Kun-dangwok: ''clan lects'' and Ausbau in western Arnhem Land

The sociolinguistic concept of an Ausbau language is widely thought of as exclusively associated with the standardization of languages for the political and social purposes of nation states. Language policy initiated by state institutions, the development of literacy and new specialist registers of language are typical elements involved in the Ausbau process. However, the linguistic ideologies of small language groups such as those of the minority languages of Aboriginal Australia can drive certain forms of deliberate language elaboration. An important aspect of Aboriginal linguistic ideology is language diversity, reflected in the development of elemental sociolinguistic varieties such as patrician lects. In the Bininj Kun-wok dialect chain of western Arnhem Land, a regional system of lectal differentiation known as Kun-dangwok has developed, reflecting an Aboriginal linguistic ideology whereby being different, especially different ways of speaking, are seen as central aspects of identity. The functions of the Kun-dangwok clan led system are described using examples of naturally occurring conversation which provide evidence that clan lects are the result of an Ausbau process that results in the opposite of language standardization and an increase in Abstand between varieties

Promoting FoRB in Fragile Contexts: Emerging Lessons from CREID

This Learning Briefing is intended as a point of reflection and discussion for bilateral and multilateral donors who have an interest in the promotion of freedom of religion or belief (FoRB), or at the very least the inclusion of FoRB in a broader agenda of rights and wellbeing. It draws on emerging lessons in promoting FoRB in highly fragile contexts from the Coalition for Religious Equality and Inclusive Development (CREID), a programme established to “provide research evidence and deliver practical projects which aim to redress the impact of discrimination on the grounds of religion or belief, tackle poverty and exclusion, and promote people’s wellbeing and empowerment”.UK Department for International Developmen

Co-evolution: Applications and Implications for Governance Research in Communication Studies

A co-evolutionary theoretical framework offers new concepts and methods for communication governance researchers. These concepts and methods are particularly well suited to study problems with strong interdependencies between actors. Such problems often develop in a dynamic, open-ended way and are associated with high levels of uncertainty. Many important, pressing governance tasks in convergent communication sectors, such as efforts to regulate digital platforms, could benefit from integrating insights from co-evolutionary models. For some problems, such as global internet governance, co-evolutionary models may be the only way to develop a robust understanding of the available governance options. This chapter introduces the co-evolution concept, points to applications in communication governance research, and presents models and tools that could enrich future research. It also highlights the implications of its applications for communications governance, summarizes the strengths and limitations of the approach, and gives a brief outlook of further developments

Intercultural Communication and Collaboration in Software Development

Master's thesis in Business administration (BE501)Many Global Software firms outsource parts of their operations to other countries due to cheaper labour costs and to find employees with high knowledge within a specific area. Collaboration and communication between different nationalities aredifficult not only due to the distance geographically,but also distances in cultural aspects. The purpose of this study is to investigatedifferent factors that impact intercultural communication and collaboration in software development firms. Previous research in this field shows various factors impacting intercultural communication and collaboration in software development companies. To investigate these factors exploratory mixed-method design has been used. Initially, qualitative methodology was used to collect data from semi-structured interviews. Eight interviews were conducted with various work roles within a single Norwegian firm. The interviewees explain how various factors impact their communication and collaboration withcolleagues inIndia and Ukraine. These results have been analysed. Secondly, a quantitative survey was conducted based on Isern ́s (2014) eight identity factors of intercultural communication. Other factors based on the findings from the interviewshave also been discussed

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The Laramie Project Playbill

