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    A Contrastive Study of Arabic and Persian Formulas Against the Evil Eye used by Women
    (2015)
    Ana Ramajo Cuesta 
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    Yousefian, Saloomeh
    In Islamic societies, there exists the belief that a compliment can attract the'evil eye' unless it's accompanied by expressions that invoke God's protection. The purpose of this research is to analyze the use of these expressions and to conduct a contrastive study of Arabic and Persian formulas against the evil eye. In this research, the importance of these expressions and the use of courtesy formulas in responses to compliments about appearance and possessions are analyzed. Participants of the research are: 10 female native speakers of Arabic (between 19 and 24 years old) and 10 female native speakers of Persian (between 27 and 40 years old). Women were chosen in the study as they use more frequently formulas that invoke God's protection. All of them claimed to believe in the evil eye. Participants are requested to view two short videos in which the characters are talking about their appearance and possessions. Once they watch the videos, they recreate the dialogues in their own languages. The researchers analyze the use of formulas against the evil eye and the compliments responses and conduct a comparative study of the use of these formulas in Arabic and Persian.
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    Animer un atelier d’écriture créative à l’université : une exploration pédagogique en classe de FLE
    (2021)
    Kordoni, Angeliki 
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    Thiebault, Sarah
    Cet article présente diverses expérimentations d’écriture créative collaborative menées au sein de Sorbonne Université Abu Dhabi depuis 2016. A la suite de la description du contexte institutionnel et de l'élaboration du cadre théorique, il examine les potentialités de l’écriture créative et collaborative en classe de FLE. Il propose des activités d’écriture créative qui visent à stimuler l’imagination des apprenants, à développer leur autonomie et à améliorer leur expression écrite. A travers une recherche-action, il s’efforce d’analyser les pratiques pédagogiques mises en place et d’identifier leurs points positifs.
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    Apprendre le français langue étrangère via un MOOC : une question de motivation et d'autonomie ?
    (2018)
    Kordoni, Angeliki 
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    Belli, Christina
    Dans le contexte des profondes mutations éducatives induites par les nouvelles technologies , le présent article entreprend d'examiner l'apprentissage du FLE dans le cadre des MOOCs. Il fait un tour d'horizon des dispositifs existants avant d'en exposer la structure et les différentes caractéristiques. Nous montrerons qu'en dépit de nombreuses limites inhérentes à la technologie, l'apprenant en autoformation pourrait tirer avantage des MOOCs. Plus encore que dans d'autres contextes d'apprentissage, les clefs de la réussite sont l'implication personnelle, la motivation, l'autonomie mais également les situations d'interactions linguistiques et sociales avec les pairs virtuels. Mots-clés : FLE, MOOC, TIC, autoformation, autonomie, apprentissage par les pairs. Abstract In the context of profound educational changes induced by new technologies, this article aims to examine the subject of learning French with MOOCs. It establishes a picture of existing MOOCs before the presentation of their different characteristics and structure. Despite their limits due to their technological nature, we will show how MOOCs could be beneficial for a self-taught learner. The keystone of the success of this mode of learning lies in the personal involvement in the classes, the motivation, the autonomy but also in linguistic and social interactions with virtual peers.
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    Arabité et poésie allemande : Adonis ou la nation des poètes
    (2007)
    Perlwitz, Ronald 
    The poetical work of the Syrian poet Adonis tries to answer the question of identity in a rather complex way. The problem arising in his works is the following: how can you affirm your Arabic cultural identity if your whole work intends to study universality? And how can you take over the role of prophet for the entire humanity, if your poetry, at the same time, intends clearly to offer a new approach to Arabic poetical traditions? Adoni's work is settled in the middle of these contradictions, and tries not to solve them, but to explore them. To achieve this, Adonis uses the East not only geographically but also intellectually as a symbol of resistance against the way of life and the thinking of the West. Hence, poets of German romanticism and French poets become in his eyes poets of the Orient and therefore distinguished allies for his poetical theory.
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    Between the Fear and the Fall: Malabou, Art, and the Symptomatic Plasticity of AI
    (2022)
    Kilroy, Robert 
    This article proposes a new theoretical model for interrogating the relationship between technology and subjectivity at the dawn of a post-pandemic age. Through the lens of art, Catherine Malabou’s concept of plasticity is aligned with Slavoj Žižek’s notion of the symptom. First, Žižek’s critical reading of Malabou is used as the basis for a symptomatic interpretation of plasticity. A reversal of this perspective—reading Žižek back through Malabou—then allows for a plastic reading of the symptom, which is finally extended into an analysis of AI. This crossing of conceptual threads remodels Žižek’s theoretical “short-circuit” as a more malleable—infra-disciplinary—exchange.
