Cultural Heritage has long been the focus of historians and other interested enthusiasts, mainly focusing on Tangible Cultural Heritage: static items, such as buildings and physical objects....Show moreCultural Heritage has long been the focus of historians and other interested enthusiasts, mainly focusing on Tangible Cultural Heritage: static items, such as buildings and physical objects. However, there is another kind of cultural heritage: Intangible Cultural Heritage. This type of cultural heritage is less obvious and noticeable since we are living it every day. The holidays we celebrate, the music we make, the food we know how to cook, the knowledge we pass onto the next generation: all parts of everyday life, but also all Intangible Cultural Heritage. This thesis examines the way in which this type of cultural heritage has been protected and preserved throughout the years, and what has posed a threat to the successful continuation of Intangible Cultural Heritage. This will be examined on an international scale, and will then pay extra attention to the case study of traditional Irish music: How does the literature apply to reality?Show less
Based on the Rhetorical Political Analysis, this thesis examines rhetoric used by Dutch political party leaders on their attitude towards refugees during the ‘migration crisis’ and after this...Show moreBased on the Rhetorical Political Analysis, this thesis examines rhetoric used by Dutch political party leaders on their attitude towards refugees during the ‘migration crisis’ and after this crisis. This thesis will be adding to the literature on the increase of anti-immigration attitudes and the Dutch immigration discourse. However, the thesis will focus on what is missing in this literature and that is how political party discourse and speeches by Dutch party leaders promote the acceptance or refusal of refugees. The data were collected through the rhetoric of Dutch political party leaders Geert Wilders and Jesse Klaver. Results suggest that despite the similarities in rhetorical arguments, the ideologies of the party leaders are distinct both before and after the ‘migration crisis’.Show less
This thesis examines the dynamic relationship Poland and Hungary possess with the European union and Russian Federation, two European countries often referred to as "swing states". These nations...Show moreThis thesis examines the dynamic relationship Poland and Hungary possess with the European union and Russian Federation, two European countries often referred to as "swing states". These nations have demonstrated a tendency to shift their support between Russian policies and European policies based on their immediate policy interests.By delving into the historical and cultural factors that have shaped these countries, this study aims to shed light on the motivations behind their actions and decision-making processes. The thesis analyzes not only the historical context but also the economic and political relationships, national identity, and cultural memory of Poland and Hungary. It argues that their ambivalent status as swing states has both benefited them and presented challenges, particularly in overcoming their historical relationship with Russia. The focus on Russia, rather than their relationship with the European Union, is due to the extensive existing literature on the topic, allowing for an in-depth exploration within the scope of this research.Show less
This thesis researches the development of the internal debates within the German Social Democratic party concerning Russian gas in relation to the energy transition.
This thesis is organized in the following way. Chapter 1 discusses relevant scholarly literature which explains the concepts of populism, Euroscepticism, Dutch right-wing political parties, Muslim...Show moreThis thesis is organized in the following way. Chapter 1 discusses relevant scholarly literature which explains the concepts of populism, Euroscepticism, Dutch right-wing political parties, Muslim immigration and integration in the Netherlands and illustrates the suitable cultural, political, and economic dimensions. Furthermore, Chapter 2 presents the methodology; a qualitative framing analysis applied to the PVV and FvD party manifestos. This thesis examines three levels demonstrating how Muslim immigrants and the EU are framed as a threat to Dutch society. These dimensions are separated into three chapters: the cultural, political, and economic dimensions. Chapter 3 presents the cultural dimension and analyzes the themes of national identity preservation, cultural clashes, stereotyping, and scapegoating. Moreover, Chapter 4 composes the political dimension with subchapters on the anti-establishment stance of the parties, national sovereignty threat, and policy proposals. The last chapter, Chapter 5, constructs the economic dimension and comprises the perceived financial burden, welfare state threat, and exclusive economic cooperation. Lastly, a discussion of the framing analysis of the manifestos and concluding remarks are presented.Show less
