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The power of stories in educating citizens for the future: How reading The Hate U Give and Noughts & Crosses through the lens of Critical Race Theory can foster Critical Thinking and Ethical Awareness.
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2024-05-15)This thesis examines Angie Thomas’ The Hate U Give and Malorie Blackman’s Noughts & Crosses through the lens of Critical Race Theory, demonstrating that this theory can function as a guide when approaching the theme of racism in the classroom. Moreover, I explore the potential of using Young Adult Literature about racial conflict to foster Critical Thinking and Ethical Awareness in students. These ... -
Flerspråklighet i overgangen fra internasjonal grunnskole til norsk videregående skole: En kvalitativ undersøkelse av læreres oppfatning og håndtering av flerspråklighet i overganger i utdanningssystemet
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2024-05-15)Den overordnede problemstillingen for denne avhandlingen er: Læreroppfatninger av flerspråklighet og overgangen fra internasjonal skole til videregående skole. Jeg skal i denne oppgaven undersøke hvordan lærere definerer, forstår og jobber med flerspråklighet, og undersøke hvordan de jobber med overgangen fra internasjonal skole til norsk videregående skole. Empirien i studien baserer seg på to ... -
The Effect of AI-Based Applications on EFL Writing Skill Development: An Inquiry into Integration of AI into Language Learning
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2024-05-12)The main aim of the present study was to investigate the impact of AI-based writing applications on the development of EFL learners’ writing skills. In addition, it was aimed to examine which aspects of writing_ task fulfillment, organization, grammar, lexis, and mechanics _are more significantly affected. Furthermore, it was investigated whether using AI-based writing applications contributes to ... -
Fremtidens hender En kvalitativ studie om lederskapets betydning for å beholde sykepleierne i spesialisthelsetjenesten
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2024-05-14)Helsevesenet står overfor en situasjon der det i årene fremover vil bli mangel på helsepersonell, og da særlig sykepleiere. Årsaken til manglede helsepersonell er en sammensatt faktor. For ledere i spesialisthelsetjenesten er det derfor viktig å jobbe med stabilisering av sykepleierne, slik at de ønsker å stå i sitt arbeidsforhold. I studien er det benyttet en kvalitativ metode med semistrukturerte ... -
Organisasjonskultur og omstilling Hvordan omstillingsprosesser kan påvirke organisasjonskulturen i offentlige organisasjoner
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2024-05-12)Tema for denne masteroppgaven er organisasjonskultur og omstilling i offentlig sektor, eksemplifisert med ADM2020, en omstillingsprosess ved UiT Norges arktiske universitet. Jeg har valgt å forske på egen institusjon, med de fordeler og ulemper dette medfører. Organisasjonskultur er et tema det er skrevet mye om tidligere, med ulike vinklinger. Selv har jeg jobbet i flere store, offentlige ... -
Natur- og friluftslivsorganisasjoner og arealforvaltning
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2024-05-12)Studien undersøker norske natur- og friluftslivsorganisasjoners påvirkningsarbeid knyttet til arealforvaltning. Empirien er innhentet gjennom digitale intervju og belyses ved å trekke inn teori som handler om mål og påvirkningsstrategier. Resultatene viser at organisasjonene i stor grad samler seg om målsetninger som handler om motstand mot nedbygging av urørt natur, men argumentene som benyttes kan ... -
Go Your Own Way: Changing perspectives in the contemporary Indigenous literary works of Michelle Good and Niviaq Korneliussen
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2024-05-11)This thesis argues that the contemporary literary works by Cree writer Michelle Good and Greenlandic writer Niviaq Korneliussen indicate an evolution in the way we perceive and interpret Indigenous literature. These novels tell stories with complex and dynamic characters whose free-flowing and direct narratives elevate the level of individuality. Built into this argument is the central position which ... -
English as an additional language (EAL) for newly arrived students in Norway
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2024-05-14)This thesis aims to map out current research trends on teaching English as an additional language to newly arrived students, and investigate how this research can shed light on English teaching practices in mainstream and sheltered classrooms in Norway. This is seen in light of the linguistically enriched classrooms in Norway where other languages besides Norwegian can be of use to learn English. ... -
El error como recurso en el aprendizaje de los pasados en ELE: Análisis de Errores de la forma y el uso del pretérito indefinido y del perfecto compuesto
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2024-05-08)RESUMEN: El presente TFM de lingüística española emplea la metodología del Análisis de Errores (AE) en un estudio de campo que se enfoca en la conjugación y el uso de dos tiempos verbales, concretamente el pretérito indefinido y el pretérito perfecto de indicativo, entre estudiantes noruegos que aprenden español como lengua extranjera (ELE). El trabajo aborda la siguiente cuestión: ¿Cuáles son los ... -
"Tillitsreformen er vel ikke noe vi snakker mest om i NAV" Implementering av tillitsreformen i NAV i lys av oversettelsesteori og kunnskapsoverføring
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2024-05-13)Formålet med studien er å belyse hvordan implementeringen av tillitsreformen fortoner seg i NAV, og hva som kan være hemmende og fremmende faktorer i en slik prosess i lys av organisasjonsstruktur og organisasjonskultur. Tillitsreformen er Støre regjeringen sin store satsing, og ble lansert med Hurdalsplattformen i 2021. NAV ble valgt ut til å være pilot for reformen, og startet arbeidet i 2022 (NAV, ... -
Shared Spaces, Social Places. Exploring the Role of Verkstedet in facilitating Social Interaction and Encounters
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2024-06-02)This thesis explores the idea of ‘third place’ and describes the encounters’ dynamics at Verkstedet, a unique public space within Solvberget Bibliotek, in the city of Stavanger, Norway. It combines various theoretical perspectives on the concept of the stranger, encounters, and contact zones. The study also looks at the concept of a 'library of things', taking into account its role as a public space ... -
Is Basque Perfective Past a True Perfective? Evidence from a Visual World Paradigm Experiment
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2024-05-31)Aspect, which refers to the unfolding of events in time, can be found lexically and grammatically encoded in several languages. This study focuses on grammatical perfectivity, which is traditionally described with the main conditions of culmination and totality. The purpose of this study is to investigate how Basque speakers process grammatical aspect, by contrasting perfective and imperfective ... -
Malinche: imagen y representación. Estudio de su impacto en la identidad mexicana y chicana a través de un catálogo de arte.
