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    ISP Alex Macbeth 140431 “Hussein Literature or literature by Hussein? A 21st Century re-analysis of the Swahili dramatist Ebrahim Hussein’s works‚ with specific emphasis on Mashetani (Demons)‚ and their relevance today. ” TUTOR: DR KWADWO OSEI-NYAME “Hussein Literature or literature by Hussein? A 21st Century re-analysis of the Swahili dramatist Ebrahim Hussein’s works‚ with specific emphasis on Mashetani (Demons)‚ and their relevance today. ” You speak about

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    Chapter 13 Review Chapter Review: A. Describe the influence of Chinese culture on Heian Japan. In the Taika and Nara‚ Japanese peaked in their selective borrowing from Chinese culture. In 646‚ the Japanese tried to introduce the Taika Reforms‚ to change the imperial administration to resemble the Chinese(thought it had little effect in Heian Period).Previously‚ Japanese scholars tried mastering Chinese characters and wrote dynastic histories like those used by emperors in China. In the

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    Asian festivals vary from place to place but all share one thing in common: they’re big and a lot of fun! With so many different cultures‚ religions‚ and reasons to celebrate squeezed into Asia‚ you’ll probably be close to an interesting festival no matter where you travel. Many events are based on lunar calendars and the dates change each year. Use this guide to plan around some of the largest festivals in Asia. 1. Festivals in Thailand • Songkran / Thai Water Festival: April 13 -15. • Loi

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    Miguel De Cervantes The son of a deaf surgeon‚ Miguel de Cervantes was born near Madrid in 1547. He became a soldier in 1570 and was badly wounded in the Battle of Lepanto. Captured by the Turks in 1575‚ de Cervantes spent five years in prison. He was freed in 1580 and returned home. De Cervantes finally achieved literary success in his later years‚ publishing the first part of Don Quixote in 1605. He died in 1616. For nearly his entire life‚ Miguel de Cervantes struggled financially. His father

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    Asian History Study Guide Japan 1. As an Island – Consequences relating to trade and isolation 2. Arrival and expulsion of the Portuguese 1543 - Shipwrecked Portugese traders blown off course during a storm landed near Tangeshima island off the Southern coast of Japan. The local daimyo (warlord) bought two guns from European sailors and commissioned his swordsmith to make copies then asked the Portugese for shooting lessons. 3. Rise of Ieyasu Powerful after HIdeyoshi died‚ did not

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    L’ecriture Feminine”. Feminist Studies 7. No.2. Summer‚ 1981. Rhys‚ Jean. Wide Sargasso Sea. London: Penguin‚ 1968. Stepto‚ Robert‚ B. “‘Intimate Things in Place’: A Conversation with Toni Morrison.” Chant of Saints: A Gathering of Afro-American Literature‚ Art and Scholorship. Ed. Michael S. Harper and Stepto. Urbana: U of Illinois‚ 1979. Sullivan‚ R. Ellie. “Jacques Lacan‚ Feminism and the Problem of Gender Identity”. Journals Division Substance. Vol.11. No.3. University of Wisconsin Press‚ 1982

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    Reflective Essay It is amazing that my journey as an English: Literature major has almost come to a close so quickly. My path has been a smooth and enjoyable one‚ and it is with great sadness that I begin to gather up the ends of my literary education. I know that I will continue to grow and develop as a critical reader/thinker throughout my lifetime‚ but I will sorrowfully miss the educational structure that has shaped my literary understanding for the last three years. I consider my greatest

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    ------------------------------------------------- A Brief History of Philippine Literature in English I.                    Pre-Colonial Period -          Consisted of early Filipino literature passed down orally; oral pieces have a communal authorship – it was difficult to trace the original author of the piece since oral literature did not focus on ownership or copyright‚ rather on the act of storytelling itself; -          Many oral pieces became lost in the wave of the new literary

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    x1.)October 2009 Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Beach in Cebu Province‚ Philippines‚ April 23‚ 2006. [© AP Images] PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of the Philippines Geography Area: 300‚000 sq. km. (117‚187 sq. mi.). Major cities (2007 estimate): Capital--Manila (pop. 11.55 million in metropolitan area); other cities--Davao City (1.36 million); Cebu City (0.80 million). Terrain: Islands‚ 65% mountainous‚ with narrow coastal lowlands. Climate: Tropical‚ astride typhoon belt

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    Panther Party nor a Brown Beret. The individual is an Asian American. Passers-by give a look of astonishment as they wonder why such a seemingly nice young man would want to stir up such a commotion. Even family members and elderly people from his community find themselves in dismay as they witness his acts to disturb the peace. Many will also be surprised to learn that this Asian American speaks in black

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