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    Sociocultural Tradition

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    Sociocultural Tradition According to Theorizing Communication‚ "Society would be impossible without communication… communication would be impossible without or severely limited in the absence of shared patterns of action and meaning that enable mutual understanding- that is‚ in the absence of society and a common culture…. sociocultural approaches range across fundamentally different theoretical styles" (Craig‚ Muller 2007). The main idea of the sociocultural tradition is communication produces

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    Religious Traditions

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    Elements of Religious Traditions Marion White REL/133 April 19th‚ 2011 Susan J. Johnson Elements of Religious Traditions “A set of beliefs concerning the cause‚ nature‚ and purpose of the universe‚ especially when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies‚ usually involving devotional and ritual observances‚ and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs is a religion” (“religion‚” 2011). Molloy (2010) stated‚ “Religion answers the questions

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    Conflict between Science and Religion Conflict is a state of open‚ often prolonged fighting. Over the ages‚ conflict between science and religion has developed. Science and religion are commonly perceived as a mutually exclusive contradiction. Both methods and aims of science and religion seem to be different. While science is concerned with materials‚ religion is linked to spirituality. Science and religion have different aspects in life but also have their own importance and values to people.

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    Indian Tradition

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    India is a vibrant amalgamation of varied ethnic groups‚ climate‚ cultures‚ regions and traditions. As such‚ many people visiting the country for the first time find it uniquely different. You will find many conservatively dressed Indian women flocking the temple entrance. There are millions of illiterates in the Indian subcontinent; there are also those who are the driving force behind the booming IT industry in India. Perhaps‚ the one thing that is going to take you by surprise and

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    Traditions of Tatarstan

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    Family relations of the Tatars developed in a complex way. Family based on old principles‚ with some elements of woman’s seclusion‚ traditionally dominated. The wedding and birth of a child were the most significant family events. The wedding through courtship was most widespread. The choice of a bride was made by groom’s parents‚ then the matchmaker was sent. After the agreements‚ bride’s relatives began to prepare for the wedding. A day before the wedding‚ groom’s parents sent ransom and gifts

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    Traditions and Encounters

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    Chapter 12 Vocabulary – Traditions and Encounters 1. China- is the world’s most populous country‚ with a population of over 1.3 billion | 2. the silk roads- The Silk Road or Silk Route is a modern term referring trade routes across the Afro-Eurasian landmass that connected East‚ South‚ and Western Asia with the Mediterranean and European world‚ as well as parts of North and East Africa. | 3. Indians- They is west of the small British Pelican Island and east of the small US Flanagan Island

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    Or in Jesuit Tradition

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    ideas and concepts Doctor Salwa Ammar a faculty of Le Moyne College (one of 28 sister institution in the United States and more than 100 Jesuits universities worldwide) attempt to describe the teaching of OR/MS as a natural part of the Jesuits tradition in education and to construct a case why and how OR/MS found a natural home within the Jesuit Education‚ The author was frequently asked “What‘s an operating research professor doing in a nice‚ liberal arts school like Le Moyne College. The encompassing

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    Oral traditions

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    begins when men take to writing. ’ He‚ as well as others who had the same opinion‚ failed to realize that African communities existed long before colonialism and so had their own history‚ even though it had not been put into writing at the time. Oral traditions have played and continue to play important roles in the history of Africa as well as its present. Songs‚ folklores‚ superstitions‚ etc. are just some of the things that have been passed from generation to generation orally. We see the evidence of

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    Tradition of the Tamales

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    Tradition of the Tamales Eating tamales when they first come out of the pot is a supernatural experience. The steam rises‚ and the delightful aroma that make’s my mouth water and my vocal cords say yummy. The corn husk is holding the bundle of flavors. This bundle has been stuffed with corn meal‚ and it’s arsenal of chicken‚ savory meat‚ cheese and whatever was in my momma’s imagination. Like the vegetarian‚ or the sweet little dessert tamales with cinnamon and raisins‚ pineapple and coconut

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    Dangerous Traditions

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    Dangerous Tradition Traditions are normally comforting rituals‚ with deep roots in religious or familial events. They usually are cause for celebration and coming together with family and community. When the roots of our traditions are forgotten then the reason for carrying on the custom is lost. Shirley Jackson writes about the dark side of following rituals mindlessly in her story‚ “The Lottery”. Jackson resolutely conveys this theme using palpable symbolism‚ irrational faith‚ and senseless

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