Essays about: "character strength"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 34 essays containing the words character strength.

  1. 1. Vem har sett vinden? : ett undersökande arbete som utforskar vindens potential att skapa upplevelsevärden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Maria Almqvist; Sandra Andersson; [2023]
    Keywords : vind; upplevelsevärden; sinnen; designprocess;

    Abstract : I en förtätad stad finns det ett stort behov av offentliga attraktiva rum. De vindutsatta platserna är underutnyttjade och avfärdas genom att man enbart ser den problematiska sidan av vinden: dess avkylande effekt. READ MORE

  3. 2. ”The shrieking of nothing is killing me” : Representations of society of the spectacle and hyperreality in David Bowie’s lyrics

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för humaniora och samhällsvetenskap

    Author : Mariann Gabrielsson; [2023]
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    Abstract : This text explores how the lyrics of David Bowie can be applied as supporting the critique against hyperreality and society of the spectacle, as articulated by Guy Debord and Jean Baudrillard. This is done by focusing on three questions: 1) what elements in Bowie’s lyrics support Debord and Baudrillard, 2) how can these elements function to portray Bowie as primarily a sociologist and secondly an artist, and 3) what are the benefits of using fiction (in this case lyrics) as empirical material? From a theoretical framework building on Debord’s society of the spectacle and Baudrillard’s focus on hyperreality, I will apply a two-folded methodology of sociology through literature and socio-poetics. READ MORE

  4. 3. Vi, the Perfect Remedy for the Strong Woman Burnout : Representation of Female Empowerment in Arcane: League of Legends

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

    Author : Greta Schafer; [2023]
    Keywords : Arcane; Vi; gender; female empowerment; strong woman; representation;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to problematize the concept of femininity and examine how feminine stereotypes are avoided by Vi in Arcane: League of Legends. I argue that Vi provides an empowering representation of women because her nuanced character reflects realistic, lived experiences. READ MORE

  5. 4. Variations on a Wave : A case for nature, music and concert halls - Norrland's Philharmonia and Music Centre

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Arkitekthögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Carl Blix; [2022]
    Keywords : Architecture; music; mental health; waves; nature; concert hall; philharmony; biophilic design;

    Abstract : Music listening has experienced one of its major paradigm shifts in this latest generation, taking the step from analogue media into the digital sphere. Today a human can reduce stress levels by limiting noise and disturbances to shut away unwanted impressions, to find peace and tranquility or strength and courage. READ MORE

  6. 5. Lights for democracy: lighting as a tool for Brazilian political protests

    University essay from KTH/Ljusdesign

    Author : Helena Peres Caixeta Silva; [2022]
    Keywords : Brazilian protests; lighting; lights for democracy; projections; political lighting;

    Abstract : This paper investigates the role of artificial light as a tool for spread a political message, focusing on Brazilian political scenario. Given the recent context of the weakening of many democratic institutions around the world together with Covid-19 pandemic, new ways of protesting have been transforming the character of political demonstrations. READ MORE