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From The Editor: On “Poets Writing Prose” And Journalists Writing Poetry, Lee Gutkind

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Maybe That’S Enough: Towards The Social, And Socially Conscious, Micro-Budget Filmmaker, Brandon Niezgoda

Fast Capitalism

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The Dissipation Of American Democracy In 2016: On The Emptiness Of Elitism And The Poverty Of Populism In The Trump Zone, Timothy W. Luke

Fast Capitalism

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Endangered Humanities At A Time Of Crisis In The Eu And Beyond: Shrinking, Downsize And The Itinerant Academic, Eleftheria Pappa

Fast Capitalism

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Dromocratic Arbitrage And Financial Bailouts, Sascha Engel

Fast Capitalism

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The Necropolitics Of Austerity: Discursive Constructions And Material Consequences In The Greek Context, Panayota Gounari

Fast Capitalism

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Anti-Capitalist Resistance In The Liberalist Context, Daniel Fletcher

Fast Capitalism

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Fast Capitalism

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Fast Capitalism

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The Digital Transition Of Moroccan Universities In The Covid-19 Era : Impacts And Limits (The Case Of The Ecole Normale Superieure De Casablanca), Malika Rafiq

Faits de Langue et Société (FLS)

Confinement has led to the complete closure of all educational structures and the suspension of face-to-face education in all educational institutions. This unprecedented pandemic situation prompted us to write this article to address the following problem: what are the effects of new information and communication technologies, particularly the on teaching in Moroccan universities in the Covid-19 era? The first objective of this study is, to see if N.T.I.C. offer students new learning opportunities. Secondly, we will analyze the degree of adaptability of students to these new learning methods. Finally, we will try to understand whether the evolution of technology is …

The Persuasive Impact Of Popularsongs In Moroccanarabictelevisionadvertising, Naima Ouachene

Faits de Langue et Société (FLS)

Publicity, after the era of journal advert, took a differentform by enteringsymbolism. Perceived as a privileged instrument of influence on humanbehavior, itseeks to move the receiver by referring to the symbolism of cultural codes or people’sidentity, in particularpopularsongs. A strategythat tries to convince by seducing, dramatizing and fabricatinga message, designed to partially or totallydeceive the receiver.

Digital Communication And "Fake News" (Infox) In Coronavirus Time: The Case Of Morocco, El Mostapha Ftouh

Faits de Langue et Société (FLS)

Today, the world, as well as our practices, has changed as a result of the Covid19 pandemic. Since the onset of the lockdown, digital communication has established itself, more than ever, as an essential means to sustain contact with others and perform our responsibilities through teleworking. Such digital communication has grown into a considerable information flow, occasionally generating fake news which spreads widely and fast. In this article, we intend to make salient the relationship between the digital communication and the propagation of fake news in its aspect of propaganda or conspiracy, with the objective of highlighting the impact of …

The Development Of Soft Skills In Teaching Practices (Case Study: Teaching French As A Foreign Language), Oumaïma Hantat, Malika Rafiq

Faits de Langue et Société (FLS)

Most research define soft skills, as opposed to technical skills. In fact, they are generally related to social, personal, professional and communication aspects. From the outset, the transversal dimension of these skills is important. In this sense, extrapolating these competencies to the educational field - especially in foreign language teaching - is necessary to make the actional perspective work. This article treats the integration and development of soft skills in a pedagogical context. Indeed, this study focuses more specifically on the integration and developmental methods of these skills in the approaches adopted by teachers of French as a foreign language …

Become An Investigative Journalist In Morocco: Fragmented Educational And Professional Paths, Hassnae Chergui

Faits de Langue et Société (FLS)

This article focuses on the process of professionalization of investigative journalists in Morocco, exploring the different educational pathways, access routes, and qualifications obtained by these professionals. Access to the journalism profession can be achieved through various avenues: professional schools, university disciplines, or learning on the job. These pathways allow journalists to acquire a specific knowledge and skill set that is shared among the profession and is essential for effective professional practice.To this end, the present research adopts an empirical approach, utilizing a qualitative method consisting of 60 interviews conducted with Moroccan journalists who have already engaged in investigative work. The …

Cognitive Metaphor In Moroccan Medical Discourse : The Case Of The Hassan Ii University Hospital In Fez, Mouhcine El Bourimi

Faits de Langue et Société (FLS)

The present research was based on an authentic corpus, collected from questionnaires distributed to 15 health professionals at the Hassan II University Hospital in Fez, Morocco, who were asked to give the Moroccan Arabic equivalent of several French medical terms. The aim of the study, based on the "cognitive approach", was to analyse the nature and function of metaphor as a cognitive and communicative tool in the scientific field, particularly in the medical expressions used between health professionals and patients. The aim will be to classify this figure according to his type, his role in the daily communication of users …

From Linguistic Heritage To Connected Environments: Language As An Analyzer Of Social Change, Nadia Kaaouas, Taoufik Ait Bouchgour

Faits de Langue et Société (FLS)

This issue of Faits de Langue et Société examines the links between communication, education, and interculturality through a double lens: linguistic heritage and digital mediation. Drawing on diverse settings and complementary approaches, it shows how language practices shape the circulation of meaning, the transmission of knowledge, and the construction of belonging in societies marked by linguistic plurality and socio-technical change.

