An exploratory study into the dynamics of Chinese L2 writing development

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junping Hou ◽  
Marjolijn Verspoor ◽  
Hanneke Loerts
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Written Language ◽  
Complexity Measures ◽  
Proficiency Levels ◽  
Response Data ◽  
School Group ◽  
Style Of Writing ◽  
Almost All ◽  
The University ◽  
Level Group

The present study is inspired by the often heard Chinese university level students’ complaint that they do not improve in English proficiency during their university courses. With a pre-post design, the study explores the potential gains in language development in free response data (writing samples) of three groups of L2 learners: a senior high school group and two university groups of different proficiency levels. Four writing samples, two collected at the beginning and two at the end of the students’ respective courses, were scored holistically on general proficiency and analytically on 47 complexity measures in a computerized tool (Synlex Analyzer). The holistic scores showed some improvement over time for the high school group, but not for the university groups. The analytical measures showed improvements in fairly different aspects of the written language for the three groups, suggesting that at different levels of proficiency different variables may develop. The highest level group actually regressed in almost all syntactic variables, but additional hand coded measures point to a subtle move toward a more academic style of writing with more non-finite constructions. The findings suggest that no single complexity measure is robust for all proficiency levels and that for the highest levels, other metrics tapping into inter-clausal complexity should be added.

May 1968 in Africa: Revolt in Dakar

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Omar Gueye ◽  
Fallou Ngom ◽  
Vincent Hiribarren ◽  
Jelmer Vos ◽  
Fabrice Jaumont ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
University Campus ◽  
School Students ◽  
Working Classes ◽  
Global Issues ◽  
National Crisis ◽  
May 1968 ◽  
Almost All ◽  
The University

As in a number of other continents, Africa experienced a wave of student and union protests in May 1968. One of its epicenters was in Senegal, based at the University of Dakar, also known as the “eighteenth French university,” where students from France and almost all Francophone Africa were directed. The events of May 1968 in Senegal were primarily caused by local factors, although similarities with the global youth protest movement can also be found. Initially ignited by a student revolt over the conditions of scholarships, the movement spread to high school students and workers’ unions, gaining the support of the working classes, while the party-state relied on the army’s loyalty as well as the support of marabouts, the Muslim leaders. This in turn expanded the crisis, first from Dakar to other parts of the country, then from Senegal to the native countries of the students who had been arrested and expelled after the university campus had been stormed by the police. At the crossroads between an escalating student strike, a student movement infiltrated by political opposition or foreign influence, a rebellion against neocolonialism, as well as a sense of weariness due to difficult social and economic circumstances, May 1968 in Senegal resembled a protest against the personal power of President Senghor as well as a demonstration led by young people who, like their counterparts abroad, wanted to change the world. The national crisis, in a context of international turmoil and in interaction with global issues, ended on September 26, when the four-month high school strikes satisfactory ended.

scholarly journals IMPLEMENTATION OF K-MEANS ALGORITHM FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FRESHMAN CLASS DIVISION

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arfan As’Sidiq ◽  
Rila Mandala
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Information Technology ◽  
Senior High School ◽  
Class Division ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Examination Score ◽  
National Examination ◽  
Selection Test ◽  
Almost All ◽  
The University

Almost all universities divide their IT freshman into classes randomly or based on students score, either their score during the selection test held by the university or National Examination score. Universities often find case that a class consists of all ‘smart’ students and a class consists of all ‘lazy’ students. This thesis intends to create an application to help universities divides their Information Technology freshman into classes based on freshman competency and experience about Information Technology (IT) on the senior high school. The experiment is conducted by collecting data IT students who are not in the first semester. The data consists of their experience about IT as well as other knowledge fields and their current GPA. The results of the experiment show that from 50 data samples collected, the application correctly predicts 34 students GPA range based on respondents competency with IT and other knowledge fields during their study in senior high school.

About the celebration of the opening of the Saratov University

1910 ◽  
Vol 10 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 219-234
Author(s):  
M. V. Kazanskiy
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Student ◽  
Historical Event ◽  
Local Administration ◽  
Saratov Region ◽  
Public Figures ◽  
Science And Education ◽  
Almost All ◽  
The University ◽  
The City

The opening of the Saratov University, the opening of a new high school student in our country in Russia, is undoubtedly a great event in the life of our country. This is a great cultural holiday not only for the city of Saratov and the Saratov region, but for the whole of Russia, our common Russian holiday. It is quite understandable, therefore, that in the city of Saratov, which became the center of the historical event, from all the ends of Russia and from abroad, numerous representatives of science and education came to the celebration personally or by sending greetings numerous representatives of science and education, deputies of almost all our universities, representatives of the heads, the highest administration, many prominent public figures, not to mention the wide representation of the city of Saratov and the Saratov region, in the local administration, city and zemstvo activists and representatives of numerous local societies and institutions; all the population of Saratov took a lively part in the celebrations. And the university christening of the city of Saratov was celebrated in an appropriate manner; it was truly a national holiday!

scholarly journals Information system for carrying out vocational guidance work in schools of Ukraine

2021 ◽  
pp. 225
Author(s):  
Gennady Simbirsky
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Information System ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
The Internet ◽  
School Students ◽  
Software Complex ◽  
Almost All ◽  
The University

