Search for dissertations about: "cultural capital"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 83 swedish dissertations containing the words cultural capital.

2. 11. Studies in Roman architecture : Configuring the classical orders

   Author : Peter Liljenstolpe; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; Archaeology; Architecture; classical architecture; Roman archaeology; classical archaeology; column; capital; ornamentation; Arkeologi; Archaeology subjects; Arkeologiämnen; arkeologi; Archaeology;

   Abstract : This study describes the Tuscan, Doric, Ionic and Corinthian orders as subsystems, which were configured according to the desired effect of the system, i.e. the architecture. This follows what Vitruvius termed decor and was dependent on either physical factors, convention or custom. READ MORE

4. 12. Gloria muliebris: Elite female status competition in Mid-Republican Rome

   Author : Lewis Webb; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; elite women; senatorial women; status; competition; status competition; glory; Ancient Rome; Republic; res publica; mid-Republican Rome; domains; resources; regulation; capital; conspicuous display;

   Abstract : Elite status competition permeated mid-Republican Rome (264–133 BCE). Struggles for superiority in status among the senatorial elite catalysed social growth and conflict in the res publica: competition and the desire for glory suffused elite society. READ MORE

5. 13. Being and Becoming a Teacher in Initial Literacy and Second Language Education for Adults

   Author : Helena Colliander; Per Andersson; Song Ee Ahn; Annelie Frelin; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; teacher identity; initial literacy education; second language teaching; adult education; situated learning; cultural capital; läraridentitet; grundläggande litteracitetsutbildning; andraspråksundervisning; vuxenutbildning; situerat lärande; kulturellt kapital;

   Abstract : The aim of the thesis is to explore what being and becoming a teacher of Literacy Education and Second Language Learning for Adults (LESLLA) mean. The study, which applies situated learning theory combined with some Bourdieuan concepts as thinking tools, seeks to depict how the professional identity of LESLLA teachers can be understood from their memberships in different communities of practice. READ MORE

6. 14. Dialogues on the Net - Power structures in asynchronous discussions in the context of a web based teacher training course

   Author : Annette Johnsson; Utbildningsvetenskap; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; minority; cultural background; sex; ethnicity; gender; age; socio-economic; dialogicity; web based; computer based; CMC; net based; asynchronous; CSCL; teacher education; power structures; dialogues; Group work; team work; symbolic capital; group work;

   Abstract : The general aim of this thesis is to investigate the interaction processes that occur in group dialogues when teacher students work in small groups, using net based asynchronous dialogues to solve a problem in the area of environmental sustainability. More specifically, the interest is to determine whether students’ net based dialogues give rise to patterns of dominance/subordination similar to those observed in face-to-face situations. READ MORE

7. 15. Relational Networks and Family Firm Capital Structure in Thailand : Theory and Practice

   Author : Suranai Chuairuang; Barbara Cornelius; Håkan Boter; Anura De Zoysa; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Networks; relationships; capital structure decisions; family firm; small firm; information asymmetry; pecking order hypothesis; företagsekonomi; Business Studies;

   Abstract : Firms must access capital to remain in business.  Small firms have greater difficulty accessing financial resources than have large firms because of their limited access to capital markets.  These difficulties are exacerbated by information asymmetries between a small firm’ s management and capital providers. READ MORE