Seminar paper from the year 2001 in the subject American Studies - Literature, grade: very good, University of Graz (Institute for American Studies), course: Exterior and Interior Journey in US literature and film, language: English, abstract: Introduction . Practically all of Kerouac's books are said to be autobiographical(1) . In my seminar paper I draw a comparison between the real life of Kerouac and his Beat colleagues and the events depicted in his novel On the Road . In order to do so, I focus on the biographies of both Jack Kerouac and Neal Cassady, whose personas build the main characters Sal and Dean. Furthermore, I illustrate the Beat movement how it came into existence and why and the attitudes within the Beat Generation. This is of importance to show that Kerouac s novel On the Road not only stands within the tradition of the Beat movement but also defined it. Another focus is on the development of the novel s main characters which consequently leads to the question of the meaning of journey in the novel. I demonstrate that at different stages the main characters had different motifs for travelling. In addition, I also show that the journeys changed with the progress of the plot. [...]______1 cf. Seymour Krim, Introduction . Jack Kerouac. Desolation Angels. New York: Coward-McCann, 1965. xxii.

Seminar paper from the year 1997 in the subject Communications - Movies and Television, grade: gut, University of Graz (Fachbereich Literaturwissenschaften), course: Soap Operas, language: English, abstract: A soap opera is a serialized drama which runs for 52 weeks of the year with continuous storylines dealing with domestic themes, personal or family relationships and a limited running characters. Soap operas or serials are open-ended ... Soap operas are one of the few genres where weddings, for instance, are not a happy ending but the beginning of a marriage that may be troubled or even doomed to failure. A dramatic program usually presented daily, with continuing characters and multiple plots. The action, which deals with contemporary problems and their solutions, continues from episode to episode called soap opera because many of the original sponsors were soap manufacturers. Also called daytime drama, soap, and soaper. Television soap operas are long-running serials concerned with everyday life. The serial is not to be confused with the series, in which the main characters and format remain the same from program to program but each episode is a self-contained plot. In a serial at least one storyline is carried over from one episode to the next. A series is advertised as having a specific number of episodes, but serials are potentially endless. These definitions can be seen as a sort of introduction to the whole field of soap operas. In the following chapters I will deal with this topic in detail.

Script from the year 2000 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Linguistics, , language: English, abstract: Unlock the secrets of language and embark on a fascinating journey into the intricate world of phonology and semantics, where sounds shape meaning and words weave webs of understanding. Delve into the art of articulatory phonetics, mastering the nuances of vowel and consonant production, from the subtle positioning of the tongue and lips to the precise locations of articulation within the vocal tract. Discover how phonemes, the smallest distinctive units of sound, differentiate "e;pin"e; from "e;bin,"e; and explore the concept of allophones, those subtle variations in pronunciation that enrich dialects without altering meaning. Grasp the power of distinctive features like voicing and nasality, the building blocks that define the character of each phoneme. Venture further into the realm of semantics, where words connect to create meaning, uncovering the hierarchical relationships of hyponymy and hypernymy that organize our understanding of the world, from hammers to screwdrivers, all falling under the umbrella of "e;tools."e; Explore the subtle shades of synonymy, where "e;film,"e; "e;movie,"e; and "e;motion picture"e; dance on the edge of sameness, and confront the stark contrasts of antonymy, where "e;large"e; stands opposed to "e;small,"e; and "e;good"e; battles "e;bad."e; Untangle the complexities of homonymy, where words like "e;whether"e; and "e;weather"e; sound alike but chart different courses, and decipher the layers of polysemy, where a single word like "e;ride"e; encompasses both cars and horses. Finally, unlock the transformative power of metaphor, where "e;branches of science"e; bloom from literal limbs, and grapple with the subtle dance between denotation and connotation, where "e;IRA terrorists"e; and "e;IRA freedom fighters"e; may refer to the same individuals, but evoke vastly different emotional landscapes. This comprehensive guide is essential for linguistics students, language enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a deeper appreciation for the invisible structures that govern human communication, offering a clear and engaging exploration of the fundamental principles that underpin our ability to speak, understand, and connect through the magic of language.

