What does Australian English look and sound like today‚ and how does it reflect our identity as a nation? Language use in Australia constantly and rapidly changes to reflect the ever-evolving Australian national identity. It is being influenced by American culture‚ through its pervasive media‚ and altered to create a unique identity that addresses the needs of the younger Australians. Technology‚ the loss and gain of expressions‚ changing perception of taboo words and political correctness also
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What is it about ’the bush’ that is so special to Australians? The bush has an iconic status in Australian life and features strongly in any debate about national identity‚ especially as expressed in Australian literature‚ painting‚ popular music‚ films and foods. The bush was something that was uniquely Australian and very different to the European landscapes familiar to many new immigrants. The bush was revered as a source of national ideals by the likes of Henry Lawson and Banjo Paterson. Romanticising
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Persuasive Speech: Australian Films 1. Define Australian Films * What they’re * How they’re unique/iconic for…. * History of * Box office success- past‚ current films * Significant Australian actors- contribution to Australian Film Industry * Quotes/references 2. Define Australian identity and culture * Practical‚ inventive‚ fair go etc * Language use‚ important historical events/people that have shaped us (ANZACs‚ Ned Kelly etc) * Beach‚ outback
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Landscape and Brand Analysis: Australian Gold Background Australian Gold is one of the fastest-growing sun care brands in the United States.2 Owned by New Sunshine LLC it was founded in central Indiana 26 years ago.3 Australian Gold is “sold in more than 50 countries [worldwide and] is recognized by its mascot “Sydney” a koala bear riding the waves on a golden brown surfboard”.5 The company’s headquarters is located in Indiana but they also have a “research and development lab and a manufacturing
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Crow Country Kate Constable Prepared for 9.2 and 9.9 English Dr K Kimber‚ 2015 Australian novels reflect the best and worst of what defines us as Australians. ASSIGNMENT TASK: BLOG MAIN – 400 words analysis LINKS – 150 words reflection on your values‚ your experiences 1 x 50 words 1 x 100 words Australian values • • • • • • • Care and Compassion - Friendship Understanding‚ Tolerance and Inclusion - Equality Responsibility – honesty‚ Respect – for people‚ environment Fair go - Justice Integrity;
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The Australian identity is a complex and ever changing image. It is impossible to define using one singular concept‚ event or symbol. The multicultural society Australia proudly hosts makes it difficult to develop and pin point an accurate and widely accepted national identity and idology. The three texts ’Then and Now ’ by Ooderoo of the tribe Noonuccal‚ ’Eucalyptus ’ by Murray Bail and ’Nobody Calls me a Wog anymore ’ by Kimninos‚ each reflect the different forces that have shaped and forged
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Raw by Scott Monk Study Guide – The Australian Experience Carragh Byrne-Smith English Standard – Year 11 Ms. Barwick 2013 Raw by Scott Monk Mandatory Tasks Study Creative Process – Language and structure Read the transcript of the interview with Scott Monk. Make notes on: What inspired him to write the story? What influenced him in choosing the setting for the story? What techniques did he use throughout the novel‚ List these and provide an example of each. When Scott Monk
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becoming increasingly crowded and competitive. Whilst new competitors are emerging and old foes are growing stronger‚ Australia must adapt to these changing circumstances and embrace change. No longer can it simply be business as usual. Reform of the Australian sports system – both at elite and community level – can be put off no longer. Over the past decade there have been many reports into sport – the Oakley report‚ the Senate’s inquiry into women in sport‚ a review of the ASC act‚ an unreleased plan
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What Effect has Stereotypical Contradictions had on Developing the Australian Identity? Jarrod Melmeth (c3202088) The University of Newcastle Tutor’s Name: Jennifer Saunders Due Date: 12 October‚ 2014 Word Count: Table of Contents Abstract 2 Introduction……………………………………………………………………………... 4 3 The Typical Aussie……………………………………………………………………… 5 3.1 The Rugged Bushman………………………………………………………………. 5 3.2 The Alcoholic……………………………………………………………………….. 5 4 The Landscape…………………………………………………………………………
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Australian Experiences at the Kokoda Track Kokoda Track‚ one of the most vital battles in World War II‚ was the last defense against invasion of Australia by the Japanese. The soldiers who fought on the Kokoda Track had to experience some of the most severe climate and terrain of WWII. They were not prepared for it. The troops (many of whom who were conscripted) were young and inexperienced as well as naïve as to what they were about to endure. A large shortage of troops and supplies for the Kokoda
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