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A Comparative Psychoanalytic study of Sam Shepard’s A Lie of The Mind and Tennessee Williams The Glass Menagerie
(Université Mouloud Mammeri Tizi Ouzou, 2025) Ouadouri Farida; Amireche Melissa
This dissertation examines the intricate relationship between Literature and the human psyche, explores the thematic and structural parallels between Sam Shepard’s A Lie of the Mind and Tennessee William’s The Glass Menagerie, focusing on themes of trauma, the past, and the compulsion to repeat, and fragmented narratives, as portrayed by these two prominent American playwrights, through a detailed analysis of their works. The study investigates the psychological foundations of these plays by drawing on psychoanalytic theory of Sigmund Freud, In particular, it analyzes the characters’ psychological disturbances rooted in their pasts experiences. With attention to Shepard’s personal struggles reflected in A Lie of the Mind, By comparing the psychological landscapes of Shepard and William, this dissertation applies Freud’s framework of the pleasure principle versus the reality principle to interpret the characters’ psychological struggles and aims to illuminate the complexities of familial relationships and the enduring impact of trauma in American literature.
A Comparative Psychoanalytical Reading of the Main Characters in Eugene O’Neill’s Long Day’s Journey into Night and William Faulkner’s Go Down Moses
(Mouloud Mammeri University, 2023) Ait Mokhtar Nacera
This dissertation examines the intricate relationship between literature and the human psyche, focusing on themes of trauma, the past, and the archetypal manifestations of the collective unconscious as explored by two prominent American authors, Eugene O'Neill and William Faulkner. Through a detailed analysis of O'Neill's play "Long Day's Journey into Night" and Faulkner's short stories "Go Down, Moses" and "The Fire and the Hearth," this study delves into the psychological underpinnings of these seminal works. Utilizing the psychoanalytic theories of Sigmund Freud and Carl Gustav Jung, the research investigates the characters' psychological disturbances rooted in their pasts and the broader implications of the collective unconscious. O'Neill's personal struggles, including his tumultuous family dynamics and battles with alcoholism and depression, profoundly inform his writing, particularly in "Long Day's Journey into Night," which is often regarded as his most autobiographical work. By comparing the psychological landscapes of O'Neill and Faulkner, this dissertation aims to illuminate the complexities of familial relationships and the enduring impact of trauma in American literature.
A Comparative Study of Elizabeth Gaskell’s North and South (1855) and Edith Wharton’s The House of Mirth (1905): A New Historicist Reading
(Université Mouloud Mammeri, 2023) SADOUDI Celia; TIGHALTINE Karima
The present dissertation is a comparative thematic study of Elizabeth Gaskell’s North and South (1855) and Edith Wharton’s The House of Mirth (1905). As a supporting theory, our research paper relies on Stephen Greenblatt’s approach of New Historicism because a literary work is not separated from its historical context. The aim of this work is to show that despite the historical and historical differences that exist between the two selected novels, they share many themes in common among which we cite “class division” and “women’s status”. Following IMRAD method, my dissertation has started with a presentation of the two authors Elizabeth Gaskell and Edith Wharton and their novels North and South and The House of Mirth. In Method and Materials, we have explained the reason of our choice of New Historicism approach. In our analysis of this topic, our discussion is divided into two chapters. The first chapter focuses on the notion of ‘Class division’ in North and South where the Victorian society was divided into two main classes the ‘middle’ and the ‘working’ classes. Also, in the second section of the chapter we have highlighted the issue of ‘Women’s Question’ as a prominent theme in the novel. In its turn, the second chapter deals with the same themes in The House of Mirth including the issue of ‘Social Class’ that divided the American society into the ‘upper’ and the ‘working’ classes, and we have also tended to depict the American “ideal woman” and how she struggled to break the traditional values of the patriarchal society
A Comparative Study of Mother-Daughter Relationships: Challenges and Resolution through a Care Ethics Perspective in Elizabeth Strout‘s Amy and Isabelle (1998) and Sue Monk Kidd’s The Secret Life of Bees (2001)
(Mouloud Mammeri University, 2023) Hassani Fatima; Seddiki Djedjiga
This research is a comparative study of Elizabeth Strout’s Amy and Isabelle (1998) and Sue Monk Kidd’s The Secret Life of Bees (2001). The aim of this work is to explore mother-daughter relationships in both narratives, focusing on the challenges and resolutions within these dynamics. The theoretical framework is grounded in Carol Gilligan’s and Nel Noddings’ Care Ethics Perspective. The findings reveal that maternal figures and their daughters face significant challenges, such as past traumas, communication breakdowns due to generational differences, and the influence of social judgments and community expectations. Additionally, the research highlights the processes of healing and transformation that occur through open communication, mutual understanding, and social solidarity. Overall, the study suggests that care ethics provides a critical framework for understanding the complexities of these relationships, illustrating how emotional labour fosters resilience and strengthens connections in mother-daughter dynamics.
