Essays about: "Hedges"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 78 essays containing the word Hedges.

  1. 11. Classroom Discourse and Aspects of Conversation Analysis : A qualitative study on student-to-student interaction during group discussion in EFL classrooms

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för lärande, humaniora och samhälle

    Author : Anastasia Maziani; [2021]
    Keywords : classroom discourse; group discussions; conversation analysis. Speech Act Theory; locution; illocution; discursive devices; turn-taking; hedges; the sociocultural theory; Vygotsky; scaffolding.;

    Abstract : This study aimed to analyse organised interaction and assigned discussions occurring between students in EFL classrooms. It was conducted in order to identify the value-added in terms of learning by using discussion groups. READ MORE

  3. 12. The Rise of Cryptocurrencies as an Investment Hedge. The Shift from Traditional Investment Hedges: Can Cryptocurrencies Replace Bonds as an Investment Hedge?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Nichawan Thamrongsak; Mia Varis; [2021]
    Keywords : Cryptocurrency; Hedging; DCC-GARCH; US Treasury Yields; S P 500; MSCI World Index; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This thesis uses a dynamic conditional correlation (DCC) model to investigate the correlation between major cryptocurrencies, US government bonds and the S&P 500 and MSCI World indices in order to establish the hedge, safe haven and diversifier properties of cryptocurrencies. While US Treasuries have exhibited negative correlation and hedging properties against equity risk for decades, recent extreme market conditions have caused investors to look for alternative asset classes for hedging. READ MORE

  4. 13. Impact of Physical Object on Scaring of geese : with an agroecological approach towards the issue of geese as a pest in agriculture

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Elias Kvarnbäck; [2021]
    Keywords : geese; barnacle goose; greylag goose; large grazing birds; agroecological practices; flight initiation distance;

    Abstract : The interactions and conflicts between geese and agricultural interests have risen in the last decades in Sweden. A range of measures are used by humans to disturb and scare geese with the goal to counteract crop damage. The hypothesis of this master thesis is that proximity to physical objects taller than 70 cm above the ground, e.g. READ MORE

  5. 14. Probably certain : Translating hedges in academic research articles from Swedish to English

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

    Author : Bianca Seydel; [2020]
    Keywords : adaptation; addition; cultural filter; epistemic modality; equivalence; faithful translation; hedges; hedging; L2 learner; omission; scientific research articles; translation;

    Abstract : While it certainly can be argued that translation is a quite demanding discipline in general, some areas within this field are, naturally, more challenging than others. One of these is hedging, which serves a broad variety of purposes both with regard to the author and to the intended readership, and hence must be translated accordingly. READ MORE

  6. 15. ”…an astonishingly small space” : en rumslig studie och analys av Villa Gamberaia

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Linnea Englander; [2020]
    Keywords : Villa Gamberaia; Italiensk renässansträdgård; rumslighet; Catherine Dee; landskapsarkitektur; trädgårdsdesign; privatträdgårdar; trädgårdsrum;

    Abstract : ”…an astonishingly small space” är ett självständigt arbete i landskapsarkitektur vid Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet i Alnarp. Studien består av en rumslig analys av den italienska renässansträdgården Villa Gamberaia. Syftet med studien är att hitta inspiration och vägledning till utformningen av dagens privatträdgårdar. READ MORE