Seminar paper from the year 2001 in the subject American Studies - Literature, grade: very good, University of Graz (Institute for American Studies), course: Exterior and Interior Journey in US literature and film, language: English, abstract: Introduction . Practically all of Kerouac's books are said to be autobiographical(1) . In my seminar paper I draw a comparison between the real life of Kerouac and his Beat colleagues and the events depicted in his novel On the Road . In order to do so, I focus on the biographies of both Jack Kerouac and Neal Cassady, whose personas build the main characters Sal and Dean. Furthermore, I illustrate the Beat movement how it came into existence and why and the attitudes within the Beat Generation. This is of importance to show that Kerouac s novel On the Road not only stands within the tradition of the Beat movement but also defined it. Another focus is on the development of the novel s main characters which consequently leads to the question of the meaning of journey in the novel. I demonstrate that at different stages the main characters had different motifs for travelling. In addition, I also show that the journeys changed with the progress of the plot. [...]______1 cf. Seymour Krim, Introduction . Jack Kerouac. Desolation Angels. New York: Coward-McCann, 1965. xxii.

Seminar paper from the year 1997 in the subject Communications - Movies and Television, grade: gut, University of Graz (Fachbereich Literaturwissenschaften), course: Soap Operas, language: English, abstract: A soap opera is a serialized drama which runs for 52 weeks of the year with continuous storylines dealing with domestic themes, personal or family relationships and a limited running characters. Soap operas or serials are open-ended ... Soap operas are one of the few genres where weddings, for instance, are not a happy ending but the beginning of a marriage that may be troubled or even doomed to failure. A dramatic program usually presented daily, with continuing characters and multiple plots. The action, which deals with contemporary problems and their solutions, continues from episode to episode called soap opera because many of the original sponsors were soap manufacturers. Also called daytime drama, soap, and soaper. Television soap operas are long-running serials concerned with everyday life. The serial is not to be confused with the series, in which the main characters and format remain the same from program to program but each episode is a self-contained plot. In a serial at least one storyline is carried over from one episode to the next. A series is advertised as having a specific number of episodes, but serials are potentially endless. These definitions can be seen as a sort of introduction to the whole field of soap operas. In the following chapters I will deal with this topic in detail.

Script from the year 2000 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Linguistics, , language: English, abstract: Unlock the secrets of language and embark on a fascinating journey into the intricate world of phonology and semantics, where sounds shape meaning and words weave webs of understanding. Delve into the art of articulatory phonetics, mastering the nuances of vowel and consonant production, from the subtle positioning of the tongue and lips to the precise locations of articulation within the vocal tract. Discover how phonemes, the smallest distinctive units of sound, differentiate "e;pin"e; from "e;bin,"e; and explore the concept of allophones, those subtle variations in pronunciation that enrich dialects without altering meaning. Grasp the power of distinctive features like voicing and nasality, the building blocks that define the character of each phoneme. Venture further into the realm of semantics, where words connect to create meaning, uncovering the hierarchical relationships of hyponymy and hypernymy that organize our understanding of the world, from hammers to screwdrivers, all falling under the umbrella of "e;tools."e; Explore the subtle shades of synonymy, where "e;film,"e; "e;movie,"e; and "e;motion picture"e; dance on the edge of sameness, and confront the stark contrasts of antonymy, where "e;large"e; stands opposed to "e;small,"e; and "e;good"e; battles "e;bad."e; Untangle the complexities of homonymy, where words like "e;whether"e; and "e;weather"e; sound alike but chart different courses, and decipher the layers of polysemy, where a single word like "e;ride"e; encompasses both cars and horses. Finally, unlock the transformative power of metaphor, where "e;branches of science"e; bloom from literal limbs, and grapple with the subtle dance between denotation and connotation, where "e;IRA terrorists"e; and "e;IRA freedom fighters"e; may refer to the same individuals, but evoke vastly different emotional landscapes. This comprehensive guide is essential for linguistics students, language enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a deeper appreciation for the invisible structures that govern human communication, offering a clear and engaging exploration of the fundamental principles that underpin our ability to speak, understand, and connect through the magic of language.