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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2019 in the subject Computer Sciences - Artificial Intelligence, grade: 2,0, University of the Federal Armed Forces München, language: English, abstract: AI is taking on more and more tasks in the everyday world. Talking devices and digital assistants, such as Amazon's Alexa or Apple's Siri give consumers easy access to various forms of AI in order to simplify their everyday lives. The distinction between digital chatbots and people are also getting increasingly more difficult.In this paper, the focus will be on the positive reinforcement of society, for the simple reason that writing about the drawbacks as well, will extend the length of this paper beyond the given guidelines. By way of example, which regulations are needed to ensure the protection of the public and fairness in economic competition and how will employment rates be influenced Likewise, the history of the development of AI will be left out for the same reason. Initially, the author will present definitions of intelligence and a description of AI and its abilities. The subsequent description of functions and various forms of AI are intended to give an overview of the potential of AI. A Practical example of the implementation of AI in the Road transport sector, as well as a conclusion, are bringing the paper to a close. 20 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2020 im Fachbereich Germanistik - Komparatistik, Vergleichende Literaturwissenschaft, Note: 1,0, Bayerische Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg (Institut für deutsche Philologie), Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Es gilt die Untersuchung, ob sich anhand von 'Mein Freund, der Baum' zeigen lässt, dass Schlagersongs nicht zwangsläufig dem Klischee der berechenbaren und kommerzialisierten Gleichförmigkeit anheimfallen. Parallel dazu stellt sich die Frage, ob und inwiefern der Begriff 'Schlager' als Bezeichnung für Musik wirklich einen produktiven Anwendungscharakter aufweist, und ob sich die Genrebezeichnung in diesem bestimmten Fall als ausreichend herausstellt, um die Form und den Inhalt dieses besonderen Stückes erklären und verstehen zu können. 24 pp. Deutsch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2020 im Fachbereich Tourismus - Hotelmanagement, Note: 1,0, Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, ehem. Fachhochschule Frankfurt am Main, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Als Anbieter einer verderblichen Leistung werden Hoteliers durch ein starres Kapazitätsangebot verbunden mit Nachfrageschwankungen, Stornierungen und No-Show's herausgefordert. Ein unbelegtes Zimmer kann nicht gespeichert werden und die Beherbergungsleistung verfällt nach dem Vorübergehen der Nacht. Eine Ermittlung der optimalen Zimmerraten unter diesen Bedingungen stellt Hoteliers folglich vor große Herausforderungen.In der Literatur wird die Ermittlung der Verkaufspreise im Zeitverlauf für ein Produkt, dessen Nachfrage zufällig und dessen Angebot festgelegt ist als Problem der dynamischen Preisgestaltung (DP) bezeichnet. Nach dieser Definition sehen sich neben Hotels auch Fluggesellschaften mit einem DP-Problem konfrontiert. Die Luftfahrt widmete sich dem DP-Problem als erste Branche, als in den 80er Jahren die ersten Fluggesellschaften im Revenue Management (RM) von starren Preisen zu dynamischen, sich täglich und wöchentlich ändernden, Preisen wechselten.Indem Unternehmen Preisänderungen vornehmen, kann die Nachfrage kurzfristig gefördert oder eingeschränkt sowie freie Kapazitäten reguliert werden. Infolgedessen kann eine geeignete DP im Hotel-RM sowohl zur Maximierung der Auslastung eines Hotels als auch zu einer Umsatzmaximierung beitragen. Um von dieser Möglichkeit zu profitieren, setzten Hotels in den vergangenen Jahren zunehmend die bestehenden Strategien der DP aus der Luftfahrt ein oder entwickelten diese weiter.Kimes (2008) zufolge besitzen heutzutage nahezu alle Hotelketten ein eigenes umfangreiches Informationssystem, das sie für RM-Zwecke nutzen. Dennoch kam die empirische Forschung zu einer Online-Preisgestaltung im Tourismus erst in den vergangenen Jahren in Gange und der tatsächliche Umfang einer DP in der Hotellerie ist in der Literatur umstritten. Die vorliegende Arbeit untersucht, welche Ansätze einer DP für die Hotellerie sich in der Literatur finden und inwieweit das Hotel-RM bislang derlei Modelle nutzt. Es erfolgt eine eingehende Literaturanalyse, um daraus Empfehlungen für das Hotel-RM und die zukünftige Forschung abzuleiten. 