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51	Možnosti a omezení české kulturní diplomacie / Limits and Opportunities of the Czech Cultural Diplomacy Dudková, Tereza January 2012 (has links) Limits and opportunities of the Czech cultural diplomacy are analyzed in this master thesis on three different levels. The first one is theoretical, speaking about cultural diplomacy of small states. Both insights from traditional field of international relations and other, less traditional fields are used. The second level is practical, analyzing the situation of Czech Republic as the active part of cultural diplomatic activities. The third part puts the Czech cultural diplomacy in a specific foreign environment, analyzing the limits and opportunities of the Czech cultural diplomacy in Sweden. The chapter presents Swedish cultural values, habits, infrastructure and financing, mentioning the actual position of Czech culture in Sweden. Last chapter seeks to prove, if cultural diplomacy of small states can be efficient, despite limited resources. An extensive survey was conducted, building on a long-lasting project of Czech cultural diplomacy in the Swedish town of Katrineholm.
52	Temporalitet och social hållbarhet från brukares & utvecklares perspektiv - En fallstudie av den temporära Pixlapiren i Helsingborg Hansen, Maria, Frennesson, Johanna January 2020 (has links) Temporära användningar och social hållbarhet, är det två begrepp som kan gå hand i hand? Genom denna uppsats, som är en fallstudie av det temporära projektet Pixlapiren, undersöker vi om det är möjligt. Pixlapiren är ett projekt i ett stadsutvecklingsområde i södra Helsingborg som kommer börja bebyggas inom några år. Studien går ut på att undersöka och få en förståelse om hur utvecklarnas perspektiv av Pixlapiren skiljer sig eller är lika från brukarnas upplevelser. Vi ifrågasätter om temporära användningar fungerar i det svenska samhället. Metoderna som används i denna uppsats är dokumentanalys, observation och intervjuer. I den teoretiska bakgrunden presenterar vi begrepp och teorier från den temporära- och sociala hållbarhets diskursen. Arbetsprocess har påverkats av den rådande pandemin, Covid-19. Pixla anses vara en socialt hållbar plats och en givande del i samhället enligt brukarna. Brukarnas idéer och initiativ har utrymme att påverka den framtida planeringen av platsen. Pixlapiren är ett exempel på en välfungerande temporär användning. Samtidigt riktas kritik mot kommunens tjänstepersoner som brister i engagemang för platsens utveckling. Vi argumenterar att vägen till social hållbarhet behöver vara lika hållbar som målet. / Temporary uses and social sustainability, are they two concepts that can go hand in hand? Through this essay, which is a case study of the temporary project Pixlapiren, we investigate if it is possible. Pixlapiren is a project in an urban development area in southern Helsingborg that will start to be built within a few years. The study aims to investigate and gain an understanding of how the developers perspective of Pixlapiren differs or is similar with the experiences of the users. We question whether temporary uses work in the Swedish society. The methods used in this paper are document analysis, observation and interviews. In the theoretical background we present concepts and theories from the temporality and social sustainability discourse. The working process has been influenced by the prevailing pandemic, Covid-19. Pixla is considered to be a socially sustainable place and a rewarding part of society according to the users. The ideas and initiatives of the users have the possibility to affect the future planning of the place. Pixlapiren is an example of a well-functioning temporary use. In the meantime criticism is addressed to the municipality's service personnel who lack commitment to location and development. We argue that the path to social sustainability needs to be as sustainable as the goal. temporär användning social hållbarhet kreativa klassen Pixlapiren Helsingborg temporär planering gentrifiering kultur social sustainability creative class gentrification culture temporary use temporary planning segregation segregering Social Sciences Samhällsvetenskap
53	The Benefits And Limitations Of Artist-Run Organizations In Columbus, Ohio Keeley, Melissa Ann January 2008 (has links) No description available. Art History Art Education Fine Arts Public Administration artist cooperative artist collective artist run arts space creative sector creative capital creative class individual artists visual artists
54	"Turf Management Is Trumping Food Security": The Organization Of Access To Community Gardening In Toronto Langer, Christopher B. 29 November 2012 (has links) In this study I explore the social organization of community gardening in Toronto. I have done this by: exploring (a) the experiences of community garden coordinators hired by non-profit organizations do to improve poor Torontonians’ access to food, and how this work occurs within and is affected by the larger framework of (b) the City of Toronto’s Community Gardens Program. This inquiry was carried out using institutional ethnography, with data collection occurring through open-ended interviews with garden coordinators and the analysis of non-profit and municipal documents. The results of the study are that garden coordinator’s work to improve access to food for poor Torontonians is at odds with the municipal understanding of community gardens and park space existing to attract economic investment to Toronto via “creative professionals.” community gardens community gardening urban agriculture parks recreation public policy poverty non-profit organization food security food insecurity hunger creative class urban development social class planning community development institutional ethnography public space 0703 0999 0630 0814
