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The Use of Literature in Teaching English as a Foreign Language By: Amr Alhemiary Abstract This research aims at emphasizing the use of literature as a popular technique for teaching both basic language skills (i.e. reading‚ writing‚ speaking and listening)and language areas(i.e. vocabulary‚ grammar and pronunciation) in our times. Reasons for using literary text in a foreign language classroom‚ suitable situations for teaching literature and main criteria for selecting suitable literary texts
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Positive Effects of Violent Video Games Contrary to popular belief‚ violent video game actually has a lot of positive effects. According to studies done about the relationship of violent of video games and violent crime‚ this form of popular media has reduced the amount of violent crime. As stated in the journal written by Benjamin Engelslatter‚ “... video game play is generally associated with reductions in the violent nature of the crimes commited.” (Engelslatter). Also‚ based on information
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12 of the college football season was one of the wildest we’ve seen this season. Several of the top teams fell‚ while one prominent player called out his coaching staff after his team attempted to execute a head-scratching game plan. No. 16 Navy had 12 players get at least one rushing attempt in their victory over Tulsa Saturday‚ while the leading receiver in Ohio State’s supposed high-powered offense netted just 22 yards against No. 9 Michigan State. Yet‚ that’s the beauty of college football —
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The effects of living in a foreign country “It is fantastic to be found in a foreign country” – Ed O’Brien. As a result of globalization‚ many people can now have the opportunity to live in a different country. There is no doubt that living in a different country can bring people lots of benefits‚ but it can also have a lot of negative effects. It can be a really interesting and exciting experience‚ but at the same time it can affect you in ways you never thought possible. People have different
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A. Title: A Proposed Online Student Information System: Baliuag University-School of Information Technology Education (SITE) Department B. Proponents Leader: Irish Mae P. Santos Members: Melanie A. Lajom Bryan Allan Francisco Katherine Y. Simbulan I. Intoduction A. Background The development of the information communication superhighway has been a buzzword in all aspects of human endeavor be it globally or locally. To keep pace with the trends‚ the Philippines sees
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A college student has many things to balance throughout their college career. College courses are more difficult than the courses previously taken throughout high school. College is typically the first time that students are living on their own. A student must be concerned with living arrangements and how to pay for them. They are often working at the same time as attending college. Adults as college students have even more life issues to factor in. Many adult college students are juggling
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China as a Tourism Destination for Foreign Students Introduction In the following scenario I would like to examine China as a tourism product and also as a tourist attraction from the point of view of foreign students. In the winter of 2008 I had the privilege to spend 2 weeks in China. My visit was rather unusual‚ for the fact that my hosts were not locals or either hotels‚ but rather a group of foreign students then living and studying in Beijing. My main purpose of visit was not educational
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often people hear about identities being stolen all around the world. Most people brush it off and use the phrase‚ “Well‚ it will never happen to me”. When it comes to identity theft‚ it can happen to anyone. It happens very often to college students. College students are a major target to identity theft and need to be aware of their risk. Students need to understand how to prevent identity theft and handle it if it occurs. The number one target for identity theft‚ college students must be aware of
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PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Introduction Aircraft maintenance technology is a course that basically deals in producing‚ training and enhancing one’s skills and abilities in maintaining an aircraft’s airworthiness. The Philippine State College of Aeronautics in one among others that offers this kind of course. The institution offers aircraft maintenance technology course and other related courses. Technicians are schooled in airframe related welding‚ aircraft structural design
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