Essays about: "authentic literature"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 76 essays containing the words authentic literature.

1. 1. African Women and Storytelling : Unveiling the Power of Narrative to Shape Collective Imaginary

   University essay from

   Author : Clelia Vegezzi; [2023]
   Keywords : African Women; Women; Black Women; Storytelling; stories; Collective Imaginaries; Characters; Novels; INGOs; Noviolet Bulawayo; Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie;

   Abstract : During my eight years of work in the communication department of an NGO based in Kampala I have undetaken several workshops organized by istitutional donors, such as USAID, on how to write what the aid sector calls stories of change.  Puzzled by the information and skills obtained in such context and the stories I have encounter and wrote during my job from one side, and on the other side acknowledging how novels helped me to navigate my feeling of disorientation while living and experiencing the Ugandan context; I have decided to embark in this research to better understand where the stories produced by INGOs and the contemporary literature differentiate. READ MORE

3. 2. Teachers' Perspectives on the Use of Short Stories in the English Classroom : A qualitative study of English teachers' work with short stories in the multicultural classroom in Sweden

   University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för kultur och lärande

   Author : Alexandra Afram; [2023]
   Keywords : Short Stories; Literature; Teaching Material; Curriculum; Motivation; Learning Skills; Language Skills; Culture; Multiculturalism; Interculturality;

   Abstract : The purpose of this study aims to examine teachers' perspectives on the use of short stories in the English classroom at the upper secondary level in one municipality in Stockholm, Sweden. The study is a qualitative analysis of semi-structured interviews with 6 English teachers. READ MORE

4. 3. Unwrapping Brand Activism

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Denise Vork; Bruno Dewever; [2023]
   Keywords : Brand Activism; Packaging; Consumer Engagement; Consumer Perceptions; Socio-political Issues; Consumer Resistance; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : This research used a qualitative approach, more specifically, netnography based on two cases. The two empirical cases on the use of brand activism on packaging that have been selected for this study are: (1) Walmart’s introduction of a ‘Celebration Edition’ Ice Cream for Juneteenth, and (2) Skittle’s introduction of a rainbow- free packaging to support the LGBTQ+ community. READ MORE

5. 4. From Scroll to Cart: Investigating the Influence of TikTok Community Commerce Content on Adult Purchase Behavior

   University essay from

   Author : Adia Atwell; [2023]
   Keywords : TikTok; Community Commerce; Influence; Purchase Behavior; User-Generated Content; Word of Mouth; Stimulus Organism Response; Social Influence;

   Abstract : With the rise of social media platforms and the increasing popularity of short-form video content, TikTok has emerged as one of the dominant platforms for entertainment, information sharing, and commerce. This thesis aims to examine the influence of community commerce TikTok content on adult users, exploring the impact it has on their purchasing behaviors, perceptions, and overall engagement. READ MORE

6. 5. Identity in the Internet Age: A Study of Patricia Lockwood's No One is Talking About This. Raising students critical thinking in the classroom

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionen

   Author : Flakrim Fejzullahu; [2023]
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   Abstract : As digital media become increasingly entwined with our daily lives, the importance of understanding its impacts on personal identity, particularly among adolescents, is paramount. The paper argues that Patricia Lockwood's novel No One is Talking About This effectively dramatizes these challenges, making it an ideal text for fostering critical thinking in English education. READ MORE