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Teaching polysemous words to arab learners: A cognitive linguistics approach (2013)
Thesis
Makni, F. Teaching polysemous words to arab learners: A cognitive linguistics approach. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/933781

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to compare the pedagogic efficiency of two methods for teaching polysemous vocabulary – the image-schema-based vocabulary instruction method (ISBM) and the translation-based vocabulary instruction method (TBM)... Read More about Teaching polysemous words to arab learners: A cognitive linguistics approach.

Globalisation and language policy in Tunisia: Shifts in domains of use and linguistic attitudes (2013)
Thesis
Aouina, H. Globalisation and language policy in Tunisia: Shifts in domains of use and linguistic attitudes. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/934095

This thesis builds on previous studies on the linguistic situation, attitudes and domains of language use in the Maghreb countries undertaken by Marley (2000, 2004, 2005, 2008) in Morocco, Benrabah (2007a, 2007b), in Algeria, and by Jabeur (1999) Da... Read More about Globalisation and language policy in Tunisia: Shifts in domains of use and linguistic attitudes.

Violent urban disturbance in England 1980-81 (2012)
Thesis
Ball, R. Violent urban disturbance in England 1980-81. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/943122

This study addresses violent urban disturbances which occurred in England in the early 1980s with particular reference to the Bristol ‘riots’ of April 1980 and the numerous disorders which followed in July 1981. Revisiting two concepts traditionally... Read More about Violent urban disturbance in England 1980-81.

The social construction of the meanings of price (2012)
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Sparke, S. The social construction of the meanings of price. (Thesis). University of Bath. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/947917

The activity of translating something into a monetary amount - the price - is central to markets. Yet we know remarkably little about the practice of pricing beyond theories of economic rationale or market positioning and, as a construct, price has r... Read More about The social construction of the meanings of price.

Collaborative digital and wide format printing: Methods and considerations for the artist and master printer (2011)
Thesis
Laidler, P. Collaborative digital and wide format printing: Methods and considerations for the artist and master printer. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/964903

This thesis investigates the collaborative production of fine art digital prints for artists,a process which is used by many contemporary practitioners including Richard Hamilton and Damien Hirst. Digital print as a fine art process has emerged over... Read More about Collaborative digital and wide format printing: Methods and considerations for the artist and master printer.

Temporal territory: Visualising Royal Wootton Bassett and the ceremonial borders of the United Kingdom
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Davies, K. (2011). Temporal territory: Visualising Royal Wootton Bassett and the ceremonial borders of the United Kingdom. (Thesis). Central Connecticut State University, USA. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/960246

Inspecting the British border through a western prism of political sovereignty, the research focuses upon how the repatriation ceremonies of the town of Wootton Bassett in the UK were initiated by the community to pay respect to British soldiers kill... Read More about Temporal territory: Visualising Royal Wootton Bassett and the ceremonial borders of the United Kingdom.

The effects of proficiency on sub-lexical processing in bilingual visual word recognition
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Piasecki, A. E. (2012). The effects of proficiency on sub-lexical processing in bilingual visual word recognition. (Thesis). Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/955181

Systematic psycholinguistic research has considered the nature of the coexistence of two (or more) languages in the cognitive system of a fluent bilingual speaker. There is increasing consensus that when a bilingual is presented with a visual stimulu... Read More about The effects of proficiency on sub-lexical processing in bilingual visual word recognition.

Change in the by-names and surnames of the Cotswolds
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Parkin, D. H. (2014). Change in the by-names and surnames of the Cotswolds. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/819805

This thesis builds on previous studies of English by-name and surname history. Many have identified the regionally specific nature of name development in England (McKinley, 1990: 20; Hey, 2000: xi; Redmonds, 2004: xiv), yet most of our knowledge come... Read More about Change in the by-names and surnames of the Cotswolds.

Informal peer learning between contemporary artists in Bristol and selected UK cities outside London. How do contemporary artists learn from their peers outside of formal education and what motivates them to do so?
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How do contemporary artists learn from their peers outside of formal education and what motivates them to do so?. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/935298

This research has been carried out as part of a collaborative doctoral award with partners Spike Island Art and Design Centre and University of the West of England. It employs a mixed methods approach, including participatory action research, reflexi... Read More about Informal peer learning between contemporary artists in Bristol and selected UK cities outside London. How do contemporary artists learn from their peers outside of formal education and what motivates them to do so?.

In light of moving images: technology, creativity and lighting in cinematography
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Nevill, A. (2018). In light of moving images: technology, creativity and lighting in cinematography. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/864293

Thesis This practice-led doctoral research examines lighting techniques used by cinematographers and more widely amongst practitioners working with moving imagery. The widespread adoption of digital technologies in the film production industry has r... Read More about In light of moving images: technology, creativity and lighting in cinematography.

An illuminative evaluation of the phonics screening check: Listening to the voices of children and their teachers
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Carter, J. (2018). An illuminative evaluation of the phonics screening check: Listening to the voices of children and their teachers. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/864385

The Phonics Screening Check was introduced in England in 2012 for Year 1 children. There have been criticisms of the Check in relation to its reliability and appropriateness as an assessment for early reading although supporters of the Check see it a... Read More about An illuminative evaluation of the phonics screening check: Listening to the voices of children and their teachers.

The responses to trafficked adults in the United Kingdom: Rights, rhetoric and reality
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Burland, P. (2015). The responses to trafficked adults in the United Kingdom: Rights, rhetoric and reality. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/838822

This thesis critically examines the responses to trafficked adults in the four regions of the UK in terms of both policy and practice. It critiques the inadequacy of the 2005 Council of Europe Convention on Action Against Trafficking in Human Beings... Read More about The responses to trafficked adults in the United Kingdom: Rights, rhetoric and reality.

Playful interactions: A critical inquiry into interactive art and play
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Bech, T. (2014). Playful interactions: A critical inquiry into interactive art and play. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/813828

My practice-based doctoral research explores how I, as an artist, can create conditions and possibilities for playful interaction in and around interactive artworks. Using practice- based research methods four artworks were created, presented and exa... Read More about Playful interactions: A critical inquiry into interactive art and play.