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Translation in the Emirates: Kalima and Tarjem Projects
(2010-07)
The importance of translation in the history of nations' development cannot be underestimated. The Arab and Islamic worlds in particular has glorious moments in its history where translation occupied a prominent status. ...
Investigating Views of "Nativeness" of English Teachers in a Multilingual, Multicultural Setting
(2011-06)
The native-/non-native-English-speaking teacher dichotomy has aroused much debate over the years. While many students and parents have assumed that native English speakers (NESs) are naturally the best choice for English ...
Culture in English Language Classrooms: Emirati Students' and UAE Teachers' Perceptions
(2011-05)
Many studies have shown that teaching and learning about culture is beneficial for learning a second language. It helps in building up the four language skill, such as reading, writing, speaking, listening, and cultural ...
The Impact of CALL on the Learning and Teaching of ESL Writing: A Study of Students' and Teachers' Attitudes
(2011-01)
Computers and computer technologies are gradually becoming ubiquitous tools in some English second language writing classrooms. The aim of this study was to examine the perceptions and attitudes of secondary- and ...
Voltage Stability Assessment of Dubai Power Grid Using a Detailed Load Model
(2013-06)
Voltage stability problem has become one of the major concerns for power utilities in recent years. This is due to the exponentially growing demands and the associated stress on the power transmission resources. Moreover, ...
Cultural Identity and Transliteration in the UAE Educational Curriculum
(2015-05)
This thesis examines whether transliteration is the most appropriate strategy to preserve Emirati cultural identity when local cultural elements are transferred into English in educational curricula. Cultural elements ...
Human Errors in Structural Design and Construction in the United Arab Emirates
(2012-06)
The construction sector in the United Arab Emirates has witnessed an unparalleled growth in the past decade. In spite of recent challenges due to global recession, this sector remains strong in the Gulf region. Experience ...
The Questioning Behaviors of EFL Teachers in UAE High Schools
(2010-05)
Language teachers ask many questions in their classrooms. Questioning is a very important and effective strategy for creating a communicative atmosphere at schools and promoting learning. Research in this area has investigated ...
Arabic Brand Names: To Translate or Transliterate?
(2014-01)
The thesis examines the process of brand naming and brand translation, focusing on three models: Dubai, Sharjah and Saudi Arabia. In terms of brand naming and translation method, these three places illustrate different ...
Seismic Site Response, Analysis and Characterization of Major Cities in UAE
(2011-06)
United Arab Emirates (UAE) has experienced significant economic growth in recent years. The accelerated schedule driven projects are compelling designers to use values of seismic hazard (ground motion) that are either ...