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1. 6. Whispers of influence : youth engagement with Alt-info's soft power perceptions

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kommunikation och medier

   Author : Ana Chkhaidze; [2023]
   Keywords : media engagement; soft power; propaganda; pro-Russian media; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This research explores how young audiences in Georgia perceive and engage with Russian Soft Power in the context of the media platform Alt-info. Alt-info is a privately-owned right-wing TV company and online media outlet founded in 2019 in Georgia. READ MORE

3. 7. Facing the Friction of a Totalitarian Government : A critical reading of Orwell's 1984 applying the Pedagogy of Discomfort to themes related to government control

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för lärande, humaniora och samhälle

   Author : Hanna Houda Axelsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Pedagogy of Discomfort to themes related to government control;

   Abstract : This study explores the potential application of George Orwell's novel 1984 in ESL instruction and its influence on promoting discussion among students on divisive political issues. The objective is to examine how the novel's underlying concepts of oppression, dictatorship, and propaganda could encourage critical thinking and social interaction among ESL students. READ MORE

4. 8. 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

5. 9. How young people cope in times of economic uncertainty: A survey study on the determinants of personal saving and consumption intention among young adults

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för marknadsföring och strategi

   Author : Sofie Valentin; David Narva; [2023]
   Keywords : Consumer Behavior; Economic Uncertainty; Generation Y; Saving Intention; Theory of Planned Behavior;

   Abstract : With the rise of inflation in Sweden, daily economic decisions, including how to earn money, how much and what to save and consume, as well as how to protect against unforeseen expenses, have become even more challenging. Unlike older peers, coping in economic uncertainty will become a first-hand experience for young adults. READ MORE

6. 10. Exploring the Impact of Negative Media Representation on University Students Residing in Segregated Areas : A Case Study of Malmo's Rosengård Student Housing

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

   Author : Feven Yohannes Alemayohu; [2022]
   Keywords : University students; Student housing; Rosengård; Negative Media representation; Experience;

   Abstract : This research aims to explore the effects of negative media representation on the experiencesof university students residing in Rosengård, Malmö, Sweden. Drawing upon media and masscommunication theories such as Media Shadow theory, Agenda Setting theory, andincorporating elements of Social Identity theory, the study investigates the influence of mediaportrayals on community perception and individual experiences. READ MORE