grin publishing jan 2013 (235 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2012 im Fachbereich Pädagogik - Medienpädagogik, Note: 1,7, FernUniversität Hagen (Bildungswissenschaften), Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Die vorliegende Hausarbeit trägt den Titel: Bildungswissenschaftler/-in im Bereichder Medienpädagogik. Medien sind ein fester Bestandteil des menschlichen Alltagesund bestimmen inzwischen auch wesentlich die aktive Lebensgestaltung vonKindern und Jugendlichen. Nach Aussagen der Jugend, Information, MultimediaStudie 2011 des Medienpädagogischen Forschungsverbunds Südwest sind 89 %der befragten 1200 Jugendlichen im Alter von 12 bis 19 Jahren täglich odermehrmals wöchentlich online. Eltern sind oftmals die Bezugspersonen von Kinderndie die ersten Weichen im Umgang mit Medien stellen. Ihre Rolle hinsichtlichder Medienerziehung ist aber oft mit Unsicherheiten verbunden. Mangelt es anWissen im Umgang mit dem Internet, können Risiken nicht realitätsnah bewertetund Chancen und Nutzen des Internetzes nicht genutzt werden. 'Keine Bildungohne Medien' fordert das Medienpädagogische Manifest. Auch hier wird die Rolledes Elternhauses hervorgehoben. 'Damit alle Kinder und Jugendlichen dieChance erhalten, ihre Medienkompetenzen zu erweitern, müssen .Familien- undElternbildung verstärkt werden.' Unter Medienkompetenz wird nach Sesink die'Sicherheit im Umgang mit den Neuen, nämlich computer- und netzwerkgestütztenMedien' verstanden (2010, S. 50). Die vorliegende Hausarbeit wird sich mitder Problematik 'als Bildungswissenschaftler im Bereich der Medienpädagogikmit dem Schwerpunkt medienpädagogische Elternarbeit zur Prävention von Medienabhängigkeittätig sein' beschäftigen. Im ersten Teil dieser Hausarbeit wirddie Erstellung eines Entwurfs für ein Trainingskonzept ('Trainings Blueprint')nach dem Four-Component Instructional Design Model (4CID-Modell) erklärt. Imzweiten Teil wird der theoretische Bezugsrahmen des Modells erläutert sowie Aspektedes situierten Lernens in Bezug auf das 4CID-Modell dargestellt. Des weiterenwerden didaktische Szenarien aufgezeigt, die sich zur Integration des 4CIDModellseigenen. Medien, die zur Unterstützung des Blueprints geeignet sindwerden anschließend mit Anwendungsbeispielen erläutert. Die Hausarbeit endetmit einer Zusammenfassung und einem eigenem Fazit. Für eine bessere Lesbarkeitwird in dieser Hausarbeit die männliche Personenform verwendet, angesprochensind damit aber immer beide Geschlechter. 28 pp. Deutsch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2011 im Fachbereich Germanistik - Neuere Deutsche Literatur, Note: 1,0, Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf (Institut für Germanistik), Veranstaltung: Das Böse in Literatur und Film, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Das Leitthema dieser Arbeit soll die Betrachtung der Figur des Jokers in ihrer medialen Umsetzung im Film The Dark Knight sein. Ich stelle hier insbesondere die Frage nach dem Motiv der Figur, nach ihrer Intention. Das Ziel ist es, herauszuarbeiten, ob sich in ihr die Darstellung eines motivlosen 'Bösen' finden lässt, oder ob es nicht viel mehr um eine filmische Darstellung des Übermenschen nach Friedrich Nietzsche handelt. Ist der Joker DAS 'Böse', das um seiner selbst Willen handelt, oder ist es doch eine Figur mit einer nachvollziehbaren und damit menschlichen Motivation Der Übermensch ist im Gegensatz zum motivlosen 'Bösen' sehr zielgerichtet und strebt nach einer positiven Menschheitsentwicklung, wie ich im anschließenden Kapitel veranschaulichen werde. Erfüllt der Joker tatsächlich dieses Bild Nachdem ich die Ideologie Nietzsches dargelegt habe, werde ich mich im dritten Kapitel Nolans Figur widmen, um das zu untersuchen. Bei dieser Untersuchung habe ich zwei Kriterien in den Fokus gerückt. Zunächst werde ich mittels der Methode der Werkimmanenz erarbeiten, wie die Figur konstruiert ist. Danach wende ich mich der essentiellen Frage zu, ob die Figur geistig gesund ist - wobei der Terminus zu definieren ist -, oder nicht. Dies ist insofern wichtig, da der Übermensch nach Nietzsche geistig gesund sein muss. Würde der Joker diese Grundvoraussetzung der geistigen Zurechnungsfähigkeit nicht erfüllen, wäre die gesamte Diskussion bezüglich des Übermenschen hinfällig. Bei Untersuchungen zur Figur besteht da keineswegs ein wissenschaftlicher Konsens. Ich werde versuchen, werkimmanent zu klären, weshalb die Figur in meinen Augen durchaus geistig gesund ist.Auf der Basis dieser beiden Ausführungen im dritten Kapitel versuche ich dann im vierten Kapitel zu zeigen, dass Nolan hier tatsächlich eine fiktive Realisierung des Nietzscheschen Übermenschen präsentiert, diese aber auf dem letzten Schritt scheitern lässt. Als letzter Punkt und als Konklusion aus den vorangegangenen Punkten wird sich daher zeigen, dass der Joker nicht 'böse', jedoch ein gescheiterter Übermenschen ist. 68 pp. Deutsch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2011 in the subject Pedagogy - Adult Education, University of Cape Coast (Centre for Continuing Education), language: English, abstract: The impact of technology on the educational systems across nations is enormous.Dlodlo and Sithole (2001), acknowledged that ICT is the fastest growing technology inthis dispensation and that its influence pervade all spheres of human performance. Man'sactivities have become more knowledge driven - using emerging InformationCommunication Technologies (ICTs) such as computers, internet, digital equipment,mobile phones, chat