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Diagnostics of Lexical-semantic Level of Language for Pre-school Age Children and for Children with Specific Language Impairment
Malechová, Veronika ; Šturma, Jaroslav (referee) ; Šporclová, Veronika (referee)
This thesis examines the diagnostics of the speech development of pre-school children with the main focus on the lexical- semantic language plan and moreover, it compares the intact speech development to the impaired speech development among children who suffer from specific language impairment (SLI). The work conducts a survey of the diagnostic possibilities regarding the field of lexis and semantics among pre-school children, introduces the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test method and evaluates its possible adaptation into the Czech language environment. There are two main parts of the thesis: the theoretical and the empirical one. The first mentioned presents the most important theories and personalities in the field of speech development and acquisition, the ways of lexicon, vocabulary and semantics assessment methods both in the Czech Republic and abroad and specific language impairment as such. The second, empirical, part verifies the possibility of using the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test method in the Czech language environment. The quantitative research was applied and in each of its stages the data from 411 tested people were obtained. The Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test was modified to fit into the Czech language and it was subsequently presented to pre-school children. The main features and...
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Diagnostics of lexical and semantic level of language in preschool age
Malechová, Veronika ; Šulová, Lenka (advisor) ; Morávková Krejčová, Lenka (referee)
This theses deals with diagnostic of speech development of pre-school children. Its focus is on lexical-semantic language level. The goal of my work is to trace and map diagnostic possibilities in the lexical- semantic area of of pre-school children and to introduce the international PPVT test , considering its adaptation into czech language environment. Theses consists of two parts - the theoretical and empiric. Theoretical part is concern with the most important theories and personalities in the speech development and the process of experiencing language, characteristics of pre-school period, ontogenesis of speech and the ways to evaluate vocabulary and semantics in Czech and overseas. The empiric part examines the usages of PPVT in czech environment. The survey was realised by quantitative research, using datas from 236 tested individuals. The PPVT was adapted into czech language and given to preschool children, whose results were compared with the results of american children. The outcomes of the empiric part could be a solution for future research in the area, with the purpose of adapting a testing- language instrument into czech language and widening the limited possibilities in the field of language and speech development evaluation. Keywords: ontogenesis of speech, pre-school period,...
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Diagnostics of verbal abilities of children from a linguistic point of view
Benešová, Andrea ; Saicová Římalová, Lucie (advisor) ; Šebesta, Karel (referee)
The bachelor thesis deals with the analysis of verbal subtests of selected Intelligence tests (Analytical Test of Intelligence, Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children, Vana Intelligence Test and Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children). The analysis focuses on the types of verbal abilities and communication skills examined by those tests, and on types of exercises used in the psycho-diagnostics practice. The thesis concentrates on the tests used for diagnostics of verbal abilities in Czech children who are in the age group of up to 12 years. The theoretical part includes basic terms of the theory of Intelligence and Intellect abilities and basic knowledge of child development. The so called pre-school evolution is the most important period because of the child language acquisition and because of the development of communication abilities and skills at the lexical-semantic, morphological-syntactic, phonetic-phonologic and pragmatic levels. The thesis concentrates on the so called younger age evolution as this period is primarily connected with the school maturity / readiness. Keywords verbal abilities, diagnostic tests, vocabulary, child talk, communication skills
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Analysis of language of the Formula 1 commentators with main focus on vocabulary
Hais, Petr ; Schneiderová, Soňa (advisor) ; Trunečka, Ondřej (referee)
The thesis covers the topic of sports commentary of Formula 1in Czech and Slovak language. Its goal is to find characteristics of commentary of this sport and compare fundamental differences from sports of the Czech mainstream (football, ice hockey). There is language analysis used for the purpose of the thesis with accent on vocabulary and its usage in the commentary with regard on the difference between vocabulary specific for motorsport and Formula 1 and common vocabulary used by the commentator. The analysis contains eight grand prix from 2021 to 2024. In selecting these races, attractiveness from both perspectives was taken into account, specifically both really attractive and less attractive races were chosen. The definition of specifics and contrasts of the Formula 1 commentary vocabulary is the main goal of the thesis. The text introduces main distinctions between sports journalism and other parts of journalism in combination with an outline of the definition of sports commentary and its problematic in academic world. The results of the thesis are finding out the accuracy and mistakes in usage of words from the Formula 1 vocabulary and a presentation of the intensity of words used in the commentary. In comparison with sports of the Czech mainstream the thesis found out key difference in the...
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Enhancing EFL Students' Vocabulary Retention through the Application of Brain- Compatible Teaching Strategies
Hartinger, Daria ; Mikuláš, Martin (advisor) ; Kacafírková, Petra (referee)
This thesis is aimed at researching effective teaching strategies that enhance vocabulary learning among English language students aged 13 to 16 years old, with a particular focus on vocabulary related to electricians' and mechanics' tools. Teaching this kind of vocabulary is a challenge that demands innovative teaching strategies that take into consideration the specific functioning of the adolescent brain. The study is based on a review of modern learning theories and teaching methods, as well as on the implementation of practical lessons using different vocabulary strategies. The theoretical part of the study explores the concept of Brain-based teaching and reviews previous studies that have been conducted successfully in this area. The work showed that strategies such as Frayer Model, Semantic Mapping and Chunking have a considerable positive effect on the process of vocabulary acquisition. These strategies were then employed successfully in a teaching process carried out with four different groups of students. The empirical part shows various statistics that are based on the results of a vocabulary assessment pre-test and two types of post-test, immediate and delayed. These data illustrate the effectiveness of the treatment used. Although statistically insignificant in some cases, the results...
