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Youtube and the Vernacular Rhetorics of Web 2.0
i REMEDIATING DEMOCRACY: YOUTUBE AND THE VERNACULAR RHETORICS OF WEB 2.0 Erin Dietel-McLaughlin A Dissertation Submitted to the Graduate College of Bowling Green State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY August 2010 Committee: Kristine Blair, Advisor Louisa Ha Graduate Faculty Representative Michael Butterworth Lee Nickoson ii ABSTRACT Kristine Blair, Advisor This dissertation examines the extent to which composing practices and rhetorical strategies common to ―Web 2.0‖ arenas may reinvigorate democracy. The project examines several digital composing practices as examples of what Gerard Hauser (1999) and others have dubbed ―vernacular rhetoric,‖ or common modes of communication that may resist or challenge more institutionalized forms of discourse. Using a cultural studies approach, this dissertation focuses on the popular video-sharing site, YouTube, and attempts to theorize several vernacular composing practices. First, this dissertation discusses the rhetorical trope of irreverence, with particular attention to the ways in which irreverent strategies such as new media parody transcend more traditional modes of public discourse. Second, this dissertation discusses three approaches to video remix (collection, Detournement, and mashing) as political strategies facilitated by Web 2.0 technologies, with particular attention to the ways in which these strategies challenge the construct of authorship and the power relationships inherent in that construct. This dissertation then considers the extent to which sites like YouTube remediate traditional rhetorical modes by focusing on the genre of epideictic rhetoric and the ways in which sites like YouTube encourage epideictic practice. Finally, in light of what these discussions reveal in terms of rhetorical practice and democracy in Web 2.0 arenas, this dissertation offers a concluding discussion of what our ―Web 2.0 world‖ might mean for composition studies in terms of theory, practice, and the teaching of writing. -
Importance of European Remembrance for the Future of Europe
European Parliament 2019-2024 TEXTS ADOPTED P9_TA(2019)0021 Importance of European remembrance for the future of Europe European Parliament resolution of 19 September 2019 on the importance of European remembrance for the future of Europe (2019/2819(RSP)) The European Parliament, – having regard to the universal principles of human rights and the fundamental principles of the European Union as a community based on common values, – having regard to the statement issued on 22 August 2019 by First Vice-President Timmermans and Commissioner Jourová ahead of the Europe-Wide Day of Remembrance for the victims of all totalitarian and authoritarian regimes, – having regard to the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted on 10 December 1948, – having regard to its resolution of 12 May 2005 on the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe on 8 May 19451, – having regard to Resolution 1481 of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe of 26 January 2006 on the need for international condemnation of crimes of totalitarian Communist regimes, – having regard to Council Framework Decision 2008/913/JHA of 28 November 2008 on combating certain forms and expressions of racism and xenophobia by means of criminal law2, – having regard to the Prague Declaration on European Conscience and Communism adopted on 3 June 2008, – having regard to its declaration on the proclamation of 23 August as European Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Stalinism and Nazism adopted on 23 September 20083, 1 OJ C 92 E, 20.4.2006, p. 392. 2 OJ L 328, 6.12.2008, p. -
Object Summary Collections 11/19/2019 Collection·Contains Text·"Manuscripts"·Or Collection·Contains Text·"University"·And Status·Does Not Contain Text·"Deaccessioned"
Object_Summary_Collections 11/19/2019 Collection·Contains text·"Manuscripts"·or Collection·Contains text·"University"·and Status·Does not contain text·"Deaccessioned" Collection University Archives Artifact Collection Image (picture) Object ID 1993-002 Object Name Fan, Hand Description Fan with bamboo frame with paper fan picture of flowers and butterflies. With Chinese writing, bamboo stand is black with two legs. Collection University Archives Artifact Collection Image (picture) Object ID 1993-109.001 Object Name Plaque Description Metal plaque screwed on to wood. Plaque with screws in corner and engraved lettering. Inscription: Dr. F. K. Ramsey, Favorite professor, V. M. Class of 1952. Collection University Archives Artifact Collection Image (picture) Object ID 1993-109.002 Object Name Award Description Gold-colored, metal plaque, screwed on "walnut" wood; lettering on brown background. Inscription: Present with Christian love to Frank K. Ramsey in recognition of his leadership in the