32 pp. Deutsch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2020 im Fachbereich Informatik - Wirtschaftsinformatik, Note: 1,3, AKAD University, ehem. AKAD Fachhochschule Stuttgart, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Das Ziel dieser Arbeit ist es, den aktuellen Stand sowie Trends betrieblicher Anwendungssysteme darzustellen. Dabei wird auch die 'Überwindung der sogenannten Softwarekrise' thematisiert. Am Beispiel der Software-Entwicklung in der Automobilbranche wird der aktuelle Stand und die Trends in Anwendungssystemen praxisnah beschrieben.Beginnend mit einer Definition der wichtigsten Begrifflichkeiten, wird das Assignment anschließend den aktuellen Stand und die Trends der Anwendungssysteme untersuchen. Das vierte Kapitel beschreibt die Prozesslandschaft nach der Software in der Automobilindustrie entwickelt wird. Danach wird ein Anwendungssystem in der Software-Entwicklung im Zusammenhang mit den aktuellen Trends dargestellt.Von den offensichtlichsten Vorgängen, wie Bestellprozesse oder Gehaltsabrechnungen, bis hin zu den Kleinigkeiten unseres unternehmerischen und privaten Alltags, die Digitalisierung durchdringt zunehmend unser gesamtes Leben und unsere Wertschöpfung. Auch wenn die Interaktion immer komfortabler wird, beispielsweise durch Sprachsteuerung oder intuitive Oberflächen, so sind und bleiben die Anwendungssysteme die Basis für einen Großteil des digitalen Nutzens. Dabei sind die Möglichkeiten der Weiterentwicklung und Optimierung nahezu unbegrenzt. Mit jedem Vorgang, der von der analogen in die digitale Welt transformiert wurde, ergeben sich zusätzliche Möglichkeiten der Automatisierung und Interaktion mit anderen Anwendungen. 32 pp. Deutsch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Unterweisung / Unterweisungsentwurf aus dem Jahr 2019 im Fachbereich AdA Handwerk / Produktion / Gewerbe - Maler, Lackierer, Fliesenleger, Note: 1,0, , Veranstaltung: Meisterschule Teil 4, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Die Arbeit stellt die Unterweisung eines Malers für das Streichen einer Fassade anhand der Vier-Stufen-Methode dar. Der Schwerpunkt liegt dabei auf der Beschichtung der Fassade. 24 pp. Deutsch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Essay from the year 2018 in the subject Sociology - Economy and Industry, grade: 1,3, University of Edinburgh (School of Social and Political Sciences), language: English, abstract: This essay will firstly outline the meaning of electricity and the grid in anthropology and social science. Secondly, it will take a look at the events in Zambia which accumulated to the so called 'energy crisis'. Thirdly, it will discuss the experiences made by Zambians during this period and their interconnectedness to social and political life, and fourthly, analyse the dependencies of the envisioned transformation on historical structures and current practices that are manifested in the grid. Zambia is at the juncture of forming the future of its energy sector. The energy crisis from 2015-2017 revealed the vulnerability of the power generation sector, which is largely dominated by huge hydro-electric power projects from the late 1950s, and led to an increased political and social awareness for the necessity of an energy transformation in the country. While the energy crisis has brought into light the entanglement of political and economic interests and social inequalities which are strongly connected to the powerful copper industry and its emergence during the colonial era, these patterns are likely to be reproduced channelled by their manifestation in the grid infrastructure. Thus, the questions arise how the electricity grid and its breakdown mediated and exacerbated inner-societal imbalances, and how the crisis that was tied to this infrastructure opened up one particular way of overcoming it.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 20 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2017 in the subject Politics - International Politics - Region: Africa, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, language: English, abstract: This paper explains why this proposition is far-fetched and constitutes a myth.The proposition by many scholars and international observers that Somalia is a failed state is far-fetched and a myth; a false belief or an idealized conception. Based on Max Weber¿s definition of a state, in which he argues that a state is a human community that successfully claims the monopoly of the legitimate use of violence within a given territory, can the territory of Somalia be characterized as failed state Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 20 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2018 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature, grade: 2,0, University of Osnabrück, language: English, abstract: This paper aims at analysing the warrior personalities of Othello and Macbeth. Why do they act the way they do Does their warrior identity affect their behaviour or their relationships and does it have an effect on the decision they make Are there conflicts or problems they have to handle because of their way of thinking and acting The following paper will try to go further into these questions in order to give possible reasons for the tragic downfall of the two protagonists. The two tragedies 'Othello' and 'Macbeth', written by William Shakespeare, can be seen as two of the best-known plays published by the English playwriter. At the beginning of the two Shakespearean dramas, both protagonists are introduced as noble and fearless warriors. Both generals seem to lead a really good life because they are happily married and highly respected by the people around them. Nevertheless, their lives change due to several momentous decisions they make. At the end of both tragedies, the brave and powerful warrior fails and dies because of the decisions he took before. 