of dreams‚ and how people living in the same place can express their language in different ways depending on their social and cultural history. The task was centered on how language is shaped by a cultural context‚ represented with a diary entry written from a character from the movie: Ben. He talks about his and his classmates’ experiences with Miss Erin as a teacher and how her life changed together with their own‚ and how social differences interfere in their social relationship. This diary is
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is based on the text‚ “Things Fall Apart” by Chinua Achebe‚ and is based on the part 4 of the course; it explores the theme of Spirituality in the Igbo religion‚ ”Juju” in very specific details with mostly allusions to spirits. This section of the “Dummies Guide to Juju”‚ explains in detail how to pray to ancestors/spirits to bring good fortune and protection. Writing from the viewpoint of a strong believer in the religion‚ the text was written in an assertive manner towards readers‚ “You should
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BA -ELT Distance Discourse Analysis II Written and Spoken discourse December 6th‚ 2011. Written Discourse This is an analysis made to a piece of writing made by Laural Mariana Arámbula a 6th grader (elementary school) student that has very good language skills. The text she wrote will be analyzed according to the instructions of the End of Course Assignment of Discourse Analysis II and the text is named: A letter to a friend. Dear Paola Hi how are you? I hope well I wanna wish
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’History is written by the Victors ’: How does this help us to understand English and Spanish interpretations of the Spanish Armada? The English and the Spanish interpretation of the outcome of the Spanish Armada differ greatly. English believed they were the true victors; that God had helped England to defeat the Spanish; for the English throughout history the Armada was seen as part of national identity. However evidence suggests that this may not have been the outcome of the Armada‚ and the victory
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novel‚ I always do some biographical research on the author and what influenced him to write his/her piece. I also do research on the historical information about the time of publication and the influence on the work. According to research‚ Chinua Achebe was born in Nigeria on November 16‚ 1930. While in college he studied theology and history‚ which influenced him to develop interest in indigenous Nigerian cultures. In his novel Things Fall Apart‚ which takes place in the 1890s’‚ portrays the fray
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European literary perspectives‚ Chinua Achebe works to truthfully portray the Ibo culture in the novel‚ Things Fall Apart. Achebe does this through the illustration of the traditions‚ laws‚ and customs of the Ibo people. In addition‚ Achebe explores and develops individual characters in order to humanize the African people. However‚ Achebe remains objective in his depiction of the Ibo people. By revealing the aspects of the culture which the Ibo people question‚ Achebe both demonstrates the dimensionality
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Your reputation determines the respect people give you. In All Things Fall Apart‚ Achebe exhibited a character named Okonkwo‚ who was extremely concerned with reputation. He reputation was ruined when he killed Ezeudu’s son. In this society‚ reputation is solely based on merit. Men gain reputation and respect through bravery in battle‚ skill‚ and hard work. Okafo build a reputation doing wrestling. He was know as the best wrestler out of the nine villages. Bravery In Battle Okafo demonstrates
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Verbal and Written Communication: In Social Service Organizations Styles of Written Communication Vary Internal External Factual Memos Policy Memos & Directives Analysis of Polices and Legislation (presents pros and cons) Persuasive Policy Recommendations; Internal efforts to motivate clients/staff Media Coverage Lobbying & Advocacy Material Fundraising Appeals Both Persuasive & Factual Criteria for making policy and program decisions Research Reports to Public/Decision-makers – presents
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The Girl Child The very fact that the girl child has become a topic of discussion and debate‚ points to the fact that‚ this is something different to the other of the human species. The girls have always and everywhere been considered to be lesser of the two beings of the human species. Why this has come to be‚ is beyond our comprehension‚ but‚ the fact remains that‚ the girl has not only been considered as the lesser‚ but has always been really neglected also. It can not be imagined how this situation
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ANDRADE‚ Maria Ana Ruth D.L. M.A. Ed. Literature Things Fall Apart By Chinua Achebe “I fear for you young people because you do not understand how strong is the bond of kinship. You do not know what it is to speak with one voice. And what is the result? An abominable religion has settled among you. A man can now leave his father and his brothers. He can curse the gods of his fathers and his ancestors‚ like a hunter’s dog that suddenly goes mad and turns on his ancestors‚ like a hunter’s dog
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