All Outputs (424)

The use of the L1 in Egyptian EFL classrooms (2007)
Thesis
Mohamed, S. The use of the L1 in Egyptian EFL classrooms. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The role of LI in foreign language classrooms has been a matter for debate in FL teaching
and learning for many years. In this thesis, it will be argued that it is now time for the current
dogma "always teach in the FL" to be questio... Read More about The use of the L1 in Egyptian EFL classrooms.

From the dawn of the Sabbath ... metal was born (2007)
Thesis
Cope, A. From the dawn of the Sabbath ... metal was born. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The early 1990s saw the publication of important academic works on the subject of heavy
metal music. These works were seminal in that they were the first to recognise and
interrogate, in any substantial way, a topic that had been, until then, value... Read More about From the dawn of the Sabbath ... metal was born.

Epic proportions : post-epic verse-novels and postcolonial critique (2007)
Thesis
Burkitt, K. Epic proportions : post-epic verse-novels and postcolonial critique. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

My thesis is based on the premise that verse-novels occupy a marginalised and
contested position in contemporary literature: as they tread the generic boundaries of
poetry and prose writing, they are always marked by their incongruous nature. This... Read More about Epic proportions : post-epic verse-novels and postcolonial critique.

Organisational justice and work-related attitudes in selected commercial banks in Jordan (2007)
Thesis
Abu-Tayeh, B. Organisational justice and work-related attitudes in selected commercial banks in Jordan. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This study investigated the relationship between employees’ perceptions of justice and work attitudes in relation to organisational structure in selected commercial banks in Jordan. Questionnaires and semi-structured interviews were employed. Data... Read More about Organisational justice and work-related attitudes in selected commercial banks in Jordan.

Strategic market planning in China : a means-end chain approach to market segmentation within the Beijing mobile phone market (2007)
Thesis
Sun, Q. Strategic market planning in China : a means-end chain approach to market segmentation within the Beijing mobile phone market. (Thesis). University of Salford

With a dramatic economic growth rate of 10% per year, China, as one of the Big Emerging Markets, has drawn increasing attention from both academia and industry. Its market potential and growth rate is believed to be the top attraction for global inve... Read More about Strategic market planning in China : a means-end chain approach to market segmentation within the Beijing mobile phone market.

Performance based portfolio encapsulating the performance profile of the international staff band of the Salvation Army (conductor S. Cobb) with emphasis on the commissioning, premiering and recording of repertoire significant to the brass band genre (2006)
Thesis

Four original compositions for brass and wind bands with supporting analytical commentary (2006)
Thesis
Ellerby, M. Four original compositions for brass and wind bands with supporting analytical commentary. (Thesis). University of Salford

The contents of the DMA portfolio comprise two works written prior to the course enrolment and two works written during the period of registration. These fall into the following categories: A: Two Existing works: 1: TRISTAN ENCOUNTERS (Prelude and Tr... Read More about Four original compositions for brass and wind bands with supporting analytical commentary.

Complex, emotional and difficult : deconstructing the experiences of professionals in violent crime cases (2006)
Thesis
Newham, K. Complex, emotional and difficult : deconstructing the experiences of professionals in violent crime cases. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

"Complex, emotional and difficult" encapsulates both the experiences of the
professionals involved in the three research cases as well as the experience
as a research student while conducting this small-scale qualitative study. The
research foc... Read More about Complex, emotional and difficult : deconstructing the experiences of professionals in violent crime cases.

A relevance-theoretic account of the translation of ideological assumptions in the language of the news with specific reference to translation from English into Arabic (2006)
Thesis
Jarjour, M. A relevance-theoretic account of the translation of ideological assumptions in the language of the news with specific reference to translation from English into Arabic. (Thesis). University of Salford

Today's world is
characterised
by increasingly
rapid mass communication.
and
political issues are playing
a more central role
in
global
communication
due to
the dramatic influence
which
such
factors
as terrorism
and ec... Read More about A relevance-theoretic account of the translation of ideological assumptions in the language of the news with specific reference to translation from English into Arabic.

Building community : a sociology of theatre audiences (2006)
Thesis
Hayes, S. Building community : a sociology of theatre audiences. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

This thesis is an ethnographic study of theatre audiences and the ways in which they experience community. It is positioned within current debates on the mediatization and globalization of society, and the ongoing discussion as to whether social cha... Read More about Building community : a sociology of theatre audiences.

Strategic objectives, parent control and performance : a study of Sino-European international joint ventures (2005)
Thesis
Yang, H. Strategic objectives, parent control and performance : a study of Sino-European international joint ventures. (Thesis). University of Salford

The study explores the relationship between the strategic objectives of foreign
firms entering international joint ventures, foreign parent control, and joint venture
performance in the context of Sino-European IJVs. Using an integrative approach... Read More about Strategic objectives, parent control and performance : a study of Sino-European international joint ventures.

