Socio-Semantic Processes in Social Actors Representation: A Case Study of “Ya-Sin”

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-169
Author(s):  
Roghayeh Farsi
Keyword(s):  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Academic Field ◽  
Social Actors ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
New Perspective ◽  
Linear Nature ◽  
Do So ◽  
Semantic Processes

AbstractThe academic field of Qurʾānic Studies employs a wide range of approaches, each one of which helps to open up a new perspective on the Qurʾānic text. The Holy Book was revealed to guide people; it is thus of relevance to all aspects of people’s lives. This article focuses on the way social actors are represented in one Meccansūra, entitled “Ya-Sin”, and employs a case-study approach to do so. The analysis carried out includes the socio-semantic processes that thesūrauses in order to represent social actors either by behavior (action) or meaning (reflection), and it also analyzes the actors as they are represented in processes such as activation and passivation. The methodology adopted is eclectic and analytic. It is a hybrid of Swales’ move analysis, El-Awa’s identification of shift-markers, and Halliday’s and Van Leeuwen’s theories of social actor representation. This study shows how such an analysis can contribute to understanding the apparently fragmented and non-linear nature of “Ya-Sin”.

scholarly journals CASE STUDY APPROACH TO TEACHING AND LEARNING ENGLISH FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES

2021 ◽  
pp. 333
Author(s):  
Nataša Šelmić
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Medical Terminology ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Organizational Skills ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Standard Problem ◽  
Wide Range

The expression case study implies a wide range of issues presented for analysis, based on actual or simulated events that could logically occur. Besides, it involves profound research of phenomena or events. In medical education and practice, a case study represents an essential diagnostic procedure and investigation method used to create a profound understanding of an intricate problem in its real context. The implementation of the case study approach is of great importance in teaching English for medical purposes because the medical topics presented to students are familiar to them and medical terminology is applied to language learning. The case study is so structured as to serve the communicative function and provides the necessary content. It comprises the most relevant aspects in the field of medicine such as presenting signs and symptoms, performing different types of examinations, treatment, and health care management. The standard problem that needs to be solved is the patient’s problem, and establishing an adequate diagnosis is the goal. In this way, students develop critical thinking and reflective learning, improve organizational skills, as well as the ability to see the complexity of real-world events and understand the perspective of others.  This method has proven to be highly practical preparing students for reality, not theory workplace. In this way integration of language and the professional setting is enabled.

scholarly journals A Case of Homestays in Brunei as a Means of Socio-Economic Development

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 133-141
Author(s):  
Siti Aisah Janaji ◽  
Fahmi Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
Revenue Streams

This paper aims to discuss how homestays in Brunei represents a means of socio-economic development. While recognizing the socio-economic benefits and revenue streams that homestays gain from not only providing accommodation facilities, the wide range of cultural activities and exposures will strengthen the preservation of Brunei’s cultural heritage. A case study approach and qualitative research method were conducted in this study. The key findings reveal that the community participation in three homestays is perceived to empower individuals in contributing on-going socio-economic development of their respective village. This study contributes knowledge and practical suggestions to potential ventures, homestay operators and researchers.

scholarly journals Strategi Peningkatan Hasil Ujian Nasional di SMP Al Irsyad Al Islamiyyah Purwokerto Tahun Pelajaran 2016/2017

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 119-134
Author(s):  
Machfudh Fathoni
Keyword(s):  
School Quality ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Academic Field ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
National Examination ◽  
Academic Fields ◽  
Peer Tutor ◽  
Optimal Implementation

National Examination is one of the indicators of school quality. Therefore, efforts to improve the national exam results are important for schools as part of quality assurance. This study aims to find out the strategy of SMP Al Irsyad Al Islamyyah Purwokerto in improving the results of National Examination. This is a qualitative study with a case study approach. Source of the data are informants and document archives. Data were obtained through interview and documentation and their validity was achieved through triangulation of source. Steps of data analysis were data reduction, data presentation and verification. The results of this study indicate that: (1) The strategy in improving the results of national examination conducted by SMP Al Irsyad has been good enough, covering academic fields (academic matriculation, afternoon tutoring, try out, intensive study guidance, peer tutor and night study) and non-academic field (commitment day, inviting inspirative figures, fun class managers, out bond and prayer together before the National Examination); (2) Optimal implementation of strategies that have been arranged; (3) The obstacles related to improving the national exam results are: students' boredom, students' different characters, and weather conditions.

scholarly journals Food Value Chain, Sustainable Intensification and Food Security in Malaysia

2021 ◽  
pp. 27-30
Author(s):  
Fakhrul Anwar Zainol ◽  
Chua Kim Aik
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Seed Industry ◽  
Food Security Status ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Increase Productivity ◽  
Food Value