Problem. The problem for Ukrainian universities is the annual enrollment of students in the amount that allows the university to exist and fulfill its purpose. In the conditions of a significant decrease in the number of graduates in our country and an increase in the number of higher educational institutions, the competition among universities for entrants has sharply increased. Goal. It is necessary to create an information system to inform high school students throughout Ukraine about the existence of the Kharkiv National Automobile and Highway University, its specialties, opportunities, advantages, etc. Perhaps the consequence of such widespread information will be an increase in the number of applicants at our university. Methodology. When developing an information system for fast automatic sending of messages to many thousands of addresses of educational institutions of Ukraine of the III level of accreditation, it was impossible to rely on existing analogues, because such were not found in the information space. We used the method of synthesis of information systems on the technical task. Results. An information system has been developed for fast sending of messages to ten thousand addresses of educational institutions of the III level of accreditation. The developed information system searches for the corresponding addresses on the Internet and enters them into the computer database. The basis of the developed system is the database "Graduate of Ukraine", which contains the necessary information about almost all educational institutions with III level of accreditation. The algorithm of work of the developed information system and a kind of the interface of a software complex are resulted. In addition, many results of the system are presented: the created tables with data on educational institutions, the developed inquiries and reports, e-mails with invitations to the Open Doors Day. Originality. The developed system is an original development in Ukraine. No mention was found of an information system that creates and generates database tables and then uses them for programmed actions. Practical value. The developed information system is already used to provide students of graduation and other classes of all educational institutions of Ukraine of the III level of accreditation with information about our university; regarding the specialties offered by the university and the corresponding professions; regarding open days, preparatory courses and much more.

Testicular Involvement is a Hallmark of Apo A-I Leu75Pro Mutation Amyloidosis

2020 ◽  
Vol 105 (12) ◽  
pp. e4758-e4766
Author(s):  
Andrea Delbarba ◽  
Paolo Facondo ◽  
Simona Fisogni ◽  
Claudia Izzi ◽  
Filippo Maffezzoni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Follicle Stimulating Hormone ◽  
Organ Damage ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Reproductive Hormone ◽  
Testicular Dysfunction ◽  
Amyloid Deposits ◽  
Scrotal Ultrasound ◽  
Almost All ◽  
The University ◽  
Male Subjects

Abstract Context Apo A-I Leu75Pro is a rare hereditary form of amyloidosis that mainly involves the kidney, the liver, and the testis. Objective To define the characteristics of organ damage and testis impairment in the largest cohort collected to date of men with Apo A-I Leu75Pro amyloidosis. Design, Setting, and Patients Retrospective study from a prospectively collected database of 129 male subjects >18 years with Apo A-I Leu75Pro amyloidosis from a reference center at the University Hospital of Brescia, Italy. Main outcome measures We evaluated liver and renal function, scrotal ultrasound, reproductive hormone levels, testis biopsy, hypogonadal symptoms, and fertility. Results Progressive involvement of testis, kidney, and liver was observed in 96/129 (74.4%) cases. Testis impairment was found in 88/129 patients (68.2%), liver in 59 (45.7%) and renal in 50 (38.8%). Testis damage was often the first manifestation of the disease and the only dysfunction in 30% of younger patients (<38 years). Testicular involvement was characterized mainly by primary (73/88 patients, 83.0%) and subclinical (8/88, 9.1%) hypogonadism. Almost all (85/88, 96.6%) also had high follicle-stimulating hormone, suggesting a primary global damage of endocrine and spermatogenic functions, and 30% of them did not conceive. Macroorchidism was found in 53/88 (60.2%) patients, especially in men <54 years (30/33, 90.9%). Apo A-I amyloid deposits were found in Sertoli cells, germinal epithelium, and vessel walls. Conclusion In men with Apo A-I Leu75Pro amyloidosis, testicular involvement is the hallmark of the disease, characterized by global primary testicular dysfunction and macroorchidism due to amyloid deposits.

scholarly journals An Interesting and Productive Research and Clinical Career

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 182-188
Author(s):  
Samuel M. Cohen
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Clinical Medicine ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Basic Research ◽  
Nebraska Medical ◽  
Good Fortune ◽  
University Of Wisconsin ◽  
Productive Research ◽  
The University

To begin, I wish to thank the Academy of Toxicological Sciences for bestowing this honor on me. I have had a rewarding career in basic research and clinical medicine, beginning with research in high school and always planning on becoming a physician. I have had the good fortune of having outstanding mentors, wonderful parents, and a supportive and intuitive wife and family. This article provides a brief overview of some of the events of my career and individuals who have played a major role, beginning with the M.D./Ph.D. program at the University of Wisconsin, pathology residency and faculty at St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, Massachusetts, a year as visiting professor at Nagoya City University, and my career at the University of Nebraska Medical Center since 1981. This could not have happened without the strong input and support from these individuals, the numerous students, residents and fellows with whom I have learned so much, and the more than 500 terrific collaborators.

DIDACTIC TOOLS ON THE WEB FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS: THE ISHTAR SERVER

2001 ◽  
Vol 12 (04) ◽  
pp. 487-495
Author(s):  
DANIELA LEONE ◽  
FRANCESCO-LUIGI NAVARRIA ◽  
TIZIANO ROVELLI
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Life Sciences ◽  
Physics Department ◽  
The University ◽  
The Web

A didactic project is being developed using multimedia techniques at the Physics Department of the University of Bologna to help both students and teachers. The ISHTAR WWW server comprises several courses on different chapters of physics and a set of tools for helping with the didactical activities. The level of the courses is adapted for students in their last years at high school and in their first years at university, and it is especially designed for students of the life sciences.

High School Segregation and Access to the University of California

2005 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 308-330 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isaac Martin ◽  
Jerome Karabel ◽  
Sean W. Jaquez
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
University Of California ◽  
School Segregation ◽  
The University
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