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Deborah Heinen

    Konsumgenossenschaften im 19. und frühen 20. Jahrhundert. Segen für die Arbeiterschaft, Gefahr für den Einzelhandel?
    Arthur Miller's "The Crucible". A Story of Witch Hunting and the Red Scare
    Reflexive Pronouns. The Acquisition of Self-Forms by German Learners of English as L2
    Gender and Marriage in Geoffrey Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales." The "Marriage Group"
    Climate Governance and Urban Planning
    Sign language acquisition of deaf children
    • 2024

      Climate Governance and Urban Planning

      Implementing Low-Carbon Development Patterns

      • 228 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Focusing on the critical role of urban planning in achieving a low-carbon future, this book explores the governing rules that shape the discipline. It highlights how these rules impact the implementation of sustainable development patterns in urban environments, providing insights for professionals and policymakers aiming to foster environmentally responsible urban growth.

      Climate Governance and Urban Planning
    • 2017

      Exploring the concept of language transfer, this seminar paper examines how prior knowledge of German influences English language acquisition, particularly regarding reflexive pronouns. It investigates whether German learners recognize the differences between English self-forms and German sich-forms. The hypothesis suggests that the similarities may lead to negative transfer, causing learners to misuse reflexive pronouns. The paper outlines its theoretical framework, methodology, and presents the study's results, discussing explanations and limitations before concluding with key findings.

      Reflexive Pronouns. The Acquisition of Self-Forms by German Learners of English as L2
    • 2016

      Exploring the unsettling parallels between the Salem witch hunt and the McCarthy era, this seminar paper delves into two dark chapters of American history that reveal recurring themes of persecution and societal fear. Despite the 250-year gap, the analysis suggests that the patterns of hysteria and injustice in these periods resonate with each other, prompting reflections on the cyclical nature of history. This examination provides a critical lens on how past events continue to influence contemporary society.

      Arthur Miller's "The Crucible". A Story of Witch Hunting and the Red Scare
    • 2014

      Focusing on the formal and grammatical structure of American Sign Language, this seminar paper provides an introductory overview of how sign language operates. It then compares American Sign Language with British Sign Language, highlighting both similarities and differences in their structures. This analysis offers valuable insights into the complexities of sign language systems and their linguistic features.

      Sign language acquisition of deaf children
    • 2014

      Focusing on gender relations in medieval society, this seminar paper analyzes Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales, particularly the Marriage Group, which consists of four specific prologues and tales. It highlights how Chaucer addresses the dynamics between the sexes, revealing insights into their interactions and perceptions. Through this examination, the paper aims to deepen the understanding of gender-specific themes within the narratives, showcasing Chaucer's relevance to discussions on gender issues.

      Gender and Marriage in Geoffrey Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales." The "Marriage Group"