The introduction of the concept of exaptation into the field of linguistics. A comparison of the history of the concept in evolution and linguistics. The various changes it underwent and the...Show moreThe introduction of the concept of exaptation into the field of linguistics. A comparison of the history of the concept in evolution and linguistics. The various changes it underwent and the transformation that was required to fit it into the field of linguistics. It further explores the impact it had on both fields.Show less
This thesis delves into the intersection of Buddhism, medicine, and art through the lens of seventeenth-century Tibetan paintings known as the Blue Beryl series. These intricate artworks not only...Show moreThis thesis delves into the intersection of Buddhism, medicine, and art through the lens of seventeenth-century Tibetan paintings known as the Blue Beryl series. These intricate artworks not only serve as repositories of medical knowledge but also reflect the cultural, religious, and political values of their time. Central to these paintings is the representation of indigenous Tibetan perspectives on spirit-caused illnesses, which focus on the existence of elemental spirits deeply rooted in local beliefs and landscapes. The research aims to investigate the indigenous Tibetan beliefs surrounding spirit causation and illness as depicted in the Blue Beryl paintings, offering a deeper understanding of these often misconstrued spiritual entities. By closely analyzing the iconography within these artworks, the study seeks to unveil the presence and significance of non-Buddhist beliefs and practices within Tibetan psychiatry, shedding light on a less-explored aspect of Tibetan medicine and spirituality.Show less
This paper explores the McCune-Reischauer, Revised, and Yale Romanizations to establish whether the Yale Romanization of Korean, the current standard in linguistics, is truly suitable for this...Show moreThis paper explores the McCune-Reischauer, Revised, and Yale Romanizations to establish whether the Yale Romanization of Korean, the current standard in linguistics, is truly suitable for this field in the Netherlands. The author looks at this issue from a pronunciation accuracy perspective, by having linguistics students and professionals at Leiden University read out phrases in the three transcription systems and quantifying their struggles in pronouncing the different romanizations. Additionally, a survey has been conducted, which asked participants from 3 Dutch universities to choose a preferred transcription system after listening to a Korean word. Both methods found that McCune-Reischauer was pronounced the most accurately and was most preferred by linguistic students. Yale Romanization was the least accurate and least preferred. The author thus argues that while Yale Romanization certainly has its distinct benefits, it is critically lacking in pronounceability and legibility, and is therefore not suitable for all parts of linguistics in its current state.Show less
Among Korea’s historical figures Yi Sunsin is one of its most revered heroes. Admiral Yi made his name during the Imjin War (1592-1598) by giving his life to fend off the Japanese navy and thereby...Show moreAmong Korea’s historical figures Yi Sunsin is one of its most revered heroes. Admiral Yi made his name during the Imjin War (1592-1598) by giving his life to fend off the Japanese navy and thereby saving the Korean Peninsula. His spirit of overcoming national disaster was revived at the dawn of Japanese colonial rule through the research of Korean elites pleading for Chosŏn to become a modern and strong nation. This same task was continued by Park Chung-hee who once again called upon the spirit of Admiral Yi Sunsin, and made him the hero of the modern nation: Republic of Korea. This strategy of using a historical figure to fit political goals can be seen as an example of politics of memory. When analysing the image of Yi Sunsin presented over the last decennia, it becomes clear the admiral has been continuously used for the politics of memory: the image of Admiral Yi is recreated to support the policies and political agendas of the ruling government.Show less
