A Semio-Thematic Analysis of Graffiti in Selected Departements At Mouloud Mammeri University of Tizi Ouzou
| dc.contributor.author | Ikhlef Siham | |
| dc.contributor.author | Hamia Zahra | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-11-20T08:08:43Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-11-20T08:08:43Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024 | |
| dc.description | 63p. : Ill. en coul. ; (+CD-Rom) | |
| dc.description.abstract | 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. | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Didactics Of Foreign Languages | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://dspace.ummto.dz/handle/ummto/28958 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Université Mouloud Mammeri Tizi Ouzou | |
| dc.subject | Graffiti | |
| dc.subject | themes | |
| dc.subject | UMMTO | |
| dc.subject | Peirce's triadic model | |
| dc.subject | Semiotic Analysis | |
| dc.subject | Thematic Analysis | |
| dc.subject | Qualitative Content Analysis | |
| dc.title | A Semio-Thematic Analysis of Graffiti in Selected Departements At Mouloud Mammeri University of Tizi Ouzou | |
| dc.type | Thesis |