20 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Academic Paper from the year 2017 in the subject Politics - International Politics - Topic: Development Politics, grade: 70, , course: Development Perspectives, language: English, abstract: This essay carries out a comparative analysis of state intervention in certain economies. Additionally, it examines factors that culminated in success of these intervention as well as factors that have amounted to the failure of state¿led intervention using a case selection of Nigeria, Korea and Japan respectively. For this essay, state-led development and State Intervention would be used interchangeably. The responsibility of the state in fostering economic growth and social advancement in developing countries has been a subject of debate among international development experts and policy analysts for over half of the century. The end of World War II, saw the embrace of a state-led model of development by newly independent states in Africa and Asia and the wider global community, in order to bring about industrialization and entrepreneurship through deliberate effort and state. 20 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Submitted Assignment from the year 2019 in the subject Business economics - Supply, Production, Logistics, , language: English, abstract: This paper is about logistics and wants to distinguish between domestic and global logistics. Additionally, it discusses the driving forces for the internationalization of logistics and the related challenges.Today, logistics has acquired a wider meaning and is used in business for the movement of raw materials from suppliers to the manufacturer and finally the finished goods to the consumers. Logistics is also referred to as physical distribution. No other area of business operations involves the complexity or spans the geography of logistics. All around the world, 24 hours of every day, seven days a week, during 52 weeks a year, logistics is concerned with getting products and services where they are needed at the precise time desired. It is difficult to visualize any marketing, manufacturing or international commerce without logistics.Domestic logistics involves tracking and coordinating the flow of goods and services from their sources until the customer receives a final product within the same country. So ¿international logistics¿ refers to the flow of goods, services, or people between different countriesBoD - Books on Demand, In de Tarpen 42, 22848 Norderstedt 28 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Fallstudie aus dem Jahr 2020 im Fachbereich Soziale Arbeit / Sozialarbeit, Note: 1,3, IU Internationale Hochschule, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Ende 2018 wurde der ¿Datenreport 2018 ¿ ein Sozialbericht für die Bundesrepublik Deutschland¿ erstellt. In dieser Studie werden Zahlen und Angaben zu bedeutsamen Bereichen des Lebens von Fachkräften aus Statistik und der Sozialforschung veröffentlicht. Kinder aus Problemfamilien haben Schwierigkeiten im Bereich ihrer Gesundheit, von Geburt an wachsen sie ungesund auf. Entweder rauchen die Mütter schon während der Schwangerschaft oder sind selbst gesundheitlich beeinträchtigt. Die Probleme der Eltern setzen sich im Leben des Nachwuchses fort. Dies führt oft zu Fehlverhalten, gesundheitlichen Schwierigkeiten der Psyche, ungesunder Ernährung etc.Für diese Familien mit einem Berg an Problemen kann das Case Management zielführend in der Aktivierung zur Selbsthilfe werden. Dies kann anhand einer praktischen Auseinandersetzung mit der hier folgenden Fallstudie gezeigt werden. Zu Beginn wird die Familie mit ihrer Problemlage vorgestellt. Anhand des Case Managements in den Phasen Linking und Monitoring im Bereich der Kinder- und Jugendhilfe wird die Familie auf der Netzwerkebene zur Selbsthilfe durch verschiedene Hilfsangebote von diversen Leistungsanbietern unterstützt.Die fiktive Fam. Müller wohnt am Stadtrand von Bonn in einem baufälligen EFH, das nach dem Tod der Eltern des Familienvaters, Anton Müller, gemeinsam mit einem hohen Geldbetrag an ihn vererbt wurde. Anton, 44 Jahre alt, arbeitet in einem Straßenbauunternehmen mit bundesweitem Arbeitseinsatz und kommt teilweise nur an den Wochenenden nach Bonn zur Familie. In seiner Freizeit, unterwöchig und an den Wochenenden, sucht er gemeinsam mit Freunden diverse Spielhallen auf und verliert dort viel Geld. Seit dem Tod seiner Eltern und der Gründung seiner jetzigen Familie hat sich eine Spielesuchtproblematik entwickelt. Er wirkt schnell gereizt und wird teils auch aggressiv, lügt und hat den Dispokredit schon voll ausgereizt. Anton meint, er finde sein Glück nur an den Spieleautomaten. Seine Frau, Marie Müller, 42 Jahre alt, leidet seit dem Kontaktabbruch zu den eigenen Eltern ab ihrem ca. 24. Lebensjahr an Depressionen.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2018 in the subject Politics - Topic: Public International Law and Human Rights, grade: 1,0, Eötvös Loránd University, language: English, abstract: This paper will, by considering the events which happened prior to the massacre of Srebrenica and the fact that troops of the United Nations had already been deployed in Bosnia since 1992 and had collected much information, try to give an answer to following question. Could the massacre of Srebrenica have been avoided and what was the role of the international community In the attempt of finding a correct answer, the paper will be divided into two parts, the first one answering the question if Srebrenica can even be considered as being a genocide in the correct meaning of the word and the second part being about the avoidance of the tragedy which happened there.