engines and many other digital and multimedia communicationtechnologies as the driving force in this direction.In a practical illustration, Molosi (2001) observed that the internet used only fouryears to reach fifty million users, while Television took thirteen years to attain the samenumber of viewers. This goes to illustrate the speed at which technology is advancing.This trend has brought to the fore the need for integration of ICT in the education. Ghanain her 2007 New Education Reform (NER) made ICT a subject to be taught in school forthe first time and became examinable in Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).The success of the study of ICT in schools is linked the ability of EducationalAdministrators and Supervisors offer the technology based leadership. Consequently,supports Supervisors and Educational Administrators need to be equip with some level ofICT stills in order undertake any effective monitoring, In effect, , if Educationaladministrators or supervisors lack the basic knowledge on ICTs or computers they maynot be effective in accomplishing their duties.In the light of the above, it has become expedient for the EducationalAdministrators and Circuit Supervisors at the Metro Education Office, Takoradi in Ghanato be equipped with skills in the use Computers and their associated basic applications. 24 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Project Report from the year 2012 in the subject Business economics - Business Management, Corporate Governance, grade: 2.1, New College Durham, course: BA Management, language: English, abstract: For the assignment the report will be evaluating the British company Games Workshop Group PLC. The Games Workshop principle activities are the design, manufacture and retail of miniature figures, metal soldiers and rul Elektronisches Buch. It offers its products under Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000 brands and operates in the UK, USA, Canada, France, Germany Spain, Italy, Japan and Australia. It is headquartered in Nottingham, the UK and employs around 2,066 people.The assignment is looking at how legal form determines the company's relationship with the stakeholders. To do this effectively the report will look at what legal form is and what shareholders are 32 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Essay from the year 2013 in the subject Sociology - Economy and Industry, , language: English, abstract: AbstractTechnology has improved the general living standards of many people in the last few decades. Without technology, people would still be living within their geographical confines of their societies. Examples of technological advancements that have made life easier include things like the Internet, phones, tablets, TV, PS and movie and video games. However, these are just the positive attributes of technology; there are also a number of negative effects that it has brought upon the society in general. This research paper seeks to discuss these negative impacts of technology upon the society and the general way of living. Arguably, some of these technological advancements have increased stress levels and isolation within the society. As it appears, technology has had a rational impact on the meaning of 'social'. It has touched many different aspects of life including education, communication, transport, war, and even fashion. Many in the society are worried about the rapid transformation in human attention. 24 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Scientific Study from the year 2004 in the subject Computer Science - Commercial Information Technology, grade: A 4.00, , course: Business, language: English, abstract: The dissertation will examine the nature of quantum computing and quantum cryptography for the private sector as it relates to the use of 'secure storage and transmission' of business information. 20 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Research Paper (undergraduate) from the year 2011 in the subject Politics - Miscellaneous, grade: 90 percent (18/20), , course: Technologie de puissance et doctrine stratégique, language: English, abstract: [.] I will in this paper argue that space weaponization is inevitable and consequentially then so isan outer space arms race. In order to fully understand the implications of this statement aswell as the logic behind this argument, it is important to have a general understanding of therole of space in our world today, as well as to have a comprehensive concept of space securityand the general threats facing it. Therefore, before providing the arguments to support myhypothesis, I will provide the reader with a comprehensive summary of the current spacesituation and relevant concepts tied to it. I then will focus on the specific threat of spaceweaponization and an outer space arms race. A discussion concerning a comprehensivedefinition of what constitutes a space weapon will be provided as will a prediction of thedevastating consequences of such weapon deployment. This will be followed by an overview of preventative measures that have been taken against the deployment of space weapons, aswell as the effectiveness of these measures. After this basic summary of the current outerspace situation has been established, I will analyze the likelihood of space weaponsdeployment in the future, based on recent international trends as well as the national spacepolicies of influential states. I will subsequently support my conclusion that spaceweaponization and a space arms race are inevitable by providing theoretical arguments thatprove this point.In order to fully understand the devastating effects space weaponization would have on ourworld, it is important to be conscientious of the vast and diverse roles outer space use plays intoday's contemporary society. 24 pp. Englisch.

