Chernova, Ekaterina (Date of defense: 2015-03-06)
This dissertation studies typological distinctions among wh-fronting languages with respect to syntax of multiple questions. The main goal of this study is twofold: to provide a unified syntactic account ...
Tro Morató, Teresa (Date of defense: 2021-07-06)
This doctoral thesis focuses on negotiation and co-construction of meaning within a pragmatic perspective. We analyse chat and videoconference exchanges within the project Telecollaboration for ...
Gibert Sotelo, Elisabeth (Date of defense: 2017-12-18)
This dissertation offers a contrastive analysis of the (here called) Source prefix des- and the negative prefix iN- in Spanish that highlights the connections and divergences existing between the encoding ...
Dudáček, Oto (Date of defense: 2019-11-08)
Transmedia storytelling is a process where integral elements of a fiction are systematically broaden through a number of distribution channels in order to create a coordinated form of entertainment. ...
Sinclair, Graham (Date of defense: 2016-05-27)
Through a study of groups of Mods from different generations and geographical settings, I develop the idea that an analysis of their ‘signs’ is not enough. I argue that it is helpful to look at the ...
Esquirol, Meritxell (Date of defense: 2015-01-30)
This thesis intends to analyze the logics of representation of contemporary femininity in the popular imagery that has instrumentalized feminism. Such is the case of the transmedia narrative The Twilight ...
Puntí Brun, Mònica (Date of defense: 2016-01-11)
This thesis is an investigation that the main objective is to study proximity digital media in Catalonia. The theoretical framework establishes the foundations on which stands the sector: proximity ...
Costa Marcé, Albert (Date of defense: 2019-10-25)
The global economy has suffered a serious crisis and rapid slowdown. globalization significantly increases the unbalanced use of finite, non- 2/1 renewable sources of energy, aggravating climate ...