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  1. 1. An Ecocritical Analysis of Modern Japanese Literary History : Becomings of Self, Nature and Literature at the Beginning of the Twentieth Century

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historia

    Author : Shion Takei; [2019]
    Keywords : modern Japanese literature; self; nature; confession; diffraction; becoming;

    Abstract : Situated in environmental history and ecocriticism, this thesis traces the emergence of modern Japanese literature at the beginning of the twentieth century. Using agential realism and its concepts ‘diffraction’ and ‘becoming’, this thesis conducts an anti-essential ecocritical analysis. READ MORE

  3. 2. Mapping Images - When words don't work

    University essay from Kungl. Konsthögskolan

    Author : Malou da Cunha Bang; [2016]
    Keywords : stories juxtaposing inspiration narrative images mapping;

    Abstract : Mapping images – when words don’t work. My master essay is a walking contradiction. It is an explanation of how a non-wordly thought process emerged – but explained in words. READ MORE

  4. 3. Infinite Endnotes and Important Clichés: New Sincerity in David Foster Wallace's Infinite Jest

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Masterprogram: Litteratur - Kultur – Media; Lunds universitet/Litteraturvetenskap

    Author : Aili Pettersson Peeker; [2014]
    Keywords : New Sincerity; Post-postmodernism; Cliché; David Foster Wallace; Irony; Languages and Literatures;

    Abstract : In the past decades, a field of so-called Wallace Studies, i.e. academic studies dedicated to the investigation of David Foster Wallace’s writings, has emerged and developed. These studies are often connected to the equally new literary concept of new sincerity. READ MORE

  5. 4. Communicate Trust without Words

    University essay from IT-universitetet i Göteborg/Tillämpad informationsteknologi

    Author : Krista Krūmiņa; [2013-09-13]
    Keywords : brand trust; social media communication; associations; visual rhetoric; business page; Draugiem.lv; Latvijas Piens;

    Abstract : The purpose of the study is to explore, how Latvian brands can use pictures in their social media communication in order to create more trustful image about itself. To fulfil the purpose, a particular Latvian brand is taken as an example for this study and their visual communication is analysed from two perspectives. READ MORE

  6. 5. What is Good Design? : On the problem of stereotypes and innovation in character design as reflected through the mentor archetype

    University essay from Institutionen för speldesign, teknik och lärande

    Author : Nybäck Jerry; [2013]
    Keywords : character; design; stereotype; archetype; cliche; sign; mentor; film; animation;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to analyze the conventions of Character Design, and how one may innovate without losing visual communication. Focus is put on discussing stereotypical patterns as an inescapable but potentially harmful aspect of human behavior. READ MORE