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Autor/in | Al Khawaldeh, Suhaib |
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Titel | Problems of Understanding English Ironic Expressions by M.A. Students of Applied Linguistics at Mu'tah University in Jordan |
Quelle | In: Journal of Education and Practice, 6 (2015) 36, S.158-161 (4 Seiten)
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Sprache | englisch |
Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz |
ISSN | 2222-1735 |
Schlagwörter | Foreign Countries; Applied Linguistics; Learning Problems; Figurative Language; Statistical Analysis; Qualitative Research; Questionnaires; Semi Structured Interviews; Linguistic Competence; Comprehension; Masters Programs; English (Second Language); Jordan |
Abstract | The present study attempts to investigate the problems of understanding English ironic expressions M.A. of Applied Linguistics students at Mu'tah University in Jordan. This quantitative and qualitative study includes 15 of M.A. students of Applied Linguistics at Mu'tah University. The participants were selected randomly. Two research instruments were used including questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. The findings of present study indicate that students' low level of linguistic competence in English language has a negative impact on understanding English ironic expressions. The study recommends further research to be conducted in this field. (As Provided). |
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Update | 2020/1/01 |