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2010 in the subject Nutritional Science, , language: English, abstract: The extent of hunger and food insecurity in a country is an imperative welfare indicator (Anand and Harris 1990). The Food and Agriculture organization of the United Nations estimates around 800 million people worldwide to be food insecure and they are not retained in the boundary of the developing world. Measuring food insecurity at the individual/household level rather than national level differs from the more traditional approach of identifying food insecurity as the inadequacy of aggregated supply of and accessibility to food (Busch and Lacy 1984). Recently, however dissatisfaction with many of the available measures of food security has led to the use of direct measure of food insecurity (Maxwell 1995; Maxwell et al. 1999; Wolfe and Frongillo 2001) such as household food consumption data (based on recall). Household food consumption has been defined as the total amount of food available for consumption in the household, generally excluding the food taken outside unless prepared at home (Klaver, Knuiman et al. 1982). It serves as an indicator of food security as well as a distal proxy indicator for poverty. Information about food consumption and dietary diversity is important from the programmatic point of view as it has the potentiality to be used as effectively to detect change, modify, or improve programs activities (Jalal et al. 2009). 28 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Essay from the year 2012 in the subject History - Miscellaneous, Harvard University (GSAS), course: International History, language: English, abstract: This work seeks to better understand how a small and, under a political perspective, seemingly insignificant northern Italian state, the Dukedom of Parma, Piacenza and Guastalla, became connected to the political and military storm brewing in a far-distant corner of the world called America. The time examined in this essay is the year 1776. During the eighteenth century the Dukedom of Parma depended both economically and politically on the two main Bourbon powers: France and Spain. France and Spain were also the two main allies of the American revolutionaries. Parma was diplomatically represented by Spain, while its only independent diplomatic representation of the small state resided in France. Nonetheless, it would not, at first consideration, seem obvious to find such a wide and detailed amount of information concerning the American Revolution, or about the parliamentary debates taking place in London, in the dukedom's only official means of communication, the Gazzetta di Parma. Indeed, in this period, Parma was arguably the most politically conservative state on the Italian peninsula, one unlikely to be so interested in the talk of rights and freedom being spread by the American Revolution.The primary sources used for this research are mostly unpublished. They are the dispatches from the ambassador of Parma at Versailles to the Parmesan secretary of state, contained in Parma's State Archive (PSA), and editions of the Gazetta di Parma from 1776, contained in the municipal archive. 24 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Research Paper (undergraduate) from the year 2012 in the subject Psychology - Methods, grade: 20, University of St Andrews, course: Behavioural Economics, language: English, abstract: This review essay explores different perspectives and conceptualizationsof the study of heuristics, decision-making rules which operate under constrainedtime and computation (Kahneman, 2011). Two opposed models of heuristics thatassume conditions of bounded rationality, the heuristics-and-biases and the fastand-frugal framework, are assessed. Whereas the former evaluates heuristics interms of logical rationality and postulates that humans exhibit predictablefallacies in judgement, the latter focuses on ecological validity, and suggests thathumans possess an adaptive toolbox of evolutionary developed decision-makingrules which enable better decision making. Finally, alternative explanations andlimitations of existing research programs will be explored, concluding with ademand for a rigorous evaluation of experimental designs as well as outliningconditions for a possible synthesis. 36 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Research Paper (undergraduate) from the year 2012 in the subject Cultural Studies - Middle Eastern Studies, grade: B, University of Southern Denmark (Middle East Studies), course: Culture and Religion in Middle East, language: English, abstract: The concept of modernity and democracy has taken up many discussions in the Arab World. A constant feature is the debate as to whether or not the Arab or Islamic World is compatible with the idea of modernity, and understanding this idea from a Western perspective, in relation to a set of abstract values such as liberty or democracy.The aim of this paper is mainly to attempt an analysis of the concept of modernity through the use of the French press in Morocco, concretely three newspapers: the 'independents' Maroc-Hebdo, and ' L economiste' and the 'officialist' Le Matin du Sahara et du