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 24 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Scientific Study from the year 2018 in the subject Engineering - Robotics, grade: n/a, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, language: English, abstract: Human balancing is an important issue in many fields of everyday life, such as walking, running, cycling, carrying objects and even standing. The understanding of the balancing process is very important, especially from the point of view of elderly people. However, there are a lot of open questions about the working principle of the neural system. We focus on the mathematical modelling of the neural process, which flows in the human neurotic system during standing still. There are several approaches in the literature. One approach is to apply a linear compensator (such as PD, PID, PIDA) in the model. Besides, model based predictive controllers are also feasible, when the human acts using a pre-learned control input pattern in the certain situations. In our study, we compare the operation of the two control approaches, by comparing stabilometry measures, such as typical vibration frequencies, average velocity of the center of mass of the body and maximum/average tilt angle.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 32 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2015 in the subject American Studies - Literature, grade: 1,7, Bielefeld University (Linguistik und Literaturwissenschaft), language: English, abstract: Why was there such a public outcry about American Psycho To add further dimensions to this question, this paper will try to provide a deeper insight on the functions of violence in American Psycho. To pursue that goal, this paper follows a certain structure: After providing background information on the author, historical context and also the creational process of the book itself, violence as portrayed in American Psycho will be analyzed. Therefore, a theoretical framework, which ascribes specific functions to certain forms of violence, will be created. In a second step, the forms of violence as presented in American Psycho will be discussed and classified on the basis of the previously constructed framework.After having found, named and classified distinct features of violence and their functions in the novel, it will be investigated to what extent the horror Bret Easton Ellis has created differs from traditional illustrations of violence and horror. The overarching question of this segment will be: What did Bret Easton Ellis do differently which would explain the audience¿s intensive feeling of horror The introductory hypothesis is that American Psycho was able to use violence on various levels and with multiple functions. Violence is not solely used to assign certain character traits to the protagonist and the society he lives in but also serves as vehicle to overcome the protagonist¿s problems, namely anonymity of the cold-hearted world presented in the novel. Furthermore, violence also serves as a symbol for a constant and omnipresent threat, which creates the feeling of horror.Additionally, violence is also used as a provocation while simultaneously hinting at the absence of ethics, which then again turns out to be social criticism of the protagonist¿s world. In addition to this, the horror Bret Easton Ellis creates unites well-known concepts, brands, locations, etc. and combines those with an, until then, unknown feature, namely irrational and thereby uncontrollable violence. This creates a feeling of realism which, together with the absences of ethics, moral judgment and rationality, leaves the reader behind in a more vulnerable state than solely explicit violence in a surreal setting. This hypothesis will be taken up by the end of the paper and will then be verified, falsified or further modified.BoD - Books on Demand, In de Tarpen 42, 22848 Norderstedt 28 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Academic Paper from the year 2020 in the subject Theology - Miscellaneous, Nations University, language: English, abstract: The objectives of this study are twofold. First, the study seeks to understand the history of traditional religion and Christianity in Zimbabwe and how African Traditional Religion (ATR) has survived to today. Second, the study aims at bringing to light those practices from ATR that have been adopted by the Apostolic and Zionist Churches in Zimbabwe. This study attempts to understand the practices that the Apostolic and Zionist churches have borrowed from ATR.Traditional religion is core to Zimbabwean people and its impact has been felt by many Christian churches in Zimbabwe. Churches that are affected most are Apostolic and Zionist churches. These churches have promoted syncretism because they have mixed practices from African Traditional Religion (ATR) and Christianity in their worship and practices. While there have been attempts, especially by mainline churches, to extinguish traditional religion in the country, the efforts paid less because traditional practices are in the DNA of Zimbabwean people. This paper uncovers the practices found in Apostolic and Zionist churches that are strongly believed to have been borrowed from ATR. Most African Initiated Churches (AICs) have some elements of ATR within them. This work attempts to