Essays about: "French culture"

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  1. 1. Governance and decision-making : Lessons from three French eco-villages

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Gwenaël Bertrand; [2023]
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    Abstract : In a context of rising environmental pressure and slow societal changes in response, the emergence of ecovillages comes as a small-scale solution to actively propose sustainable alternatives to the modern consumerist society. The human factor plays a key role in enabling such ecovillages to last. READ MORE

  3. 2. Worn symbols and their role in the military – a study of their effects and perceived value in the French army

    University essay from Försvarshögskolan

    Author : Filip Gustavsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Symbols; cohesion; shame; motivation; military culture; uniform; professionalism.;

    Abstract : This study aims to explore the perceived value and effect of symbols worn in the military. Since uniforms create uniformity, symbols are one of the few ways individuals can distinguish themselves. These symbols hold more value than just a piece of fabric which serves a practical purpose. READ MORE

  4. 3. Imbroglio, Flawed Procedure or a State Scandal? : Untangling the Complexities of the 2020 Restitution of Human Remains from France to Algeria

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Pauline Blache; [2023]
    Keywords : Human remains; restitution; France; Algeria; colonisation; skulls; Provenance Research; political interests; taboo; history.;

    Abstract : In July 2020 France returned 24 human remains to Algeria, designating it as a ‘loan’ renewable every five years. These human remains, identified as skulls, by some considered as “war trophies”, were believed to belong to Algerian soldiers and tribal chiefs who fought against the French army’s invasion in the early 19th century. READ MORE

  5. 4. Bienvenue   A Qualitative Study on How Identity of Foreign-Born Teachers Is Constructed in the French Classroom

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för beteendevetenskap och lärande

    Author : Johanna ERIKSSON; [2023]
    Keywords : Keywords: Professional Identity; Social Identity; Cultural Identity; Adaptation; Foreign -born teachers; French University;

    Abstract : With the intention of understanding the opportunities, challenges, and construction of identity that foreign teachers encounter through their work in France, my study is grounded in the theory that identity is changeable, ongoing, and influenced by both past and current living situations. Furthermore, the professional, social and cultural theories propose that identity is constructed through our work and our place within a group or a culture. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Security Conditions of European Strategic Autonomy from a French Perspective.

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för statsvetenskap (ST)

    Author : Jakob Tarras Ericsson; [2023]
    Keywords : European Union; France; European Strategic Autonomy; Strategic Conditions; NATO; Security and Defence.;

    Abstract : The debate regarding how Europe may assert its autonomy as a political actor is crucial. The Russian invasion of Ukraine is one of the most relevant topics for European Union politics. READ MORE