English as a medium of instruction – a growing global phenomenon: phase 1 Interim report April 2014 Author: Julie Dearden‚ Senior Research and Development Fellow‚ English as Medium of Instruction (EMI)‚ Department of Education‚ University of Oxford www.britishcouncil.org/education/ihe Going Global 2014 1 Introduction There is a fast-moving worldwide shift from English being taught as a foreign language (EFL) to English being the medium of instruction (EMI) for academic subjects such as science
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In Fences‚ August Wilson uses the motif of baseball to at first develop Troy’s character‚ and then he uses it to relate to vital themes‚ relationships between characters‚ and conflicts throughout the play. Once the plot becomes more developed‚ Wilson uses the motif within Troy’s speech to allude to significant themes‚ such as the recurring theme of death. Secondly‚ in the duration of the play Troy uses metaphors about baseball when relating his relationships with other characters‚ for example‚ he
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On August 12‚ 1994 professional baseball players went on strike for the eighth time in the sports’ history. Since 1972‚ negotiations between the union and owners over contract terms has led to major economic problems and the absence of a World Series in 1994. All issues were open for debate due to the expiration of the last contract. Until 1968‚ no collective bargaining agreement had ever been reached between the owners and the players (Dolan 11). Collective bargaining is the process by which union
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A year ago today‚ I wrote an essay about what the game of a baseball had taught me and the opportunities the game brought to my life. It was written from the point of view of a kid who was going to college as a student-athlete‚ with aspirations of playing the game professionally. Today however‚ I am writing this essay with a different dream in mind‚ and rather reflecting upon the past‚ I find myself looking towards the future. I dream that I get to go to a school that I love and graduate with a truly
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Farewell to Baseball Analysis Lou Gehrig‚ shortly after learning of a deathly disease that he had acquired‚ said his final goodbye to professional baseball on July 4th‚ 1939 during Lou Gehric appreciation day in Yankee Staduim in a short and simple speech that conveyed to the audience his feelings of awe towards what he had been able to do and with whom and luck with what he still had‚ while simultaneously inspiring his listeners to appreciate what they had by using the rhetorical devices of
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The Game of Baseball For as long as I can remember there has always been one thing in my head that I can’t get rid of. As hard as I try to get this object out of my head I always end up falling back to it. This object that defines me is a baseball. Baseball has been part of my life for 15 years now and has helped me become the person that I am today. By starting so young it has made me appreciate this sport much more than I ever thought I would. I have gotten the chance to play past high school and
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Steroid Abuse Hurts Baseball The abuse of steroids among players in Major League Baseball is corrupting the image of America’s Pastime as well as endangering the health of those who use the illegal substances. The lack of testing and punishment for the use of illegal substances like steroids in the Major Leagues portrays a negative image to aspiring young athletes. They see their role models using steroids and becoming better athletes rather than seeing suspensions for the illegal behavior or
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Matthew Mathis Mrs. Graph Graduation Project 17 April 2017 Baseball Throwing Injuries and How to Treat Them “Baseball is a game of physical capability‚ staying healthy is a whole new game” (Hamilton) Overhand throwing places extremely high stresses on the elbow and shoulder. In all throwing athletes‚ especially baseball pitchers‚ these high stresses are repeated many times and can lead to serious overuse injury. Unlike a small injury that results from a fall or collision with another player‚ an
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Case Assignment: Module 3 Alex Rodriguez Daniel P. Velasquez ETH 301‚ Business Ethics June 20‚ 2010 The purpose of this essay is to discuss if Alex Rodriguez should be banned from baseball. I will present some arguments about the use of anabolic steroids in sports‚ and respond to these arguments by showing that the reason for banning steroids is not always as clear as it seems. Here is some brief background on Anabolic steroids before we start in on A-Rod . Anabolic steroids
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but I would recommend having baseball as part of PE. To some people‚ baseball is the most important part of their life‚ but to others it is just another sport played for entertainment. Moreover‚ baseball is one of the most coveted sports in America. I feel PE should add this activity as it allows students the opportunity to experience the game of baseball‚ which is known as "America’s pastime". Baseball is a part of American history; therefore‚ baseball should have a presence in PE
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