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Language and Culture at Work
Language and Culture at Work provides an overview of the complex role that culture plays in workplace contexts.Eight chapters cover the core aspects of culture at work, comprising: Face and politeness Decision making Leadership Identity Gender Work-life balanceThe authors draw on a significant corpus of authentic workplace data collected in numerous professional and medical settings involving participants from a variety of different socio-cultural backgrounds (including Chinese, Filipino, Indian, British, Dutch, Hong Kong, Taiwanese and Australian).Using in-depth analyses of authentic interactions and interviews, the book proposes a new integrated framework for researching culture at work from a sociolinguistic perspective.This is key reading for researchers and recommended for those working in the areas of sociolinguistics, communication studies, discourse analysis and applied linguistics.It will be of particular interest to students of professional and workplace communication, intercultural communication and intercultural pragmatics.
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International Business Research : Culture, Work, Employment, and Leadership
Drawing on contributions from nine prominent scholars, the book reflects on global aspects of research in work, employment, leadership, management, and business.It follows current trends in global business research and recommends directions for closing the gaps between theory and practice for the benefit of executives in multinational corporations, academics, and international transients. Work and employment remain important and a core part of life, giving not only a sense of purpose, routine and meaning, but also independence and the ability to connect and contribute to the lives of others and society.Leadership styles and management behaviors in earlier multi-country studies did not demonstrate significant associative patterns regarding interpersonal leadership in different countries, and the use of mainstream single-country leadership meta-categories was invalidated.Thus, future studies of leadership should focus on investigating interpersonal leadership across national borders in combination with contemporary trends such as distance leadership, global virtual teams, and intersectionality.As more and more people seek employment across borders, various types of sojourners, specifically millions of low status international workers, with some few exceptions, have largely been ignored by scholars who study international mobility.This failure adds to the research - practice gap between scholars who investigate, and the practitioners who manage, sojourners of all status levels. This book will appeal to scholars in leadership, management, international business, cultural studies and to practicing managers.The chapters in this book were originally published in International Studies of Management & Organization.
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Pop Culture in Language Education : Theory, Research, Practice
Pop Culture in Language Education provides comprehensive insight on how studies of pop culture can inform language teaching and learning.The volume offers a state-of-the-art overview of empirically informed, cutting-edge research that tackles both theoretical concerns and practical implications.The book focuses on how a diverse array of pop culture artifacts such as pop and rap music, movies and TV series, comics and cartoons, fan fiction, and video games can be exploited for the development of language skills.It establishes the study of pop culture and its language as a serious subfield within language education and applied linguistics and explores how studies of pop culture, its language, and its non-linguistic affordances can inform language education at various levels of proficiency and with various learner populations. Presenting a broad range of quantitative and qualitative research approaches including case studies on how pop culture has been used successfully in language education in and beyond the classroom, this book will be of great interest for academics, researchers, and students in the field of language education, applied linguistics, psycholinguistics, and sociolinguistics, as well as for language teachers and materials developers.
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The Language of Work
The Intertext series has been specifically designed to meet the needs of contemporary English Language Studies.Working with Texts: A Core Introduction to Language Analysis (second edition 2001) is the foundation text, which is complemented by a range of 'satellite' titles.These provide students with hands-on practical experience of textual analysis through special topics, and can be used individually or in conjunction with Working with Texts. The Language of Work:examines how language is used in business and the workplace, looking at a range of situations and data: from meetings to informal negotiations, promotional letters to emailsexplores representations of work in advertising, career magazines and workplace talklooks at the way people in business interact through small talk, politeness, customer care and management-employee relationshipsis illustrated with lively examples taken from the real world and includes a full index of termsfeatures a useful section on entering the world of work, exploring job adverts and texts that give advice on CV writing and developing 'transferable skills'.
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How does a four-language education work?
A four-language education typically involves learning and using four different languages throughout the educational process. This can be achieved through a variety of methods, such as immersion programs, bilingual education, or language classes. Students may have the opportunity to study and communicate in four different languages, which can provide them with a well-rounded linguistic and cultural education. This type of education can be beneficial for developing multilingual proficiency and understanding of different cultures. It can also open up opportunities for international communication and career prospects.
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'Education or work?'
Both education and work are important aspects of personal and professional development. Education provides the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in the workforce, while work experience allows individuals to apply and further develop these skills in a real-world setting. Ultimately, a balance of both education and work is ideal for achieving long-term success and fulfillment in one's career.
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How does laser technology work?
Laser technology works by emitting a concentrated beam of light that is focused on a specific target. This beam of light is produced by stimulating the atoms or molecules of a medium, such as a crystal or gas, to release photons in a specific direction. The photons then bounce back and forth between mirrors within the laser cavity, amplifying and aligning their energy into a coherent beam. This intense and focused beam of light can then be used for a wide range of applications, including cutting, welding, medical procedures, and communication.
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How does Gon's technology work?
Gon's technology works by using a combination of artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and machine learning algorithms. These algorithms analyze and process large amounts of data to understand user queries and provide accurate and relevant responses. The technology also utilizes deep learning to continuously improve its understanding and performance over time. Additionally, Gon's technology may incorporate various data sources and APIs to gather information and provide comprehensive answers to user inquiries.