Malaysian seed industry  is   at  an  early  phase  of  development due  to a lack  of  participation  and an undeveloped  seed  industry,  hence, previous research on this area is very limited. This research adopts Yin’s case study approach which have been applied in a wide range of scholarly studies to the context of agribusiness research project . The findings of this study pertain to the components in the food value chain that influence food security which reveal that the respondents perceive food security is built on four important dimensions; namely, accessibility, availability, stability and utilization. Based on   the respondents’ view, Malaysia’s food security status is not at the most healthy level since respondents noted the import bill remains at an all-time high causing an urgent need to address this problem.  Most feel an increase in agriculture productivity is the most likely recommended option. Agriculture productivity depends on agriculture input of which, the seed is the fundamental component of the food value chain, hence, respondents suggested intensifying the seed industry to increase productivity.

How Power Influences Behavior in Projects: A Theory of Planned Behavior Perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 52 (6) ◽  
pp. 607-621
Author(s):  
Conor Wynn ◽  
Liam Smith ◽  
Catherine Killen
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Management Research ◽  
Injunctive Norms ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Project Outcomes ◽  
New Perspective

While the effect of power on organizations has been well researched, how power influences behavior in projects is less well understood. Taking a case-study approach and using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), we traced the thoughts of project managers subject to power, particularly those who resisted. We discovered that power bore down on project managers through new injunctive norms, encouraging them either not to resist or eventually to compromise and yield to new norms that changed their experiential attitudes. The TPB brings a new perspective to project management research, illustrating how power affected project managers’ behavior and influenced project outcomes.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Gadget Terhadap Perilaku Sosial Anak Usia 4 Tahun di Dusun Cempaka Putih

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 229-238
Author(s):  
Prista Sari ◽  
Serli Marlina
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Social Behavior ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
The Social ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Do So

Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan pengaruh gadget terhadap perilaku sosial anak usia 4 tahun di Dusun Cempaka Putih. Jenis penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian kualitatif deskriptif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Peneliti mengumpulkan data dengan cara observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data dilakukan dengan teknik triangulasi data. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pengaruh gadget terhadap perilaku sosial memberikan pengaruh positif dan juga negatif, baik perilaku yang sosial maupun tidak sosial. Perilaku yang muncul pada diri anak tanpa adanya dorongan dan paksaan untuk melakukannya. Bentuk perilaku sosial anak usia 4 tahun seperti perilaku meniru, persaingan, kerjasama, bersimpati, dukungan sosial serta perilaku akrab ketika bermain, bercanda bersama teman dan juga dengan lingkungan sekitar anak. Kemudian peneliti juga menemukan perilaku tidak sosial anak yang muncul ketika menginginkan gadget dengan membentak karena sudah terlalu lama menggunakan gadget. Kata kunci: anak usia dini, perilaku sosial, gadget Abstract: This study aims to describe the effect of gadgets on the social behavior of 4 year olds in Dusun Cempaka Putih. This type of research uses descriptive qualitative research with a case study approach. Researchers collected data by means of observation, interviews and documentation. The data analysis technique was done by using data triangulation technique. The results of this study indicate that the effect of gadgets on social behavior has positive and negative effects, both social and non-social behavior. Behavior that appears in children without encouragement and coercion to do so. Forms of social behavior of 4 year olds such as imitation behavior, competition, cooperation, sympathy, social support and familiar behavior when playing, joking with friends and also with the environment around the child. Then the researchers also found children's unsocial behavior that appeared when they wanted gadgets by yelling at them because they had been using gadgets for too long. Keywords: early childhood, social behavior, gadgets

Overcoming Challenges of International Migration Research: A Case Study Approach in Southern Mexico

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 131-143
Author(s):  
Julie Boyles
Keyword(s):  
International Migration ◽  
Common Ground ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Ethnographic Case Study ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Southern Mexico ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Migration Research

An ethnographic case study approach to understanding women’s actions and reactions to husbands’ emigration—or potential emigration—offers a distinct set of challenges to a U.S.-based researcher.  International migration research in a foreign context likely offers challenges in language, culture, lifestyle, as well as potential gender norm impediments. A mixed methods approach contributed to successfully overcoming barriers through an array of research methods, strategies, and tactics, as well as practicing flexibility in data gathering methods. Even this researcher’s influence on the research was minimized and alleviated, to a degree, through ascertaining common ground with many of the women. Research with the women of San Juan Guelavía, Oaxaca, Mexico offered numerous and constant challenges, each overcome with ensuing rewards.

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