A qualitative analysis of the role of European Works Councils in British workplaces (2005)
Thesis
Redfern, D. A qualitative analysis of the role of European Works Councils in British workplaces. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

A Qualitative Analysis of the Role of European
Works Councils in British Workplaces
The establishment of European Works Councils (EWCs) as a formal mechanism to
foster the provision of international information and consultation has been well
d... Read More about A qualitative analysis of the role of European Works Councils in British workplaces.

Collaboration, consultation and strategic consequences in a North-West Constabulary (2005)
Thesis
O'Connor, K. Collaboration, consultation and strategic consequences in a North-West Constabulary. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis examines processes and practicalities of police collaboration with
partner agencies and consultation with the public. It considers police and partner
agency perspectives in detail, highlighting practical and strategic outcomes of
co... Read More about Collaboration, consultation and strategic consequences in a North-West Constabulary.

Regional integration and the dualism of economic and social policy : the dilemma for foreign direct investment and trade over occupational health and safety : a policy re-alignment for the Southern African Development Community [SADC] (2005)
Thesis
Nkowani, Z. Regional integration and the dualism of economic and social policy : the dilemma for foreign direct investment and trade over occupational health and safety : a policy re-alignment for the Southern African Development Community [SADC]. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The central thesis of the study is that social and economic policy are
two sides of the same coin and that at the heart of any functional
regional integration is the recognition of this dualism. The study takes a
critical look at the debate vis-a-... Read More about Regional integration and the dualism of economic and social policy : the dilemma for foreign direct investment and trade over occupational health and safety : a policy re-alignment for the Southern African Development Community [SADC].

Regional integration and the dualism of economic and social policy: The dilemma for foreign direct investment and trade over occupational health and safety : a policy re-alignment for the Southern African Development Community [SADC] (2005)
Thesis
Nkowani, Z. Regional integration and the dualism of economic and social policy: The dilemma for foreign direct investment and trade over occupational health and safety : a policy re-alignment for the Southern African Development Community [SADC]. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The central thesis of the study is that social and economic policy are two sides of the same coin and that at the heart of any functional regional integration is the recognition of this dualism. The study takes a critical look at the debate vis-a-vis... Read More about Regional integration and the dualism of economic and social policy: The dilemma for foreign direct investment and trade over occupational health and safety : a policy re-alignment for the Southern African Development Community [SADC].

The promise and potential of community engagement : technical mediation within the regeneration paradigm (2005)
Thesis
Joshi, S. The promise and potential of community engagement : technical mediation within the regeneration paradigm. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis aims at developing new theoretical and practical insights for improving
the design and application of information and communication technologies,
within the context of community regeneration. It draws on two case studies
that demonstra... Read More about The promise and potential of community engagement : technical mediation within the regeneration paradigm.

Struggling to protest : the Italian Communist party and the protest cycle, 1972-77 (2005)
Thesis
Edwards, P. Struggling to protest : the Italian Communist party and the protest cycle, 1972-77. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

My thesis traces the interaction between the Italian Communist Party (PCI) and a series of
social movements which emerged in Italy between 1972 and 1977: the 'area of Autonomia\
which pioneered new forms of workplace and community activism between... Read More about Struggling to protest : the Italian Communist party and the protest cycle, 1972-77.

Relationships concerning the design of organisation structures and information fulfilment (2005)
Thesis

This thesis examines the relationship between the design of an organisation's structure
and information fulfilment. The term information fulfilment refers to having access to all
the information needed to undertake a task or a set of tasks to the u... Read More about Relationships concerning the design of organisation structures and information fulfilment.

The politics of the aesthetic : cricket, literature and culture, 1850-1965 (2005)
Thesis
Bateman, A. The politics of the aesthetic : cricket, literature and culture, 1850-1965. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Whilst in recent years a number of historians and sociologists have analysed
sports as social, cultural and economic processes, relatively few have considered the
cultural and ideological implications of sport as an object of representation. This... Read More about The politics of the aesthetic : cricket, literature and culture, 1850-1965.

Translation and cultural representation : globalizing texts, localizing cultures (2005)
Thesis
Abuelma'atti, Z. Translation and cultural representation : globalizing texts, localizing cultures. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Intercultural contacts that allowed for cross-cultural fertilization were made possible
through translation. Translation, in the main, has been understood as an activity that
requires knowing the source and target languages to achieve the same in... Read More about Translation and cultural representation : globalizing texts, localizing cultures.