Essays about: "topic as discourse"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 198 essays containing the words topic as discourse.

1. 1. Unpacking the Agenda 2030 Puzzle : A Critical Discourse Analysis on SDGs 8 and 10 through the lens of the Post-Development approach

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Moa Bergsten; Saga Messering; [2024]
   Keywords : Development Discourse; Critical Discourse Analysis; Post-Development Theory; Agenda 2030;

   Abstract : Agenda 2030 has reached its half-way mark, making it a highly relevant topic to examine. A critical discourse analysis (CDA) is applied through this research to identify the underlying norms and values of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), 8 (decent work and economic growth) and 10 (reduced inequalities). READ MORE

3. 2. Offshore Wind Farms in Norway : A Spatial Multi-Criteria Analysis for Optimal Site Location

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Adam Törnqvist; Vincent Edberg; [2024]
   Keywords : Offshore wind power; Spatial Multi-criteria Analysis; Renewable energy; Suit-ability map; Geographical Information System; Havsbaserad vindkraft; Spatial multikriterieanalys; Förnybar energi; Lämp-lighetskarta; Geografiskt informationssystem;

   Abstract : Recognizing the imperative transition towards renewable energy sources to combat climate change, this study explores the outlooks for offshore wind power in Norway, a country endowed with extensive coastlines and favourable wind conditions. The thesis sets out to support decision-making processes by synthesizing contemporary research and applying context-specific insights to the southern half of the Norwegian economic zone (NEZ) into a comprehensive Spatial-Multi-criteria Analysis (SMCA). READ MORE

4. 3. Fungi as a potential solution to microplastic pollution: A qualitative study examining the opportunities and obstacles of implementing mycoremediation in Swedish agricultural soils from a perspective of ecological sustainability

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

   Author : Julia Zajac; [2023-11-08]
   Keywords : mycoremediation; ecological sustainability; sustainable development; microplastics; fungi;

   Abstract : The world is facing microplastic pollution in almost all areas, as a result of increased manufacture and use of plastics in recent years. One of the most highly polluted environments are agricultural soils, which are estimated to contain up to 14 percent of all microplastic pollution. Few effective methods exist to solve this problem. READ MORE

5. 4. THE EFFECT OF POLITICAL SYMPATHIES ON CLIMATE CHANGE PERCEPTION

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Safia Dindić; [2023-02-28]
   Keywords : Polarization; Political sympathies; Climate change perception; Left-wing; Right-wing;

   Abstract : In contemporary society, numerous countries are experiencing an upsurge in polarization and its advancement has made itself palpable in a number of topics of debate, one of which is climate change. The public opinion on the matter varies on aggregate and individual levels and previous research has found political sympathies to be one of the most prominent determinants for one’s climate change perception. READ MORE

6. 5. The Abortion Debate in the U.S. Media : A Critical Discourse Analysis of the Abortion Debate within two prominent U.S. News Outlets Leading Up to and Following the Overturn of Roe v. Wade

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

   Author : Merle von der Hülst; [2023]
   Keywords : U.S. media; abortion; Roe v. Wade; Fox News; CNN; Hegemony; Critical Discourse Analysis; Frame Analysis; Media Bias;

   Abstract : The aim of this study is to analyze whether any media bias and framing can be observed in the U.S. news reporting surrounding the topic of the abortion debate. And if yes, how they are being presented to their respective audiences. READ MORE