Medieval Galician-Portuguese: Language and Literature of the Cantigas
Phonology of the Cantigas Language
The seven vowels of the language of the *Cantigas* are similar to those of the present day, but tonic diphthongs often alternate with unstressed vowels, a frequent occurrence in the early period (e.g., *cuidado*). In both *coidado* and unstressed positions, vowel alternation is present. The medieval language is distinguished by a highly unstable unstressed system and continuous alternation of vowels.
Vowel System and Hiatus
The lateral vowels /e/ and /i/, and the
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The EU Internal Market: Phases and Principles
Phases of Economic Integration
The process of EU economic integration follows distinct phases:
- Free Trade Zone: Elimination of tariffs between Member States (MS).
- Customs Union: Adds a common external tariff.
- Common Market: Ensures free movement of goods, persons, services, and capital.
- Economic Union: Coordinates economic policies.
- Economic Integration: Deepest level, often leading to political integration.
Historical Evolution of the Internal Market
- 1957 Treaties:
Samuel Johnson’s Rasselas: The Pursuit of Happiness and Eternity
Samuel Johnson’s *Rasselas*: Context and Creation
Johnson’s only novel, Rasselas, was written in the remarkable span of a single week in 1759, prior to the death of his mother. He claimed that he had to write it quickly in order to get money for her funeral. The novel deals with the theme of the human search for happiness, nonetheless ending with the affirmation that the “choice of eternity” is far more important.
Unlike the novels that appeared in the centuries that followed, Rasselas is
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Taxonomy and Phylogenetic Principles
Fungi Classification in the Two-Kingdom System
Question: In the two-kingdom system, why were fungi classified in the kingdom Plantae? Answer: They are sedentary.Eukaryotic Domains
Question: How many eukaryotic domains are there? Answer: One.Phylogenetic Tree Terminology
- The horizontal line indicating a branch on a phylogenetic tree represents ancestral forms of the named taxon, thereby illustrating the evolutionary lineage leading to that taxon.
- Sister taxa are
Digital Strategy: Objectives, Audience, and Performance Metrics
Digital Strategy Objectives
Specific Objectives (AW 1.2)
- Strengthening emotional connection with 18–30-year-olds.
- Increasing e-commerce conversions.
- Promoting sustainability.
- Enhancing overall digital performance.
General Objectives (AW 1.3)
- Increase new customer conversions.
- Drive qualified website traffic.
- Grow newsletter subscriber base.
- Strengthen sustainability brand perception.
- Improve engagement across digital channels.
- Optimize lead generation and ad performance.
- Increase customer lifetime value (CLV)
Upper Limb Prosthetics: Harness Systems and Amputation Levels
Prosthetic Harness Systems: Control and Function
A **harness system** is a critical component of body-powered prostheses, particularly for upper limb amputees. It enables users to control their prosthetic device through movements of their shoulders, residual limb, or other body parts.
Components of a Harness System
- ***Harness***: A flexible or rigid framework that fits around the user’s body, typically the shoulders, chest, or residual limb.
- ***Cables***: Connect the harness to the prosthetic device,
The Enduring Friendship of Stanhope and Osborne in Journey’s End
The Centrality of Moral Values in Journey’s End
In R. C. Sherriff’s play, Journey’s End, in addition to depicting the horrors of the First World War, the author’s main purpose is to let the audience reflect on how important moral values are in life. In particular, Sherriff highlights the value of friendship, which is portrayed vividly through the relationship between Captain Stanhope and Lieutenant Osborne. The bond between the two men is presented through a series of key scenes that play an
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Foundations of 20th-Century Linguistics
Ferdinand de Saussure: The Father of Structuralism
Saussure was a Swiss linguist whose ideas laid the foundation for many significant developments in linguistics in the 20th century. He is considered one of the fathers of 20th-century linguistics. Saussure’s early work was in philology, but he is mainly remembered for his theoretical ideas, as summarized in the Course in General Linguistics.
Course in General Linguistics (Key Text)
The Course in General Linguistics
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The Aftermath of World War I (1914-1918)
World War I was extremely cruel. Soldiers spent months suffering in the trenches, covered in mud, under constant bombardment, and enduring extremely poor health and hygiene. The consequences of these events were profound.
Human Cost and Casualties
There died more than 8 million people and 9 million others were injured, many of whom were severely mutilated for life. Specific losses included:
- 1,800,000 Germans
- 1,700,000 Russians
- 1,400,000 French
The Shift to a War
Read MoreMastering English Intonation: Tone, Tonicity, and Tonality
Intonation: Pitch Variation and Pragmatic Meaning
Intonation refers to the perceived variations in pitch during speech that can modify the pragmatic meaning of an utterance.
The Three Components of Intonation
Intonation is a crucial part of suprasegmental phonology. It is concerned with three main aspects:
- Tonality: How an utterance is divided into word groups (tone units).
- Tonicity: Where the most prominent accent (the tonic) occurs within a word group.
- Tone: The nature of the pitch change (the direction