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    Comment prévoir le succès d’une innovation
    (2016)
    Chamaret, Cécile 
    How to predict the success of disruptive innovations? The case of the electric vehicle Demand forecasting for disruptive innovations is a major challenge for professionals and academics. This article addresses the issue by building an original spatial model, USIDDI (User-centric SImulation for the Deployment of Disruptive Innovations) on the analysis of individuals’ compatibility with the innovation. We empirically test the model on the electric vehicle market and emphasize the nature of the recommendations that should be made to companies and governments to accelerate the scaling-up of disruptive innovations. Mots-clés
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    Compliment responses in Peninsular Spanish. Exploratory and contrastive study conducted on women from Madrid, Valencia, Catalonia, Andalusia and Castile-Leon
    (2015)
    Cuesta, Ana Ramajo 
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    Lázaro Ruiz, Hugo
    The aim of the present paper is to examine the influence of the " origin " variable when responding to compliments on physical appearance and belongings in Spain. Participants of the research are female native speakers of Spanish from five Autonomous Communities. Data was gathered by using secret recordings. Results of the research showed that mitigating was the most common compliment response used by women. Despite cultural differences between the Autonomous Communities, no statistically significant results were found.
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    Didactique du FLE par les pratiques théâtrales : une approche interculturelle pour se connaître soi-même et découvrir l’Autre
    (2019)
    Kordoni, Angeliki 
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    Wehbe, Mona 
    Cet article fait partie d’un travail de recherche-action et a pour dessein de présenter les pistes pédagogiques mises en place à l’Université Sorbonne Abu Dhabi pour l’enseignement du français langue étrangère par les pratiques théâtrales. Il vise à instaurer un dialogue entre trois champs disciplinaires différents : la didactique du FLE, les pratiques théâtrales et l’approche interculturelle. En mêlant la didactique de la langue avec celle de la culture, nous avons élaboré une démarche visant à introduire la dimension interculturelle et la recherche identitaire à travers des ateliers de théâtre. La deuxième partie de cet article présente des pistes pédagogiques qui s’adressent à un public d’étudiants arabophones de niveau A2+. Notre expérience démontre que l’étude de textes théâtraux ainsi que le travail de réécriture et de mise en scène sont capables d’ouvrir la voie à un dialogue interculturel. Ce dialogue favorise non seulement la découverte de l’Autre, mais encourage également les apprenants à prendre du recul et à s’interroger sur leur propre identité
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    Inventory competition, artificial intelligence, and quality improvement decisions in supply chains with digital marketing
    (2023)
    Salhab, Hanadi A.
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    Allahham, Mahmoud
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    Abu-AlSondos, Ibrahim A.
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    Husseini, Rana 
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    Alkhwaldi, Abeer F.
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    Ali, Basel J. A.
    This research examines the synergistic influence of inventory competition, artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, and digital marketing intensity on quality improvement decisions within contemporary supply chains. With a focus on enhancing product and service quality, we investigate the intricate relationships among these variables. A quantitative approach involving 380 supply chain professionals reveals that heightened inventory competition, increased AI adoption, and robust digital marketing significantly contribute to quality enhancement initiatives. The study builds upon prior research by empirically validating these connections and offers practical insights for supply chain practitioners. The findings underscore the strategic imperative of organizations to strategically balance these factors to optimize their quality management strategies, fostering customer satisfaction and competitiveness. While offering valuable contributions, the study acknowledges limitations in terms of self-reported data and a specific respondent group. Future research could extend this investigation to diverse industries and geographical contexts. In the end, this study sheds light on the complex interplay that exists between inventory competition, the use of AI, digital marketing, and judgments about quality improvement. As a result, a road map has been provided for efficient quality management of supply chains in the digital age.
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    La classe ré-inversée : Quand des étudiants de FLE créent une chaîne éducative
    (2021)
    Kordoni, Angeliki 
    Cet article présente un dispositif original pour l’enseignement du Français Langue Étrangère susceptible d’élargir le champ de la classe inversée. La première partie, essentiellement théorique, plante le décor dans lequel il a été mis en place et donne une vision globale du public d’apprenants auprès de qui les expérimentations ont été réalisées. S’appuyant sur des recherches multidisciplinaires autour de la classe inversée, de la didactique des langues et du numérique en éducation, ce dispositif vise à favoriser l’implication de l’apprenant et à renforcer le travail collaboratif. La deuxième partie de l’article aborde les méthodes utilisées et retrace les étapes de cette étude expérimentale. L’analyse des entretiens réalisés auprès des étudiants a permis d’identifier les points forts de ce projet ainsi qu’un certain nombre d’obstacles.
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