A Comparative Study of Richard Wright’s Native Son (1940) and Mouloud Feraoun’s Le fils du pauvre (1950)
(Université Mouloud Mammeri Tizi Ouzou, 2023) Ammar Khodja Lisa
The present dissertation is a contribution to comparative literature and cross-cultural studies. By drawing parallels between the two authors Richard Wright and Mouloud Feraoun, we have examined the possibility of connecting two literary works from different literary traditions, distinct cultures, as well as different geographical areas. The comparison revolved around two novels, which were written by the American writer Richard Wright entitled Native Son (1940) and the Algerian author MouloudFeraoun'sLe fils du pauvre (1950). The objective of my dissertation has been to situate the convergences and divergences between the two authors through the identification of similarities and differences in their narratives. The hypothesis on which our comparison was built is that it is possible, due to several political and social factors, to compare two authors issued from two different cultural backgrounds. To reach my objectives, we appropriated the tools provided in Parallel Theory, a perspective of literary comparison, which has been suggested by the American School of Comparative Literature. Our dissertation is divided into two major chapters. The first chapter is preceded by an introduction, Method and Materials. It explored the connections between the writers' lives as they are represented explicitly or implicitly in the selected narratives. It is followed by the study of the two novels’ structures, settings, and characters. In the second chapter, we explored a comparison of the main themes of the novel, showing on the impact of poverty and identity construction in the two works, this part contains also some explanations about Mutual hate in Native Son, and the implicit denunciation of the colonial oppression in Le fils du pauvre .We concluded the comparison by a conclusion that summarizes the entire study.
A Comparative Study of Rudyard Kipling’s Kim (1994) and Yasmina Khadra’s Ce Que Le Jour Doit à La Nuit (2009)
(Université Mouloud Mammeri tizi Ouzou, 2025) Ouyahia Lisa
The present work is a comparative study of Rudyard Kipling’s Kim (1994) and Yasmina Khadra’s Ce que le jour doit à la nuit (2009). Its main focus is made on the differences as well as similarities between the two aforementioned novels. To reach our objectives, we have made use of some key theoretical concepts borrowed from postcolonial theories put forward by Frantz Fanon in his The wretched of the earth (1963), Black skin, white masks (1986), Edward Said’s Orientalism (2003), and W.E.B Du Bois’s The soul of black folk (2003). As a whole, the dissertation is divided into two main chapters. While the first chapters is devoted to examining the issue of “knowledge and power” as the ultimate weapons of the West, the second chapter is delving on studying “identity” “crisis”, “alienation” and “privilege”. After a detailed discussion, we have come to several findings as the fact that both works highlight on the importance of identity crisis resulting from the two respective colonial systems, namely the British colonialism in the case of Kipling’s Kim and the French colonialism in Khadra’s Ce que le jour doit à la nuit, or the authors’ tendencies to use postcolonial strategies in order to reveal that knowledge and power operate over the colonial and postcolonial subjects. Finally, we may say that the two works contain some similarities at the level of themes and characters’ development, yet, it remains that both authors are highly marked by their divergent attitudes and opinions towards colonial rules and postcolonial issues.
