3rd year THEORY OF PHONETICS (Philology Department) Seminar No 5 (2 hrs) MAJOR ACCENTS IN THE UK. GENERAL AMERICAN AS THE AMERICAN ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION STANDARD Points for discussion: Major accents in the UK. 1. RP/BBC English as the British national standard of pronunciation: 1) Socio-historical survey of RP/BBC English. 2) Phonological and phonetic dimensions of RP/BBC English. 2. Cockney as an example of a broad accent of English. 3. Estuary
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Essay – Social Mobility Q Explain to what extent social mobility is a feature of social class in the UK in the 21st century. Use two contrasting theories and relevant studies in your answer. (2009) Inequality exists in all societies‚ sociologists concern themselves with social inequality including social prestige‚ economic privileges and power. Stratification‚ in particular social stratification is different. Stratification
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gov.uk/tax_pensions_index.htm. [Accessed 25 May 2012]. Reforming Public Sector Pensions‚ July 2010‚ Public Sector Pensions Commission‚ Institute of Directors State Pension Reform - Commons Library Standard Note - UK Parliament . 2012. State Pension Reform - Commons Library Standard Note - UK Parliament . [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/SN05787. [Accessed 26 May 2012].
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School organization in the UK The school day in state and independent schools usually runs from 9.00 a.m. Until 4 p.m. And the school year is divided into three terms (autumn‚spring and summer)‚ although there have been proposals to reorganize the system. Classes in British schools used to be called ’forms’ and in secondary schools were numbered from one to six. But most primary and secondary schools have now adopted year numbers from 1 to 11‚ which include a two-year ’sixth form’ for advanced
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Developing Inclusive Business Models A Review of Coca-Cola’s Manual Distribution Centers in Ethiopia and Tanzania Jane Nelson‚ Eriko Ishikawa and Alexis Geaneotes Executive Summary Written by Jane Nelson‚ Eriko Ishikawa and Alexis Geaneotes © 2009 Harvard Kennedy School and International Finance Corporation This report is a summary version of a longer research study undertaken by the IFC and the CSR Initiative at the Harvard Kennedy School. The full report will be available on the CSRI website
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Predictions of NFL Super Bowl-2016‚ Who will win About NFL Super Bowl NFL Super Bowl 2016 is one of the most anticipated events to be held at Levi’s Stadium‚ Santa Clara‚ California on 7th February 2016. The hype generated by NFL Super Bowl‚ the ultimate clash between the AFC and the NFC has been exponentially growing over the years and this year being the 50th year since its inception‚ the celebrations and the hype are bound to be exceptionally high. The Super Bowl is almost like an unofficial
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Conservative Party‚ and the Liberal Democrats‚ who won between them 616 out of the 646 seats available in the House of Commons at the 2005 general election. Most of the remaining seats were won by parties that only contest elections in one part of the UK such as the Scottish National Party (Scotland only)‚ Plaid Cymru (Wales only)‚ and the Democratic Unionist Party‚ Social Democratic and Labour Party‚ Ulster Unionist Party‚ and Sinn Féin (Northern Ireland only. A political party must also select its
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MKT-810 Assignment 3-Harvard housing survey case study Introduction Harvard Real Estate Services (HRES) conducted a survey‚ which related to students housing experience and desires in 2001. The ample of feedbacks that supported and improved Harvard’s housing decision-making. In front of HRES‚ there are newly 2005 housing survey related Harvard’s “ Allston initiative” on the desk. HRES wants to update‚ improve and expand upon the 2001 survey to generate useful information to influence future
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In our many societies NFL players are going against whether they should stand or kneel. All this is connected with all the racist and now its a issue against famous players. It’s a problem in our society that the NFL has to face because it can turn into a bad case of disrespect. In most sports played it’s just a sign of respect to play the national anthem before a big game. Players can often be confused in the case of it weather to stand or knee due to the big protest going along with it. Although
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Summary: The dishonest behavior that the employees of the plating department are engaged in has no negative effects on the desired output of the department. As a result‚ the Slade management should not be consumed with addressing this issue and consider it a low priority. However‚ Ralph Porter must consider why employees are forced to fulfill their basic needs outside procedure and address the flaws of a department policy that rewards attendance and discourages productivity. Sarto Group/Team Norms:
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