Semantic preference and semantic prosody are two notions that were carefully analysed in post-Firthian corpus linguistics and in the past few years there has been a growing interest in them. As corpora have become larger in size, and tools for extracting different lexical items for different purposes have been developed, the two terms have been addressed more frequently by linguists1. Throughout history, semantic preference and semantic prosody have sometimes been used for the same phenomenon but at other times the two were considered different but closely related. Previous corpus-based studies on the two terms have shown that they can be attached to many investigated lexical items. Therefore, this paper aims to present a detailed theoretical overview of the two terms in order to emphasise their immense importance for identifying the meaning of all the lexical items.
Mirna Begagić
Journal of Education and Humanities
Volume 1 (2)
International Burch University
Winter 2018
Keywords: semantic preference, semantic prosody, corpus, corpus linguistics.
ISSN 2566-4638
DOI 10.14706/JEH2018121
Bilingualism in Kuwait – a linguistic landscape approach
Abstract: This paper examined the linguistic landscape of the Governorate of Farwaniya, the biggest governorate in the State of Kuwait, by means of public and private signs displayed in the city center and side streets. A corpus of 150 photos of diverse signs, both official and non-official, was collected, categorized, analyzed and discussed. The results point to an undeniable representation of the Arabic language in both public and private spheres of life as well as to a substantial presence of the English language on a wide range of signage therefore confirming the imprint the process of globalization has made on this EFL context. The findings also indicate that some other world languages, namely Bengali, Hindi, and Chinese, are represented in the linguistic landscape of Kuwait but rather poorly.
Amna Brdarević Čeljo
Sead Zolota
Journal of Education and Humanities
Volume 1 (2)
International Burch University
Winter 2018
Keywords: linguistic landscape, monolingual and multilingual signs, official and non-official signs, ethnolinguistic vitality
ISSN 2566-4638
DOI 10.14706/JEH2018122
The influence of Grade point Average and Socioeconomic Status on Learning Strategies
Abstract: A variety of different factors seem to have an influence on both second language learning difficulties as well as learning strategies. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of different socio-economic status and grade point average on learning strategies and learning difficulties in second language acquisition (SLA) process. A 5-point Likert scale questionnaire was used to gather data, i.e. a survey method was applied. The research sample included 206 high school participants. The results showed that a socioeconomic status did not have a significant influence on the students’ second language acquisition difficulties. However, the students’ grade point average significantly affected second language acquisition difficulties and also language learning strategies. The results of this study may help instructors to tailor instructions and content to students’ needs and their preferable styles of learning. Taking into consideration students’ learning difficulties and learning strategies in designing and implementing classes may significantly improve teaching and learning outcomes.
Haris Delić
Senad Bećirović
Journal of Education and Humanities
Volume 1 (2)
International Burch University
Winter 2018
Keywords: learning strategies, learning difficulties, socio-economic status, GPA level, second language acquisition.
ISSN 2566-4638
DOI 10.14706/JEH2018123
An Analysis of Gender Differences in the use of Swear Words on Facebook
Abstract: The question of gender differences in language use has been repeatedly explored and claims about these distinctions that were once considered invariable have been questioned and refuted. One of the less explored areas within this issue, however, is the phenomenon of swearing. This paper aimed to explore how and why men and women swear on one of the most popular social media sites, Facebook, and how the context in which such utterances are produced modulates their frequency and form. The study found that both men and women are more likely to swear when commenting on the content produced by the same gender and also when surrounded by other males and females, respectively. Furthermore, the research confirmed some previous studies in which men were found to swear more out of aggressiveness, while women do so to exaggerate their words.
Melika Muhanović
Nejla Babić
Esma Latić
Journal of Education and Humanities
Volume 1 (2)
International Burch University
Winter 2018
Keywords: gender, differences, taboo language, swear words, social media
ISSN 2566-4638
DOI 10.14706/JEH2018125
Translation and Translators in Romani Context
Abstract: Since the area presenting former Yugoslavia has no mandatory Romani langauge classes and consequently no offically recognized translation classes, nor does it provide training for Romani translators, this paper deals with the experience and the current situation of Romani translation and translators. Theoretical background of Polysystems, Descriptive Translation Studies (DTS), Skopos and non-systems oriented ‘Cluster concept’ provide support for a better approach to translation in the Romani context. ‘Cluster concept’ allows the possibility to create a definition of Translation Romani as a new approach to Translation Studies. As translation represents one of the ways to preserve and develop linguistic vitality in the minority languages, reassuring its speakers, activating the creation of new vocabulary, and strengthening domains of language use that are under-used, it also applies as a way for creating translation strategies for teaching Translation Romani. This research is grounded in personal experience, and presents the beginning of the research on Translation Romani (TR).
Hedina Tahirović-Sijerčić
Journal of Education and Humanities
International Burch University
Winter 2018
Keywords: translation, Romani language, Roma, Romani translator, Romani translation, training
ISSN 2566-4638
DOI 10.14706/JEH2018124
Deontology of Teachers, Socrates Oath or Code of Ethics
Abstract: Deontology, the science of teaching professional duties refers to the moral obligation of teachers towards students. The principle of ethics: "Age quod agis" or "Do (well) what you're doing“involves legislation, psychology of communication, behavior and ethics. Overcoming pedagogical ethics as attitude towards professional obligations, community and colleagues, it studies the rights and duties regulated by the code of the profession. The difference between Bentham's and Kant's views about duties is the difference between professional oath and school's code of ethics. Therefore deontology consider duties as base of moral and professionally mature person who swears to success, while code of ethics is based on a mistrustful society that doubt in the identity of moral values, professionals and society as well.
Melisa Zukić
Journal of Education and Humanities
Volume 1 (2)
International Burch University
Winter 2018
Key words: deontology, code of ethics, Socrates oath
ISSN 2566-4638
DOI 10.14706/JEH2018126
5th International Student Symposium
International Burch University
2018
BOOK OF ABSTRACTS Publication Office (2015 – 2016), Sarajevo, BiH
International Burch University
2018
BOOK OF ABSTRACTS Publication Office (2016 – 2017), Sarajevo, BiH
International Burch University
2018
Journal of Economic and Social Studies, Volume 7, Issue 2 (2018)
International Burch University
2018