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"The Apprentice", 2006.
This paper examines the hegemonic reinforcement of corporate values as depicted in various reality television shows, while focusing on Donald Trump's "The Apprentice."
1,106 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 56.95
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This paper details the various reasons surrounding the immense success of Trump's "The Apprentice." This paper describes the general premise of the show, which revolves around a group of contestants all vying for the chance to be Donald Trump's chosen apprentice. The winner receives a six-figure job for one year, as well as national recognition for being a rising star in America's view of capitalism. The writer of this paper contends and explains why the show's successful at pro-hegemonic reinforcement which focuses primarily on capitalism in America. This paper also examines Trump's personal successes and failures in the corporate business world that don't seem to coincide with the image depicted on his own show.
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"As for the payoff for the audience, a significant part likely remains unconscious, or at least covert. On an overt level, though, viewers feel "entertained" by the action at hand: that of bright, attractive, well-dressed, ambitious, industrious contestants scrambling to be the best. Second, again overtly the backdrop of who will be "fired" at the end of the show provides suspense. Third and more covertly, however, one may implicitly assume, without even thinking about it, that he or she is learning valuable lessons about corporate life, and may therefore become successful, or more successful, just by watching the show. What the show is really "teaching", however, is that corporate values, and corporations themselves, are good, beneficial, and admirable, and that a job within one is not just a good, but a glamorous career to which to aspire, especially if one can turn oneself into a "corporate winner" like some of those on TV."
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Causes and Effects of Anorexia, 2006.
This well-researched paper examines the various causes and effects of anorexia-nervosa as well as the media's impact on women, self image and eating disorders.
2,207 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 17 sources, MLA, AU$ 100.95
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This paper analyzes the link between culture and society that is inundated with images and messages that promote an ideal of perfection and which is a direct causative factor in the increase of eating disorders. This paper examines the results of numerous professionals and researchers who contend that the media is to blame for a large percentage of reported cases of anorexia and bulimia. The writer of this paper also explores other related causes for eating disorders among females, which include adolescent turmoil and a family history of affective disorders. This paper delves into the opinion that there may be an element of genetic transmission involved in anorexia and other eating disorders. This paper contains research results, statistics and relevant information to both anorexia and bulimia, which if not treated properly can lead to death.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Causes of Anorexia Nervosa
Socio-Cultural Causes
Psychological Causes
Biological Causes
The Effects of Anorexia
Conclusion
References
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"Research has shown that women who have a sister or mother who suffers from an eating disorder may be at a much higher risk of developing anorexia or bulimia themselves. Researchers are of the opinion that there may be an element of genetic transmission involved in anorexia and other eating disorders. In one sense this is seen by the medical profession as a positive factor as it allows the causes of anorexia to be narrowed down and offers opportunities to possibly rectify the problem. "By identifying a genetic component to those behavioral disorders, doctors can get one step closer to eventually developing a medication to try to control the sometimes devastating progression of eating disorders". Medical Practitioners state that if there is a specific biological component to an eating disorder like anorexia, then this makes the problem easier to remedy; whereas social and psychological causes are much harder to resolve."
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A Letter to the Editor, 2006.
This paper analyzes the content and impact of a letter written on December 24, 1924 to the "New York Times."
1,233 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 1 source, APA, AU$ 62.95
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This paper examines why Charles Robinson Smith's letter to the editor, of the "New York Times," usually relegated to the op-ed section of the paper, ended up on the front page. This paper details the contents of Smith's letter which was a simple analysis of the post-war European debt. This paper discusses the after effects of WWI, including societal changes that were heaped upon the advancing world. As power and money becoming singly intertwined after the war, Britain, France, and the U.S. became undisputed powers. The writer of this paper contends and explains why the end of the war not only highlighted Europe's indebtedness to America for its involvement in the struggle, but also a fiscal indebtedness for the financial assistance. This paper analyzes Smith's unique understanding of the modern western world, by stating that England and France had different levels of indebtedness to the U.S. that were not based upon expenditures in war effort, but were instead historical, which are cited in this paper.
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"Among the many other affects of the War were the societal changes it heaped upon the advancing world. The maintaining vestige of the changes was an ever-present financial pressure, one felt not only at home but also abroad. As power and money becoming singly intertwined after the war, Britain, France, and the United States became undisputed powers. The United States, previously a lesser unknown across the ocean, stretched its finances and flexed its military muscle to help the other countries, all of which witnessed great governmental expansion on home turf. At the end of the war, citizens were left with heaps of new taxes and levies; in the European Countries, these were, in part, the responsibility to pay back the debts to the American government."
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The Fluctuating Weight of Renee Zellweger, 2006.
