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Tom Keller

    Die realitätsnähere Bewertung der Schadenrückstellungen des Versicherers im Rahmen des Steuerentlastungsgesetzes (StEntlG) 1999/2000/2002 und ausgewählte Konsequenzen für die Handels- und Steuerbilanz
    Contemporary Transnational Remakes. The Swedish "Män Som Hatar Kvinnor" (2009) and the Hollywood Production "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" (2011)
    Error Analysis in SLA. An Investigation of Errors made by Polish Learners of English
    Differences Between the Traditional and the Modern World in Alistair McLeod's "The Return"
    Honest and Unbiased. The Helpfulness of Vine and Incentivized Reviews on Amazon
    Visible and hidden walls in Ursula K. Le Guin's utopian novel "The Dispossessed"
    • 2021

      The study investigates how incentivization-based reviews affect reader perceptions and potential biases. By examining the metric of review helpfulness—measured as the percentage of helpful votes—the research considers various independent and confounding variables. Additionally, it explores how the type of product influences these dynamics, aiming to provide insights into the credibility of reviews in the context of both offline and online marketing.

      Honest and Unbiased. The Helpfulness of Vine and Incentivized Reviews on Amazon
    • 2016

      In "The Dispossessed," walls serve as a powerful symbol, representing various forms of separation and boundaries that the characters encounter. These walls can imprison or liberate, reflecting the complexities of human experience. The protagonist, Shevek, confronts and seeks to dismantle these barriers, which include societal hierarchies, greed, and physical limitations. The novel explores the stark contrasts between different planets and their cultures, emphasizing the struggle for freedom and understanding amidst division.

      Visible and hidden walls in Ursula K. Le Guin's utopian novel "The Dispossessed"
    • 2016

      Focusing on the life and works of Alistair MacLeod, this paper explores his contributions as a renowned Canadian short story writer. Drawing from his youth in Nova Scotia, MacLeod's stories vividly depict the lives of rural maritime communities, highlighting themes of hardship, family tragedies, and the tension between traditional and modern lifestyles. His narratives often feature characters engaged in occupations like fishing, farming, and mining, offering a rich insight into the culture and environment of the Atlantic coast.

      Differences Between the Traditional and the Modern World in Alistair McLeod's "The Return"
    • 2016

      Focusing on the language productions of Polish learners of English, this paper employs Error Analysis to identify and explain common errors made by these speakers. It explores whether these mistakes are influenced by the learners' native Polish language, aiming to uncover specific patterns and reasons behind the errors. The study contributes to understanding the challenges faced by Polish speakers in second language acquisition and highlights the interplay between native language influences and learning a new language.

      Error Analysis in SLA. An Investigation of Errors made by Polish Learners of English
    • 2016