trace the history of ATR in Zimbabwe and expose those practices in AICs that are believed to have been copied from ATR. 32 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Bachelor Thesis from the year 2017 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature, grade: MSc, , course: English Language, language: English, abstract: This study explains the listening difficulties the L2 student experiences in non-native language classrooms and the strategies to improve L2 student listening skills. After general and specific review regarding the importance of listening, this paper addresses the frustrations for the L2 student, and then offers teacher strategies to calm student learning/listening anxieties. The purpose of this paper is to remind everyone about the importance of listening, to remind ordinary people, students, professors. This paper will make them rethink; also, it will help them with the solutions. ¿Listening¿ has its own frustrations and anxieties. So additionally, this paper will have us consider these frustrations and anxieties and arrive at smart simple solutions to facilitate listening for everyone. Listening is a complex process and the reason why students face difficulties even if they have high language competence. This paper looks at these difficulties that students face during academic listening and listening the anxiety and its theories. Also, reviews the relation of student- professor during the listening process. Students learning a second language confront different stages; there are shown five stages of listening comprehension, and the advance of listening during the five stages. There are the techniques of reduction of anxiety and students help in listening activities. In this paper are given the best listening strategies, methods, modification of language process, and the effects of four types listening support. 40 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2018 in the subject Literature - General, grade: 1, University of Bamberg, course: Postcolonial Literature, language: English, abstract: With the use of the word ¿grotesque¿ a whole range of different meanings is called into question. The cultural history of this word has crossed centuries, adopting for each epoch a different nuance of significance, so that it is virtually impossible to establish fixed, universal attributes to it. The very first examples of grotesques were the ¿bizarre wall paintings¿ found in Nerös Domus Aurea, which represented ¿elaborate knots and festoons of floral decoration¿ and ¿designs oddly transforming into snakes, satyrs [and] mythological animals¿ (Clark). The essence of this art was later developed according to different interpretations, being associated to caricature and caprices in the seventeenth century and to horror and repulsion in the nineteenth century (Connelly). It is therefore important to consider that the grotesque is to be understood primarily as a cultural and social phenomenon, constantly changeable and subjected to the spirit of the times. 24 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Document from the year 2020 in the subject Didactics for the subject English - Miscellaneous, grade: 100, Islamic Azad University, course: Language Curriculum Development/Planning, language: English, abstract: Every veteran EFL teacher is quite familiar with the importance of syllabus design, materials preparation, curriculum development and textbook evaluation. Being able to construct a language curriculum is an important aspect of professionalism in TESOL. This book will help you develop the knowledge and the skills required for a professional English-language instructor.This book can help the readers to acquire the preliminary knowledge which is related to curriculum development and curriculum planning area of studying in a short period of time.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 44 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Essay from the year 2020 in the subject Philosophy - Practical (Ethics, Aesthetics, Culture, Nature, Right, .), grade: B+, UGSM-Monarch Business School Switzerland, language: English, abstract: This essay illustrates a trajectory of a reflective model using real-life individual experience and leading to action.Reflective writings are well covered in academic and applied works of literature, even though reflection is a social construct subjected to varying interpretations, and no clear consensus on what, and how it should look like. The core meaning of reflection is occasionally contested, even belittled as mere individual self-dialogue. Popular commentary has wondered whether a mere recollection of event on a reflective format leads to any meanings at all. What we do know, is that reflection offers an opportunity to consider how one¿s personal experiences and observations through critical thinking and acceptance of new ideas.