This thesis explores to what extent and how self-expression is portrayed in K-Pop choreography. The theoretical framework takes into account K-Pop idols' professionalism, the influence of modern...Show moreThis thesis explores to what extent and how self-expression is portrayed in K-Pop choreography. The theoretical framework takes into account K-Pop idols' professionalism, the influence of modern dance education, and the sociological dynamic combination of “collectivism” and “individualism” as represented in relation to the concepts of “holism” and ilmu. Additionally, an analysis of K-Pop choreography through four generations was performed to reveal a development in the incorporation of self-expressive aspects. The first generation exhibits subtle signs of semiotic use and point choreography. A more defined framework for K-Pop choreography is established in the second generation, which also includes individualistic concepts like the "domino effect." The third generation features choreography that utilises sign language and different dance genres, while the fourth generation shows an increase in the showcasing of individuality when taking into account changes made to official choreography. The research therefore shows that the scene of K-Pop choreography is developing in terms of showing self-expression, allowing idols to express their uniqueness while retaining collective harmony.Show less
This thesis investigates the surprising number of shipboard insurrections during the transatlantic voyages of captain Jan Menkenveld and his former officers: David Mulders, Daniel Pruijmelaar and...Show moreThis thesis investigates the surprising number of shipboard insurrections during the transatlantic voyages of captain Jan Menkenveld and his former officers: David Mulders, Daniel Pruijmelaar and Willem de Molder. Compared to the other registered insurrections on Dutch slave ships in the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade Database, these MCC captains appear to have experienced the most insurrections on their triangular voyages. By carefully interplaying the muster rolls, ships’ journals and correspondence of their voyages on which insurrections occurred, this thesis traces the surrounding conditions aboard the slave ships and answers to what extent the captaincies kindled shipboard insurrections.Show less
Research master thesis | Classics and Ancient Civilizations (research) (MA)
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This thesis explores the way women in selected Euripidean tragedies engage with verbal communication and proposes that this female verbal repertoire can serve as a foundation for a feminist...Show moreThis thesis explores the way women in selected Euripidean tragedies engage with verbal communication and proposes that this female verbal repertoire can serve as a foundation for a feminist interpretation of the respective plays. Female interaction with verbal communication can be separated into three distinct categories: a) silence, b) song, and c) speech. Following this categorization, this thesis firstly delves into specific verses from Medea (259-268) and Hippolytus (710-723, 800-805) to indicate that female tragic silence entails a skillful manipulation of speech. Secondly, verses from Medea (410-430) and two fragments from Hypsipyle (752h 3-9, 759a 80-89) are examined to demonstrate how female tragic song can function as a lyrical form of feminine language. Thirdly, Pasiphae’s apologia (472e 4-12, 34-41) in the Cretans is analyzed to pinpoint how female tragic speech can be rhetorically constructed, serving as a springboard for self-exculpation and female empowerment. Drawing from French feminism and American post-structuralist feminism, this study orchestrates a dialogue between the Euripidean corpus and (post) modern feminist theory and indicates how a reader-oriented approach to the ancient texts can both honor a historically grounded reception of tragedy and suggest how modern audiences can imbue classical tragic texts with fresh meaning.Show less
Dat Nederland medio vorige eeuw beduidend meer sympathie voor Israël had dan eind vorige eeuw, is al langer bekend. Maar hoe het discours in Nederlandse kranten verschoof van Israël als slachtoffer...Show moreDat Nederland medio vorige eeuw beduidend meer sympathie voor Israël had dan eind vorige eeuw, is al langer bekend. Maar hoe het discours in Nederlandse kranten verschoof van Israël als slachtoffer- naar daderstaat, is nog zelden onderzocht. In deze scriptie staat de vraag centraal hoe het discours in het Algemeen Handelsblad (later: NRC Handelsblad) en Het Vrije Volk over Israël is veranderd vanaf de stichting van Israël (1948) tot de Eerste Intifada (1987-1988). Die vraag heeft als doel om te onderzoeken waar de basis is gelegd voor het huidige daderschap van Israël, en op welke manier dat expliciet en impliciet werd toegepast.Show less