Travel Writing: A Characteristic Intercultural Modality In Laurent Gaudé'S Novel Eldorado, Allal Boumalik, Salma Afifi

Faits de Langue et Société (FLS)

In this article, we will try to work on the intercultural identity that characterizes the two main characters in the novel Eldorado by Laurent Gaudé, a contemporary French writer. In this polyphonic text, two narrative voices take turns to oppose two different points of view of the illegal immigration that has grown in the last decades. Gaudé cries out, through this novel, for human injustice and for the fate of immigrants who arm themselves with an armful of utopian dreams to reach El Dorado. In Eldorado, Laurent Gaudé invites his readers to be vigilant in order to follow the thread …

5 Minutes To Hell. Time To Tell The Truth. The Disintermediated Doctoral Student, Tara Brabazon

Fast Capitalism

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Algorithmic Capitalism In The Epoch Of Digital Reason, Michael A. Peters

Fast Capitalism

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Donald Trump, Media Spectacle, And Authoritarian Populism, Douglas Kellner

Fast Capitalism

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Would Adorno Download Music? Piracy, The Recording Industry And Reproduction Reconsidered, David Arditi

Fast Capitalism

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About The Authors, Fast Capitalism Editorial Team

Fast Capitalism

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Fast Capitalism

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Fast Capitalism

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Abject Futures: The (Re)Negotiation Of Nafta And The Canadian Power Elite, Dean Ray

Fast Capitalism

This paper draws upon the critical political economy tradition in Canada to examine the renegotiation of NAFTA and the class interests at work in the final agreement. It draws on a range of ethnographic and media sources in its argumentation. The paper provides a comprehensive review of Canadian Political Economy before it turns to the negotiation and the actions of Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland. It is argued that Freeland was adept at appearance management and manipulating media presentations of herself to make the negotiation seem more laboured then it was. In the end, the agreement protected Canada's crown jewel, …

Introduction: The Contradictions Of Opposition To Free Trade, David M. Arditi

Fast Capitalism

Author Biography

David M. Arditi, University of Texas Arlington

David Arditi is an Associate Professor of Sociology and Director of the Center for Theory at the University of Texas at Arlington. He holds a PhD in Cultural Studies from George Mason University. His research addresses the impact of digital technology on society and culture with a specific focus on music. Arditi is author of iTake-Over: The Recording Industry in the digital era. Arditi serves as Editor of Fast Capitalism. In 2016, he developed MusicDetour, a local music archive available for everyone to stream free music.

Front Matter, Fast Capitalism Editorial Team

Fast Capitalism

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Fast Capitalism

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Effectiveness Of A Health Literacy Program For Enhancing Self-Care Behavior And Diabetes Prevention Among Pre-Diabetic Buddhist Monks In Upper Northeastern Thailand, Supattra Noo-In, Thidarat Somdee, Chitkamon Srichomphoo, Jirarat Ruetrakul, Chaloemporn Namyota, Le Ke Nghiep, Santisith Khiewkhern

Journal of Health Research

Background: Buddhist monks in Thailand experience distinctive lifestyle constraints—such as dependence on alms-based diets and restrictions on strenuous physical activity—that heighten their vulnerability to type 2 diabetes. This study examined the effectiveness of a structured health literacy program in improving diabetes-preventive self-care behaviors among pre-diabetic Buddhist monks in upper northeastern Thailand.

Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted with 72 pre-diabetic monks, evenly allocated to intervention and comparison groups. The intervention group completed a 24-week structured health literacy program. Health literacy and self-care behaviors were assessed using validated questionnaires before and after the intervention, and the data were analyzed using descriptive …

Applying Theory To Develop And Validate The Universal Health Coverage Literacy Scale: A New Measurement For The Thai Context, Saowanee Thongnopakun, Sawitree Visanuyothin, Natsariya Chaksomsak, Pongpaka Puntaluck, Saneewan Saneeyut, Aimutcha Wattanaburanon, Yuvadee Rodjarkpai, Tanunchai Boonnuk

Journal of Health Research

Background: Universal health coverage (UHC) literacy is vital for promoting equitable access to healthcare. However, Thailand lacks a validated tool specifically designed to measure UHC literacy within its cultural context. This study aimed to develop and validate such a tool, named the Universal Health Coverage Literacy Scale for the Thai Context (UHCL:TH).

Methods: A two-phase cross-sectional study design was employed. Phase 1 involved a literature review and identification of the tool’s key components through a two-round Modified Delphi Method process conducted with 19 multidisciplinary experts. Phase 2 focused on tool development and validation. Reliability was tested with 60 participants. Exploratory …