Essays about: "Shona"

Found 5 essays containing the word Shona.

  1. 1. Make Great Zimbabwe Great Again A study of the political usage of Great Zimbabwe 1980–2020

    University essay from

    Author : Adam Andersson; [2020-08-04]
    Keywords : Great Zimbabwe; Mugabe; Nkomo; ZANU-pf; ZANU; ZAPU; MDC; Zimbabwe Bird; Shona; Ndebele; Identity; Colonialism; Rhodesia; Cultural Heritage;

    Abstract : The purpose of this master’s thesis is to show how Great Zimbabwe was politically used during the period 1980-2020. This work was also carried out with the aim to examine and nuance how archaeology is used within the framework of nationalism, and how cultural heritage is used by political organizations for different purposes. READ MORE

  3. 2. Bubbles guide migrating smolts around hydropower plants

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskap

    Author : Shona MacArthur; [2019]
    Keywords : Atlantic salmon; migration; bubble barrier; hydropower plant; predation;

    Abstract : The development of hydroelectric power production and the damming of water courses that ensues causes a threat to the migration patterns of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar), by altering their habitat and compromising river connectivity. Because the species’ survival heavily depends on the completion of their migration between rivers and oceans, the design of guidance structures that promote successful passages around dams is a critical goal. READ MORE

  4. 3. Digitally speaking... : How secondary school English teachers perceive the use of digital translation tools in English language learning

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för tillämpad utbildningsvetenskap

    Author : Shona Lidström; [2019]
    Keywords : thematic analysis; help tool; lack of confidence; regulating use; language production;

    Abstract : For today’s digital native students, digital translation tools appear to be the most favoured help tools in language classes. The day of the paper dictionary has gone and this is being followed closely by online dictionaries and thesauruses. READ MORE

  5. 4. High off her love - LOVE IS A DRUG : A comparative study of the use of love and sadness metaphors and their meaning in country and rap song lyrics

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för språkstudier

    Author : Shona Lidström; [2017]
    Keywords : conceptual metaphor; LOVE; SADNESS; lyrics; MIP;

    Abstract : This paper researches the use of conceptual metaphors in rap and country song lyrics. It looks specifically at conceptual metaphors for the concepts of LOVE and SADNESS, focusing on what source domains are proposed in each genre, what similarities there are in source domains between the genres and the style of language found in the linguistic expressions in the two genres. READ MORE

  6. 5. Come together, right now, over what? : an analysis of the processes of democratization and participatory governance of water and sanitation services in Dodowa, Ghana

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Shona Jenkins; [2016]
    Keywords : participatory governance; democratization; water sanitation; Ghana; sustainability science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Delivering essential services to burgeoning peri-urban cities in the Sub-Sahara will only become an increasing challenge, as the population in this region is expected to double by 2050. Finding effective governance arrangements, institutional settings and building participatory arenas that give a greater voice to citizens and foster greater responsiveness from democratic authorities is a delicate endeavour, fraught with difficult trade-offs. READ MORE