report ‚ we found that most international students have culture shock‚ have difficulties with an imitating academic conventions‚ government treats. 1. Introduction International student numbers have dramatically increased in Australia over the last decade. Universities have been obliged to make changes to their intake requirements and provide a transition pathway to assist international student to become familiar with Western academic conventions. Much research has been
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Word Count: 2‚589 There has been considerable interest in Australia since the late 1980’s in the use of restorative justice as an alternative to court proceedings. In particular‚ conferencing has been identified as a viable tool to reduce the seemingly proliferating level of offending amongst juveniles (Alder & Wundersitz‚ 1994)‚ and indeed has been implemented in varying forms as a diversion away from the criminal justice system. In this essay‚ the notion of restorative justice will be explored‚ with
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Binge drinking is a significant health problem in Australia. Binge drinking is defined as ‘drinking heavily over a short period of time with the intention of becoming intoxicated‚ resulting in immediate and severe intoxication’(Australian Drug Foundation‚ 2016). The effect of binge drinking can be harmful in the short and long term. Jennison‚ (2004) states that binge drinking short term effect on individual include blurred vision‚ coma and death and long-term effect include health problems such as
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Eva represents a distinctive unit of the Von Geislers which historically resembles those who were brutally killed in concentration camps during World War II. Her impact in the film depicts some true-life events that occurred to child victims. Eva’s appearance is one significant feature she shares in common with young females in the 1940s. Her white delicate dress and matching ribbon in her pigtails resemble what typical young girls would wear. Symbolically‚ this outfit is relic of her past before
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Motorcycle Diaries Directed by Walter Salles As most potential viewers know‚ this film is based on diaries and letters to home written by Ernesto "Che" Guevara during a motorcycle and foot tour of a significant portion of South America during the early 1950s‚ years before Guevara achieved international renown as a Communist and Latino revolutionary. Thus‚ the film functions as an attempt to get at the heart of the person who preceded the myth. The film is therefore difficult to judge as pure
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TITLE: GLADIATOR PLOT: The story is about Maximus‚ one of the leading generals in the Roman army. He led the Romans to victory in a decisive battle with the Barbarians that ended a long war between them. This victory helped him gain trust and favour from the old Emperor Marcus Aurelius‚ which is now old and near his end. Emperor Aurelius wishes to appoint Maximus as the temporary leader of Rome‚ even though he has a son‚ Commodus. Commodus‚ being told by his father that he would not be the appointed
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THE IMPACT OF GLOBALISATION ON AUSTRALIA Globalisation is the breakdown of traditional barriers between nation states‚ allowing the movement of goods‚ capital‚ people and information. Globalisation has immensely impacted Australia socially‚ economically and politically. Australia has been affected socially by globalisation‚ which has resulted in Australia experiencing Americanisation. Many American movies‚ shows‚ media‚ music and news gets publicised in Australia‚ which influences Australian youths
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Australia in the Vietnam War Australia in the Vietnam War How did the Australian government respond to the threat of communism after WW11? Australia and its politicians immediately recognised what would happen in a result of the domino theory. Australians wanted to stay a democracy‚ they wanted someone who could lead them away from this and respond against communism and that’s why they choose Menzies because of the spread of communism. Australia acted fast and joined USA to fight the spread
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Australia 1 (flags‚ coat of arms) 1. The Symbolism of Australian flag One of the designers was Ivor Evans‚ a fourteen year old schoolboy. Ivor had very clear ideas about what his flag meant and what he intended it to say about Australia and Australians. He believed that the Southern Cross‚ the brightest constellation (созвездие) in the Southern Hemisphere‚ was representative of Australia ’s bright future as a leading nation. However there was another reason for his choice of the Southern Cross
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Australia and China Similarities and Differences Australian links with China extend well beyond the last 40 years at an official and non-official level. Their economic relationship has grown rapidly in recent times‚ especially the trade relationship. From being distant partners‚ the trade relationship is one of the key strands linking the two countries. Economic Growth and Quality of life Australia’s economic outlook is deteriorating. The commodity boom‚ predicted to go on forever‚ is
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