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Masked : depictions of anonymity in electronic dance music
Thesis
Cookney, D. (in press). Masked : depictions of anonymity in electronic dance music. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis explores anonymity as an aspect of identity construction within electronic dance music (EDM). Its specific focus is on the production and control of image within genres that have arisen since the development and expansion of the club scen... Read More about Masked : depictions of anonymity in electronic dance music.

Flying the Red Flag? Communists in the National Union of Mineworkers, 1945-1984
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Buckley, S. (in press). Flying the Red Flag? Communists in the National Union of Mineworkers, 1945-1984. (Thesis). University of Salford

The thesis seeks to analyse the industrial strategy of the Communist Party of Great Britain (CP) within the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM). Although many historians have discussed the CP’s industrial work, particularly in the pre-1945 period, th... Read More about Flying the Red Flag? Communists in the National Union of Mineworkers, 1945-1984.

Cinematizing genocide : exploring cinematic form and its relationship to the hidden voices of the Kurdish genocide of 1988
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Razawa, D. (in press). Cinematizing genocide : exploring cinematic form and its relationship to the hidden voices of the Kurdish genocide of 1988. (Thesis). University of Salford

Throughout the last two decades, the Kurdish genocide of 1988 has become a significant material in a variety of contexts. Kurdish filmmakers have tried to represent the tragedy in various formats. By comparing their work with the unique testimonies o... Read More about Cinematizing genocide : exploring cinematic form and its relationship to the hidden voices of the Kurdish genocide of 1988.

Exploring melancholy (place to place)
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Tayyar, A. (in press). Exploring melancholy (place to place). (Dissertation). The University of Salford

This study presented here is built on practice-based research into photographic images of melancholic landscapes. According to Stedman et al. (2004), few photographers are interested in examining the different meanings of the settings in their work.... Read More about Exploring melancholy (place to place).

The synergy between Salvation Army music and film music
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Sharman, P. (in press). The synergy between Salvation Army music and film music. (Dissertation). University of Salford

This folio of compositions comprises four new works for brass band, composed over the period of the MPhil programme. The four projects are as follows: 1) Quest (13 minutes) - written for The Salvation Army’s Territorial Youth Band. This piece celeb... Read More about The synergy between Salvation Army music and film music.

Music practice within The Salvation Army : its history, significance and relevance in the 21st Century
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Blyth, A. (in press). Music practice within The Salvation Army : its history, significance and relevance in the 21st Century. (Dissertation). Salford University

The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Since its inception in 1878 the movement has placed music at the heart of its worship. This thesis examines the development of music within The Salvation Army and how the mi... Read More about Music practice within The Salvation Army : its history, significance and relevance in the 21st Century.

Interactive works for urban screens : a practice based study into building new ways of engaging communities in urban space through interactive artworks for urban screens
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a practice based study into building new ways of engaging communities in urban space through interactive artworks for urban screens. (Thesis). University of Salford

In our urban environment we are surrounded by strangers, observed via surveillance cameras and connected to millions via the global digital infrastructure. Our media is pervasive and immersive, implicit in everything we do, as the distinction between... Read More about Interactive works for urban screens : a practice based study into building new ways of engaging communities in urban space through interactive artworks for urban screens.

Regulating word order in modern Greek : verb initial and non-verb initial orders & the conceptual-intentional interface
Thesis
Kechagias, A. (in press). Regulating word order in modern Greek : verb initial and non-verb initial orders & the conceptual-intentional interface. (Thesis). UCL

I introduce the notions ‘configurational’, ‘discourse-configurational’, and the basics of the minimalist syntax, on the one hand, and notions relevant to information packaging, on the other hand (Chapter 1), in the following thee chapters I pro... Read More about Regulating word order in modern Greek : verb initial and non-verb initial orders & the conceptual-intentional interface.

Investigating teenage visitors to science discovery centres : the case of Technquest
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Simons, N. Investigating teenage visitors to science discovery centres : the case of Technquest. (Thesis). The University of Salford and Technquest Science Discovery Centre

Science discovery centres and science museums have been considered one of the most important institutions in the public understanding of science and technology (Lewenstein 2001). However, science discovery centres attract few teenage visitors. Visita... Read More about Investigating teenage visitors to science discovery centres : the case of Technquest.

Meta TV in practice : a study of the re-use of television texts within contemporary television programmes
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Waller, A. Meta TV in practice : a study of the re-use of television texts within contemporary television programmes. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis considers how television reflects on its own output in the context of newly created television programmes which seek to reconsider, reframe and re-contextualise the content of television programmes that have already been broadcast. It do... Read More about Meta TV in practice : a study of the re-use of television texts within contemporary television programmes.

Understanding young people’s preferences for different genres of modern music : case studies of two schools in Manchester
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Bachelard, D. Understanding young people’s preferences for different genres of modern music : case studies of two schools in Manchester. (Dissertation). University of Salford

My dissertation’s aim is to understand how British school children coming from varying backgrounds, subject to different social influences, and with different interests and ambitions, develop preferences for different musical genres. My dissertation... Read More about Understanding young people’s preferences for different genres of modern music : case studies of two schools in Manchester.

Discourse markers in Saudi English and British English : a comparative investigation of the use of English discourse markers
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a comparative investigation of the use of English discourse markers. (Thesis). University of Salford

Based on two corpora, one of Saudi learners and the other of native English speakers, this thesis investigates qualitatively and quantitatively the use of English discourse markers in the speech of advanced Saudi learners of English in the third and... Read More about Discourse markers in Saudi English and British English : a comparative investigation of the use of English discourse markers.

The formation of nominal derivatives in the Arabic language with a view to computational linguistics
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Alshdaifat, A. The formation of nominal derivatives in the Arabic language with a view to computational linguistics. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study investigates the formation of nominal derivatives in Arabic by providing a multi-level analysis in the light of state-of-the-art theories and approaches in modern linguistics. Six types of nominal derivative are described and analyzed: the... Read More about The formation of nominal derivatives in the Arabic language with a view to computational linguistics.

Terminopolis or terminal institution? A sociological examination of the institutionalised airport terminal
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Coulton, J. Terminopolis or terminal institution? A sociological examination of the institutionalised airport terminal. (Thesis). University of Salford

The airport terminal is becoming an increasingly ‘taken for granted’ part of many peoples’ lives. As air travel becomes less expensive, more and more individuals are choosing to travel for both business and pleasure, and the airport has become a site... Read More about Terminopolis or terminal institution? A sociological examination of the institutionalised airport terminal.

Adapted orphans and protected histories : time based media and the moving image archive
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Clements, J. Adapted orphans and protected histories : time based media and the moving image archive. (Thesis). University of Salford

Through the examination of archived moving images, this practice-based research project explores processes and methodologies adopted by visual artists who use moving image archives as an integral component for the creation of new artworks. Underlying... Read More about Adapted orphans and protected histories : time based media and the moving image archive.

The transmission and reception of P. B. Shelley in Owenite and Chartist newspapers and periodicals
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Morgan, J. The transmission and reception of P. B. Shelley in Owenite and Chartist newspapers and periodicals. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis examines the nature of the relationship between Shelley and the thought, politics, and discursive practices of Owenism and Chartism. Its objects of analysis are Owenite periodicals and Chartist newspapers, which I theorise as active in th... Read More about The transmission and reception of P. B. Shelley in Owenite and Chartist newspapers and periodicals.