scholarly journals Modelling of communicants' strategic plans in personal German-language interview

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 176-183
Author(s):  
Y. W. Nesteriuk
Keyword(s):  
German Language ◽  
Complex Method ◽  
Communicative Interaction ◽  
Self Presentation ◽  
Transcription System ◽  
The Core ◽  
Comprehensive Method ◽  
Strategic Plans ◽  
German Speaking ◽  
Strategic Program

This article describes and tests the author's methodology for analyzing the specifics of interaction and the implementation of communicants' strategic plans in personal German-language interview. The author's understanding of the personal interview as a communicative event, in which the interaction of communicative processes of varying degrees of complexity and structure is implemented, implies a detailed study of the conditions and nature of each of them. In order to study communicative activity and features of interaction in the personal German-speaking interview, which has such characteristics as goal-setting and spontaneity, ritualization and self-organization, the presence of subject-logical and psycho-social plans of interaction development, the author undertakes to develop a comprehensive method of analysis. The material for the study in this article was an interview with the renowned German literary critic Marcel Reich-Ranicki Hasste Marcel Reich-Ranicki wirklich die Frauen?. The linguistic material was examined in detail using a transcript of the video interview created with the FOLKER / Exmaralda programme (Institut fr Deutsche Sprache) in accordance with the GAT2 transcription system. The complex method of analysis described in this article is based on the theoretical postulates and practical methods of the current trends in modern linguistics and communication research. It enables the study of the peculiarities of communicative interaction and the analysis of verbal realization of communicants' strategic programs. As a result of the application of the described complex method of analysis the author identified structural and discursive units of analysis and made a conclusion that the core of the interviewer's strategic program forms the strategy of information request with the dominance of tactics of argumentation and establishing and maintaining intersubjective relations. The interviewee's strategic program is constituted by the strategy of self-presentation, the core of which in this interview are the tactics of enhancing one's own image and the tactics of informing.

Transatlantic Religion and the Boundaries of Community

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin Bryce
Keyword(s):  
Sense Of Belonging ◽  
Buenos Aires ◽  
Religious Organizations ◽  
Financial Resources ◽  
German Language ◽  
La Plata ◽  
Weimar Germany ◽  
The Core ◽  
German Speaking ◽  
Catholic Organizations

This chapter argues that denominational identities influenced how German-speaking Lutherans and Catholics in Argentina understood the boundaries of community and their sense of belonging in Argentine society. It charts the efforts of Lutheran and Catholic organizations in Germany to promote German-language religion in Buenos Aires and the Río de la Plata region, and it examines how these transatlantic ties helped shape some of the core German-language institutions of Argentina. German speakers maintained relations with various religious organizations in Imperial and Weimar Germany, but they drew selectively on this support to foster both religious and linguistic pluralism in Argentina. Ultimately, support from Germany came with few strings attached, and it gave German-speaking Lutherans and Catholics access to German-speaking pastors and priests, as well as extra financial resources.

scholarly journals German-Language Political Blogs as an Actual Protest Practice in Context of Mediation and Conflict Resolution Postulates

2020 ◽  
pp. 129-146
Author(s):  
L. N. Rebrina
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
German Language ◽  
Discursive Construction ◽  
Self Presentation ◽  
Political Blogs ◽  
Conflict Resolution Strategies ◽  
German Speaking ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Harvard School

The results of a study of German-speaking opposition political blogs by V. Prabel and S. Wagenknecht as examples of relevant protest practices are presented in the article. System-communicative and integrative approaches are used. The characteristics of blogs that make up the subject and collective-personal dimensions of this protest practice in the context of mediation and the postulates of the Harvard School of Conflict Studies are described. The regularities of the discursive construction of the problem, the image of the complex addresser and the addressee of the blog are determined, their argumentative, evaluative, self-presentation and phatic tactics are used. The article shows the specifics of the formation of Internet solidarity, the reflection in the analyzed practice of the phenomenon of mediation at the level of society and the individual, including the manifestation of the attributes of the changing thinking of the subjects of communication, due to the globalization of information processes and the characteristics of modern mediation in the political sphere. The postulates of the concept of “principle negotiations” by R. Fisher and W. Ury, aimed at constructivizing the conflict, and their observance by the addresser and addressee of the blog are examined, which makes it possible to assess the satisfactory communication of the parties. The inherent features of blogs that are relevant to different conflict resolution strategies are described. The results contribute to the study of the contingence of technological and sociocultural changes and can be applied in the field of conflict management.