Magheb,The press is not just an interesting media due to the value it holds in providing information on world events, but also due to the fact that it reflects the opinions and points of view of the person, or the group behind the writing; therefore providing an interesting mirror of the society. The press has been chosen as a source in order to examine the Islamic or Arab vision of modernity. The discussion about the treatment of the concept 'Modernity' in the Moroccan press is addressed through the evaluation of several questions:The paper will mainly emphasize the concept of modernity; first talking about the general considerations of the concept in an abstract sense, then focusing on the main topics of discussion, and at last evaluating the paper of tradition in the modernizing initiative, distinguishing two different discourses.This is a work basically descriptive, due to the characteristic of the sources ( primary) which are not opportune for the interpretation. The work will intercalate the text with many quotes, referring to the discussed topic.This work examines the existence of different perspectives on the same topic, through the treatment of the news and the language used. The paper will analyze different news between the years 2011 and 2012. It is mainly based in primary sources, however some secondary sources were also used as a theoretical framework. 24 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Essay from the year 2012 in the subject Economics - Job market economics, , language: English, abstract: This short paper concentrates on employment and unemployment issues in Algeria. In a first part, the economic context is presented, from an historical perspective. It underlines that the country's economy relies excessively on hydrocarbons, which contributes to large economic distortions and has negative impacts on the creation of stable jobs in productive sectors. The second part analyses the labor supply and demand, and the intermediation role of ANEM, the National Employment Agency. Considering labor markets, there is a lack of reliable statistics, the scope and the quality of data on labor supply and demand must definitely be improved. In particular, there is a strong need for a better assessment of the importance of the informal sector, including so-called work at home. Available statistics underline the vulnerability of young generations and women. The role of ANEM is important; however, its performances could still be improved. The third part overviews the roles and impacts of development programs and key-institutions involved in job creation. Here also, improvements are needed. In addition, there is a need for better data and adequate methodology to assess the performance of these institutions. 32 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Research Paper (undergraduate) from the year 2012 in the subject Computer Science - Applied, grade: A, Atlantic International University (School of Science and Engineering), course: Data Structures and Algorithms, language: English, abstract: This paper reviews the different ways of building data in computer systems, or aspiring to the data structure, as well as the searching methods in this data, which is known as algorithms. Data Structures and algorithms are integrated to form computer programs and in broader terms, explains what is generally known as programming abstraction.Data structures discuss the ways and mechanisms that we use to organize data in an integrated form in computers systems and exploitation of memory locations in an easy and structured ways such as arrays, stacks, queues, lists, linked lists and other. Algorithms, on the other hand, are the ways in which the instructions and operations are carried out to handle information and data on the different types of data structure. 32 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Essay from the year 2010 in the subject English - Literature, Works, grade: A, Birkbeck, University of London (Humanities), course: Modern and Contemporary Literature, language: English, abstract: The present essay proposes to analyze Philip Larkin's statement: '[T]he term 'modern', when applied to art, has a more than chronological meaning: it denotes a quality of irresponsibility peculiar to this century [.] [T]he artist has become over-concerned with his material (hence an age of technical experiment), and, in isolation, has busied himself with the two principal themes of modernism, mystification and outrage [.],' in a peculiar perspective - How far can post-war writing and aesthetics be construed as a reaction against modernism Exploring these forms intrinsically attached to public and private concerns of the Post-Modernism which were issues to that society, I will try to go beyond the text message and understand what Larkin intended to say to the post-modern society and the implications it had in our society after that. Equally important, relate the motifs over Post-War writing and Aesthetics and Modernism inside-out world. Finally, the essay tangles the different efforts of the Modern and Post-Modern writers when using representative forms of speech and what considers being a more viable and broader definition of that Aesthetics. 