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 24 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2016 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature, grade: 2,0, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (Anglistik American Studies), course: Graduate Seminar American Studies- 9/11 in American Literature and Popular Culture, language: English, abstract: After a traumatizing event it is psychologically well-known that adequate words are hard to find in order to express emotions and fears. As an example, 9/11 was not only a worldchanging tragedy; it also influenced and radically changed the personal lives of many, having to cope with loss and trauma. Looking at post- 9/11 fictional novels, Jonathan Safran Foer¿s Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close is a story about nine-year old Oskar who has lost his father in the World Trade Center on the day of the attacks. It describes his journey through New York City, trying to find a lock belonging to a key he found of his deceased father.Interpreting the novel as a trauma narrative, the story evokes themes of loss and coping, not only of Oskar but also of his mother and grandparents. Because mourning oftentimes leads to aporia, Jonathan Safran Foer employs a wide range of stylistic heterogeneity, representing the unspeakable in numerous ways throughout the novel. As a form of adaptation, the novel has experienced a transformation into a movie. Subsequently it is questionable in how far the unspeakable is conveyed within the movie and which strategies are therefore employed.In this essay, adaptation theory will be shortly analyzed as means of familiarization with different media. Following this, the representation of the unspeakable will be regarded in its depiction within the novel in order to compare in how far aporia can be overcome within the movie. Finally, major differences and similarities will be revised in order to process the value of the different genres.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 24 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2010 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Linguistics, grade: 2,0, University of Trier (Anglistik), course: The Pragmatics of Business Communication, language: English, abstract: This term paper will talk about the different characters or functions of humour with special consideration of workplace situations. This will be including the use of humour to create solidarity contrary to rivalrous humour and repressive vs subversive humour. It will become clear that humour is multifunctional and can work on different levels, which makes defining it difficult. Furthermore it tries to enlighten the linguistic strategies involved. Here the role of power will be looked at. The work shows what humour reveals about power relationships and its use either to enforce or to lessen status differences. The connection between the individual and a group can be defined through humour. How solidarity is achieved will be investigated. Afterwards, it is about the relation between humour and gender being followed by the strategy to create workplace harmony. The issue of how humour contributes to group life, the way it affects social relations will be another point of interest. Last but not least, it tries to show what kind of reactions can be evoked by using humour. It can work as tension releaser, as well as an aggression diffuser. Further possibilities of use are to hedge directives and to hide criticism which can trouble the participants. Especially the trouble of responding correctly to these will be an issue of discussion. The ambivalence of humour can be seen here again, which, once more, makes the problem of defining humour clear.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 28 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Essay from the year 2020 in the subject Film Science, grade: 14/20, Sultan Moulay Sliman University, language: English, abstract: This paper tends to shed light on one of the fundamental concepts in media studies, which is representation. While talking about minorities such as Natives Americans, representation becomes a process of stereotyping. The white American culture has always misrepresented Native Americans by associating them with derogatory descriptions. However, movies such as Dead Man came to recognize the differences among races throughout the history of America since Christophe Columbus discovered it. This paper also highlights other significant terms in postmodern and postcolonial thought such as rewriting history and intertextuality. As it provides a semiotic reading of Dead Man using the theories of Roland Barthes and other significant figures in this field.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 24 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2020 in the subject Sociology - Work, Profession, Education, Organisation, grade: Not Applicable, Universidad de Oriente in Santiago de Cuba, language: English, abstract: There appears to be a continuing and inconclusive debate amongst scholars whether theoretical knowledge or practical experience is more important in related and associated areas such as education, recruitment and employability. This research, limited to a literature review and face to face interviews, conducted a systematic investigation to obtain and analyze valid and reliable research data to establish whether theoretical knowledge or practical experience are of paramount importance. The outcome of this research suggests that a hybrid approach should be adopted, with the major focus being on practical experience supported by relevant theoretical knowledge and not the converse. A number of additional recommendations are presented how to balance and close the gap between theory and practice including a redesign of ordinary and advanced level educational teaching. Far