Development of a German-Language Questionnaire to Measure Collective Orientation as an Individual Attitude

2017 ◽  
Vol 76 (3) ◽  
pp. 91-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vera Hagemann
Keyword(s):  
Team Performance ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Future Research ◽  
German Language ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Collective Orientation ◽  
Team Research ◽  
German Speaking ◽  
Individual Variables ◽  
The Individual

Abstract. The individual attitudes of every single team member are important for team performance. Studies show that each team member’s collective orientation – that is, propensity to work in a collective manner in team settings – enhances the team’s interdependent teamwork. In the German-speaking countries, there was previously no instrument to measure collective orientation. So, I developed and validated a German-language instrument to measure collective orientation. In three studies (N = 1028), I tested the validity of the instrument in terms of its internal structure and relationships with other variables. The results confirm the reliability and validity of the instrument. The instrument also predicts team performance in terms of interdependent teamwork. I discuss differences in established individual variables in team research and the role of collective orientation in teams. In future research, the instrument can be applied to diagnose teamwork deficiencies and evaluate interventions for developing team members’ collective orientation.

Zum Quellenwert der historischen Presseforschung in multiethnischen Räumen

Transilvania ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 37-46
Author(s):  
Doris Sava
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
German Language ◽  
Southeastern Europe ◽  
Research Infrastructures ◽  
German Speaking ◽  
Funding Programs ◽  
German Minority ◽  
Central Eastern

The number of projects dedicated to the digitization of newspaper collections in libraries and archives has risen continuously in recent years. The main focus is on securing German-language press inventory outside of the German-speaking area, which often cannot be copied due to the aging process, and – with a view to developments, cross-connections and research approaches – making them available for broad use for future independent investigations. Through various funding programs, the ministries responsible for education and research and national research infrastructures also work to keep this cultural heritage alive, to digitize it on a larger scale, to develop it and to make it internationally accessible. The article therefore shows some of the noteworthy newspapers and magazines of the German minority in Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe and some efforts for documentation of the German minority press in this region.

The Politics of Pronunciation among German-Speaking Mennonites in Northern Mexico

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith Klassen
Keyword(s):  
Language Use ◽  
German Language ◽  
Northern Mexico ◽  
Low German ◽  
Politics Of Language ◽  
German Speaking ◽  
Secular Society ◽  
Modern Technologies

This chapter discusses the politics of language use in collective singing among conserving Mennonites in northern Mexico. The group migrated to Mexico from Canada to distance itself from the worldly influences of modern technologies and secular society in general. In the new environment the German language stands as a symbolic marker, distinguishing Mennonites from the wider society. The chapter shows how further in-group linguistic distinctions are marked through uses of High and Low German (drawing on the wider class associations of the two languages), in which a distinct “a” (pronounced “au”) from Low German is often employed in contexts of High German use. The chapter explores what happens when this distinctive pronunciation is used politically in collective song as an expression of defiance by individual singers and the tensions that result when collective song becomes a space for “phonological expressions of difference.”

scholarly journals SCIENTIFIC-METHODICAL ASPECTS OF FORMATION OF READINESS FOR GERMAN-LANGUAGE PROFESSIONALLY ORIENTED COMMUNICATION OF FUTURE AGRICULTURISTS

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tetyana Pakhomova ◽  
◽  
Olga Piddubtseva ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
German Language ◽  
Language Training ◽  
Linguistic Features ◽  
Professional Activities ◽  
Joint Activities ◽  
Language Communication ◽  
German Speaking