20 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Essay from the year 2012 in the subject Politics - International Politics - Region: Africa, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, course: History, language: English, abstract: The last one decade has not been a happy ten years for Zimbabweans who have had to grapple with the ogres of hunger, diseases, run-away inflation, and uncertainty of body-politic.The crisis which has made their country a pathetic headline in international media broadcasts is not letting up; neither are the efforts being made by Mugabe's friends such as China having the desired impacts. The brooding visage of this crisis have triggered speculations about the country becoming a failed state . For example, in 2008, the U.S Ambassador to Zimbabwe, James McGee, lamented that the country was 'rapidly deteriorating into failed-state status.'1 Of course, these speculations are not unreasonably alarmist because she has already manifested all the known symptoms of state bankruptcy. Inflation has gone out of control; there is anomie, with the people being so unsure what to do with the remainder of their life; famine is endemic, HIV/AIDS is having a field day; and political leadership is atomized, with the members of the coalition government pulling in different directions. 24 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2009 in the subject Cultural Studies - Miscellaneous, grade: 1,5, University of Leipzig (Philologische Fakultät), language: English, abstract: 1. Introduction2. Traditional Aboriginal Culture2.1 Religion and Spirituality2.2 Dreamtime2.3 The Aboriginal family2.4 Family life today3. Aboriginal mistreatment by the Australian government3.1 Stolen Generation3.1.1 Procedure and Aims3.1.2 Consequences for aboriginal community3.2 Land Rights Movement3.2.1 Process3.2.2 Situation today3.3 Policy of Assimilation3.3.1 Conception3.3.2 Controversial aspect4. Aborigine's Situation in modern Australian society4.1 Problems4.1.1 Alcohol4.1.2 Criminality4.2 Reconciliation movement4.2.1 History4.2.2 Importance4.3 Aboriginal life today4.3.1 Tourism as one source of income4.3.2 Contemporary living conditions5. Conclusion6. Works Cited 20 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Research Paper (undergraduate) from the year 2012 in the subject Chemistry - Bio-chemistry, grade: '-', , language: English, abstract: Extracellular alpha amylase was produced from Aspergillus oryzae under solid state fermentation. House hold agro-wastes were used as medium which were considered as one of the major pollutants due to unfavorable gas production via natural fermentation beside creating disposal problem. Investigations were carried out to evaluate the effect of various carbohydrate sources e.g. glucose, maltose, lactose, sucrose and soluble starch with different concentrations on the production of fungal alpha amylase utilizing agricultural wastes as the fermentation medium. Studies were also carried out to evaluate the effect of various heat stable amino acids e.g. glycine, histidine, proline, leucine and isoleucine with different concentrations on the production of fungal alpha amylase utilizing agricultural wastes as the fermentation medium. The results indicated that maximum activity of alpha amylase (6639.85 U/gds) was obtained at 0.5% concentration of sucrose solution with a r2 of 0.9692 when compared to control (3319.95 U/gds) and other carbohydrates used. Maximum activity of alpha amylase (10407.80 U/gds) was also obtained at 0.75% concentration of proline solution with an r2 of 0.6816 when compared to control (3035.60 U/gds) and other amino acids used in our present study. 28 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Essay from the year 2012 in the subject Literature - Basics, grade: none, , language: English, abstract: This article tries to define literature according to Fredric Jameson methodology. Literature for Jameson is a particular form of narrative, not its supposed content. One consequence of this approach is that it allows the critic to analyse literature with an illuminating emphasis on the formal. He sees literature as being very precisely tied in with historical changes in the structures of capitalism out of which 'realist' and 'modernist' writing gets produced. The role of history is an ultimate shaping force on literature. Narrative is the key meditational category in contemporary society, with the consequence that the novel has become the most important mode of literature. An insistence on looking at the form (style, genre, etc.) of a literary work in addition to, or even in preference to, its apparent content (story, character, and so on). The particular form that Jameson is most interested in is narrative. 28 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2012 in the subject American Studies - Literature, grade: 1,3, Ruhr-University of Bochum (Englisches Seminar), course: New Orleans, language: English, abstract: The Princess and the Frog immediately captured the media's and critics' attention since the heroine and later princess, Tiana, is Disney's first African-American protagonist. Some scholars claim that the timely release of the film in the first year of Barack Obama's presidency renders The Princess and the Frog an appropriate marker of America's so-called 'new age' of racial harmony: While a black president resides in the White House, a black princess lives in the Disney castle.When the characters sing 'Dreams Do Come True in New Orleans' (Newman), the city - though accurately and authentically depicted - is presented as a dreamspace with racial harmony, contrary to the real New Orleans at that time. In this context, the peculiar absence of racial tension throughout the film might be an approach to overwrite the problematic position the city occupies in the