greater emphasis needs to be placed on young people gaining early practical experience inside and outside the classroom. This can be achieved by developing practical workshops (pilot studies) for use in safe laboratory-type environments and by extending work placements within organizations during term times.BoD - Books on Demand, In de Tarpen 42, 22848 Norderstedt 28 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2019 in the subject African Studies - Culture and Applied Geography, Mount Kenya University (Mount Kenya University), course: Master Degree in History(Arts), language: English, abstract: Song and dance are powerful cultural medium in any society. Song and dance were not only used as a preserver but also a transmitter of history. Kamba community expressed their feeling through song and dance. Song and dance were used in all aspects and perspectives of the Kamba community. This study focuses on the characteristics of Kamba song and dance in the precolonial period. The community originally occupied Makueni, Machakos and Kitui before expanding to other parts of the country. The study seeks discuss the different cultural practices that song and dance was practiced as well as the different types of song and dance and the occasions when they were practiced. Clearly, there is no doubt that song and dance are powerful conveyers and transmitters of a society¿s history. Indeed, song and dance were used as an avenue of communication. Song and dance in every community has its own characteristics that make it distinct from the other communities. Kamba songs and dance has been part of oral literature which has been passed from one generation to the other through stories and testimonies. The community history, culture and identity were passed on from one generation to the other through song and dance. Traditional musical instruments were also used. Kamba song and dance was utilitarian hence was used as an aspect of identity to the community. With colonization, urbanization and western cultural influences, it is evident that traditional Kamba song and dance have decreased due to the emergence of new idioms that combine African and western elements. Changes to Kamba song and dance occurred as a result of external cultures and the interactions among African societies. Therefore, this study is an eye opener to the dying Kamba traditional song and dance. Traditional Kamba song and dance ought to be documented since is at the verge of being forgotten especially by the current generation. 32 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2018 in the subject Politics - Region: Russia, grade: 1,3, Dresden Technical University (Institut für Politikwissenschaft), course: EU Außen- und Sicherheitspolitik, Dr. Claudia Fahron-Hussey, language: English, abstract: This paper seeks to explore the mechanisms responsible for the relationship between the EU and Russia. For this purpose, changes of EU foreign policy in the context of the annexation of Crimea by Russia will be elaborated upon. The events on Crimea and the Ukrainian crisis presented a serious challenge to EU foreign policy towards Russia. Especially the relations between former Soviet republics and Russia became a critical factor in reacting to the crisis and the understanding of the actors involved. To approach this problem, the research question of this paper is: How can EU foreign policy assess the character of relations between third partner countries, and hence, how can it adjust its foreign policy tools to approach actors involved sensitively The paper provides a new perspective on the English School of International Relations as foreign policy analysis tool. It also provides an overview of the most important dates and personalities involved in the Russian annexation of Crimea. 32 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Academic Paper from the year 2015 in the subject Politics - Topic: European Union, grade: 1,7, European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) (Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät), course: The Economics of the European Integration, language: English, abstract: In 1999 Turkey became candidate country for the European Union. Subsequently, but especially after the Turkish financial crisis of 2001 and the AKP electoral win of 2002, Turkish economy boomed. Until 2015, GDP more than tripled, the economic structure changed (from agricultural to service sector dominated) and economic relevance increased, what is illustrated e.g. by the admittance in G20. This economic boom is accompanied by AKP¿s domestic political transformation (conservatism and moderate Islamisation) as well as the rising orientation to the region (Middle East, Northern Africa and Caucasus).Turkey became a regional player with high geostrategic ambitions. This is illustrated also by an alienation of the EU. This work adumbrates the general Turkish development before 1999 and outlines the development since 1999 (both political and economic). 