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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Dear linganthers</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I am a part of a team of researchers at the
Chemnitz University of Technology, who, together with South African partners,
would like to apply to the Volkswagen stiftung for funding for a project on
cross-cultural communication at a car-manufacturing plant in South Africa. We
would be very interested in hearing from anyone who has undertaken studies of
communication in large industries. In particular, we seek advice about
approaching an industrial plant and asking for access and permission to record
their working life. We realise we need to attractively present "what's in it for
them". I'm sure many people have had to think hard about this one, and even
better, have written it down!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>We would be very happy to share our experiences
with everyone on the list. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-Claire Cowie</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Dr. Claire Cowie<BR>Englische
Sprachwissenschaft<BR>TU-Chemnitz<BR>Reichenhainerstr. 39<BR>Chemnitz
D-09126<BR>Germany</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Tel +49 371 531 4281<BR>Fax +49 371 531
4233<BR></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>