minds of many Americans with a romantic fairy tale by Disney. Therefore it can be said that The Princess and the Frog serves as a tourist brochure for the city which makes viewers nostalgically look back.To prove my theses of how blackness is formed in The Princess and the Frog, I will have a closer look at the setting of the Disney-movie since New Orleans, which is often considered as a place of 'racial difference', plays an important role in the film's construction of blackness. At first I will give a brief overview of the city's colonial history before explaining the concept of Creolization and link this idea to New Orleans. In the following part of my paper, I will analyze the representation of blackness in Walt Disney's film The Princess and the Frog by on the one hand referring to the setting and its depiction and on the other hand taking into account Tiana, the first African American princess, and her illustration in the film. Due to limitations of space and since the portrayals of New Orleans and Tiana provide lots of interesting material for an analysis, the display of voodoo and the study of other characters in the film is omitted in this paper. Finally, in the conclusion I sum up my findings and elaborate on an issue, or respectively, answer a question which was often posed and discussed about after the release of the film: Does Disney neglect stereotypes in The Princess and the Frog or promote them 28 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Essay from the year 2012 in the subject Hotel Industry / Catering, grade: A, University of Brighton, language: English, abstract: Throughout the history of the 16th to 19th century, the art of living has changed majorly and simultaneously has the evolution of gastronomy. Different cultures and countries followed different approaches and a broad range of cuisines could be found throughout the world. This research aims to review existing literature on the history, major establishments and the development of haute cuisine, which started a significant revolution in terms of gastronomic views. Haute-Cuisine, or fine-dining, is based on great achievements of gastronomic figures, such as Marie-Antonin Carême and was redefined by known personalities, such as Auguste Escoffier. The history of fine dining, which reaches back to aristocratic families in Italy, the beginnings in France and the acquainted way of conducting haute-cuisine are furthermore critically analysed on the basis of existing research. 28 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2011 in the subject Sociology - Law, Delinquency, Abnormal Behavior, grade: A+, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine (Behavioural Sciences-Criminology Unit), course: Youth, Violence and Delinquency, language: English, abstract: This paper seeks to highlight juvenile delinquency in Trinidad and Tobago particularly within the school system which has become at the centre of attention recently. It explores some of the theories that can be used to explain delinquency in the school system. The author places much attention on the programmes that can be used to alleviate if not eliminate juvenile delinquency in schools throughout Trinidad and Tobago. The challenges and recommendations of these programmes were also highlighted in order to maximize its success. 32 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Master's Thesis from the year 2012 in the subject Sociology - Work, Profession, Education, Organisation, grade: 1,0, Technical University of Munich (Lehrstuhl für Forstwirtschaft und Ressourcenmanagement), language: English, abstract: Since the 1970ies volunteer tourism has sparked academic as well as public interest and debate. This thesis consists of a concise analysis of current theories and research interests in this field. It points out challenges and opportunities of international volunteering, using a case study from South Africa, especially focusing on the area of research volunteering in a conservation context. The analysis of attitudes and perceptions of the volunteer as well as potential benefits the experience may have on their future life in general and career especially has been carried out by means of online survey. Further similarities and differences between 'general' volunteers and research volunteers have been established and analyzed, leading to the insight that altruism combined with the desire to travel and experience a different culture are central motivators to both groups and similar perceived benefits are attributed to volunteering. This study concludes that research volunteering can be especially beneficial to all parties involved if design and realization of the project are given great consideration and suggests further research into the complex task to develop mutually beneficial volunteering projects despite ongoing commodification of this area of sustainable tourism. 