In a globalised world the spread of English has adversely affected language diversity and cultural identity. Agree‚ disagree or partly agree. This essay examines the impact the adoption of English as a common language has had on the languages and culture of the Aboriginal people of Australia. I will argue that factors other than the spread of English have adversely affected Australian Aboriginal (Aboriginal) language diversity and that Aboriginal cultural identity is not rooted solely in language
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Article review The article “Global Warming May Spread Diseases”‚ published in the online newspaper “CBSNews” in 2009 [1]‚ argues that climate warming is allowing disease-causing bacteria‚ viruses and fungi to move into new areas where they may harm species including humans. The author believes that pathogens that have been restricted by seasonal temperatures can invade new areas and find new victims as the climate warms and winters grow milder. In my opinion‚ the article is structured in a
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‘The outbreak of the war in Europe in 1914 was due to an aggressive German foreign policy which had been waged since c.1900.’ It has been a matter of fervent controversy that Germany went to war with aggressive or defensive intentions. Source V seems to be of the opinion that Germany went to war solely for defensive reasons due to the extensive array of alliances that encircled her as well as diplomatic tension. On the whole‚ Source W seems to take the opposite approach deeming how Germany’s aggressive
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Latin was not a language that was easily written because there were so many dialects. The condition of Latin made Italian immerse. Writers of Italy played a key role in spreading the Italian language out into Europe. It became the first language to be written in a literary work. Dante Alighieri played a major role in the Italian language with his famous works. The thing that made Italian so popular was the use of printing. Italian was the best language to use. Even in the arts Italian was used because
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continues to grow. Great Changes in Recent History Great changes took place in Africa at the end of 1989 as Namibia‚ which had been occupied by South Africa‚ received its independence as the result of the first all-race national election. Communism was
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FACTORS THAT FUEL THE SPREAD OF HIV INFECTION AMONG THE YOUTH Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a blood-borne transmissible virus and globally this virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is causing devastation by destroying communities‚ families and taking away hope for the future. Malawi has not been spared of the catastrophe brought by HIV/AIDS and the prevalence rate amongst young people between the ages of 15 and 24 remains unacceptably very high. As per the 2008 National Census
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How significant was the ‘Domino Theory’ as a reason for US involvement in the conflict in Vietnam? What is the most important part of this question? “HOW SIGNIFICANT” “DOMINO THEORY” This must be your main focus. However‚ to analyse how significant it is‚ you need to be able to consider other factors. That said‚ to achieve the top marks you need to consider other factors only in the context that they make the domino theory more or less significant. Refer to the domino theory in every paragraph.
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change‚ communism would promote revolutionary change in the US. The Red Scare created an intensified ideological battle between the United States and the Soviet union. As McCarthyism spread during this time‚ more and more people began doubting government control and felt scared by the threat that communism may spread. The end of World War II brought out a mass series of political and economical battles which sparked an intense rivalry of the superpowers. With each power believing it’s own ideology
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The Response Spreads In addition to their repentance‚ to show their sincerity and humility‚ they declare a fast and put on sack cloth. Even the King (whose name is not given)‚ we are told‚ arose from his throne‚ put off his royal robes‚ sat in ashes and proclaimed an official fast with sack cloth for himself and all the people of the city‚ along with their domestic animals. Then‚ “Let them call out mightily to God. Let everyone turn from his evil way and from the violence that is in his hands. Who
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The word slavery cannot only be defined in which one human being is owned by another human being‚ but it is also known to be one of the greatest contributions to the American history. A slave was considered by law as a property‚ and was deprived of most of the rights normally held by free persons. Hence‚ slavery transforms human beings into things or objects that only powerful or rich people can only buy. Moreover this thing called slavery mistreated so many people by destroying their lives and their
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