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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Shakespeare‘s Othello: A Representation of the Clash between the Orient  and the Occiden]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[This paper attempts to trace how Shakespeare‘s Othello reflects the deeprooted  Eurocentric ideology of the Elizabethan people and show how such views  created distinctions like self vs. other, master vs. slave, civilized vs. savage, white vs.  black, good vs. evil, strong vs. weak, occident vs. orient. These views had such a deep  impact that many writers have portrayed the Europeans as superior and the ‗self‘ as  belonging to the ‗centre‘ or ‗Occident,‘ whereas people in far-away lands are shown  as inferior and the ‗other‘ belonging to the ‗margin‘ or ‗Orient‘. In Elizabethan  England, African men were regarded as illiterate, barbaric, lustful womanizers who  were the white man‘s property and apt to be used as servants. These views have been  handed down century after century. However, in the play Othello Shakespeare breaks  away from these beliefs and introduces an African man who disregards such  stereotypical views and thus shocking his audience with this deviation from the norm.  He presents a reality that African men are indeed polite, educated, loyal and faithful  husbands. Shakespeare even makes Othello more prejudiced against his own culture  than against another race]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2011-05]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[20]]></dcterms:extent>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[SHAKESPEARE’S FEMINISM vs. 20th CENTURY FEMINISM]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[We know very little about William Shakespeare. What we do know for a fact: he is a social phenomena, his name echoes everywhere. He is celebrated as a local poet all over the world. In the history of mankind no writer has enjoyed so much prosperity and reception. In this work I have presented one aspect of his work, his attitude towards womenhood in socal, political, and emotional context. Through few plays I emphasized Shakespeare&#039;s approach towards philosophy of life, not only when he spoke about women; life in his case has levels which are being reached, and his heroins proove this easily. Finally, this work will explain feminism through heroism in Shakespearean drama, studying similarities and differencies within this age, history, and Shakespeare&#039;s universal era.     Key words: feminism, womenhood, universalities  ]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2011-04-22]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[743]]></dcterms:extent>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[SHAKESPEAREAN UTOPIA: T H E T EM P ES T]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[According to Ryan (2003), Shakespeare’s comedy and romance are not less valuable than his tragedies since they also challenge the existing conditions of life, but in a different p. 28). For Frye (1965), “The mythical backbone of all literature is the cycle of nature, which rolls from birth to death and back again to rebirth” and comedy and romance deal with the second part of this cycle; rolling from death to rebirth, new order, rebirth, a new spring etc. (p. 200). The Tempest as Shakespeare’s last play and romance is the realization of this renewal of life with its extra ordinary style, poetry and plot. Shakespeare wrote what many critics accepted as the play of his ‘farewell to stage, The Tempest, 100 years after Thomas More wrote Utopia and nearly 15 years before Francis Bacon wrote the New Atlantis. Like these texts, The Tempest can also be considered as a utopian text and it can be argued that Shakespeare in his last play experimented the possibility of an ideal society in the world. After setting his ideal place on an island, Shakespeare introduces, describes and criticizes utopian world building concept. Island’s physical setting and unclear geographical location make it an ideal world to live a dream life. Prospero’s dealings with himself and other characters in the play illustrate the characteristics of an ideal ruler who can build a real commonwealth, a social and political order that ensures the welfare of the whole community. In Prospeo’s person, Shakespeare describes the qualities an ideal ruler should possess and compares Prospero’s existing utopia with Gonzalo’s visionary ideal state. Seeing the impossibility of a golden age, Shakespeare combines the real and utopic with the marriage of Ferdinand and Miranda.    Keywords: The Tempest, utopia, ideal world, island, marriage, ruler]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2014]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[3418]]></dcterms:extent>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Shaping Value Systems by Means of Conceptual Metaphor – American Inaugurals]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[This paper tries to give an insight into political reasoning through the theoretic framework of cognitive linguistics. Through an analysis of conceptual metaphors used in the corpus of inaugural speeches of American presidents, we will show how the American value system was constructed and for what purpose. This analysis will show the importance of conceptual metaphor as a rhetoric device and how it can be used. It will eventually be claimed that American presidents have deliberately used conceptual metaphors as a uniting linguistic element. Along with conceptual metaphor we will also make use of two other fundamental parts of cognitive linguistics – image schemas and semantic frames. ]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2012-05]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[817]]></dcterms:extent>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/3122">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Sharing and Managing Risks in Islamic Finance]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[For most of the people the prohibition on interest is the well known part of Islamic  finance however the rest is considered as an unknown finance system that is based on the rules  which are written thousands years ago. Indeed, the concept of Islamic finance is not be discussed  enough till financial crisis, after crisis it started to be seen as an alternative financial system.  However some new approaches are needed to demonstrate Islamic finance as an alternative of  conventional finance. Sharing the risks is main concept in investments but question is what the  investments are. In the new approach of risk management the idea is consumers can follow their  money and investments and banks have to inform the consumers.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2010-06]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[173]]></dcterms:extent>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Sharing Economy in Western Balkans: Potential for Rural Development (doi: 10.14706/icesos171)]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Abstract: With the development of technology, especially information and communication systems, new  ways of providing services emerged, based on the model of &quot;collective consumption&quot; or &quot;sharing  economy&quot;. This represents a trending economic phenomenon when it comes to consumption. Within  sharing economy, consumers are organized by using specific technological platforms that enable them to  innovatively consume or produce a particular product/service. These models provide maximum use of  scarce resources on the basis of technological support and social capital of the community.  