CUMC/WF resotration fund drive, June 17, 1984. Collection University Archives Artifact Collection Image (picture) Object ID 1993-109.003 Object Name Plaque Description Wood with metal plaque adhered to it; plque is silver and black, scroll with graphic design and lettering. Inscription: To Frank K. Ramsey, D. V. M. in appreciation for unerring dedication to teaching excellence and continuing support of the profession. Class of 1952. Page 1 Collection University Archives Artifact Collection Image (picture) Object ID 1993-109.004 Object Name Award Description Metal plaque screwed into wood; plaque is in scroll shape on top and bottom. Inscription: 1974; Veterinary Service Award, F. K. Ramsey, Iowa Veterinary Medical Association. Collection University Archives Artifact Collection Image (picture) Object ID 1993-109.005 Object Name Award Description Metal plaque screwed onto wood; raised metal spray of leaves on lower corner; black lettering. -
The Prague Summit and Nato's Transformation
THE PRAGUE SUMMIT AND NATO’S TRANSFORMATION NATO PUBLIC DIPLOMACY DIVISION 1110 Brussels - Belgium Web site: www.nato.int E-mail: [email protected] A READER’S GUIDE THE PRAGUE SUMMIT AND NATO’S TRANSFORMATION SUMMIT AND NATO’S THE PRAGUE PRARGENG0403 A READER’S GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE 3 I THE SUMMIT DECISIONS 9 II KEY ISSUES 19 New members: Expanding the zone of security 20 New capabilities: Adapting to modern challenges 26 New relationships: Practical cooperation and dialogue 34 After Prague: The road ahead 67 © NATO 2003 NATO INVITEES Country* Capital Population GDP Defence Active Troop *Data based on (million) (billion expenditures Strength national sources Euros) (million Euros) Bulgaria (25) Sofia 7.8 16.9 494 (2.9% GDP) 52 630 Estonia (27) Tallin 1.4 6.8 130 (1.9% GDP) 4 783 Latvia (33) Riga 2.3 8.8 156 (1.8% GDP) 9 526 Lithuania (34) Vilnius 3.5 14.5 290 (2.0% GDP) 17 474 Romania (36) Bucharest 22.3 47.9 1117 (2.3% GDP) 99 674 Slovakia (38) Bratislava 5.4 24.9 493 (2.0% GDP) 29 071 ★ Slovenia (39) Ljubljana 2.0 22.4 344 (1.5% GDP) 7 927 III DOCUMENTATION 71 Prague Summit Declaration – 21 November 2002 72 Prague Summit Statement on Iraq – 21 November 2002 78 Announcement on Enlargement – 21 November 2002 79 Report on the Comprehensive Review of the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council and Partnership for Peace - 21 November 2002 80 Partnership Action Plan Against Terrorism - 21 November 2002 87 Chairman’s Summary of the Meeting of the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council at Summit Level – 22 November 2002 94 Statement by NATO -
Painting Photographs: Absence on Mohammed Mahmoud Street
Bowling Green State University ScholarWorks@BGSU 19th Annual Africana Studies Student Research Africana Studies Student Research Conference Conference and Luncheon Feb 24th, 3:00 PM - 4:20 PM Painting Photographs: Absence on Mohammed Mahmoud Street Kirsten Stricker Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/africana_studies_conf Part of the African Languages and Societies Commons Stricker, Kirsten, "Painting Photographs: Absence on Mohammed Mahmoud Street" (2017). Africana Studies Student Research Conference. 3. https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/africana_studies_conf/2017/005/3 This Event is brought to you for free and open access by the Conferences and Events at ScholarWorks@BGSU. It has been accepted for inclusion in Africana Studies Student Research Conference by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@BGSU. Painting Photographs: Absence on Mohammed Mahmoud Street Kirsten E. Stricker Stricker 1 Mohammed Mahmoud Street is the metaphoric tomb of Tahrir Square, Cairo where violent protests erupted during the Egyptian Revolution which began in 2011.1 It is on the walls of this street that Ammar Abo Bakr painted outside of his studio for the first time.2 “Lost Eyes,” a large mural commemorating the men and women who lost their eyes in clashes during a demonstration against military rule on November 19, 2011, was the first large mural that he made commemorating those who were injured during the struggle for freedom (Figure 1). Since then Bakr has continued to work on an ever evolving mural on Mohammed Mahmoud Street. While he is responsible for a great number of fascinating pieces of art this paper will focus primarily on the mural he added to the wall in May 2012—a mural of mourning mothers holding photographs of their children who died in the revolution. -
Prague Process Targeted Initiative: Thematic Areas