55	"Turf Management Is Trumping Food Security": The Organization Of Access To Community Gardening In Toronto Langer, Christopher B. 29 November 2012 (has links) In this study I explore the social organization of community gardening in Toronto. I have done this by: exploring (a) the experiences of community garden coordinators hired by non-profit organizations do to improve poor Torontonians’ access to food, and how this work occurs within and is affected by the larger framework of (b) the City of Toronto’s Community Gardens Program. This inquiry was carried out using institutional ethnography, with data collection occurring through open-ended interviews with garden coordinators and the analysis of non-profit and municipal documents. The results of the study are that garden coordinator’s work to improve access to food for poor Torontonians is at odds with the municipal understanding of community gardens and park space existing to attract economic investment to Toronto via “creative professionals.” community gardens community gardening urban agriculture parks recreation public policy poverty non-profit organization food security food insecurity hunger creative class urban development social class planning community development institutional ethnography public space 0703 0999 0630 0814
56	International Students and the Politics of Growth Kamara, Abu 10 December 2012 (has links) dc.contributor.author Kamara, Abu dc.description.abstract The international student population in Canada has increased significantly in the last decade. While we know a lot about the experiences of international students in general, we don’t know a lot about the specific experiences of international students in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Given that universities in the region have identified international student recruitment as part of their internationalization strategies, expanding our knowledge about international students’ experiences in Halifax not only has strong implications for universities, but also for provincial and local governments who see them as potential immigrants. Consequently, key research objectives for this study were to expand our understanding of the personal experiences of international students in Halifax, and to identify gatekeepers whose actions impact the experiences of international students. Two studies were designed using qualitative methodology. Study I investigated the personal experiences of international students in Halifax, Nova Scotia, while the main objective for Study II was to identify gatekeepers in the city whose actions are shaping the contexts of international student experiences. Interviews were conducted with international students from Saint Mary’s University, Mount Saint Vincent University, and Dalhousie University using a semi structured, open-ended interview method. The data was transcribed and coded using grounded theory method. Results from Study I suggest that while international students regularly turn to formal support networks, such as the international student center for immigration and employment related assistance, the majority of students interviewed for this dissertation also expressed strong preference for informal support networks. Specific individuals identified by study participants as belonging to informal support networks included friends, family members, and members of on-and off-campus organizations. Results from Study II suggest that internationalization in Canada is providing new ways for universities to help address local economic and demographic concerns. In sum, results from Study I suggest that international students rely on both formal and informal support networks to address the challenges they are facing in Canada, while findings from Study II suggest that demographic needs, and the expansion of the knowledge economy will continue to push universities to bigger and more central roles in the growth of cities.
57	Den fungerande stadsplaneringen : En studie i uppfattningar och effekter av torget och dess påverkan på demokrati Lundmark, Sebastian January 2009 (has links) In this undergraduate thesis you will venture on a journey through the land of democratic values and urban planning. My research question is stated as: whether or not urban planning can show effects on democratic values and whether or not the municipalities in Sweden takes these possible effects into account when planning their city centres. You will in my theory part of this thesis be able to read about different views on urban planning and on democracy. Famous authors like Robert D. Putnam and Richard Florida will be examined as well as other theorists on democracy and urban planning. To be able to map whether or not urban planning matter I have done a thorough research on two cases of urban planning in two of Sweden’s smallest municipalities. Both of them have fairly recently rebuilt their urban centres and my research will try to show how this new urban planning has influenced the democracy in those regions. This research will show to you that thoughts, that urban planning affects the democracy, actually exist and affect the ones who execute and plan the urban centres in the municipalities. On the question whether or not there exist a correlation between urban planning and a well functioning democracy this research will show that no such link is recognizable and that urban planning, for the two cases, did not matter. Urban planning town-square democracy social capital the creative class Färgelanda Karlsborg Väst-SOM. Stadsplanering torg demokrati socialt kapital kreativa klassen Färgelanda Karlsborg Väst-SOM
58	Kulturní politika Prahy 7 aneb jak se tvoří moderní čtvrť / Culture policy of Prague 7: how to create a modern neighbourhood Srstková, Olga January 2019 (has links) The submitted thesis analyses cultural politics of Prague 7 municipal district, based on a pilot strategical project of culture planning Art District 7 starting in 2016. The study conducts Charles Landry's concept of Creative Cities and its application in the Czech cities; critically evolve Richard Florida's theory about Creative Classes; and understanding of authenticity by Sharon Zukin. The research methodology uncovers, by comparative analysis, implementation of the project Art District 7 in reality and differences of cultural practices of municipality and the actors themselves. Each chapter of the analytical part is a category of critical viewpoint to cultural politics at Prague 7 district. Transformation of cultural actor's politics (a theater, a hall, a cafe) within 2 years long research at Dolní Holešovice is clearly characterized in individual parts named Community, Space and ART. The chapter Community follows gradual change of cultural actor's relationships towards local inhabitants of the Dolní Holešovice district and presents actor's understanding of themselves as a distinct community. Second chapter emphasizes spacial changes on the interior level of the objects as well as the outer ones on the level of street and parter. Third chapter ART presents different understanding of art and...
