Writing my thesis in english,
I am constantly learning new and strange words I 've never used on a daily basis.
I think I'll have to include a vocabulary part in the lj posts to come.

today's word:

Reification
When an abstraction (abstract belief or hypothetical construct) is treated as if it represented a concrete, real event or physical entity

I can't believe that my thesis actually will include a section dedicated to the Eurovision Song Contest.
I am a bit embarassed of the obvious connotations it poses

On the other hand, the reason why I have included such an analysis is (perhaps surprisingly) academically defendable! I have chosen to include a eurovision entry as a case study in order ( Read more... )

it struck me a few minutes ago ( Read more... )

Done.
handed in my essay just moments ago.
"Methodological considerations in the study of popular music multimedia"
- now, brain activity has fallen to a max of "keep breathing".

and, it's actually a bit sad;
this was my last academic final as a musicologist.
The next thing now will be the master thesis.
and then.
I am actually finished with school!!
Of ( Read more... )

I am quite proud of myself ( Read more... )

After some time off school ( Read more... )