64 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Master's Thesis from the year 2012 in the subject Business economics - Marketing, Corporate Communication, CRM, Market Research, Social Media, grade: A-, Santa Clara University, language: English, abstract: Purchased in 2010 by 3G Capital Management, BK became privately owned with a single business corporate strategy. Immediately, the new ownership group set out to make impactful company-wide changes. The first change was the elimination of the firm's 'King' mascot in 2011, which was seen as edgy and targeted towards young men in their teens and twenties. The new phase, which began earlier this year, consists of a drastic change in overall brand strategy to reposition BK as a broad and appealing restaurant in the QSR industry. To attract a wider audience, such as women and health-conscious customers, BK has added a significant amount of menu items including smoothies, coffee drinks, and salads. Furthermore, it has set out to remodel around 1,500 restaurants. In place of the previous mascot, BK has enlisted A-list celebrities (i.e., David Beckham and Selma Hayek) to advertise its products. Another strategy that they plan to implement is to sell almost all of its 1,300 corporate stores to franchise stores in an effort to protect itself from commodity-cost swings and fixed costs.With significant competition from both current as well as fast-growing QSRs (i.e., Five Guys Burgers and Fries, Panera Bread, and Chipotle Mexican Grill), BK's recent moves have been perceived as imitating the leader, McDonald's, rather than differentiating the company. While it remains to be seen whether or not the strategy is enough to grow the business, a potential concern is whether 3G Capital Management is looking for long-term growth or settling for marginal growth in the short-term to fund their exit from the company by going back to a public entity.The current strategy conveys that BK is in 'catch-up' mode instead of trying to distinguish itself as a premier QSR. Considering both internal and external factors, the firm needs to win back and increase its customer base as the way to grow its business. To do this, some recommendations for BK in the short-term are to introduce a happy hour that includes an accommodating menu of new products, offer nutritious kid's meals that are part of a healthy, balanced diet, and launch an online ordering system for customers to pre-order meals for pick-up. In the longer-term, we suggest BK buy out the highest performing franchises to gain additional streams of revenue, implement an incentive program to reward the best franchise stores, and start a high density delivery service. 104 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2011 im Fachbereich Politik - Didaktik, politische Bildung, Note: 15 Punkte, Philipps-Universität Marburg (Institut für Politikwissenschaft), Veranstaltung: Seminar 'Medieneinsatz in der Schulpraxis', Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Thema dieser Arbeit soll der von Bernd Eichinger produzierte Film 'Der Baader Meinhof Komplex' sein, dem sich der Autor auf dem Weg einer didaktischen Filmanalyse anzunähern versucht. Inhaltlich geht es dabei um die in den vergangenen Jahrzehnten intensiv durchleuchtete Geschichte der RAF (vgl. Kurbjuweit, 2008), deren bekannteste Chronik, Stefan Austs 'Baader Meinhof Komplex' (vgl. Aust, 1998) als Vorlage zum gleichnamigen Film diente.Der zumindest bei seinem Kinodebüt 2008 teuerste deutsche Film aller Zeiten (vgl. Schmitz, 2008), überdies vom Bundeskulturministerium mit 2,7 Millionen Euro unterstützt (vgl. Kothenschulte, 2008), mischt fiktionale wie dokumentarische Mittel und begreift sich als authentische Darstellung der Ereignisse vom Schah-Besuch in Berlin 1967 bis zum Deutschen Herbst 1977. Hauptsächlich wird sich der Autor im Folgenden mit der Frage befassen, ob 'Der Baader Meinhof Komplex' tatsächlich ein politischer Film ist und sich damit in den Trend der Zunahme des politischen und sozialen Moments in den meisten Bereichen der Gegenwartskunst (vgl. Monaco, 2001, S. 19) einfügt. Jene - für den etwaigen Einsatz im Schulunterricht zu klärende Fragestellung - steht im Fokus der Kapitel vier und fünf, in denen zudem zwei verschiedene Filmszenen analysiert werden sollen (Kapitel 4.1 und 4.2). Vorangestellt sind ein eher allgemein gehaltenes Kapitel über den Einsatz von Spielfilmen im Politikunterricht (Kapitel zwei) sowie Kapitel drei, welches sich mit der medialen Aufarbeitung des Phänomens Linksterrorismus/RAF beschäftigt. Beigefügt hat der Autor in Kapitel sieben zudem ein kurzes Feedback an den Seminarleiter. 32 pp. Deutsch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2009 im Fachbereich Sozialpädagogik / Sozialarbeit, Note: 1,3, Fachhochschule Regensburg, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Mit Beginn der Industrialisierung entstanden sogenannte Hilfsvereine, wie Kranken-kassen, Gewerkschaften, Berufsverbände und Wohlfahrtsverbände. Nach dem zwei-ten Weltkrieg entstand aus der Wohlfahrt heraus die erste deutsche Hauptstelle für Suchtfragen, in den 70er Jahren entstand dann die Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft Selbsthilfe1. 1982 folgte dann die deutsche Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Selbsthilfe e.V.2. Drei Jahre nach der Ottawa-Charta der Gesundheitsförderung, wurde die Selbsthilfe dann 'überraschender Weise' in den Leistungskatalog der gesetzlichen Krankenversiche-rungen (SBG V,20. 4.) mit aufgenommen. Entstanden sind die Selbsthilfegruppen sicherlich aus einem Mangel in der Versor-gungslandschaft, was qualitative Leistungsangebote im Behindertenbereich vor allem betrifft.Die Selbsthilfe hat für Menschen mit Behinderungen und chronischen Erkrankungen an Bedeutung gewonnen, letztlich durch die Ausgestaltung der gesundheitlichen Versorgung wird insbesondere dokumentiert, dass durch den Einbezug der Selbsthil-fe in die Patientenbeteiligung, die in Deutschland im SGB V mit dem GKV - Moderni-sierungsgesetz von 2004 neu gesetzlich verankert wurde. Darüber hinaus gibt es seit 2009 für Selbsthilfegruppen (in ganz Bayern), einen einheitlichen Antrag und einheitliche Förderkriterien zur Krankenkassenförderung. [.] 