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English vs. Esperanto: A comparative study of clausal word order in a Minimalist framework
(Master thesis, 2022)Both English and Esperanto are international auxiliary languages, but English is deemed as an SVO language with rigid word order, while Esperanto, although considered predominantly SVO, allows for relatively free constituent ... -
Extensive Reading and Language Accuracy Development in the ESL Classroom : A case study of extensive reading and lower secondary learner language in Norway
(Master thesis, 2021)Reading is an activity with many positive effects, one of which is arguably language improvement. This thesis aims to reinforce this claim by exploring the effects of extensive reading on language skills amongst Norwegian ... -
The Force of Environmental Lyrics in Pop Songs: The Case of Gorillaz’s Plastic Beach
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)This article examines how compositional and performative strategies impact the potency of environmental song lyrics on Gorillaz’s album Plastic Beach. The quality of songfulness is implicated as a primary obstacle to lyrical ... -
Free will in a simulated reality: “How does agency panic affect the decisions of Matrix characters”?
(Master thesis, 2022)Analysis of choices i the Matrix universe, looking for the effect agency panic has on the character's decision-making. -
From Brave New World to Ready Player One; yesterday's dystopias as tomorrow's utopias
(Master thesis, 2023)The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the evolution of literary utopias and dystopias in light of what I consider to be the new master narrative of post-humanism. The inspiration for this project has been Yuval Noah ... -
From cohesion to thematics in the multimodal situation : the problem of the modal barrier
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Gaming for language learning: Something to do in schools? What kinds of games and how they can be used in the English classroom to facilitate language learning: a teacher’s guide.
(Master thesis, 2020)Gaming can aid in language learning, and this thesis researches the current pedagogical beliefs and attitudes towards gaming based on survey and interview answers from English teachers in Norway .A mixed-methods approach ... -
Genres in young learner L2 English writing: A genre typology for the TRAWL (Tracking Written Learner Language) corpus
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)In learner corpus research, it is well known that one should control for genre when collecting and analysing written L2 (second language) English data, as genre is one factor that has been shown to account for language ... -
„Hauptsache nich’ Mitte 30“. Quarterlife Crisis in Simon Strauß’ Sieben Nächte (2017)
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Heinrich Bölls "Irländsk Dagbok". Ett exempel på potentialen hos reselitteratur
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How to do things with signs. The formulation of directives on signs in public spaces
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)This paper analyzes signs and written messages aimed at regulating people's behavior in public spaces. Based on a collection of more than 700 verbal and pictographic signs, the paper focuses on how the formulation of the ... -
Humanization of the Science Fiction Alien
(Master thesis, 2020)