This paper analyzes the various reasons actress Renee Zellweger gained a significant amount of weight to play the title character in "Bridget Jones' Diary" and the potentially dangerous message this sends to young women.
1,120 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 56.95
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This paper focuses on the intense media attention paid to Renee Zellweger during the filming of "Bridget Jones' Diary" and its sequel. This paper discusses how the tale of a woman who is obsessed with finding a man and even more obsessed with her fluctuating weight struck a chord with women around the world. This paper explores the reasons that the usually slender and American Zellweger was chosen to play the British heroine as well as the eating plan the actress followed in order to gain the weight for the film. The writer of this paper also examines the media's praise for Zellweger's weight gain and eventual loss as well as its negative impact on actresses, such as Kirstie Alley, who gain weight due to childbearing or other reasons. This paper discusses the dangerous message Hollywood is sending young women regarding what is deemed beautiful and perfect.
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"But when Zellweger showed her newly slim physique to the world, despite her command performance as Jones, her weight loss was what drew raves, as high in quality as her acting in the role may have been. And although, Zellweger was eager to note that she hadn't shaken her alter ego off completely. "I'd be out in the cab and asking the guy in an English accent," she sighs, shaking her head. "[I say] 'brilliant, lovely,' all those things. 'Quite,' I say 'quite' a lot now ... " she was also eager to find a film to show off her return to slenderness. Her thin sculpted frame in her next release in "Chicago" assured the world that Zellweger was still capable of high glamour. Her weighty photos for one fashion magazine never made it to print, but newly slender, she graced the cover of Vogue. When an actress such as Kristie Alley, a former beauty queen, gains weight not for a role but because of age and childbearing, the world grows uncomfortable."
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The War in Iraq, 2006.
A study of the tension between government and the press over the current war in Iraq.
3,750 words (approx. 15.0 pages), 11 sources, APA, AU$ 151.95
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This paper examines the tense relations between the media and the government -- including the army -- over the current war in Iraq. The paper discusses how, in the age of the internet, digital connectivity allows for the immediate dissemination of facts. However, as the paper also points out, whether or not that factual wave actually makes it o the public is up to two groups: the media and the government. Using the current U.S.-led Iraq war as an example to highlight this issue, the paper dissects the dynamics between the government and the media, both at home and abroad. The paper also examines how those tensions were catapulted into an abyss by the complexity of election season politics, the nationalistic idea of "spreading democracy," and current religious tensions worldwide.
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"Chronicling the events that incited the current war could be attributed to either these weapons of mass destruction as of yet unfound, a key flaw in evidentiary support on behalf of the Federal government, a familial vendetta against the Hussein family a la House of Bush, House of Saud, the energy and gas crises currently heading the worldwide economy, or the rising Christian: Arab tensions engulfing the powerfully well-resourced Middle East - but the reason for war is different depending on not only which side of the struggle you ask, but all of those reporting on it. From this the political surveyor and astute citizen can glean one key truth in the purpose of this war: America has launched a war on a leader, a country, an idea, and an area based on a wide variety of reasons, sometimes all conflicting, but none without key, moneyed, and powerful supporters."
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Howard Stern, 2005.
Examines the controversial career of radio presenter, Howard Stern.
1,263 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 8 sources, APA, AU$ 62.95
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In the world of radio talk shows, there can be no question that shock-jock personality Howard Stern is one of the most controversial show leads in history. This paper discusses the fines levied against the Howard Stern Show by the FCC and outlines the reasons for those fines. Additionally, this paper discusses Stern's long history of battle against censorship in relation to the FCC, and briefly discusses Stern's popularity among certain groups within the United States. The paper shows that while Stern is certainly controversial and disliked by many in religious, political, and women's rights communities, his strong voice acts as a symbol of free speech for many fans.
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"Specifically, Infinity Broadcasting Corporation of Pennsylvania was fined for airing Howard Stern episodes containing explicit sexual material. While the decision was appealed, the appeal was lost. Following the initial complaint, the FCC heard complaints from Americans for Responsible Television, concerned about Stern's sexual content, and the African-American Business Administration, which was concerned over Stern's attitude towards blacks. By 1993, stations had incurred over $1.7 million in fines over Stern's radio show (Foerstel, 1997)."
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Technology in the Classroom, 2005.
This paper examines the impact of modern technology in a classroom setting.