16 pp. Deutsch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2011 im Fachbereich Pädagogik - Kindergarten, Vorschule, frühkindl. Erziehung, Note: 12 Punkte (2+), Philipps-Universität Marburg, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Laut einer Studie verbringen Kinder täglich bis zu vier Stunden in digitalen Fantasie-welten, 80% von ihnen besitzen einen eigenen Fernseher (Brämer, 2006). Dadurch dass Kinder in einer Konsum- und Medienwirtschaft aufwachsen, fehlen ihnen echte Erfahrungen, sog. 'Primärerfahrungen' (Lang, S. 17). Statt selbst unmittelbare Erleb-nisse zu erfahren, sammeln Kinder ihre Sekundärerfahrungen vor dem Fernseher oder PC. Sie identifizieren sich mit den dargestellten Idealfiguren, jedoch fehlt ihnen hier die Möglichkeit, Einfluss auf die Handlung zu nehmen. Die o.g. Primärerfahrun-gen sind jedoch unabdingbare Voraussetzung für die Ausbildung eines gesundes Ichs und eines starken Selbstwertgefühls. Stattdessen finden sich Kinder von einem voll gepackten Terminkalender völlig überfordert. Was von den Eltern gut gemeint war, verhindert vielmehr, dass sich das Kind spontanen Interessen widmen kann oder sich beim freien Spielen austoben kann. Dies wiederum führt dazu, dass Kinder zusehends weniger in der Lage sind, sich selbstständig zu beschäftigen. Kommt Langeweile auf, wird kurzer Hand der Fernseher eingeschaltet. Doch auf der Suche nach der eigenen Persönlichkeit brauchen Kinder Herausforderungen und Span-nung, um eigene Grenzen kennen zu lernen. Darin liegt die Chance der Abenteuer- und Erlebnispädagogik. Sie schafft intensive Erlebnisse und fördert durch eine Vielzahl an Möglichkeiten das Selbstbewusstsein. Diese haben von sich aus einen ausgeprägten Entdeckersinn. Doch bei Film und Computerspielen fehlen sinnliche Wahrnehmungen und zugleich das Gefühl, selbst etwas leisten zu können (Lang, 1992). [.] 20 pp. Deutsch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2013 im Fachbereich Pädagogik - Familienerziehung, Note: 1,7, Freie Universität Berlin, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Der deutsche Staat hat den Schutzauftrag, Kinder zu schützen und das Recht bei Verdacht auf Kindeswohlgefährdung in den privaten Raum der Familie einzugreifen. Eine mögliche Intervention ist die Fremdunterbringung der Kinder in Pflegefamilien. Im Jahr 2005 befanden sich in Deutschland ca. 50.000 Kinder in Pflegefamilien, weil die leiblichen Eltern die notwendige Erziehung und Versorgung des Kindes nicht leisten können oder wollen.Hinzukommt, dass der Staat weiterhin beauftragt ist, das Kindeswohl auch innerhalb der Pflegefamilie zu schützen. Die Vollzeitpflege stellt eine große Herausforderung für die aufnehmende Pflegefamilie dar, denn sie ist für die weitere Entwicklung des Kindes verantwortlich.Aus sozialpädagogischer Sicht ist es deshalb wichtig, zu fragen, welche Chancen das Aufwachsen eines Kindes in einer Pflegefamilie im Vergleich zu der Herkunftsfamilie bietet Die vorliegende Hausarbeit beschäftigt sich mit der obigen Fragestellung im Hinblick auf den Familienbegriff.Zu Beginn wird versucht den Begriff 'Familie' zu definieren.Der zweite Abschnitt handelt von dem Spannungsfeld zwischen Elternrecht und dem Schutzauftrag des Staates. Hierbei sollen die Rechte und Pflichten der Eltern auf der einen Seite und die Rechte und Pflichten des Staates auf der anderen Seite aufgezeigt werden.Anschließend widmet sich die Hausarbeit der Vollzeitpflege als 'Hilfe zur Erziehung'. Dieser Abschnitt ist in vier Unterpunkte aufgeteilt. Der erste Punkt beschreibt die Pflegefamilie und ihre Herausforderung bei der Entscheidung ein Kind aufzunehmen. Im nächsten Punkt werden das Kind und seine Entwicklung in einer Pflegefamilie näher beleuchtet. Der letzte Punkt erklärt die Aufgaben des Jugendamtes innerhalb des Hilfeplans.Abschließend folgt ein Resümee mit Ausblick auf die Zukunft des Pflegekinderwesens. 20 pp. Deutsch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2012 im Fachbereich BWL - Allgemeines, Note: 2,3, AKAD University, ehem. AKAD Fachhochschule Stuttgart, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Ziel dieser Arbeit ist es, die Preispolitik und die damit verbundenenAuswirkungen auf den Unternehmenserfolg zu erläutern. Neben dengenerellen Aussagen erfolgt eine Spezifizierung anhand vonBeobachtungswerten aus dem Unternehmensplanspiel, dass im Rahmen desModuls BWL09 durchgeführt wurde.Zu Beginn der Arbeit wird auf die theoretischen Grundlagen, wie Abgrenzungder Begriffe Preis und Preispolitik, eingegangen. Anschließend werden dieEinflüsse, die bei der Preisbildung mitwirken, aufgezählt. Danach werden diepreispolitischen Strategien dargestellt.Im fünften Kapitel wird zunächst das Unternehmen InCoLo AG vorgestelltund anschließend wird die Preispolitik der verschiedenen Unternehmen desUnternehmensplanspiels in den sechs Perioden verfolgt sowie dieAuswirkungen der Preispolitik auf den jeweiligen Unternehmenserfolg(Periodenüberschuss) betrachtet.Abgerundet wird diese Arbeit mit einer kleinen Zusammenfassung und einemkurzen Blick in die zukünftige Entwicklung. 20 pp. Deutsch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Praktikumsbericht / -arbeit aus dem Jahr 2010 im Fachbereich Pädagogik - Schulpädagogik, Note: 1-2, Universität Paderborn, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Nach den Angaben der Uni Paderborn habe ich hier meine Beobachtungen und Unterrichtsplanungen im Orientierungspraktikum festgehalten. 32 pp. Deutsch.