a so-called dead language. Firstly‚ with the help of Latin and Ancient Greek it is possible to trace all sorts of words‚ ideas‚ forms of expression of European culture back to much earlier time. Secondly‚ Latin literature is deeply connected with Roman history‚ so studying and translating Latin literary works provide knowledge of a relevant historic period that influenced the history of the entire Europe. Thus‚ the study of Latin can widen your knowledge of History. Moreover‚ the dead languages are
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“Veneration without Understanding” Veneration without understanding by Renato Constantino‚ the article that I have read regarding to our national hero Dr. Jose Rizal is very meaningful and essential not only for us students but also for all the Filipino citizens. It is because as a Filipino‚ his ideologies have contributed a great influence in all of us as we grow up not only for us individuals but also in the society. This article offers a perspective that many of us don’t know. It is suitable
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Dead Poets Society Dead Poets Society‚ directed by Peter Weir is an inspiring film which depicts many themes and issues relating to the late 1950s society. Peter Weir uses film techniques such as setting‚ characterisation‚ symbolism and recurring motifs to verify the universal themes alternating from conformity‚ freedom and individuality. Peter Weir uses the film techniques to establish the clear contrast between realism and romanticism presented to the students at Welton Academy (an all-boys
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P3 Citizenship A good citizenship has many good benefits for a community and society as a whole such as; Improves society and makes a positive difference- Our social environment is becoming more of a better place because of the good citizens that live in it. They provide a sense of community in a area that doesn’t normally feel close and there is also a sense of pride around the whole surroundings. This can be maintained by people keeping the area they live in clean such as making their house and
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Why is it Wrong to say that “What is Good for Society‚ is Good for the Individual” Structural Functionalism focuses on the idea of how Institutions within society are structured‚ and work together in order to eventually form a functional society. It doesn’t study the individuals of society‚ but provides analysis on the overall social system‚ its functionality‚ and how it affects human behaviour. This theory can also be understood by looking at the metaphor of organs within a system. Organs‚ much
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DEAD STARS The story of Dead Stars‚ written by Paz Marquez Benitez in 1925‚ revolves around love among three people: Alfredo‚ Esperanza‚ and Julia. Alfredo Salazar‚ a lawyer on his early thirties then‚ was betrothed to Esperanza‚ whom he loved so much in his youth–Esperanza‚ who was beautiful‚ reserved‚ elegant‚ and distinctly not average. They were about to be wedded the following month‚ May‚ after about four years of engagement‚ although Alfredo seemed uncertain of his real wants. It is
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ages. The addictive nature‚ real life plots and incentives rewarded throughout seem to connect with players on a personal level fulfilling an illusion that life is better in a virtual world‚ where the only rule in most cases is the need to survive. Society needs to take into account the addictive nature of video games and change its regulations because it affects an individuals’ health negatively‚ increases aggressive behavior‚ and lacks the social interaction necessary for happiness. In general
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The culture of an organisation can be seen as a set of core characteristics that are collectively valued by all members of that organisation; and‚ corporate culture is believed to be a key element in the success of any organisation (Visagie et al. 2002). Schein (2004) emphasises that organisational cultures provide group members with a way of giving meaning to their daily lives‚ setting guidelines and rules for how to behave and most important‚ reducing and containing the anxiety of dealing with
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media‚ have contributed to a phenomenon in which consumerism is highly accentuated in the African American community (Dillon‚ 2010). In recent years‚ it has become evident that consumption and materialism is heavily emphasized in African American culture‚ especially when considering the plethora of rap and hip hop songs and even movies praising such consumerism (Mukherjee‚ 2006). It is becoming increasingly evident that the ability to consume is equated with achievement of the “American dream”.
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Dead Poets’ Society directed by Peter Weir is set in the 1950’s at the conservative all-boys preparatory school‚ Welton Academy where tradition‚ discipline‚ honour and excellence are the four principles. Challenge is represented throughout the whole film. Dead Poets’ society tells the story of an English teacher John Keating who challenges and inspires his students including Todd Anderson and Neil Perry to think for themselves‚ to make their lives ‘extraordinary’ and “[to] be an individual instead
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