A Comparative Study of Social Prejudice in Thomas Hardy’s The Return of the Native (1878) and Mouloud Feraoun's Les chemins qui montent (1975)
(Mouloud Mammeri University, 2022) Chettir Tassadit; Sahad Lilia
This dissertation explores and compares the theme of social prejudice and its implications on individuals in Thomas Hardy’s (1878) The Return of the Native and Mouloud Feraoun’s (1957) Les chemins qui montent. Our central purpose is to study the way Hardy and Feraoun represent social prejudice in their literary works. Gordon Allport’s (1954) theoretical framework The Nature of Prejudice provides the necessary knowledge for understanding the basis of social prejudice. The findings of this research paper are based on the female characters of both novels Eustacia and Dehbia. The two women struggle and fight against the social norms of their native villages to gain independence. The results also shed light on the male protagonists Clym and Amer who suffer from deception and anxiety because of their social environment. We concluded that, despite the distinct cultural origins, Hardy and Feraoun emotionally show how people can be affected by social pressure. Through Eustacia, Dehbia, Clym and Amer we understand the sorrowful situation a person can experience once being targeted.
A Comparative Study of the Representation of Princess Diana After her Death in the British ‘SkyNews’, the Australian ‘The Nine Network’ and the American ‘NBC News’ Television Channels Discourses
(Mouloud Mammeri University, 2023-10) Bentchakal Nassima; Zekri Yasmine
The present dissertation aims to conduct a comparative study of the representation of Princess Diana in the British ‘Sky News’, the Australian ‘The Nine Network’ and the American ‘NBC News’ television channels discourses. With two primary objectives, the study seeks to first, analyze and evaluate how Princess Diana's image was constructed and how her legacy was maintained in the discourses of these three selected television channels. Second, the study aims to identify the convergences and divergences between the three aforementioned TV discourses. To achieve these objectives, one television channel discourse is selected from each of the chosen television channels via their respective YouTube channels, serving as the corpus for this study. Following Fairclough Critical Discourse Analysis Approach, the analysis of the selected television channels' discourses is categorized into two main areas: vocabulary and grammar. This research takes a qualitative approach, and the results are interpreted through Qualitative Content Analysis (QCA). The analysis of the three television channels discourses on Princess Diana reveals a convergence in their portrayal of her as a beloved and influential figure with a profound and enduring legacy. Despite variations in linguistic emphasis and language usage, there is a consensus on key aspects of her life and contributions, including her humanitarian work, emotional connection with the public , and transformative impact on the monarchy and society. Finally, the study offers suggestions for further research for future researchers interested in exploring the field of media.
A Comparative Study of Toni Morrison’s Beloved (1987) and Malika Mokeddem’s Les Hommes qui Marchent (1990)
(Université Mouloud Mammeri Tizi Ouzou, 2025) Hamoudi Tinhinane; Chelouche Fatiha
This dissertation is a contribution to Feminist Studies and Comparative Literature. It examines the representation of marginalized women in Toni Morrison’s Beloved and Malika Mokeddem’s Les Hommes qui marchent. The aim is to explore how both novels depict women’s experiences of oppression linked to race, gender, class, and colonial history, using bell hooks’ theory of “Intersectional Feminism” and Gayatri Spivak’s concept of “Subalternity” as theoretical frameworks. The two texts give voice to women who are excluded from dominant narratives and question the possibility of representation for those who are silenced. The dissertation applies a comparative literary approach, focusing on structure, setting, characters, and themes. The findings show that in Beloved, Morrison portrays a formerly enslaved Black woman whose struggle centers on the legacy of slavery, the trauma of maternal loss, and the effort to reclaim voice and subjectivity. In Les Hommes qui marchent, Mokeddem depicts women’s lives under colonial and patriarchal constraints in Algeria, where displacement and exile mark their identities. Yet, resilience enables them to assert presence and agency. The study shows that although the contexts in which the two texts were written differ, their stories reflect common patterns of marginalization and resilience.
