Essays about: "Mark Johnson"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words Mark Johnson.

  1. 1. Describing Sound : Translating Metaphors in Bob Dylan by Greil Marcus: Writings 1968–2010

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

    Author : Ola Jönsson; [2020]
    Keywords : Conceptual metaphors; journalism; lexicalized metaphor; metonymy; non-lexicalized metaphor; simile;

    Abstract : Focusing on a source text of music journalism, this study sets out to investigate the role of metaphors in translation techniques from English to Swedish. The study turns to the conceptual metaphor, as presented by George Lakoff and Mark Johnson (1980), and considers a range of translation strategies prescribed by scholars such as Christina Schäffner (2004, 2012) and Grace Crerar-Bromelow (2007). READ MORE

  3. 2. Fighting for the Podium : Translating metaphors and metonymies in Formula 1 Racing

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

    Author : Maria Görl; [2017]
    Keywords : Translation; metaphors; metonymy; structural metaphors; Formula 1; sports language; English; Swedish.;

    Abstract : This essay researches metaphors and metonymy in motorsports language, mainly investigating strategies for translating the structural metaphors RACING is WAR and RACE POSITIONS are RESOURCES and analyzing the results through both a quantitative and qualitative approach. The material for the research was selected parts of former Formula 1 driver Mark Webber’s autobiography, Aussie Grit: My Formula One Journey (2016). READ MORE

  4. 3. The Relevance of Huckleberry Finn in today’s English Language Classrooms

    University essay from Malmö högskola/Fakulteten för lärande och samhälle (LS)

    Author : Alexander Johnson; Sara Ghazarian; [2014]
    Keywords : historical perspective; journals; observations; questionnaires; racism; reflection;

    Abstract : Denna studie är ett projekt som undersöker användandet av Mark Twains klassiska roman The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn i det svenska ESL klassrummet genom action research. Syftet är att undersöka hur en lärandemodell med utgångspunkt i The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn kan utformas för att utveckla det kritiska tänkandet, samt behandla rasistiska samhällsfrågor och fördomar i det svenska ESL klassrummet. READ MORE

  5. 4. Människo- och Samhällskroppen : En experimentell isomorfianalys över psykofysiologisk och sociologisk konceptualisering av informationsprocesser

    University essay from Institutionen för samhälls- och välfärdsstudier; Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Ricardo Fiallo Kaminski; [2012]
    Keywords : Psykofysiologi; Sociologi; Informationsprocess; Orienteringsreaktionen; Sociala Rörelser; Experimentell Isomorfianalys; Epistemologi; Spatial orientering; Konceptualiseringssystem; Människa; Teknik; utveckling;

    Abstract : This thesis examines how two different scientific fields, psychophysiology and sociology, conceptualize “information processes” – in the human brain on one hand, and in society on the other. The information process in human is represented by the orienting reflex with Eugene N. Sokolov as theoretic representative. READ MORE

  6. 5. Truth and Metaphor - A presentation and discussion of two theories on how metaphors can be true

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teoretisk filosofi

    Author : Ylwa Sjölin Wirling; [2012]
    Keywords : Metaphor; Metaphors; Language Philosophy; Truth; Conceptual Mapping; Philosophy of Language; Donald Davidson; Contemporary Theory of Metaphor; George Lakoff; Mark Johnson; Mark Turner; Philosophy and Religion;

    Abstract : Metaphor is the most commonly discussed form of figurative language, and can most simply be presented as statements describing one thing as another. This paper is concerned with the issue of in what sense a metaphor can be said to be true. READ MORE