59	Does post-industrialized countries face a second Kuznets curve with the IT revolution? Sandqvist, Rickard January 2022 (has links) Abstracts Does post-industrialized countries face a second Kuznets curve with the IT revolution? By: Rickard Sandqvist, Supervisor: Ulf Jansson, Urban and regional planning, advanced level, Master thesis for master exam in Urban and regional planning, 30 ECTS credits, Language: English, Key words: recent income inequality trends, the creative class, kuznets hypothesis and theories of income inequality, income inequality with the IT revolution in post-industrialized countries, SURE estimation, OLS estimation, income inequality measures. The aim of the thesis is to analyze the development of income inequality for countries that have longer time series available. I use theories and hypothesises of income inequality and do some development of Kuznets hypothesis. My research question is: does post-industrialized countries face a second Kuznets curve with the IT revolution? I use OLS (ordinary least square) and SURE (seemingly unrelated regression equation) estimations to answer my research question. I use data from the world bank and I analyze data from mainly countries in europe and north and south america. My results is that there is evidence that post industrialised countries face a second Kuznets curve and I do the conclusion that this is depending on the IT revolution. Recent income inequality trends the creative class SURE estimation OLS estimation income inequality measures. Social Sciences Interdisciplinary
60	Låtskrivare = Entreprenör? : En kvalitativ studie om likheter mellan föreställningar om låtskrivare och entreprenörer / Songwriter = Entrepreneur? : A qualitative study of similarities between preconceptionsof songwriters and entrepreneurs Sundelin, Oscar January 2018 (has links) The purpose of the study is to examine similarities between the role as a songwriter with the role as an entrepreneur, as well as the conceptions about working with songwriting. To examine this three questions was asked: What similarities are there between the role as a songwriter and the role as an entrepreneur? What characteristics are described as important to succeed as a songwriter compared to those of an entrepreneur? What conceptions are there about working with songwriting? As a foundation for the thesis the history of the music industry is depicted in its own chapter with focus on the sales of music from the 15th century until today. The chapter describes how the music industry for a long time used sheet music as the main way to distribute new music. In the end of the 19th century the record industry started to emerge with the development of record players. During the 20th century the industry went through a lot of changes where new technology like the radio and the TV became important channels to reach a bigger audience. In the beginning of the 21st century the record sales plummeted as the music market became more and more dominated by different streaming services. The thesis empirical data is based on eight interviews, including a group interview, conducted in Los Angeles with four Swedish and seven American informants. It is also based on a forum thread from a Swedish music forum on the internet. The results from the interviews are first described in an overview and then divided into three categories; aspiring songwriters, songwriters in the music industry and informants working with songwriters. The results from the interviews shows that a songwriter should be a good person to collaborate with, be good at establishing important contacts in the music industry, and pay attention the administrative work of accounting, contracts and agreements. From the forum thread of the music forum disappointment is expressed about how DJ’s do not single handedly write and produce all the music they are attributed to in the media. The analysis shows that professional songwriters have much in common with entrepreneurs because they both need to take risks, be creative, and start business. The similarities between the conceptions of what is required to succeed as a professional songwriter with what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur includes having a good idea, having a supportive environment as well as being involved in marketing, sales and administration. Furthermore, the analysis shows that the work of songwriting is often glorified or overlooked, which creates misleading representations of what the work of a songwriter actually consists of. Cultural entrepreneur songwriter music industry music business cultural and creative industries CCIS CCI cultural entrepreneurship entrepreneurship songwriter music industry music industry music musician los angeles creative class Programmet för kulturentreprenörskap Kulturentreprenörskap Kulturentreprenör entreprenör låtskrivning musikbranschen musikindustrin kulturella och kreativa näringar kkn kulturentreprenörskap entreprenörskap låtskrivare musikbransch musikindustri musik musiker los angeles kreativa klassen Other Humanities not elsewhere specified Övrig annan humaniora

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