Providence College Department of Theatre, Dance & Film Angell Blackfriars Theatre Smith Center for the Arts The Laramie Project By Moisés Kaufman and the Members of Tectonic Theater Project January 27-29 & February 10-12 Directed by Mary G. Farrell Scenic Design: Joshua Christoffersen Lighting Design: G. Benjamin Swope Costume Design: David Costa-Cabral Sound Design: Chris Warren Vocal Coach: Megan Chang The Cast - TIMOTHY BROWN: Doc O’Connor, Moisés Kaufman, Rulon Stacey, Dennis Shepherd, Rob DeBree; EMILY CLARK: April Silva, Greg Pierotti, Catherine Connolly, Stephen Belber, Kristin Price, Anonymous Friend of Aaron McKinney, Newsperson, E-Mail Writer, Shannon, Kerry Drake, Juror, Moisés Kaufman; MICHAEL IZZO: Reporter, Andy Paris, Doug Laws, Matt Mickelson, Newsperson 4, Bill McKinney, Russel Henderson, Aaron McKinney; TEDDY KIRITSY: Jedidiah Schultz, Stephen Belber, Father Roger Schmit, Phil LaBrie, Aaron Kreifels; DIANE LAMATTINA: Eileen Engen, Amanda Gronich, Marge Murray, Newsperson 3, Lucy Thompson; MIREYA LOPEZ: Zackie Salmon, Barbara Pitts, Romaine Patterson, Jeffrey Lockwood, Governor Geringer, Bailiff, Stephen Belber; DANIEL MUNOZ: Philip DuBois, Greg Pierotti, Stephen Mead Johnson, Judge, Rob Debree, Andrew Gomez, Priest; HONEY PEREZ: Leigh Fondakowski. Jon Peacock, Zubaida Ula, Shadow, Reggie Fluty, Juror; BRITTANY PRICE: Sgt. Hing, Waitress, Minister’s Wife, Sherry Aanenson, Greg Pierotti, Dr. Cantway, Tiffany Edwards, Conrad Miller, Sherry Johnson, Judge, Cal Rerucha, Foreperson; AISLING SHEAHAN: Baptist Minister, Matt Galloway, Newsperson 2, Juror, Russell Henderson’s Mormon Home Teacher, Andy Paris; JULIA ZYGIEL: Rebecca Hilliker, Alison Mears, Trish Steger, Stephen Belber, Leigh Fondakowski, Mudock Cooper, Newspersonhttps://digitalcommons.providence.edu/laramieproject_pubs/1000/thumbnail.jp

Two patterns of opposition: Party Group Interaction in the Bavarian State Parliament

Most research on parliamentary opposition focuses on constitutional and institutional aspects. This article argues that these approaches are limited in explaining differences between opposition parties. A case study of the Bavarian State Parliament, shows that there is support for the assumption that complex patterns of a number of factors, such as individual party groups’ ideology, history, their members’ socio-demographic background, and their informal rules of engagement, influence the way opposition parties behave. The study shows distinctive differences between the appearance and the strategies employed to influence the majority’s decision-making. The Social Democrats, a traditional mass party with over 40 years in opposition, focused on a strategy of professional, subject-oriented co-operation within parliament. The Greens chose confrontational power policies that had their main effect outside parliament. This stands in line with the party’s origin in grassroots movements and its culture of conflict resolution. Those findings raise the question of how party identities and policies coincide with the preference of one opposition strategy over another and they contribute to the discussion of how parliamentary behaviour and representative roles are interwoven

Politics and Integrity among Selected Old Testament Prophets and its Implications for Christian Leaders in Nigeria Political Space

This work discusses politics and integrity among some Old Testament prophets and how such understanding can affect Christian leaders in the Nigerian political space. Prophets were mouthpieces of God, who carried out God's message to the people and the nation of Israel and other surrounding nations. While some got involved in politics, some stick to their primary assignments. In present-day Nigeria, church leaders, particularly Church leaders, are seen to be the model of prophets of old. Using the historical-critical and exegetical methods of research, the work analysed the prophets and an attempt is also made to compare these Old Testament prophets who got involved in politics but kept their integrity with the present Church leaders in the political arena in Nigeria to see if they are keeping to their integrity or not. In the course of this research, it is pertinent to say that many Church leaders who are involved in politics lost their integrity as they become corrupt through looting public funds, power-drunk through abuse of office, or morally corrupt. There is, therefore, a need for present-day Church leaders to learn from the prophets in the Old Testament who kept to their integrity in order will promote peace, justice, and righteousness which will help a great deal in solving the problems facing the nation

Divine Leadership and The Ruler Cult in Roman and Contemporary Times

Seeing how the idea of the ‘ruler cult’ and the necessary ‘myth-making’ to establish it exists to this day, as seen with the regime of a 21st century dictator like Kim Jong-il, it would be most interesting to see what parallels exist between cases of divine leadership and what we might learn about our contemporary cult rulers when looking at the dynamics of the two-millennia-old cult of the deified Emperor Augustus. As such, I have formulated a central question that focuses on the reign of Divus Augustus, and in doing so provides opportunity to extrapolate from it new insights in similar but contemporary figures of leadership. A clear case of 'to understand motives in the present, one must look at actions in the past.