SEMÁNTICA Y PRAGMÁTICA I UNIT 1 What is semantics? Some linguistics link the notion of semantic to meaning‚ others to meaning in language‚ or meaning in communication through language‚ when others link it with other branches‚ like grammatical or literal meaning. What is meaning? The fact we need to have in mind is where to locate meaning‚ or parts of meaning. History of Semantics: Semantics had a central place in linguistic study from the very beginning. American structuralism banned Semantics
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Theory X and Theory Y Understanding Team Member Motivation What motivates employees to go to work each morning? Many people get great satisfaction from their work and take great pride in it; Others may view it as a burden‚ and simply work to survive. This question of motivation has been studied by management theorists and social psychologists for decades‚ in attempts to identify successful approaches to management. Social psychologist Douglas McGregor of MIT expounded two contrasting theories
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Sarah Vowell – Shooting Dad On the surface of “Shooting Dad”‚ author Sarah Vowell offers a reminiscent look at the vast differences between her personality and that of her gunsmith father. “Dad and I started bickering in earnest when I was fourteen‚ after the 1984 Democratic National Convention.” (Page 171). As the essay progresses‚ the subtle commonalities become more apparent. Vowell’s evocative recount of how she came to realize that she and her father had more in common than she’d always
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Many say a champion is one who gets up when they can’t‚ But sometimes it’s difficult standing up for something when your life could be put on the line. Regardless of her fear and the limitation of women’s rights‚ Sarah Emma Evelyn Edmonds became a soldier‚ nurse‚ and spy for the Union under a male alias because of her patriotism. Edmond’s greatest achievement was carrying out eleven missions behind enemy lines‚ well known for being one of the most hardworking women figures; a soldier‚ nurse and spy
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enfrentan a un entorno que cambia permanentemente y al cual deben responder de manera oportuna. “Así las organizaciones tengan un sistema efectivo para detectar las oportunidades y amenazas de su entorno‚ solo podrán responder a estos cambios cuando su sistema interno les permita reaccionar rápidamente y adaptarse a las nuevas condiciones y restricciones del entorno. La oportunidad y efectividad de la reacción de las organizaciones depende de varios factores y uno muy esencial es el clima organizacional”
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Y pestis is the causative agent of the bubonic plague. An infectious disease which has claimed the lives of millions of people across the globe. The purpose of this essay is to give a brief overview of the history of the plague and epidemiology‚ to discuss both the microbial characteristics and virulence of Y.pestis‚ and the way in which it is transmitted. This essay will also discuss and compare the different forms of the plague and the ways in which it is currently diagnosed and treated. Three
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Mother’s in the Workforce Did you know‚ “In the United States today‚ more than half of mothers with young children work‚ compared to 30 percent in the 1970’s” (American Academy of Pediatrics‚ 1999). In this current economy single mothers have no choice but to work. Mothers have to enter the workforce to support their family. This hasn’t always been the case as we know from looking at our past. It was normal for the father to work and the mother to stay home with the children. Unfortunately‚ times
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Theory X and Theory Y Douglas McGregor (1906 - 1964) is one of the forefathers of management theory and one of the top business thinkers of all time. He was a social psychologist who became the President of Antioch College. He later became a professor of management at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (he was succeeded by Warren Bennis). His book The Human Side of Enterprise (1960) had a profound influence on the management field‚ largely due to his Theory X and Theory Y. McGregor developed
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Gregor’s Theory X and Y Before explaining Gregor’s theory X and Y‚let me introduce you to motivation. Motivation internal and external factors that stimulate desire and energy in people to be continually interested and committed to a job‚ role or subject‚ or to make an effort to attain a goal. In other words motivation is the process by which a person’s effort are energized‚directed and sustained toward attaining a goal. In an organization‚ managers need to be ale able to motivate employees
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Love is a powerful thing‚ but can be quickly damaged when those who love‚ abandon their loved ones. Author Sarah Dessen portrays many themes and subjects in her works‚ most of which include love‚ friendship‚ romance‚ and abandonment. One of Dessen’s works is Lock and Key‚ where Dessen’s story telling method fits the feel of the story‚ allowing it to move forward as Ruby lives day by day but still clings to her past. It’s a thought provoking and intelligent story about all kinds of relationships and
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