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1. 1. The “Magic Gathering” of Comprehension Devices : A diachronic systemic functional linguistics analysis of MTG game card texts

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionen

   Author : Isabella Schiller; [2024]
   Keywords : Systemic Functional Linguistics; Magic: The Gathering; keywords; card text; action; process; mood; transitivity; comprehension;

   Abstract : This study investigates the diachronic shift of revised card texts in the tabletop collectible card game ‘Magic: The Gathering’.  The lexicogrammatical patterns found are compared to theories on comprehension and learning, and to the development of the game. READ MORE

3. 2. The Limits of Free Expression : An Ideational Analysis of Quran Burnings in Sweden

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Linnéa Lindström; [2024]
   Keywords : Freedom of Expression; Quran burnings; Democracy; Sweden;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates the political discourse surrounding the controversial act of Quran burnings in Sweden, focusing on the positions of leaders from the three largest political parties between April 2022 and October 2023. Utilizing a theoretical framework that differentiates between consequentialist and non-consequentialist perspectives, it examines the politicians’ arguments for justifying and limiting freedom of expression in this context. READ MORE

4. 3. Greek-Turkish Ideational Antagonism and Exclusive Economic Zones : A Discourse Analysis of the EU Response to the Erdogan Regime Challenging UNCLOS in the Eastern Mediterranean

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

   Author : Christos Ioannou Naoum; [2023]
   Keywords : Greek-Turkish relations; EU identity; De-Europeanization; international maritime law; social constructivism; EEZ delimitation;

   Abstract : This paper emphasizes a social constructivist theoretical viewpoint when looking to analyze the EEZ dispute in the Eastern Mediterranean between Turkey and Greece. The recent authoritarian shift taken by Turkey, moving away from EU and international law values under the regime of President Erdogan has caused an aggravation of the chronically present tensions with its EU neighbour and NATO ally. READ MORE

5. 4. Buddhist International Relations Theory: A Systematic Analysis

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Pontus Andersson; [2023]
   Keywords : Buddhism; international relations; Buddhist international relations theory; the VDP-triad of ideational analysis;

   Abstract : The past decades have seen a growing critique of international relations theory (IRT) as being Eurocentric, inspiring the development of alternative interpretations of international politics. One such development is the emergence of Buddhist IRT, which, with only a handful of texts written on the subject, is still very much in its cradle. READ MORE

6. 5. Working partially on the working poor: Explaining the indirect approach of the European Social Fund+ towards in-work poverty

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Iñigo Perez Mugica; [2022]
   Keywords : in-work poverty; European Social Fund; process-tracing; Multiple stream; Qualitative Content Analysis; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : In-work poverty is a societal problem that should be prevented according to the European Pillars of Social Rights. However, the European Social Fund Plus, being the main European social policy, only addresses the issue indirectly. The aim of this thesis is to build an explanation for this partial actuation of the European Union. READ MORE