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2. 1. Communication as structuration : Viewing learning through the lens of communication

   Author : Cynthia Jimes; Lowe Hedman; Peder Hård af Segerstad; Bengt-Åke Gustafsson; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Media and communication studies; organizational communication; organizational learning; structure; agency; texts; conversations; structuration; discursive communication theory; sociocultural learning theory; theoretical study; abduction; business processes; Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap; Media and communication studies; Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap; Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap; Media and Communication Studies;

   Abstract : This dissertation is about enlightening the relationship between organizational communication and learning. In doing so, I explore and build upon existing theories that address the relationship from a structuration perspective. Specifically, I turn to discursive communication theory and sociocultural learning theory. READ MORE

4. 2. Perspectives on fixedness: applied and theoretical

   Author : Jean Hudson; Engelska; []
   Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; conceptualization; grammaticalization; pragmatic inferencing; reanalysis; univerbation; English language and literature; structuration; discourse; complex adverb; salience; Engelska språk och litteratur ;

   Abstract : This thesis is about fixedness, or the process whereby orthographic words group together and congeal into fixed expressions that might subsequently reduce and become single words. The discussion focuses on three levels: realization, conceptualization, and discourse. READ MORE

5. 3. Change in the cage : Exploring an organisaitonal field: Sweden's biofuel region

   Author : Christopher Nicol; Tommy Jensen; Kiflemariam Hamde; Stefan Jonsson; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : Institutional theory; organisational field change; institutional forces; structuration processes; triggers for change; Institutionell teori; organisatorisk fält förändring; institutionella krafter; struktureringsteori; processer; utlösare av förändring; företagsekonomi; Business Studies;

   Abstract : This Ph.D. thesis seeks to better understand how change occurs within a group of organisations. Aiming to make a contribution to institutional theory, it brings together three main schools, namely: old, new and neoinstitutionalism, in an integrative approach for understanding organisational field change. READ MORE

6. 4. Show me love : Emergent strategic communication practices and fan engagement within the popular music industry

   Author : Jessica Edlom; Karin Fast; Michael Karlsson; Lee Edwards; Karlstads universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; agility; audience engagement; branding; co-creation; communication management; engagement; fandom; liquid; music industry; participation; practice theory; strategic communication; structuration theory; Media and Communication Studies; Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap;

   Abstract : This thesis studies how the music industry’s strategic communication practices interplay with and steer audience and fan engagement. Relationships with, and expectations on, “active”, “prosuming” or “co-creative” music audiences make it imperative for communication practitioners to produce engagement. READ MORE

7. 5. Anpassning och motstånd : En etnografisk studie av gymnasieelevers institutionella identitetsskapande

   Author : Monica Johansson; Högskolan i Skövde; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Upper secondary school; ethnography; institutional identity; pupil identity; differentiation; adaption and resistance; structuration theory; Education; Pedagogik; Humanities and Social sciences; Humaniora-samhällsvetenskap;

   Abstract : Nearly all pupils in Sweden continue their studies at upper secondary school. A central point of departure in this thesis is therefore to examine how the upper secondary school deals with its now both complex and difficult to interpret task of ”one school for all” and to describe and analyse the creation of identity for pupils within this institution. READ MORE