Greek & Roman Cultures HUMA215-1204A-20: Topics in Cultural Studies Jasmin I. Caddel American InterContinental University August 26‚ 2012 Greek & Roman Cultures | Greece | Rome | Geographical Terrain | Mediterranean‚ hilly country sides‚ near water‚ has many islands‚ Further south located than the Romans; The Greek did not have an empire and none of the cities were able to become dominant over the others | Mediterranean‚ just a few coastlines‚ mountain sides; Further north located
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The clash of cultures and races in "A Passage to India" A Passage to India‚ published in 1924‚ was E. M. Forster’s first novel in fourteen years‚ and the last novel he wrote. Forster began writing A Passage to India in 1913‚ just after his first visit to India. The novel was not revised and completed‚ until the end of his second stay in India‚ in 1921‚ when he served as secretary to the Maharajah of Dewas State Senior. Novel examines the racial misunderstandings and cultural hypocrisies that characterized
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Every morning‚ India wakes up to brand new stories of scams‚ corruption‚ rape ‚ child deaths and suicide by students or farmers. Over the years‚ we’ve grown so used to this kind of news that we’ve stopped caring‚ if not demur at the crunch in some kind- especially the youth. What Young India Wants plunges into some of the main issues in India with a "youth’s eye-view"(which is the reason why Chetan Bhagat appeals to the youngsters..!) and examine the glitches and dishes out some antidotes to
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Please reflect on the following questions in light of G. John Ikenberry’s statement. What are the main features of the current global order? What are the main challenges it faces? The current global order‚ established after WWII‚ has adapted itself to new circumstances and survive to this day. Nevertheless‚ theory tells us that global orders are renewed approximately
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“What India Needs today” In the most famous speech of our 1st Prime Minister Late Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru‚ the “Freedom At Midnight”‚ he quoted : “ Long years ago we made a tryst with destiny‚ and now the time comes when we shall redeem our pledge‚ not wholly or in full measure‚ but very substantially. At the stroke of the midnight hour‚ when the world sleeps‚ India will awake to life and freedom.” - unquote. Good Morning to one and all gathered here! As a proud Indian‚ it gives me great
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sheer waste of money. Whatever the perception‚ advertising in India as anywhere else continues to mesmerize millions of people‚ cutting across age‚ gender and social and economic disparities. Advertising is • Paid for • A way of promoting products‚ services or information • A form of communication (between manufacturer and consumer) • A physical commodity • An integral part of pop culture • An important economic force • A part
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It is stated in the paper “How to Write a Feature Article” that” Feature writing often centers around people and their interests rather than events‚ but many of the same writing conventions of news writing (particularly a concern for accuracy) are also required for feature writing” (How to Write a Feature Article). Feature article can be found similar to the news reports‚ because they tell a story about the occurring event. However‚ such articles are often much longer and they tell the audience more
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Hoang thu ha A feature of British culture: the modern royal family and its impacts SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS (TEFL) SUPERVISOR: Ms. NGUYeN THi THuY HaNG‚ M.A. Hanoi‚ March 2012 ACCEPTANCE PAGE I hereby state that I : Hoang Thu Ha from A3/K35‚ being a candidate for the degree of Bachelor of Arts accept the
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this page) _______________________________________________________ Task 1: Vocabulary and Critique (20 marks) Read the article entitled “Distinguishing Sex and Gender” on the following pages‚ and answer Questions 1 and 2 below. Question 1: (5 marks) Choose ANY five from the following selection of phrases from the text and explain clearly what they mean in this context. a. reduce discrimination and defuse misconceptions (paragraph 2) b. entrenched biases (paragraph 2) c. critical
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Feature writing Anything that’s not straight news‚ editorial or sport. Gives a human dimension to the news Responds to the reader’s curiosity while entertaining at the same time Truth and accuracy are still important Can’t editorialize – NOT inverted pyramid style Sub-stories of the news Skills similar to fiction writers Narrates that keeps the readers absorbed Brings out the drama of people’s lives Know which details to highlight Vivid descriptions -Colorful dialogue -Humor Begins with
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