32 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2019 in the subject Politics - Region: Near East, Near Orient, grade: 1,7, Free University of Berlin (Otto-Suhr-Institut), course: Authoritarianism in International Politics, language: English, abstract: This paper examines the chronology of the UN mediation launched in Syria in 2012 and the different tactics that were used by the mediators. It then analyses why the mediation was not successful at finding a long-term peace agreement. To lay the foundations, the first chapter depicts the circumstances of the war and the course of the peace process. Then a UN document is presented, which serves as a guide for successful mediation. To answer the research question, the analyses of several authors regarding the UN mediation will be summarized to find out at which point the Syrian mediation did not correspond to the guide.In the third part of the paper, the political system of Syria is identified in an authoritarian typology. In the discussion I will reflect on whether the traditional classification is sufficient or to which extent its potential shortcomings could also represent a problematic approach to the mediation process. This would be decisive for our understanding of the failure. The conclusion will summarize the explanations as analyzed in the research field and the findings of the discussion as well as the consequences this analysis has for further research.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 24 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2020 in the subject Politics - Region: USA, University of Bonn, language: English, abstract: This paper will focus on what Lichtman calls the 'Thirteen Keys to the White House' and how he used them to predict the outcomes of the last nine presidential elections. To do so, his book 'The Keys to the White House' which was firstly published in 1996 is required as the main source for the following steps that will serve as the leading topics of each chapter of this paper.The first chapter will briefly summarize and explain Lichtman¿s thirteen keys and how they were determined as critical indicators for predicting the winner of a presidential election. In a second step and therefore in the second chapter the focus will lie on how Lichtman decided whether a key applied to a residing President or not, especially regarding certain keys which cannot be answered simply because of extraordinary circumstances surrounding particular candidates of the various presidential elections since 1984. As Lichtman stated that the presidential race between Republican candidate Donald J. Trump and Democratic candidate and former First Lady of the United States Hillary Clinton was the hardest election to predict, a third chapter will focus on the reasons for that. Additionally, the chapter will try to apply the keys to a new election by assuming that Donald Trump will run for office again. 28 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Academic Paper from the year 2019 in the subject Geography / Earth Science - Cartography, Geographic Information Science and Geodesy, grade: 1, University of Salzburg (ZGIS), language: English, abstract: This paper presents a scavenger hunt. A scavenger hunt can be a ludic and active approach to address pupils and transport educational and subject content. Thus, this scavenger aims to familiarize pupils of the age class 10-12 years with GIS and the possibilities GIS offer in a playful manner. It includes 5 stations which are addressed by following an instruction-sheet with QR-codes leading to the respective places and posing questions and tasks. For the scavenger hunt there are two datasets that must be handled: The tasks for each station including the submitted answers and the tracks of the groups. The results and the tracks should also be made available to the Z_GIS geoportal following the guidelines of open standards and interoperability. To fulfill these requirements a combination of two ESRI software products was used: ArcGIS Collector and Survey123. The tracks can be accessed as web feature service via REST URL whereas the survey answers are directly integrated into a dashboard with a map. So, the results are immediately updated and available in ArcGIS Online for inspection, comparison and discussion. 32 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Research Paper (undergraduate) from the year 2017 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature, grade: A, , language: English, abstract: The purpose of this research is to identify and analyze the elements of Gothic literature precisely in the work of Christopher Marlowe. This analysis is also based on other studies as well as on the original copy of the book. Initially, we will summarize Marlowe's life and his career as a writer. Rather, the author will focus on a deeper analysis based on the elements of Gothic literature and its periods. Finally, he will take a look in some other information about the work. Gothic literature is a literary genre that combines fiction, horror, death, and even in some cases romance. Even though Gothic Literature was introduced around the end of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th century in England, the Gothic term itself has its beginnings in the 3rd to 4th century, presenting a German barbarian tribe who invaded Rome, to continue later with other countries. Given the topics that this kind of literature deals with, we can say that it is not sufficiently familiar or widespread. Horace Walpole is thought to be the first author of these genera with his book 'The Castle of Otranto', followed by many other authors such as Mary Shelly with 'Frankenstein', Bram Stoker with 'Dracula' and Christopher Marlowe with 'Doctor Faustus'. 28 pp. Englisch.