Prague Process Targeted Initiative: thematic areas Information paper 2013 February 2014 Introduction Prague Process The Prague Process is a political initiative that emerged out of the “Building Migration Partnerships” (BMP) Ministerial Conference, which took place in Prague on 28 April 2009. At this conference, the participating states1 adopted the Joint Declaration on principles and initiatives for promoting close migration partnerships. Moreover, the participating states agreed to do so through a comprehensive, balanced and pragmatic approach that respects the human rights of migrants and their family members, as well as of refugees. The text of the BMP Joint Declaration was prepared by participating states with the active participation of several EU bodies and international organisations. Specifically, the Joint Declaration established the following five areas as a basis for cooperation and the last, sixth area was added after the endorsement of the Prague Process Action Plan 2012–2016 in Poznan in November 2011: preventing and fighting illegal migration; integration of legally residing migrants; readmission, voluntary return and sustainable reintegration; migration, mobility and development; legal migration with a special emphasis on labour migration; asylum and international protection. The main aim of the Prague Process has been to promote migration partnerships between states of the European Union/Schengen area, Western Balkans, Eastern Partnership, Central Asia, Russia and Turkey, in line with the Global Approach to Migration -
Holocaust Memorial Days an Overview of Remembrance and Education in the OSCE Region
Holocaust Memorial Days An overview of remembrance and education in the OSCE region 27 January 2015 Updated October 2015 Table of Contents Foreword .................................................................................................................................... 1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 2 Albania ................................................................................................................................. 13 Andorra ................................................................................................................................. 14 Armenia ................................................................................................................................ 16 Austria .................................................................................................................................. 17 Azerbaijan ............................................................................................................................ 19 Belarus .................................................................................................................................. 21 Belgium ................................................................................................................................ 23 Bosnia and Herzegovina ....................................................................................................... 25 Bulgaria ............................................................................................................................... -
International Conference Crimes of the Communist Regimes, Prague, 24–25 February 2010
International conference Crimes of the Communist Regimes an assessment by historians and legal experts proceedings Th e conference took place at the Main Hall of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic (24–25 February 2010), and at the Offi ce of the Government of the Czech Republic (26 February 2010) Th e publication of this book was kindly supported by the European Commission Representation in the Czech Republic. Th e European Commission Representation in the Czech Republic bears no responsibility for the content of the publication. © Institute for the Study of Totalitarian Regimes, 2011 ISBN 978-80-87211-51-9 Th e conference was hosted by Jiří Liška, Vice-chairman of the Senate, Parliament of the Czech Republic and the Offi ce of the Government of the Czech Republic and organized by the Institute for the Study of Totalitarian Regimes together with partner institutions from the working group on the Platform of European Memory and Conscience under the kind patronage of Jan Fischer Prime minister of the Czech Republic Miroslava Němcová First deputy chairwoman of the Chamber of Deputies, Parliament of the Czech Republic Heidi Hautala (Finland) Chairwoman of the Human Rights Subcommittee of the European Parliament Göran Lindblad (Sweden) President of the Political Aff airs Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe and chairman of the Swedish delegation to PACE Sandra Kalniete (Latvia) former dissident, Member of the European Parliament Tunne Kelam (Estonia) former dissident, Member of the European Parliament -
A Turbulent Year for Ukraine Urbulent Was the Way to Describe 2009 for Ukraine, Which Plunged Into Financial Crisis