De mode-industrie slaagt er volgens het onderzoek van Atik et al. (2022) niet in om de cultureel diverse wereld van vandaag te omarmen (Atik et al., 2022, 1141). Nederlandse modetijdschriften zijn...Show moreDe mode-industrie slaagt er volgens het onderzoek van Atik et al. (2022) niet in om de cultureel diverse wereld van vandaag te omarmen (Atik et al., 2022, 1141). Nederlandse modetijdschriften zijn echter wel verantwoordelijk voor de rol van taal en de invloed ervan op etnische inclusiviteit in de modejournalistiek. Deze scriptie analyseert daarom het taalgebruik in vooraanstaande Nederlandse modetijdschriften Vogue, Elle, Harper's Bazaar en Marie Claire, met specifieke aandacht voor de septembernummers van 2022. Door middel van een contentanalyse en semigestructureerde diepte-interviews richt het onderzoek zich op hoe Nederlandse modejournalisten zeggen om te gaan met etnische inclusiviteit in de beschrijving van modemerken, modeontwerpers en individuen en hoe dit wordt gepresenteerd door middel van taalgebruik in de modetijdschriften. De bevindingen van de contentanalyse tonen aan dat niet iedereen een afkomstaanduiding krijgt in de Nederlandse modetijdschriften. Opvallend is dat in de modetijdschriften een duidelijk patroon zichtbaar is, waarin de nadruk voornamelijk ligt op de afkomstaanduidingen van de niet-westerse modemerken, modeontwerpers en individuen. Dit verschil suggereert dat de modejournalistiek het Westen als norm beschouwt en andere etnische identiteiten als de 'ander' (Hall & Gieben 1992, 93). Ook kan volgens Verkuyten (1999) het toekennen van een bepaalde positie op basis van afkomstaanduidingen leiden tot uitsluiting (Verkuyten 1999, 25). Deze bevindingen worden bevestigd door de vier modejournalisten die in deze scriptie zijn geïnterviewd. Zij stellen dat de modejournalistiek vooral westers georiënteerd is door de grote modemerken en modeontwerpers. Ook komt naar voren dat wanneer bekende mensen worden opgenomen in modetijdschriften dit voornamelijk Nederlanders zijn. De conclusie van het onderzoek luidt dat Nederlandse modejournalisten aangeven zich bewust te zijn van het belang van etnische inclusiviteit bij het beschrijven van modemerken, modeontwerpers en individuen. Desondanks creëert het gebruik van afkomstaanduidingen binnen de modejournalistiek een contrast tussen het Westen en de ‘ander’, wat de etnische inclusiviteit binnen de modejournalistiek belemmert. Dit suggereert dat de modejournalistiek het Westen als norm beschouwt en andere etnische identiteiten als de ‘ander’. Het onderzoek wijst erop dat de etnische inclusiviteit in de modejournalistiek hierdoor niet altijd wordt gewaarborgd en dat de norm in de modejournalistiek westers georiënteerd is.Show less
As the volume of openly available digital data continues to grow exponentially daily, open-source intelligence methods have gained significant traction within the field of journalism, particularly...Show moreAs the volume of openly available digital data continues to grow exponentially daily, open-source intelligence methods have gained significant traction within the field of journalism, particularly for investigative news reporting. However, while this practice holds great potential for advancing journalism, it introduces a paradox between the ethos of transparency inherent in journalism and the privacy and security concerns of data subjects and brokers. This article delves into this contradiction by drawing on data from in-depth interviews with eight professional open-source journalists, shedding light on the underlying factors at play. By examining how open-source journalists perceive and navigate privacy issues while striving to achieve their investigative goals, it becomes evident that these journalists possess considerable power and awareness regarding the security and privacy of human data subjects and brokers. The findings of this study reveal that open-source journalists rely heavily on personal assessments and ongoing dialogues with colleagues to make privacy-related editorial choices, as there is a dearth of established rules and guidelines in this domain. Consequently, open-source journalists frequently engage with their organizations’ legal departments as they harbor concerns about potential legal ramifications. This research provides valuable insights into the intricacies of open-source journalism, uncovering the delicate balance between journalistic transparency and privacy/security considerations. It underscores the need for further development of privacy-related frameworks and guidelines specific to the realm of open-source journalism while highlighting the pivotal role of open-source journalists in shaping the privacy landscape within their field.Show less
