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How Young Immigrant Israelis in the Nationalist Yisra'el Beitenu Party Read Israeli Citizenship
How do young people from immigrant families become engaged in politics? Anja Schmidt-Kleinert examines the case of young Israelis who are actively engaged with the nationalist Yisra'el Beitenu party, led by the Israeli minister of defence, Avigdor Lieberman. She explores how the activists present Israeli citizenship in a way that is exclusionary to non-Jewish citizens and analyses their strategy to actively construct a sense of belonging to Israeli society or, more precisely, to the Jewish collective by (re-)producing the ethno-nationalist discourse.
From Aerosol Microphysical Processes to Earth System Impacts
Anja Schmidt's thesis is a unique and comprehensive evaluation of the impacts of tropospheric volcanic aerosol on the atmosphere, climate, air quality and human health. Using a state-of-the-art global microphysics model, the thesis describes and quantifies the impact of volcanic sulphur emissions on global aerosol, clouds and the radiative forcing of climate. The advanced model enables the first ever estimate of the impact of the emissions on aerosol microphysical properties such as particle number concentrations and sizes, and therefore a considerably improved ability to quantify the climate and air quality effects. There are several important discoveries in this thesis. Firstly, it is shown that continuously degassing volcanoes exert a major effect on global clouds and climate. Secondly, the impact of the 1783 Laki eruption in Iceland is re-examined to show that this long-lasting flood lava eruption would have had major effects on clouds and climate. Thirdly, by combining her research on volcanism, atmospheric science and epidemiology, she shows that a present-day Laki-like eruption would seriously affect European air quality and cause over 100000 premature deaths in the first year.
Focusing on the syntactic relations of Chinese, this seminar paper explores the notion that Chinese, as a non-inflectional language, relies heavily on iconic principles compared to Western languages. It examines how grammatical particles and word order in Chinese facilitate conceptual mappings that reflect human perceptions of states and events. The paper raises critical questions about the true extent of Chinese's iconicity and investigates the primary factors influencing its word order, contributing to the understanding of linguistic motivation in language.
The paper explores the relationship between bodily experiences and the understanding of emotion metaphors in both English and Chinese. It examines the conceptualization of emotions, particularly focusing on the metaphors for ANGER and HAPPINESS, which show minimal cultural variation. The study raises questions about peripheral emotions and whether they exhibit similar metaphorical preferences or are more influenced by cultural specificity. This investigation highlights the interplay between language, culture, and emotional expression.
The character of Pearl in Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter stands out as a complex representation of identity and nature, embodying both demonic and ethereal qualities. Her existence prompts questions about humanity and guilt, not only from the Puritan society but also from her mother. The paper explores whether Pearl is merely a symbolic construct or if she reflects the genuine behavior of a child raised without strict authority. It challenges the reader to consider the depth of her character beyond her functional role in the narrative.
The linguistic landscape of Kenya is characterized by its diversity, shaped by various ethnic groups and the legacy of British colonialism. While English serves as the official language and Kiswahili as the national language, the reality is more complex. Issues of national identity, perceptions of inferiority towards English, and aspirations for improved political and economic conditions create significant challenges for the Kenyan population. This paper explores these intricate dynamics within the context of language and identity in Kenya.