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Lexical Minimum Presented in Russian Language Textbooks for Level B1
Pommová, Jana ; Rozboudová, Lenka (advisor) ; Konečný, Jakub (referee)
The diploma thesis aims to analyse the lexical minima presented in B1 level (CEFR) Russian language textbooks. The goals of this work are to compile the vocabulary offered in different high school Russian language textbooks, to assess it and to compare the analysed word stocks of said textbooks. The theoretical part specifies the term 'lexical minimum' and focuses on the approach to the learning process. Here, specific curricular documents and relevant Russian language textbooks are introduced. The practical part contains a systematic list of vocabulary that is on offer in high school Russian language textbooks and a follow-up analysis of their word stocks.
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Lexycology of Wohnout's Songs
Řimnáčová, Markéta ; Nedvědová, Blanka (advisor) ; Vlčková, Jana (referee)
This bachelor thesis deals with the lexical analysis of the vocabulary in the lyrics of the Czech band Wohnout. It shows dominant lexical features, whose identification was based on the excerpted material. Before the first theoretical chapter, there is specified the methodology of this work, including the initial assumptions, and determined goals. The initial chapter defines theoretically the genre of the song and the lyrics. The following chapters combine theoretical parts, containing the terminology, with the practical application of these terms, exemplified on the specific parts of the analysed texts. These chapters deal with the vocabulary layers, puns together with the semantics, phraseology, and proper nouns. In the final part of this thesis, there are described the initial assumptions and defined the dominant features, which are typical for the band Wohnout, whose identification was based on the accomplished analysis.
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The effectiveness of mind-mapping learning strategy to extend vocabulary knowledge among elementary students
Šnevajsová, Helena ; Mikuláš, Martin (advisor) ; Kacafírková, Petra (referee)
Knowledge of vocabulary is an essential part of linguistic competence. Many students learn English vocabulary by translation and rote memorisation of vocabulary lists, which can result in the inability to use the words in well-formed sentences and appropriate contexts. Some students may find rote memorisation monotonous. This study examines the effectiveness of using the mind-map learning strategy to extend English vocabulary. Thirty-one elementary school students (15 men and 16 women) from two different elementary schools completed a short test before vocabulary instruction to obtain baseline data. Vocabulary instruction with the use of mind maps learning strategy followed. The recall was measured at the end of the lesson and one to two weeks after vocabulary instruction. A subjective assessment of the mind map learning strategy to learn vocabulary was taken. The results show that the knowledge of vocabulary items improved compared with the baseline. Moreover, students retained similar knowledge even after one to two weeks. New information was moved to the long-term memory of the students. Students were able to recall vocabulary from a medium- term perspective. Subjective assessment of the learning strategy showed that students enjoy learning vocabulary with mind maps more than writing vocabulary...
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Mobile Game for Practicing English Vocabulary
Hubík, Antonín ; Kanich, Ondřej (referee) ; Dyk, Tomáš (advisor)
Cílem této práce bylo navrhnout a implementovat multiplatformní vzdělávací mobilní hru pro procvičování a rozšiřování anglické slovní zásoby. Hra je založena na pravidlech slovní kopané a jí podobných her se slovy a obsahuje režim online hry dvou hráčů proti sobě. Aplikace využívá platformu .NET, kde je implementována v jazycích C# a XAML. Činnost mobilního klienta závisí na vzdálených službách, které byly nasazeny s využitím vhodných cloudových služeb a integračních možností platformy Microsoft Azure. Verze mobilní aplikace pro Android byla publikována prostřednictvím Google Play v režimu přístupu pro testování a ozkoušena na uzavřené skupině uživatelů s vlastními zařízeními. Na základě zpětné vazby z testování byly navrženy možnosti dodatečných vylepšení v oblastech odstranění technických slabin a přidání nových funkcionalit.
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Mobile Game for Practicing English Vocabulary
Hubík, Antonín ; Kanich, Ondřej (referee) ; Dyk, Tomáš (advisor)
Cílem této práce je navrhnout a implementovat multiplatformní vzdělávací mobilní hru pro procvičování a rozšiřování anglické slovní zásoby. Hra je založena na pravidlech slovní kopané a jí podobných her se slovy a obsahuje minimální prototyp režimu online hry dvou hráčů proti sobě. Aplikace využívá platformu .NET, kde je implementována v jazycích C# a XAML. Části řešení dostatečně připravené pro produkční prostředí byly nasazeny s využitím vhodných cloudových služeb Microsoft Azure. Aplikace na Android byla publikována lokálně a ozkoušena na vybrané skupině uživatelů v rámci uzavřeného testování. Výsledky testování posloužily k určení stavu řešení v okamžiku dokončení práce a na na jejich základě byla navržena možná vylepšení nad rámec technických nedostatků a omezení.
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