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Foucault's concept of discourse and its application to discourse analysis

Linguistics is the scientific study of human language, which, it turns out, is a highly complex system. Linguists come up with theories to represent and account for the structure and the functioning of human language (Akmajian, Demers, Farmer & Harnish 2010, 3).

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Reflected best self exercise: comparing self-perception with colleague feedback

Knowing oneself is one of the most important leadership aspects. The key to success in any chosen career is having an accurate perception of ourselves. Self-awareness means recognizing our strengths and our limitations (Rath and Conchie, 2009).

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The DSM-IV diagnostic framework and schizophrenia treatment approaches

DSM-IV was a report that was compiled in 1994 after and extensive research was conducted. The report detailed 297 disorders that are associated with clinical impairment or distress in the occupational, social and other areas that affected the daily lives of people.

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MOS-gated thyristor structures for power semiconductor switching applications

Power semiconductor switches have been widely applied in power electronics. However their low usage in pulse power circuitry is due the apprehension that small scale pulse operations might lead to early breakdown.

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Resilience and responsibility in "Pressure Cooker" documentary

The documentary, Pressure Cooker chronicles the senior life of three students (Tyree, Fatoumata, and Erica) who are in the Culinary Arts program at Philadelphia's Frankford High School during their senior year.

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Classical music's shift from melody to atonality: Bach to Schoenberg

When Henry Simon complained in 1946 of a friend (and others) who believed Mozart's Don Giovanni to be a tragedy, it was telling for two reasons: 1) Mozart's 1787 opera was no tragedy -- but a light comedy, an opera buffa according to the composer; a dramma giocoso (jolly play) according to the…

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Constructing a diversified equity portfolio for long-term growth

All equity investing is risky, by simple virtue of the fact that companies can and do go bankrupt, wiping out their equity and taking share values down to zero. Even without bankruptcy, stocks can fall in value and remain at low levels, representing a loss to the shareholders.

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Work-related musculoskeletal disorders in dental practice

Occupational health hazards are widespread in many segments and are on the increase.

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Obstacles to democracy in Burma and the role of China

Present-day conditions in Burma are critical, as in spite of the fact that the authorities seemingly put across acceptance of democratic principles, they are reluctant to allow people to express themselves freely within the country's borders.

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Colonial perspectives on independence: religious, loyalist, and African-American views

The American Revolution was a war that began as a disagreement. The colonists largely believed that they were treated unfairly, merely pawns that were used for whatever reasons best suited the crown and parliament.

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