Throughout history the unspoken but highly evocative language of music has exerted powerful influences on individuals and societies alike. Felix Mendelssohn once remarked that music is more specific about what it expresses than words written about those expressions could ever be. That music has the power to express‚ convey and illicit powerful emotions is without question‚ however the issue of music’s moral and ethical power‚ and how that power affects individuals and societies‚ is one that receives
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The American Culture (At a Glance) Starting Question • What is in the Filipino culture that is unique and different from other countries/cultures? • What is your impression of America? • What do you know about the American culture? United States • Known as the “melting pot” – Academics = “salad bowl” (cultural diversity) – Immigrations = Ireland‚ Germany‚ Poland‚ Italy‚ and Western Africa • Four races = Native American or American Indian‚ African American‚ Asian and White Graph Flag • Stars
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American Culture American culture is something that is kind of hard to define. As an “outsider”‚ I think this is a good thing. It is easy to be impressed with other cultures such as Chinese‚ Japanese‚ and European cultures‚ just to name a few. These civilizations are so much older than American culture‚ it is to be expected that theirs may be more impressive to some‚ and there is nothing wrong with that. In referring to American culture‚ I realize that Native American culture is a large part of
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To what extent have the literacy practices of English speakers been shaped by communications technology? In this assignment I will be looking at the ways in which literacy practices have changed with the advent of technology. I will be focusing on how children use technology and how that differs from the way adults do. From the invention of writing to the printing press to the typewriter and the computer‚ the entire history of literacy has been dependent on the technical advances that it has used
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What is culture? According to Cambridge Dictionary‚ culture is the arts of describing‚ showing or performing that represent the traditions or the way of life a particular people or group; literature‚ art‚ music‚ dance‚ and theater. All humans are introduced to a culture through socialization. “What we learn depends on the culture in which we live as well as our place within that culture” (Ore. T‚ 5). Often times race and culture are assumed to be one in the same. Race is based on the perception of
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Culture is made up by religions‚ languages‚ foods‚ traditions‚ art‚ literature‚ television‚ the life styles‚ music‚ and clothes. American culture is shaped by many different cultures. The different cultures have been contributed by their own distinct flavors‚ as many would say. The first culture being the Native Americans and then other cultures are included such as Latin American‚ Africans‚ Asians and others. Cultures around the world have influenced American culture throughout many years. Television
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enlightened men of his time. His attempts to bring others to his way of thinking are quite astute. "Common Sense" was written in 1776 by Thomas Paine. This pamphlet requested that the United States immediately declare independence from Britain. It was written in a stimulating manner in order to gain support for his cause‚ which was the cause of Enlightenment tenets and ideals. Analysis: "The Enlightenment" is more than just a movement. It is a way of thinking and certain ideals. Thomas Paine‚ as a thinker
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During the 1920’s‚ the American national culture was reshaped dramatically. There were many things that helped reshape the national American culture. The two main things were advertising and entertainment‚ they shaped American national culture in the 1920s by appealing to a shared political and ideological heritage of democracy and western superiority. The entertainment of the 20’s is completely different from the entertainment of today. The 20’s were known as the "Jazz Age." This decade was known
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Hip Hop and its Originality Hip-hop is a musical art form‚ created by African-Americans and Latino-Americans in the mid seventies. Its conception came from a young generation of African-Americans in the Bronx‚ who created a beautiful‚ prideful expression of music‚ art and dance from a backdrop of poverty. Since that ignition in a New York City borough‚ it has inspired people from all socio-economic and cultural backgrounds all across the world. When hip-hop is discussed as an art form and not just
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English Comp 1 4/21/12 Popular Culture in Rap Music The history of rap music started in Africa with rhythmic beats using drums. From Africa to the Caribbean islands it came to America and started its influential change on American Music. The first rap song to take flight and make its mark on the up and coming rap culture was the Sugar Hill Gang in 1979. In 1986 rap music finally reached the top of the music charts and was show on MTV for the first time featuring Run-DMC. Continuing to change
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