Assignment 1 Question Part 1 Explain the meaning of the following terms‚ using examples from the U211 materials and any relevant examples of your own: Old English Standardisation Old English appeared in the 5th century‚ with the Anglo-Saxon invasions and their native Germanic tongue. At the time‚ the prevalent language was Latin‚ however‚ “Native Britons will have continued to speak Celtic at home but the increasing number of mixed marriages will have added to the number of families
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Adapting to Modern Times Today‚ there are various radio stations that are broadcasted throughout Tanzania. However‚ from the 1950s until the mid-1990s‚ Radio Tanzania was the country’s sole station‚ consisting of music‚ poetry‚ drama‚ and speeches. There are currently more than 15‚000 reels of these tapes that are sitting on the shelves of the BBC building in Dar es Salaam. Reviving the Radio Tanzania Archives is a project that has a goal of digitizing and preserving these tapes before they
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Race and Ethnicity In this section‚ we will discuss race‚ ethnicity‚ and multiculturalism and how they are depicted in the show. These concepts are somehow illustrated in this television series. Race‚ in the American society‚ has been typified by black skin color. The unique cultural traits and the sense of community African-Americans share reflect their ethnicity. On the other hand‚ Kady‚ the youngest child in the Kyle family‚ represents multiculturalism through her knowledge
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An unexpected journey Tom looked down at his telephone‚ it was 4 p.m. and we had been walking for hours‚ more specific for two and a half. Lost in our own minds‚ and the thought of finding back to civilization before nightfall. Five days earlier we had landed in Tanzania‚ and here our annual family vacation began. Even though we had had a truly unforgettable trip to Bahamas last year‚ this vacation would prove to turn our lives upside down in a way that we never had imagined. It was now eight hours
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Lake Victoria-lake surrounded by Tanzania‚ Uganda and Kenya Locust- rapidly breeding insect Nilotic people-herders on the nile river Serengeti Plain-area of land in tanzania Sisal-plant used for rope Sorghum-beef/lamb‚sour milk/animal blood Swahili-unique to e Africa common language Teff-used to make injera Tsetse fly-sleeping sickness Tutsi-ethnic group in rwanda White & Blue Nile- branches Possible essay questions: What are some of the major differences and similarities between
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one-fifth of the earth’s surface‚ it is home to over 1.1 billion people‚ eleven hundred species of mammal‚ and twenty-six hundred bird species. Furthermore‚ Africa has eight major physical regions: the Sahara‚ Sahel‚ Ethiopian highlands‚ Savannah Swahili Coast‚ rain
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“The Lion King” By Roger Allers‚ Irene Mecchi‚ Elton John and Tim Rice At the Hippodrome Theater through January 8 By Tori Brown BE PREPARED FOR A BREATHTAKING SHOW Even Though “The Lion King” was a Disney show‚ it was far from just a show for children. With the timeless song “Circle of Life” flooding the theater‚ even the oldest patron felt like a child again. When the staged filled with a multitude of breathtaking animals‚ bringing the audience to Pride Rock for the presentation of Simba
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Around the world there are thousands of cultures. Each culture having its similarities and differences. Elements of six distinct cultures will be compared and contrasted. The following elements of each culture will be compared with each other: education‚ shelter/clothing‚ religion‚ language‚ and government. The six countries/cultures that will be compared are the United States of America‚ Mexico‚ Haiti‚ Australia‚ Kenya‚ and France. Part 1: There are many elements to the American culture. American
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Country Detail Zanzibar Travel Guide Zanzibar is an Island characterised by its stunning beaches‚ beautiful coral reefs and the magic of the historic Stone Town. With its ocean horizons traversed by traditional style dhow boats‚ the landscape here is one of luscious coconut palms and clove trees‚ spice plantations and long‚ red sandy roads. From the ancient capital to the coral sand coast‚ this island has charisma‚ history‚ and romance in the air. Located about 22 miles off the east coast of Tanzania
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Literary Background African Literature Despite the ignorance of most so called "literati" to the domain of African literature‚ African literature in fact is one of the main currents of world literature‚ stretching continuously and directly back to ancient history. Achebe did not "invent" African Literature‚ because he himself was inundated with it as an African. He simply made more people aware of it. The Beginnings of African Literature The first African literature is circa
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