Active European integration processes in the state, education and business determine relevance of the study. They pay special attention to the discipline «Foreign language for specific purposes» in the training of agricultural specialists. The purpose of this study is to consider the scientific and methodical aspects of formation of readiness for German-language professionally oriented communication among future agriculturists. Theoretical (analysis, systematization, generalization, modeling) and empirical methods were used to achieve this goal. They allowed to analyze the latest scientific research in the field of foreign language training, problems of readiness for foreign language communication, features of foreign language professionally oriented communication of agro-industrial enterprises` specialists. The analysis of the professional requirements for future farmers, scientific approaches to interpretation of the concept «readiness», modern concepts of foreign language teaching methods gave grounds to specify the concept of readiness for German-speaking professionally oriented communication of agriculturists, which is seen as the competence to use acquired knowledge, ability and skills for successful German-speaking professionally oriented communication. Analysis of the national experience of foreign language training of agricultural sector specialists shows that the main purpose of foreign languages studying in higher educational establishments is the training a specialist who can use the German language as a tool of professional activity and professional knowledge. In order to achieve this goal it is necessary to develop the linguistic, social-cultural, educational and professional components of German-speaking professionally oriented communicative competence. Communication is an integral part of the professional activities of specialists. It is based on general social and psychological patterns and focuses on the successful and effective implementation of professional duties, and includes the exchange of proposals, requirements, views, motives to solve specific problems, sign agreements or establish other relations between the subjects of joint activities. German-language professionally oriented communication has its linguistic features, namely: lexical (terms, scientific and technical phraseology, professionalism, jargon, abbreviations and acronyms), grammatical (nominal style, modal verbs, passive voice, sentence length) and stylistic (metaphor, comparison and epithets). According to the fundamental bases of foreign language training the model of formation of readiness for German-language professionally oriented communication among future agriculturists is proposed, based on the peculiarities of teaching foreign languages in agricultural universities and the specificity of professionally oriented communication of specialists in the agricultural sector. It consists of the following blocks: motivational-target, theoretical-methodological, content-technological and productive-estimated. The effectiveness of the model depends on such factors as: the organization of the appropriate language environment, modeling of professional situations in the classroom and increase motivation for professionally oriented communication. The results of the study are to determine the place of formation of readiness for foreign language communication in the professional education of future farmers, to determine the linguistic features of German-language communication of agronomists, to substantiate the organizational and pedagogical conditions of German-language training and create an appropriate model. The formation of readiness for professionally oriented communication in a foreign language is a systematic, long-term process that involves the development of traditional professional ideas, professional thinking and professional behavior.

scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF PECULIARITY OF USAGE OF AUSTRIAN GERMAN IN SOCIOLINGUISTIC ASPECT

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 31-36
Author(s):  
Mykola Karpik
Keyword(s):  
Identity Formation ◽  
National Culture ◽  
Native Speakers ◽  
Social Groups ◽  
German Language ◽  
German Studies ◽  
Colloquial Language ◽  
German Speaking ◽  
Experimental Use ◽  
Communicative Role

The article presents the application of sociolinguistic methods of language study. The proposed research aimed at analyzing the functions of the Austrian variant of the German language in public contexts and disclosing some peculiarities of its use. The issue was addressed by analyzing sociolinguistic and statistic data that we had acquired in 2009–2019. A work with informants was one of the stages of our research. Within the framework of the study of Austrian German we surveyed 102 Austrian respondents, native speakers of the language variant, who represent various social groups and reside in different regions of Austria. The analysis of the received responses showed that the majority of respondents comprehend the concept Austriacism not only in theory, but in practice as well for the bulk of Austriacisms, given as examples in the questionnaire, were known for the informants. The respondents gave predominantly affirmative answers to the question “Do you consider Austriacisms to be the recognized word stock of the standard language?” The use of Austriacisms is also majorly not considered obsolete, hens we can conclude, that Austrian German is a modern colloquial language. These results demonstrate the positive attitude to Austriacisms. Approximately half of the surveyed (49%) showed no awareness of Record 10 on the use of the specific Austrian terms in the German language and this result is seen quite expected. Only 7 % of the surveyed were able to name the number of expressions in this Record. Other responses allow us to address Austriacims as an intrinsic part of Austrian culture and history. A surprising response we received to the question “Would you like Austriacisms to be used by the residents of other German speaking countries?” given by 40 % of the respondents answering Yes. However, the following responses show that the Austrians consider Austriacisms a factor of identity formation, so they would object to the usage by the non-Austrians. Therefore, the hypothesis, formed at the beginning of our research, has found some evidence to support it. The results of experimental use of Austriacisms make it possible to draw the following conclusions: Austrian German is an essential however secondary means of communication in Austria; its use reflects Austrian social reality and national culture. Austrian German acts as an element of Austrian national identity, thus, a further research on its communicative role is an essential task for modern German Studies.

