Essays about: "metaphoric"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 essays containing the word metaphoric.

  1. 1. And Action! : A Study of the Semantic Domains of Action through Interpretation of Metaphor

    University essay from

    Author : Henrik Westerdahl; [2023]
    Keywords : Semantic domain; Semantic dimension; Semantic pattern; Metaphor; Body in metaphor;

    Abstract : The aim of this essay is determining and describing some of the semantic domains of the concept of action. Action belongs to the type of abstract nouns with unclear semantic domains. In other words, there are difficulties in determining the precise semantic patterns that the word ‘action’ refers to. READ MORE

  3. 2. A sexual Series: Visningsex

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen Konsthögskolan

    Author : Eva-Marie/Emie Elg; [2023]
    Keywords : Fri Konst; Posthumanism; sexbot; Futurism; AI punk; Cyborg Drag; Asexuality;

    Abstract : The art series A Sexual Series is based on posthumanist theory and asexual experience. Shapes of performative alter egos materialized from a queer cyborg position of technologically enhanced crip experiences (the strong symbolical constructing process of straightening scoliosis surgery). READ MORE

  4. 3. ”Maybe one day, the spark will ignite:” A Cultural Analysis of the Historical and Contemporary Living Conditions of Roma People in Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för etnologi

    Author : Johanna Rundgren; [2023]
    Keywords : Roma ethnicity; discursive antiziganism; recognition; stigma; myths; legends; prejudice and stereotypes; discrimination; national minorities; Cultural Sciences;

    Abstract : For over five hundred years, the Roma people have been a part of Swedish society. During these five centuries their subsistence has been subjected to oppression, both institutional and civil. READ MORE

  5. 4. Unravelling the discursive fabric of climate tipping points : An analysis and structuring of views in the scientific discourse

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Miljöförändring

    Author : Elliot Franzén; Petter Alsén; [2022]
    Keywords : climate tipping points; climate change; discourse; ideal types; text analysis; Klimatologiska tröskelpunkter; klimatförändring; diskurs; idealtyper; textanalys;

    Abstract : The notion of climate tipping points (CTP:s) has gained traction in academia. Unravelling the intricate weave of views in the discourses surrounding CTP:s can be helpful to structure the views in the discursive fabric of climate tipping points and in turn get a better understanding of the views surrounding the phenomenon. READ MORE

  6. 5. The UAE’s “National Climate Change Plan 2017-2050” covered in Al Khaleej

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för Asien- och Mellanösternstudier (IAM)

    Author : Vivik Holmbukt; [2021]
    Keywords : United Arab Emirates; climate policy; green growth; Arabic;

    Abstract : This study examines the coverage of the United Arab Emirates’ National Climate Change Plan in Al Khaleej, one of the major Arabic daily newspapers in the country, by analysing a selection of articles covering this plan using analytical concepts and methods from CDA and drawing upon theories of media framing and green growth and green economy. The results show that the Climate Plan is presented as a metaphoric unifier of existing climate policies and a tool to promote the UAE as a pioneer in renewables. READ MORE