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2024-05-29)La figura de Malinche, también conocida como Malintzin Tenepal o Doña Marina, ha sido central en la historia de la Conquista de México en el siglo XVI, desempeñando roles cruciales como intérprete, traductora, diplomática, mediadora cultural y consejera de Hernán Cortés. Este estudio se enfoca en la representación y reinterpretación de Malinche en las artes visuales, especialmente en obras producidas ... -
Authoritarianism vs. Autonomy in Dystopian Literature; A literary study of A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess and 1984 by George Orwell
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2024-05-23)This thesis conducts a comparative literary analysis of Anthony Burgess's A Clockwork Orange and George Orwell's 1984, examining the themes of authoritarianism and personal autonomy. Through a detailed examination of the narrative structures, character development, and thematic elements, this study explores how these dystopian novels depict totalitarian societies that use psychological and physical ... -
Hvordan oversette burde til russisk
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2024-05-15)I denne masteroppgaven har jeg sett på hvordan man oversetter det modale hjelpeverbet burde til russisk, og også litt om modalitet. For modalitet i norsk, har jeg brukt boka "Norsk Referansegrammatikk" (Faarlund et al, 1997). For å se hvordan man oversetter "burde" til russisk, så har jeg samla data fra RuN-Korpuset (UiO 2008-2010), som er et parallellkorpus hvor man kan sammenligne en tekst på to ... -
The Hungry Tide and Heart of Darkness: A Jungian Exploration of the Universalist Dimension as a Supplement to Time-Specific Approaches
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2024-05-15)Common wisdom often prescribes locating the interpretation of literary works within the parameters of the time-specific phenomenon that characterizes the setting of the works including historical context and social setting. While this dictum has great utility, it simultaneously has the potential to draw attention away from the universal insights on offer that are applicable to all times and places, ... -
Exploring child abuse in the Harry Potter Series through the characters Harry Potter and Severus Snape
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2024-05-15)This thesis explores how child abuse is represented in the Harry Potter saga through the characters Harry Potter and Severus Snape. A close reading analysis of scenes and the use of psychological studies that discuss the central elements of these characters’ experiences with abuse. This will help prove that they are representations of abused children. The two characters represent different aspects ... -
Dystopian Fiction as a Pedagogical Tool: Illuminating Democratic Principles and Values through Vonnegut’s Harrison Bergeron and Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2024-05-15)In this thesis, the main objective is to look at how dystopian fiction can be used to illuminate pupils on democratic principles and values. The two dystopian texts, Kurt Vonnegut Jr’s Harrison Bergeron and George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four, will be used to exemplify why and how dystopian fiction can be used as a tool. Additionally, the thesis proposes how these two dystopian texts depict the ... -
“No Shadow Unless There is Also Light”: Margaret Atwood’s Dystopia as a Vehicle for Anger and Hope in Feminist Resistance
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2024-05-15)This thesis explores the current relationship between dystopian narratives and abortion politics in the United States with a focus on Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale. Opposition to abortion seems to be fundamentally entangled in religious belief and misogyny, and opponents of abortion are shamelessly basing their arguments on emotion, misinformation, and fearmongering. Throughout this thesis, ... -
Effects of Multilingual Engagement and Physical Activity on Episodic Memory Performance
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2024-05-15)This study investigates the effects of bilingualism and physical activity on episodic memory performance across the lifespan. Drawing on a sample of 172 bi-multilingual Norwegian L1 English L2 speakers, data were collected using the Language History Questionnaire (LHQ3.0) and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-SF), along with an episodic memory task inspired by Babiloni ...