No. 3 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 17, 2010 5 2009: THE YEAR IN REVIEW A turbulent year for Ukraine urbulent was the way to describe 2009 for Ukraine, which plunged into financial crisis. No other European country suffered as much as TUkraine, whose currency was devalued by more than 60 percent since its peak of 4.95 hrv per $1 in August 2008. In addition, the country’s industrial production fell by 31 percent in 2009. Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko con- fronted the challenge of minimizing the crisis fallout, while at the same time campaigning for the 2010 presi- dential elections. Her critics attacked her for pursuing populist policies, such as increasing wages and hiring more government staff, when the state treasury was broke as early as the spring. Ms. Tymoshenko herself admitted that her gov- ernment would not have been able to make all its pay- ments without the help of three tranches of loans, worth approximately $10.6 billion, provided by the International Monetary Fund. Her critics believe that instead of borrowing money, Ms. Tymoshenko should have been introducing radical reforms to the Ukrainian economy, reducing government waste, eliminating out- dated Soviet-era benefits and trimming the bureaucracy. The year began with what is becoming an annual tra- Offi cial Website of Ukraine’s President dition in Ukraine – a natural gas conflict provoked by the government of Russian Federation Prime Minister President Viktor Yushchenko and Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko at the heated February 10 meeting of Vladimir Putin. Whereas the New Year’s Day crisis of the National Security and Defense Council. -
Trio Presidency Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic 18-Month Work Programme 1 January 2011 – 30 June 2012
Trio Presidency Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic 18-month work programme 1 January 2011 – 30 June 2012 Mission Statement Given the need for and possibilities of enhanced cooperation within the Salzburg Forum, a professional framework for cooperation must be created in the coming decade. The Salzburg Forum remains an informal Central European security partnership. Its central functions should be: firstly, cooperation and lobbying within the EU; secondly, regional cooperation; and thirdly, contributing as effectively as possible to a coherent and credible EU external strategy vis-à-vis relevant countries and regions in the security-relevant neighbourhood of the Salzburg Forum. Thus, defining a common EU policy and making a common contribution aimed at strengthening the area of freedom, security and justice will become the pivotal points of cooperation for the Salzburg Forum. Cooperation of the Salzburg Forum will be determined by the shared interests of all or several partners as well as the principle of solidarity. Other partners can be involved as well. In view of the above, the structures of cooperation should be adjusted to those of the European Union. This implies, above all, the introduction of trio presidencies in the Salzburg Forum, the drafting and implementation of 18-month work programmes and related action plans, as well as the introduction of consistent, professional coordination based on the structures within the EU. 1 1. European Union 1.1. Key challenges 2011 – 2012 1. Implementation of the Stockholm Programme o 1.a. Internal Security Strategy and COSI o 1.b. Asylum system 1.c. Schengen Evaluation 1.d. Accession of Bulgaria and Romania into the Schengen area 2. -
HADIFOGSÁG, MÁLENKIJ ROBOT, GULÁG Kárpát-Medencei Magyarok És Németek Elhurcolása a Szovjetunió Hadifogoly- És Kényszermunkatáboraiba (1944–1953)
HADIFOGSÁG, MÁLENKIJ ROBOT, GULÁG Kárpát-medencei magyarok és németek elhurcolása a Szovjetunió hadifogoly- és kényszermunkatáboraiba (1944–1953) Nemzetközi tudományos konferencia Beregszász, 2016. november 17–20. A II. Rákóczi Ferenc Kárpátaljai Magyar Főiskola Lehoczky Tivadar Társadalomtudományi Kutatóközpontjának kiadványa Beregszász–Ungvár 2017 HADIFOGSÁG, MÁLENKIJ ROBOT, GULÁG Kárpát-medencei magyarok és németek elhurcolása a Szovjetunió hadifogoly- és kényszermunkatáboraiba (1944–1953) Nemzetközi tudományos konferencia Beregszász, 2016. november 17–20. A II. Rákóczi Ferenc Kárpátaljai Magyar Főiskola Lehoczky Tivadar Társadalomtudományi Kutatóközpontjának kiadványa Szerkesztette: Molnár D. Erzsébet – Molnár D. István „RIK-U” Kiadó Beregszász–Ungvár 2017 ББК: 63.3 (2POC)-8 УДК: 323.282 (061.3) Т-12 A kötet a 2016. november 17–20-án Beregszászon megtartott a Lehoczky Tivadar Társadalomtudományi Kutatóközpont által rendezett „HADIFOGSÁG, MÁLENKIJ ROBOT, GULÁG. Kárpát-medencei magyarok és németek elhurcolása a Szovjetunió hadifogoly- és kényszermunkatáboraiba (1944–1953)” c. nemzetközi konferencia anyagait tartalmazza. Készült a II. Rákóczi Ferenc Kárpátaljai Magyar Főiskola Lehoczky Tivadar Társadalomtudományi Kutatóközpont műhelyében az Emberi Erőforrások Minisztériuma támogatásával. Szerkesztette: Molnár D. Erzsébet – Molnár D. István A kiadásért felel: Orosz Ildikó Tördelés: Molnár D. István Borító: Molnár D. István Korrektúra: Hnatik-Riskó Márta A közölt tanulmányok tartalmáért a szerzők a felelősek. A kiadvány megjelenését Magyarország -