In POLS2017‚ the problems arising in Australian politics have been demonstrated with a decision-making exercise‚ to educate students on how a political system is formed and executed in Australian society. The issue that was debated was whether student participation and engagement in the subject should be assessed. Thus‚ in tutorials a political process was designed to decide on a participation percentage. Issues in the Australian political system such delegating representation for citizens and youth
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To what extent has your study of Australian poetry challenged your understanding of Australian identity? My understanding of Australian identity is that we are a collection of migrants on a global scale who came together to form one nation‚ and that the people of Australian origin‚ meaning the aboriginals‚ have lost complete control of their nation due to this factor. I have lived in Australia for a year‚ through this time period‚ I have perceived it as a welcoming place‚ and a civilized country
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How have TWO texts studies in class helped you to understand Australian culture? The composers of In Sydney’s Suburbs‚ An Endless Summer and Love Letter: McIver’s Baths have helped me to further understand Australian culture by using a variety of language devices and techniques to uncover the Australian culture. Chris West‚ the author of In Sydney’s Suburbs‚ An Endless Summer reveals that Australians respect the harsh landscape and presents beach culture as a prominent aspect n the lives of Australia
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Joy Thompson Mrs. Larson AP British Literature and Composition December 11‚ 2011 Refusal to Return: Finding Bliss at Upton Although Tom Jones by Henry Fielding is appropriately known as a comic novel written to no set of absolute rules‚ the work shows many characteristics similar to epics. In epic novels the main protagonist is normally known for following a set series of events called “the hero’s journey.” The hero’s journey is often a three part adventure consisting of a departure‚ an
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It is human nature for us to search for a place to belong‚ not realising that it is our perceptions and attitudes‚ not the place that allow us to belong. Good afternoon year 11. Today I’m here to talk to you about how my understanding of the aspects of belonging have changed through my studying of the two written texts‚ namely china coin by Allan Baillie and educating Rita by willy Russel. All of you will study these texts in year 12. Before I start I want to ask you‚ would you belong to a place
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“The Devil and Tom Walker” In “The Devil and Tom Walker” Tom Walker and his wife paint a perfect picture of two people who are not meant to be together. In the story they prove that all relationships are not perfect. Tom’s wife had a love affair with herself and her dream was to achieve more wealth causing one major problem with the relationship. The couple does not deserve each other because of the aggravation they cause one another and the greed they have. Tom is more tired of his wife
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American Voice Essay Many been asked who they think Americans are? How will you describe them? In my words i say Americans are brave‚ hard workers‚ and equal. American have came a long way from where they started made many accomplishments and will continue doing so. The American Voice is characterized by the theme of Hard workers‚ how they came along way from all the wars and changes they have made. This demonstrated in Patrick Henry poem entitled “ Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death” when he states
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Australian rules is set in a small rural town‚ where the relationships between the white townspeople and the Aboriginal people on the mission are complex‚ conflicted and marred by deeply entrenched racism. The local football team in many ways serves to represent the town‚ it reflects the conflicted relationship between the white people and the Aboriginal people- we begin to understand this as the film unfolds. Other themes inherent in the film are themes of family‚ love‚ loyalty and violence-
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THE DEVIL AND TOM WALKER ESSAY The Devil and Tom Walker tells about an ancient legend‚ reported over town to town‚ about a greedy man made a pact with the devil‚ this legend took place in a town called Charles Bay near from Boston‚ Massachusetts. The legend reports that the pirate captain Kidd buried his threasures around the town local area‚ but he never came back‚ because he was captured and hanged. This site which is elevated from the water and allows a lookout to make sure tha no one is approaching
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THE VOICE Themes- Explore how Hardy powerfully express loss of love in The Voice. The voice is a poem written by Thomas Hardy to remember his departed wife Emma‚ he is moarning her death in this poem. The voice portrays the theme of Nostalgia as Hardy is trying to cope with Emma’s loss. Hardy portrays feelings of misery and powerfully expresses loss of love in this poem through the use of literary devices and imagery. The poem consists of four stanzas which are constructed around
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