IADIS International Conference Mobile Learning 2005 THE IMPACT OF SHORT MESSAGE SERVICE (SMS) LANGUAGE ON LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY OF LEARNERS AND THE SMS DICTIONARIES: A CHALLENGE FOR EDUCATORS AND LEXICOGRAPHERS Mampa Lorna Mphahlele Department of Applied Languages‚ Tshwane University of Technology‚ Soshanguve Campus‚ Pretoria Kwena Mashamaite Sesotho sa Leboa Lexicography Unit‚ University of Limpopo‚ Polokwane ABSTRACT The language is achieving new colours and tones in the world in which
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MASTERS IN HUMAN RIGHTS COURSE COORDINATOR : PROF. SN REMBE TOPIC: Examining the cultural practice of ukuthwala and its impact on the rights of the girl child: An Eastern Cape Perspective TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2. Understanding Ukuthwala 3. International Legislative Framework 4. National Legislative Framework and Ukuthwala 5. Causes of Ukuthwala 6. Consequences of Ukuthwala 7. Impact of Ukuthwala on the Girl Child 8. Ukuthwala and Constitutional Rights
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Group research paper: The Socio-Cultural Effects of Technology on Society Technology and society or technology and culture refer to the recurring co-dependence‚ co-influence‚ co-production of technology and society upon the other (technology upon culture‚ and vice-versa) (Webster’s Dictionary 5060). There are an extraordinary number of examples how science and technology has helped us that can be seen in society today. One great example is the mobile phone. Ever since the invention of
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The Impact of Values-Clarification on Ethics in the Helping Profession America is faced with an overwhelming abundance of moral and social problems which seem to consume the fragilely woven fibers of our nation. What has happened to America? What can be done to rescue the innocents in society from those who seem to prey upon them? Can one person make a difference? Those in the human service profession have felt a calling‚ have been affected by the seeming hopeless perils of the weaker members
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Objectives: At the end of the lesson‚ the students are expected to: 1. Define anthropogenic impact and cite its effect in our environment; 2. Identify factors that contribute to anthropogenic impact on our environment; and 3. Appreciate the earth’s natural resources by improving their impact to the environment. II. Subject matter: * Anthropogenic impact on the environment and its socio-cultural factors. * Resources: Wikipedia.com; Fundamentals of Environmental Science by Tayo‚ et
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Impact of Cultural Exchanges: Jazz and Rock n’ Roll Americans and Soviets both viewed popular culture as an important weapon in the battle to attain influence in Europe during the Cold War. Each thought that increasing the strength of its culture could play a crucial role in winning support for its side. The U.S. wished to limit the influence of the Soviet Union and prevent Communism from spreading over the world. Due to the USSR having significant control over Eastern Europe‚ the U.S. needed
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Saba Human-centric Computing and Information Sciences 2012‚ 2:6 http://www.hcis-journal.com/content/2/1/6 RESEARCH Open Access Implications of E-learning systems and self-efficiency on students outcomes: a model approach RETRACTED 15 JUNE 2013 doi: 10.1186/2192-1962-3-11 Tanzila Saba Correspondence: tanzilasaba@yahoo.com Faculty of Computer Science and Information Systems‚ Universiti Teknologi Malaysia‚ Johor Bahru‚ Johor‚ Malaysia Abstract Background: This paper presents
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communicate through their point of view is a great advantage. To answer the relevant question it is essential to understand what the corporate culture is especially its meanings to a multinational firm. This essay will examine it by explaining the cultural dimensions of G. Hofstede in general and in respect of global business. The corporate culture is also called organizational culture. It includes the mission statement‚ which makes clear the purposes‚ values and direction of the organization‚ as well
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ComFlor® case study Dubai Metro Project‚ United Arab Emirates Client: Government of Dubai Road & Transport Authority/RTA Project management and supervision: Systra-Parsons Designer: WS Atkins & Partners Overseas -ATKINS Main contractor: Dubai Rapid Link Consortium/DURL (Obayashi Corporation - Kajima Corporation - Yabi Merkezi & Mitsubishi Heavy Industrial) Decking system: ComFlor® 80 Telephone: 0845 30 88 330 The Dubai Metro urban train network is a major transport infrastructure
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Several scholars have come up with theories which try to guide countries on how to achieve development. One such theory is Liberalism. This essay aims to explain the theoretical assumptions of the liberal approach to development and to discuss its applicability to the development of modern day developing countries. It begins by defining the key concepts‚ thereafter‚ it will discuss the topic at hand and finally‚ a conclusion on the entire essay will be drawn. Todaro and Smith (2003:15)‚ define
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