A Comparative Study on the Decline of Values in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s This Side of Paradise )1920) and Inaam Bioud's Houaria (2023(
(Université Mouloud Mammeri Tizi Ouzou, 2025) Louani Hanane; Cheklat Nabila
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s This Side of Paradise (1920) and Inaam Bayoud’s Houaria (2023) provide profound insights into the societal transformations of post-war America and Algeria, capturing the erosion of traditional values amid modernization and post-traumatic recovery. Despite their distinct temporal and cultural contexts, the decline of values in these societies, particularly through the portrayal of women and the role of conservatism, remains underexplored in comparative literary studies. This study aims to compare how Fitzgerald and Bayoud depict this decline, focusing on gender roles and conservative ideologies as reflections of their eras’ social and cultural moods. Employing Aram Veeser’s New Historicism to contextualize the portrayal of women within historical and cultural dynamics, and Fundamentalism theory to analyze characters’ adherence to traditional values, this dissertation is divided into two chapters. The first chapter examines the portrayal of women in both novels through a New Historicist lens, exploring how gender roles reflect post-war societal anxieties. The second chapter analyzes conservatism in This Side of Paradise and Houaria, using Fundamentalism theory to assess how characters resist moral and cultural decline. The analysis reveals that both authors portray women as symbols of societal change, navigating patriarchal constraints, while conservatism serves as a response to post-war upheaval, highlighting shared anxieties across different eras. Through their characters’ journeys, Fitzgerald and Bayoud articulate the decline of values, underscoring the universal challenges of post-traumatic societies where tradition and modernity collide.
A Dialogue on Ideology and Utopia in George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949) and Boualem Sansal’s 2084 La fin du monde (2015).
(Université Mouloud Mammeri, 2021) DAHMANI Kahina
The present dissertation sets out to analyse the dialogue between George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty- Four (1949) And Boualem Sansal’s 2084 La fin du monde (2015). It investigates the portrayed dystopias and the idea of totalitarianism. To examine this point, this dissertation brings into focus the utopian evolution into dystopia. This paper also seeks to examine the influence of the authors’ backgrounds on the creation of their totalitarian worlds and the dialogue that exists between their texts To reach these aims, this paper has relied on Karl Mannheim’s Ideology and Utopia and Mikhail Bakhtin’s conception of “dialogism.” This analysis tries to demonstrate that although both writers come from different areas and lived in different periods, they share the same concerns and reflect the same issue that characterized their time. Both have portrayed the rise of harsh totalitarian governments that seem to threaten modern societies.
A Fanonian Reading of Jamal Mahjoub’s In the Hour of Signs (1996)
(Mouloud Mammeri University, 2022) Taib Kathia
This present research paper has studied Jamal Mahjoub’s In the Hour of Signs (1996) from a Fanonian perspective elaborated in his book The Wretched of the Earth (1963). It begins with a chapter on the background of the Mahdist revolution in Sudan and its reflection in the novel in order to provide context to the analyses that follow. Within the framework of Fanon’s theory of violence, our research has examined the Turco-Egyptian and British colonial regimes’ use of violence to establish and maintain their rule over Sudan. This kind of rule led to the emergence of the Mahdist revolutionary movement which aimed to liberate Sudan by confronting the colonizers’ violence with the counter-violence of the colonized. Despite the fact that the movement was decisively exterminated by the British at the Battle of Omdurman, the Mahdists’ use of force enabled them to win many previous battles, subjugate many parts of Sudan and capture Khartoum. Then, our research has examined the rejection of the colonialists’ ideologies by the Mahdists, who always favoured their own beliefs and traditional systems, and the subversion of colonialism through irony and satirization. The latter is seen, for example, in the Mahdists mockery on the ideology of colonialism itself, their ironic defeat of Hicks’ army and the satirical description of the Bash-Buzuq. Throughout our analyses, we have concluded that Mahjoub’s novel is historical; colonialism is a violent rule which must be withdrawn by greater violence; and that the colonialists and their ideologies are always rejected and mocked on by the colonized.