scholarly journals The Oxford Handbook of Cyberpsychology

2018 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Impression Management ◽  
Video Gaming ◽  
Online Research ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Self Presentation ◽  
Online Groups ◽  
The Core ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Management Technology ◽  
And Behavior

Humans are becoming increasingly reliant on interconnected technologies to go about their daily lives in the personal and professional spheres. From finding romance, to conducting businesses entirely online, receiving health services, shopping, banking, and gaming, the Internet and World Wide Web open up a world of possibilities to people across the globe. Understanding the psychological processes underlying and influencing the thinking, interpretation, and behavior associated with this online interconnectivity is the core premise of Cyberpsychology. This book explores a wide range of cyberpsychological processes and activities through the research and writings of some of the world’s leading cyberpsychology experts. The book covers a broad range of topics spanning the key areas of research interest in this emerging field of enquiry and will be of interest to those who have only recently discovered the discipline as well as more seasoned cyberpsychology researchers and teachers. The book contains eight sections, and includes contributions spanning the breadth of current academic and public interest. Topics include: online research methods, self-presentation and impression management, technology across the lifespan, interaction and interactivity, online groups and communities, social media, health and technology, video gaming, and cybercrime and cybersecurity.

A comprehensive method for studying the degree of thermal damage to steel elements of vehicles using field methods

2021 ◽  
Vol 93 ◽  
pp. 137-151
Author(s):  
Yu. D. Motorygin ◽  
◽  
G. A. Sikorova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
High Temperatures ◽  
Thermal Damage ◽  
Vehicle Body ◽  
Fuel Load ◽  
Complex Method ◽  
Main Task ◽  
Field Methods ◽  
Car Body ◽  
Comprehensive Method ◽  
Independent Field

Introduction. Every year, the number of registered motor vehicles in Russia increases, with an increase of 30 % over the past 10 years. The desire to extend the service life of existing vehicles leads to an increase in breakdowns that lead to fire. The task of identifying places where there was an emergency situation that led to a fire is difficult, especially in the case of a complete burnout of the fuel load of the car. Goals and objectives. The purpose of the work is to create a methodology by which it is possible to conduct studies of cold-formed steel products of the vehicle body to determine the zone of the greatest thermal damage. Each method determines one of the characteristics that changes when the steel is exposed to high temperatures. The main task of the work is to test the possibility of applying these methods in a certain sequence to determine the zone that has undergone more annealing. Research methods. The complex method includes induction thickness measurement, which allows measuring the thickness of a layer of high-temperature oxide; a method for measuring the coercive force or demagnetization currents, as well as a method for measuring microhardness. The latter method will determine the decrease in the hardness of the vehicle body after exposure to high temperatures. Results and its discussion. The obtained data on the degree of thermal damage to cold-deformed steel products of the car body by three independent field methods will increase the reliability of the combustion start zone, which in turn will determine the search zone for the cause of ignition. Conclusion. Determining the specific cause of the fire during the maintenance, repair and operation of vehicles will allow you to exclude similar emergency modes in the future. The introduction of a comprehensive method for investigating the condition of an object after a fire will significantly increase the level of reliability of the results obtained when searching for a breakdown that led to a fire. Keywords: fire source, car body, thermal changes, field methods, complex technique, magnetic properties, scale thickness, microhardness

When the “Ostjuden” Returned: Linguistic Continuities in German-Language Writing about Eastern European Jews

Naharaim ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariusz Kałczewiak
Keyword(s):  
Academic Writing ◽  
Public History ◽  
German Language ◽  
Eastern European ◽  
Scholarly Writing ◽  
Weimar Germany ◽  
Language Writing ◽  
German Speaking ◽  
Uniform Manner

Abstract This article examines the dynamics that allowed the derogatory term “Ostjuden” to reappear in academic writing in post-Holocaust Germany. This article focuses on the period between 1980’s and 2000’s, complementing earlier studies that focused on the emergence of the term “Ostjuden” and on the complex representations of Eastern European Jews in Imperial and later Weimar Germany. It shows that, despite its well-evidenced discriminatory history, the term “Ostjuden” re-appeared in the scholarly writing in German and has also found its way into German-speaking public history and journalism. This article calls for applying the adjectival term “osteuropäische Juden” (Eastern European Jews), using a term that neither essentializes Eastern European Jews nor presents them in an oversimplified and uniform manner.

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