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Sex Work and Language
This collection brings together established and exciting new voices to shed light on the language of and about sex work, offering an empirically nuanced understanding of commercial sex through language. While there is burgeoning literature on sex work in the social sciences, there has been little work to date centering it from a linguistic perspective.Chapters make the case for language as central to sex work practices and the transactions of intimacy, in the negotiation of services, promotional strategies and the performance of desire.Featuring insights from diverse geographic contexts, chapters critically reflect on different dimensions of language and sex work, including sex work, gender and desire; online sex work; sex work and race; sex worker advocacy; and the language of victimization and exploitation.The volume illuminates the ways in which commercial sex work is negotiated in embodied linguistic interaction and attendant issues of power, identity, gender, race and desire. This book systematizes the body of growing knowledge around language and sex work from an interdisciplinary lens.It is key reading for scholars, policymakers and activists in sociolinguistics and discourse analysis, as well as fields such as anthropology, sociology, criminology and health and social care.
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New Work New Culture : Work we want and a culture that strengthens us
The “job system” for organizing work has only existed for around 200 years - since the industrial revolution.Always problematic, it now approaches collapse, and what follows, either for good or ill, depends on decisions made and executed in current times.Many people are filled with dismay, and turn for succor to political opportunists.Prescient of the looming disaster, Frithjof Bergmann began to devise alternatives to the job system in the 1970s.He started with the fostering of dialogue, about ameliorating the impacts of layoffs in times of recession, among the workforce in the auto industry and community, in Flint, Michigan.What has evolved, over years, is his proposed alternative to the job system.New Work, New Culture recounts the development of his ideas, and describes one course which humanity might follow, that all might live better lives.
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Sex Work in Popular Culture
Sex Work in Popular Culture delves into provocative movies, TV shows, and documentaries about sex work produced in the last fifteen years – a period of debate and change around the meaning of sex work in North American society.From Oscar-winning films to viral YouTube videos, and from indie documentaries to hit series – many of which are made by women – the book reveals how sex work is being recognized as real work and an issue of human rights.Lauren Kirshner shares how popular culture has responded by producing the dynamic new figure of a sex worker who challenges tropes and promotes understanding of the key issues shaping sex work. The book draws on labour and feminist theory, film history, current news, and popular culture, all within the context of neoliberal capitalism and the rise of transactional intimate labour.Kirshner takes us from erotic dance clubs to porn sets, illuminating the professional lives of erotic dancers, massage parlour workers, webcam models, call girls, sex surrogates, and porn performers.Probing how progressive popular culture challenges stereotypes, Sex Work in Popular Culture tells the story of sex work as labour and how the screen can show us the world’s oldest profession in a new light.
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Neolithic Shamanism : Spirit Work in the Norse Tradition
· Explains how to build relationships with Earth, Sun, Moon, Plants, Animals, Water, Fire, Craft, Air and the Ancestors through 83 practical exercises· Explores the role of altered states in spirit work· Outlines the ancient cultural rules and taboos to avoid spiritual debt or offence We are all surrounded by spirits.Many people feel called to work with them, but few know where to begin.Enjoined by the gods and spirits to fulfill this need, Raven Kaldera and Galina Krasskova have reconstructed the indigenous spiritual traditions of northern Europe and Scandinavia extinguished more than one thousand years ago by the spread of Christianity.Arising from basic survival needs, these practical traditions are fundamentally tied to the elements found in the harsh world of the ancient North.Beginning with the skills tied to the Earth element, necessary for grounding prior to the more demanding aspects of the practice - working with Sun, Moon, Plants, Animals, Water, Fire, Craft and Air - the authors explain, step by step, how to build relationships with each elemental spirit and the Ancestors.Offering 83 practical exercises, from cleansing with the Moon or borrowing the legs of Reindeer to making sacred space with Mugwort or creating an ancestor altar, they, also, explore building spirit relationships through altered states.Emphasising the proper management of your spirit relationships to avoid spiritual debt or offense, the authors outline the ancient cultural rules and taboos that circumscribe these practices, essential knowledge for successful and fruitful spirit alliances.Detailing the initial set of skills needed to work with the spirits of this ancient world, this comprehensive workbook offers a unique ancestral spiritual outlet for those of northern European descent as well as an accessible guide for anyone trying to fulfil their shamanic callings.
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What is the difference between culture and tradition?
Culture refers to the beliefs, customs, arts, and social behaviors of a particular group of people, encompassing a broader range of practices and values. On the other hand, tradition specifically refers to the customs and practices that are passed down from generation to generation within a specific community or society. While culture is more dynamic and can evolve over time, traditions tend to be more static and rooted in history and heritage.
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Can I pursue a business education with a focus on technology?
Yes, you can pursue a business education with a focus on technology. Many business schools offer specialized programs or concentrations in technology management, information systems, or technology entrepreneurship. These programs provide a strong foundation in business principles while also incorporating coursework in technology-related topics such as data analytics, digital marketing, and innovation management. Graduates with this combination of skills are well-equipped to pursue careers in technology-driven industries or to start their own tech-focused businesses.
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'Education or shift work?'
Education is important for personal and professional development, as it provides knowledge, skills, and opportunities for growth. However, shift work can also be necessary for certain industries and can provide financial stability. Ultimately, the choice between education and shift work depends on individual circumstances and goals. It's important to consider the long-term benefits of education, while also recognizing the immediate practicality of shift work in certain situations.
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How does this device technology work?
This device technology works by utilizing a combination of sensors, processors, and software to collect and analyze data. The sensors detect various inputs such as movement, temperature, or light, which are then processed by the device's internal processor. The software interprets this data and triggers specific actions or responses based on predefined parameters. Overall, this technology enables the device to interact with its environment and perform tasks autonomously.
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