A Genre Analysis of Selected Emails Written in English by First-Year Students in the Department of English at Mouloud Mammeri University of Tizi-Ouzou
(Université Mouloud Mammer Tizi Ouzou, 2024) Zedek Nora; Bourai Zahia
Nowadays, E-mails play a vital role within higher education especially in building and maintaining effective relationships between teachers and students. In this context, e-mails are considered as a genre that students must be familiar with and able to use effectively. The current dissertation is a genre analysis that aims at analysing emails samples of first-year students in the Department of English at MMUTO. The study focuses on three (03) main objectives. The first is to analyse the genre conventions and structural characteristics of each identified genre within the corpus of first-year students’ emails. The second is to determine teachers ‘attitudes towards first-year students’ emails communication. Lastly, the third objective is to provide an appropriate structure of writing an academic email for enhancing first-year students’ capabilities and awareness. To carry out our research study, we relied on John Swales’ CARS Model (1990) with two integrated approaches namely TAM and TPACK Models. These combined approaches provide a comprehensive understanding of how firstyear students adapt to email communication within a university setting by considering genre conventions, linguistic features, and communicative purposes of first-year students in an academic context. To reach the objectives of the research, a mixed-methods approach was used for both data collection and data analysis. Thus, we used the descriptive statistical method in order to quantify the closed-ended items of the students’ questionnaire that consists of seventeenth (17) questions, and the frequency of email genre conventions included in thirty-three (33) emails, a quantitative method was adopted. Additionally, a qualitative content analysis was used for the interpretation of the open-ended question of the questionnaire (01), teachers’ interview conducted with three (03) teachers, and the results of moves and steps included in first-year students’ emails referring to John Swales’ Model (1990). Moreover, the findings of the questionnaire show that first-year students were unfamiliar with the requirements of an academic email, and the results of the interview revealed the positive attitudes and reactions of teachers towards their students by appreciating their efforts as well. As regards the findings of the corpus affirmed that first year students lack knowledge and awareness about the appropriate structure of an academic email.
A Genre Analysis Study of Master Conclusions. The Case Study: Didactics of Foreign Languages Dissertations Written Between 2018 and 2020 of English Department at MMUTO
(Université Mouloud Mammeri, 2022) RAHOUI Samira; HAMADOUCHE Hanane
Genre analysis has gained so much interest among genre analysts all around the world. Thus, our study aims at investigating the generic structure of the concluding chapters of Didactics Master Dissertation written by students of MMUTO from 2018 to 2020. Furthermore, this study has three objectives. The first one is to clarify and bring to light the different moves and steps followed by Didactics Master Students of the university of Tizi-Ouzou. The second objective is to raise the student’s disciplinary awareness. The last one is to raise student’s generic awareness through explicitly teaching the different generic templates such as Bunton’s (2005) for conclusions. Therefore, to achieve these objectives, Bunton’s (2005) model of conclusions is adopted as a theoretical framework for the analysis. In order to reach the objectives, a move analysisis used to study the moves and steps used in each dissertation conclusion, and the quantitative method is used to report the results. Thus, the findings have presented quantitatively as statistics using the rule of three. The results gathered from this study have revealed that all the five moves are present in the twenty Didactics of Foreign Languages Master Dissertation Conclusions, as for the steps some are fully achieved such as ‘Purpose’, ‘Method and Findings’, and ‘Recommendations for Future Research’. Some others are rarely achieved, as ‘Research Questions and Hypotheses’, ‘Claims’, ‘Implications’. Whereas Reference to Previous Research is totally overlooked. In addition, the results have revealed that the majority of Didactics of Foreign Languages Master Students have opted for an additional step which is ‘Limitations of the Study’. The conclusion to be drawn from the different outcomes shows that Bunton’s (2005) moves are all achieved. As for the steps, it was the student’s choice to include them all or to abandon some because of their lack of disciplinary and generic awareness. The pedagogical implications of this study are primarily concerned with the need to raise student’s generic and disciplinary awareness through an explicit teaching of genre and more specifically, conclusion as a part-genre.