Consequently, efficiency and confidence are essential for the functioning of sharing economy, whose size  is estimated at 225 billion dollars by 2025. However, these trends are not evenly distributed and the  development of the sharing economy depends on a series of conditions, which will be discussed in the  paper. Thus, sharing economy makes tremendous challenges for all relevant stakeholders, especially the  governments, in the context of adjusting the regulatory framework to meet its demands. Compared to  developed countries, Western Balkan countries are significantly lagging when it comes to sharing  economy. This is reflected in the lack of foreign and domestic investment in this area. The aim of this  paper is to present the conceptual framework for this new economic trend, with the emphasis on the  current state of sharing economy in Western Balkans. Paper will focus on the discussion of development  potentials of sharing economy in the function of rural business development. Based on this, a set of  recommendations will be made for improving the state of sharing economy in the Western Balkans.    Keywords: sharing economy, Internet, rural development, Western Balkans    JEL Classification: O18, O33, M13]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2017]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[3638]]></dcterms:extent>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Shedding Light on Production of Idioms by ESL Learners: A Quantitative Study at International Burch University]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Key words: figurative expressions, idioms knowledge, idioms production  ABSTRACT  Learning a language implies learning both, its literal and figurative elements. Idioms, as figurative expressions in language, are considered as very important part of communication, since they are commonly and very often used in English language in speaking and writing, as well as in formal and informal context. The aim of this paper is to present results of a study which purpose is to investigate whether there is a correlation between idioms knowledge and idioms production. The study is conducted at the International Burch University on the students of English Language and Literature Department on the assumption that even if learners of ESL are being taught and exposed to hear idioms, understand them and are aware of their importance, still, they are reserved when it comes to their usage in communication. Thus, answers will be sought on the following research questions: Can students recognize idioms? Do students understand idioms? Do students use idioms in their communication?]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[IBU Publishing]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-03]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1792]]></dcterms:extent>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[SHYNESS AND FOREIGN LANGUAGE ANXIETY]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Communication in a foreign language, as an inevitable component of modern human life, often makes speakers experience anxiety, which may sometimes lead to avoidance of communication. This paper explores whether the students of Italian language courses in two foreign language schools experience foreign language (Italian) anxiety. The sample used in the study consists of students whose mother tongue is Croatian, and they have been learning Italian as a foreign language for a different period of time and at different levels. The authors wanted to examine whether there are differences in foreign language anxiety with regard to the level and the length of learning the Italian language, and whether the students’ levels of shyness correlate with the level of foreign language anxiety. The results showed that among the participants there is a correlation in foreign language anxiety depending on the students’ level of shyness: participants with pronounced shyness showed a higher level of foreign language anxiety when compared with the participants with medium and low levels of shyness. Individual characteristics of each student and various experiences gained in the process of learning a foreign language could be the reason for the absence of other differences.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2014]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[3368]]></dcterms:extent>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Shyness and Foreign Language Anxiety]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Communication in a foreign language, as an inevitable component of modern human life, often makes speakers experience anxiety, which may sometimes lead to avoidance of communication. This paper explores whether the students of Italian language courses in two foreign language schools experience foreign language (Italian) anxiety. The sample used in the study consists of students whose mother tongue is Croatian, and they have been learning Italian as a foreign language for a different period of time and at different levels. The authors wanted to examine whether there are differences in foreign language anxiety with regard to the level and the length of learning the Italian language, and whether the students’ levels of shyness correlate with the level of foreign language anxiety. The results showed that among the participants there is a correlation in foreign language anxiety depending on the students’ level of shyness: participants with pronounced shyness showed a higher level of foreign language anxiety when compared with the participants with medium and low levels of shyness. Individual characteristics of each student and various experiences gained in the process of learning a foreign language could be the reason for the absence of other differences.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2012-05]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[773]]></dcterms:extent>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/2427">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[SIGHTS AND SOUNDS IN  UPON WESTMINISTER BRIDGE AND I’M LISTENING TO ISTANBUL]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Orhan Veli Kanık was a Turkish poet who is the founder of Garip Movement together with some other eminent Turkish poets. He is known for his innovative poetry with a style closer to free verse and his unique voice, and depth of emotion underlying his diction. In his momentary poems he observes the scenery and listens to the music in nature. In the same way, William Wordsworth mirrors the harmony within nature in his poetry .He was a major English romantic poet who, with some others, helped to launch the Romantic Age in English literature.    The aim of this study is to analyse Wordsworth’s “Upon Westminister Bridge” sonnet describing London and the River Thames and Orhan Veli’s “I’m Listening to İstanbul” from a stylistic point of view by the help of vivid nature images of sights and melodic examples of sounds from the poems. Thouroughout our study it will be revealed that how Eastern and Western ways of perceiving natural beauty change and how sounds and sights in two different poems picturing two imperial capitals of two different culture resemble each other.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2012-05-04]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[875]]></dcterms:extent>
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