Ann, 1940- HUMAN sexuality in literature PSYCHOANALYTIC interpretation PSYCHOANALYSIS & literature SEMIOTICS CHARACTERS & characteristics Abstract: This article examines the central element in the writings of Bobbie Ann Mason. Use of psychoanalytic semiotics in understanding the characters in the writings of Mason; Significance of the absence of sexual difference to psychoanalytic semiotics; Representation of normative male identity in the novels of Mason. Full Text Word Count: 7599 ISSN:
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Bryant University LCS270 Introduction to Cultural Studies, Fall 2012 T,Th 2:00-3:15 Professor Elizabeth Walden Office: Suite C, #226, x6332 ewalden@bryant.edu Office Hours: T, Th 12:00-2:00, 3:30-4:00, Course Description “Culture” is one of the most complicated words in the English language. It refers to world cultures, the whole way of life of a people, as well as great works of art and literature, and even the ordinary artifacts and practices of modern life like skateboarding and instant-messaging
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local market. This paper seeks to analyze how repositioning of Foster’s Lager in Australia can increase its popularity and further drive its sales in the country high enough to match those in other countries such as the UK and the USA. Situation Analysis One of the most critical underlying factors explaining Foster’s Lager’s poor performance in Australia can be traced back to buyer behavior and failure of Foster’s Group to address the problem (Barrand, 2005). The Australian market has, for
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Introduction Being an exchange student and coming from a country (Singapore) where little attention is paid and given to the developments and happenings of the theatre scene, I am delighted to have taken up this module to expose myself to this topic on drama. First and foremost, I must admit that I have never attended a single theatre performance and Blue Boy was the first in the twenty three years of my life. I was filled with excitement and anticipation both at the same time, wondering if I
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Psycho 1 This essay will provide a semiotic and psychoanalytical analysis of the Alfred Hitchcock film Psycho with the help of theories of Dr. Sigmund Freud, it will also be stressing some of the critical differences between men and women when it comes to power. The theme of this movie contains a young woman who steals $40,000 from her employer's client, and ends up on a peculiar journey of terror when she meets a troubled young motel manager who is controlled by his
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Margaret Maynard (2004). The purpose of this essay is to further dissect the Hijab republic as a subculture, the reasons behind it and semiotically decode their dress as intentional communication. In order to do this, I will firstly, conduct a semiotic analysis to an image, thereafter apply Hepdige’s theories on subculture lastly, I will further discuss and apply Maynard’s theory on the relationship between style and communication. Mieke Bal and Norman Bryson (1991:174) cited
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J. Basic. Appl. Sci. Res., 2(12)13069-13075, 2012 © 2012, TextRoad Publication ISSN 2090-4304 Journal of Basic and Applied Scientific Research www.textroad.com Brand Image: Past, Present and Future Muhammad Ehsan Malik1, Basharat Naeem2, Madiha Munawar3 1 Director, Institute of Business Administration (IBA)/Director General, Gujranwala Campus, University of the Punjab, Lahore (Pakistan) 2 Senior Research Officer, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT), Lahore Campus (Pakistan)
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University of Wollongong Research Online Faculty of Business - Accounting & Finance Working Papers 2006 Faculty of Business The Critique of Accounting Theory M. Gaffikin University of Wollongong, gaffikin@uow.edu.au Publication Details This working paper was originally published as Gaffikin, M, The Critique of Accounting Theory, Accounting & Finance Working Paper 06/25, School of Accounting & Finance, University of Wollongong, 2006. Research Online is the open access institutional
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after the conclusion of our group’s experimental radio piece, “Barbie: Spring Break.” Within this essay, I will aim to reflect and judge the process, as well as the overall finished production of this podcast. It becomes evident that through the analysis of how our piece engages with different discourses, ultimately constructs the way we understand our world in a socially driven frame (Leeuwen, 2005, p. 94). Through this the audience will hopefully gain a greater understanding of the importance of
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Developing Guidelines to Design Gestures for Teaching Chinese as a Second Language From the Perspectives of Kinesics and Linguistics Yihan Zhou Seton Hall University Abstract According to kinesics and linguistic theories, this project investigates what parts are involved in making gestures and how gestures carry meanings. A wide range of body parts are involved in making a gesture. According to David Mcneill, the physical movements acquire meaning by iconics, metaphorics, deictics, and
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