A Mythopoetic Reading of Khalil Gibran’s The Broken Wings (1912) and The Prophet (1923)
(Université Mouloud Mammeri Tizi Ouzou, 2023) Mezani Fatma
This research investigates the characters and recurring themes in Kahlil Gibran's novellas Broken Wings (1912) and The Prophet (1913), employing Jungian psychoanalytic theory as a primary framework. Drawing on Carl Jung’s foundational texts, such as The Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious, as well as insights from scholars like Emma Jung, the study examines the archetypes of the anima and animus. Central to this analysis is the dynamic interplay between Eros and Logos—key Jungian concepts—that demonstrate how Gibran and some of his protagonists transcend conventional gender roles by integrating both feminine and masculine qualities in the individuation process. The research contrasts the emotionally charged portrayal of the anima in Broken Wings with the more rational exploration of the animus in The Prophet, revealing the psychological dualities inherent in Gibran’s work. By bridging the fields of literature and psychology, this study not only illuminates Gibran’s creative and psychological processes but also reveals how his story characters embody a harmonious balance between mythic sensitivity and rational sensibility. The analysis highlights how Gibran's characters represent essential forces for achieving personal balance beyond societal and gender norms. In Broken Wings, Selma’s resistance to her arranged marriage sparks her self-discovery, exposing the tension between societal constraints and personal desires. Meanwhile, Almustafa in The Prophet embodies wisdom and advocates for inner freedom, resonating with Jung's concept of individuation. Both works portray love as a transformative path to self-realisation while critiquing cultural limitations on freedom. This study affirms Gibran's enduring relevance in exploring the human condition and deepening connections with the self and the divine.
A Semio-Thematic Analysis of Graffiti in Selected Departements At Mouloud Mammeri University of Tizi Ouzou
(Université Mouloud Mammeri Tizi Ouzou, 2024) Ikhlef Siham; Hamia Zahra
The overall aim of this study is to deeply understand the semiotic and thematic patterns present in graffiti as a form of expression, communication, and cultural transmission within university settings. This study has three main objectives. Firstly, to identify the different languages used to create the different Graffiti. Secondly, to determine the different semiotic elements and themes used to produce Graffiti. Finally, to explore the underlying social and cultural messages and meanings embedded within these artworks. Through qualitative content analysis and semiotic analysis based on Peirce's triadic model, the study examined the graffiti, categorizing them into distinct themes and interpreting their deeper meanings and cultural significances. The analysis revealed ten major themes: Culture and Identity, Figures, Religion, Politics, Biology, Education, Personal and Emotional, Academic Notes, Quotes, and Music and Lyrics. These themes reflected the students' concerns, interests, and identities, with graffiti showcasing Berber culture and identity, important historical figures, varied religious themes, political messages, expressions related to academic life, and personal messages. The use of multiple languages, including Berber, Arabic, French, English, and hints of Spanish, underscored the multilingual context of the students' expressions and the importance of language in conveying their messages and identities. The study concludes that graffiti in university settings is a multifaceted form of expression that encompasses a wide range of themes and linguistic diversity, serving as a crucial medium for students to communicate their cultural heritage, political views, personal beliefs, and academic challenges. It is recommended that universities recognize and support graffiti as a legitimate form of student expression by creating designated spaces for graffiti art, encouraging discussions about its content, and integrating graffiti studies into relevant academic programs. Future research could extend to all university departments and campuses, employing comparative studies to explore graffiti's evolution in response to internal and external influences, enhancing understanding of its role in global cultural expression among students.
A Semiotic Analysis Of Movie Posters Representing Women Empowerment
(Université Mouloud Mammeri Tizi Ouzou, 2024) Hennad Lysa; Houssou Yousra
This present research is intended to examine Ten movie posters depicting various themes of women's empowerment across different genres and historical contexts. Therefore, the present study was an attempt to satisfy two main objectives. As a first one, it aims to explore the symbols, signs, and visual language used to portray empowered women on these posters at the representational, interactional, and compositional levels. Then, as a second objective, the study seeks to unveil the hidden messages and meanings the movie posters communicate about women's empowerment. Through a detailed semiotic analysis guided Kress and Van Leeuwen’s (1996-2006) “Reading images: The Grammar of Visual Design”, these posters reveal how visual elements such as facial expressions, body language, composition, and color are utilized to portray women as figures of strength, resilience, and empowerment. Central placement of female characters, often with determined and confident expressions, emphasizes their narrative importance and invites viewers to connect emotionally with their stories. The use of vibrant colors and symbolic backgrounds further reinforces themes of empowerment, achievement, and defiance of societal norms. By integrating diverse cultural and historical contexts, these posters not only highlight women's contributions but also challenge stereotypes and advocate for gender equality. This study highlights the role of movie posters as powerful tools for visual storytelling, shaping societal perceptions of gender roles and promoting discussions on women's empowerment within the film industry and beyond. Through this analysis, the study provides valuable insights into the ways in which visual media influences attitudes and beliefs about women's capabilities and contributions. Furthermore , in order to assess our thesis , we adopted the qualitative content analysis.
