SESSION TEN LANGUAGE AND POWER (2): POWER BEHIND DISCOURSE Main points in this session: 1. Power behind discourse: Standard language 2. Power behind discourse: discourse types as ‘effects of power’ 3. Power and access to discourse The idea of ‘power behind discourse’ is that the whole social order of discourse is put together and held together as a hidden effect of power. Fairclough (1989) = three aspects of ‘power behind discourse’‚ i.e. of hidden effects of power: 1. Standard language
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Journal Entries Example Company A was incorporated on January 1‚ 2010 with an initial capital of 5‚000 shares of common stock having $20 par value. During the first month of its operations‚ the company engaged in following transactions: Date Transaction Jan 2 An amount of $36‚000 was paid as advance rent for three months. Jan 3 Paid $60‚000 cash on the purchase of equipment costing $80‚000. The remaining amount was recognized as a one year note payable with interest rate of 9%. Jan 4 Purchased office
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three daughters‚” on page 630 and “The Birth of Venus” by Sandro Botticelli on page 662 was asymmetrical balance. The objects in the art appeared balanced on all sides regardless of not being “equal” on all sides. It appears to be evenly balanced although there appears to be varying levels of action at different points in the painting. The asymmetrical balance created a complimentary balance through using distinctly different elements in order to maintain equal visual weight. Naturally‚ the eyes
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Explain the importance of work life balance within the employment relationship and how it can be influenced by legislation Work-life balance is about creating and maintaining supportive and healthy work environments‚ which will enable employees to have balance between work and personal responsibilities and thus strengthen employee loyalty and productivity. Legislation has been introduced to ensure that any negative influence the family is subjected to be eradicated or best minimised; the most
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Separaration of Powers The purpose of this paper is to discuss the Separation of Powers doctrine built into the Constitution. Discussion will cover the origins of the doctrine‚ the factors that made it attractive to the founding fathers‚ and the question of its usefulness in modern America. Political theorists as far back as Aristotle had discussed the merits of various forms of government. The point had been made over and over again that to have all governmental authority vested in a single
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How to balance studies with work and family demands: Taking extra classes while working‚ family demands or during school has been always a challenged for a person. It is very tough to keep between balance between all of these activities as all are important for professional‚ personal and social growth. If I take example of my life‚ I think I have to adjust a lot to full fill my English Composition course during my last semester of graduate study along with my mini vacation where I
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235.49% | 240.79% | 249.97% | Total Liabilities | 54‚908 | 51‚621 | 34‚240 | 33‚290 | Total stockholder’s equity | 66‚363 | 57‚083 | 43‚688 | 39‚776 | D/E Ratio | 82.74% | 90.43% | 78.37% | 83.69% | After comparing these two corporations’ balance sheets‚ I found some information that may be valuable to make a lending decision. And I‚ as a credit analyst‚ have decided to recommend Oracle Inc. for this $400 million line of credit. First‚ we need the purchases be repaid within 30 days‚ which
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Soft Power Author(s): Joseph S. Nye‚ Jr. Source: Foreign Policy‚ No. 80‚ Twentieth Anniversary‚ (Autumn‚ 1990)‚ pp. 153-171 Published by: Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/1148580 Accessed: 12/08/2008 12:33 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of JSTOR’s Terms and Conditions of Use‚ available at http://www.jstor.org/page/info/about/policies/terms.jsp. JSTOR’s Terms and Conditions of Use provides‚ in part‚ that unless you
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Constructing a balance sheet of Sophie’s sofas: Cash balances: $10‚000 Inventory of sofas: $200‚000 Store and property: $100‚000 Accounts receivable: $22‚000 Accts payable: $17‚000 Long-term Debt: $170‚000 Balance sheet of (insert name) Assets Liabilities & Shareholders equity cash $10‚000 accounts payable $17‚000 Accounts receivable $22‚000 Long term debt $170‚000 Inventory $200‚000 Shareholders equity $145‚000 Store and Property $100‚000 _______ ________ Total assets: $332
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Powers of the President A common question today amongst the citizens of the United States regarding the president‚ especially today’s president‚ Barack Obama‚ is whether or not the President has too much power. A question even asked in one of the video which garners different opinions with many‚ including myself‚ typically saying that the President’s power may seem a bit excessive. However‚ is it necessary that the President have that much power and how exactly does he acquire all that power
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