Essays about: "Middle Low German"

Found 5 essays containing the words Middle Low German.

  1. 1. Identifying Linguistic Variants in Middle Low German : Using tools from Data Science and Natural Language Processing to automate the analysis of Middle Low German texts

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Lovisa Eriksson; William Brenham Hooper; [2023]
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    Abstract : During the 15th century, the printing press was introduced to Germany, and Europe as a whole. It has long been believed that standardization of the written language came as a direct consequence of this invention, but the studies supporting this theory are small in scale. READ MORE

  3. 2. Designed plant communities for challenging urban environments in southern Finland : based on the German mixed planting system

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

    Author : Sara Seppänen; [2019]
    Keywords : designed plant community; ecological planting; dynamic planting; naturalistic planting; mixed planting system; planting design; urban habitats;

    Abstract : Traditional perennial borders require a lot of maintenance and are therefore not so common in public areas in Finland. There is a need for low-maintenance perennial plantings that can tolerate the dry conditions in urban areas. READ MORE

  4. 3. Semantic Change in Words Loaned to Swedish

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Allmän språkvetenskap

    Author : Björn Torstensson; [2014]
    Keywords : English; French; diachrony; Middle Low German; Swedish; loanwords; metonymization; metaphorization; Lexical Meaning as Ontologies and Construals LOC ; Cognitive semantics; Languages and Literatures;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the diachronic semantic development in terms of metonymization and metaphorization for 30 nouns loaned into the Swedish language between the 13th and 20th centuries from a cognitive-semantic point of view. Through the framework of Lexical Meaning as Ontologies and Construals (LOC) combined with a study of the occurrence of metaphorization, metonymization, widening and narrowing in semantic development, it examines to what extent metonymization can be said to be a more common mechanism of lexical semantic change than metaphorization, and to what extent words lose semantic width initially after the loaning period and then regain it over time. READ MORE

  5. 4. The internationalization pattern of a Swedish Fashion Company - A case study of Lindex

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Jin Bergsten; Jacqueline Tradefelt; [2013-07-16]
    Keywords : Internationalization; knowledge; low-cost fashion garment segment; Swedish fashion; foreign expansion; Central Europe; Russia; the Middle East;

    Abstract : To internationalize has become an increasingly common means for growth as the developed markets in Europe exhibits a highly competitive environment leading to saturation in their domestic markets. With the emerge of the globalization and the rise of emerging markets new opportunities arise, which is positive for smaller countries like Sweden that are dependent on international activities. READ MORE

  6. 5. Middle Managements perception of the change in competitiveness : A study of the strategic merger between Toyota and BT in Germnay

    University essay from IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Karin Sundberg; Erik Sjödahl; [2012]
    Keywords : M As; Competitiveness; Middle Management; Synergy; SWOT; Porters five forces; Synergy;

    Abstract : Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As) are a popular strategy companies undertake in order to create value and synergies, and also to increase the competitiveness of the firm.  Findings from previous studies show that many M&As fail to create value, however there is also existing evidence that they do, where the execution plays a major role. READ MORE