A semiotic Analysis of the Representation of Women in Kabyle and Western Song Lyrics
(Mouloud Mammeri University, 2024-06) Ammour Melissa; Ait Abdesselam Fazia
The present dissertation adopts a multidisciplinary approach incorporating, Media Studies, Music Studies, and Gender Studies. It offers an in-depth comparative analysis of the ways women are represented in Kabyle and English song lyrics. The objectives of this study are twofold. First, it aims to inspect and explore the presence of women’s empowerment in western and Kabyle music. Second, it intends to investigate the extent to which these representations reflect or challenge societal views in both musical contexts. To answer these research questions, a qualitative approach is adopted. Twenty songs, equally divided between English and Kabyle music, were selected within this context. The research draws upon Charles Sanders Peirce’s triadic theory of signs to lay the foundation for uncovering the underlying meanings within the lyrics involving the interplay between the sign, the object, and the interpretant, in addition to the adoption of a second theory, Max Weber’s Verstehen theory, as a means to interpret the songs. The findings reveal that female empowerment is manifested in both western and Kabyle musical contexts through communicating empowered messages to embolden girls and women to break the traditional gender roles. The study reveals that women’s representation indeed deconstructs societal expectations to an extent while perpetuating them in certain ways within the western perspective. However, the Kabyle context, for its part, concerns itself with challenging these social norms to a greater extent.
A Semiotic Analysis of YouTubeFashion Films: Dior and Chanel as a Case Study
(Mouloud Mammeri University, 2022) Aite Amel; Belkacemi Maissa
The current dissertation investigates the semiotic analysis of Dior and Chanel fashion films concerned with women. A corpus-based study includes 10 short videos from YouTube five from Dior and five from Chanel.It analyzes the process of fashion production by using Ronald Barthes’s theory Levels of Signification mentioned in his essay Rhetoric of the Image as a tool for interpreting the proper message behind short fashion films. A qualitative approach is a research method that helps to explore and deeply understand complex phenomena through non-numerical data.The findings show that Dior and Chanel are two iconic French fashion houses that specialize in women’s fashion and our analysis shows how the two brands use the concepts of Barthes: Denotation, Connotation, and Modern myth, adding two concepts used by fashion makers Storytelling and Signs and codes. Moreover, the comparison revealed that both brands had certain aesthetic similarities and slight differences. The findings indicate that women are portrayed as active, strong and independent. At the same time, they are elegant and feminine.
Abjection, Melancholia, and Revolt in Russell Banks’s The Reserve (2008).
(Mouloud Mammeri University of Tizi-Ouzou, 2018) Hallou, Kahina; Fettouche, Dihia
This research paper explores a psychological study of Russell Banks’s novel entitled The Reserve (2008).The study relied on Julia Kristeva’s psycho-poetical theory, and drew on some of its significant concepts such as Abjection, Melancholia, and Revolt that are mirrored through The Reserve’s characters. Focus has been laid on the analyses of the psychological state of the main characters and their bizarre and unexpected behaviors. Yet our dissertation was not restricted to a superficial study of Banks’s characters but we have also go deeper into their journeys that were undertaken to search a stable and unique identity. Analysis revolved around what makes them suffer to achieve their expected goals and on their shifting from abjection to melancholia and then to a psychological revolt. This study has reached some of the following conclusions. The first one is that all humans are searching for an identity of their own even though they come from different environments, classes, and witnessing different experiences. The second conclusion is that all the subjects in process revolt to get out from depression but Revolt differs from one subject to another.