2,544 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 113.95
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The writer of this well-researched paper analyzes the published results of various studies relating to the positive impact of integrating technology into the classroom. The general aim of this paper illustrates that implementing computers and computer related programs into the classroom ultimately leads to the improvement of student achievement. The writer contends and explains why technology in education cannot be effective in and of itself, as there are many important social contexts connected within the process of education. This paper details the attention that must be paid to the strategies used in teaching involving various forms of technology in the classroom. This paper explores the results of a study conducted by the Software Publishers Association which summed up 176 studies that were undertaken from 1990 to 1995 about the effectiveness of technology in schools. The summary of the report showed that technology rich environments had a positive effect regarding the performance of the students. This paper also delves into the various forms of technologies used in the classroom including internet and email, which supplies individual written answers to questions and replies from the teachers to the students. The e-mail replies received from the students can then be built into different files for the students, which can be made more sophisticated by asking the students to form a web page that best displays their work. The writer also discusses the importance of educators being flexible in the application of this particular methodology as well as keeping up to date with the latest advancements in modern technology.
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The Effective Use of Technology to Improve Student Performance in Any Classroom
References
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"One of the simplest technologies that can be used is through Email, which supplies individual written answers to questions and replies from the teachers to the students. The replies received from the students can then be built into different files for the students, though this will require applying some high level Email software. Again the Email from the students can be made more sophisticated by asking the students to reply to questions finally forming a web page. This helps the students become more focused in their studies. The responses to the form sent out can be collected by the teacher in a file on the server, but this requires higher technology. This method helps the computer itself analyze and evaluate the responses given by the students. This can be used with multiple choice answers which can reply the results directly to the students. In case, the multiple choice use is not feasible, then short answers can be collected for evaluation by the teacher or the teaching assistant."
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Media Conglomeration: A Monopoly, 2006.
This paper focuses on the telecommunications industry, which has seen an accelerating wave of corporate mergers and acquisitions that have resulted in the creation of multi-billion-dollar media conglomerates.
996 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 52.95
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This paper discusses the government's continuous deregulation of the telecommunications industry, which was intended to result in increased competition, however the exact opposite was in fact achieved. The writer of this paper discusses the growing trend by large media conglomerates that are continuously consuming their competition. As a result, the mega-media companies cited in this paper, produce and/or distribute the majority of television shows, radio programs, movies and print publications. This paper examines the makeup of several large media conglomerates such as AOL-Time Warner, which was formed in 2000 for $160 billion and the Walt Disney Company, which includes several television production companies and cable networks and more than 100 million subscribers. The writer of this paper detail the impact and control these companies have on today's media. The writer contends and explains how these particular monopolies control the traditional ideas of the free press. This paper also delves into the FCC's recently relaxed media ownership rules that allows large media conglomerates to grow even larger, resulting in a great deal of protest.
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"The FCC recently relaxed media ownership rules that allowed large media conglomerates to grow even larger. Thus, they set off a great deal of protest. Americans did not appreciate the fact that a small group of powerful corporations are given more control of the most important element of our democracy: our access to information. They are right to feel this way. The media monopoly allows a small amount of companies power over media outlets (independent and corporate alike, including on the Web). This is far too much power for them to possess, but this is the future face of media consolidation."
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Marshall McLuhan and the Media, 2006.
This paper examines the views and opinions of author Marshall McLuhan regarding the modern media and its impact on humanity.
1,553 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 9 sources, MLA, AU$ 73.95
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This paper analyzes the predictions and views of media guru Marshall McLuhan, who argued that all forms of media exert a compelling influence on humanity and society and not necessarily for the benefit of man. In one of his more well-known books, "The Medium is the Massage," McLuhan contends that people consume both medium and message as a total experience. The writer of this paper details the rapidly advancing technologies of the 21st century while examining their impact on humanity and society. This paper discusses the views of McLuhan, one of the founders of media ecology, who voiced his concerns that the media, especially television, brought the brutalities of war into our living rooms, while making the viewer numb to the negative happenings of the world. The author had many strong opinions regarding modern forms of media and communication, such as the telephone. McLuhan was concerned that phones made it possible for people to talk with one another without actually being together. This paper also delves into the various predictions and concerns McLuhan had regarding the emergence of electronic media, in which the author often stated that man's dependence on electronic forms of media would eventually spell the end of humanity as it it now known.
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"Of more concern, technology continues to expand the gap between the haves and have-nots. According to the International Telecommunication Union, 90 percent of Internet users come from industrialized countries and only 25 percent of people in developing countries have Internet access. A computer in Bangladesh costs eight years the country's annual salary. Similarly, in the United States, for example, technology, especially the Internet, is a class issue. Compare the number of the technology budget and wired PCs and laptops in the suburbs to that of the inner-cities and other poorer areas of the country. Information is power, and the power is located in similar pockets as the money."
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Colored Woman and the Media, 2006.
A look at the stereotyping of women of color in contemporary television advertisements.
1,877 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 22 sources, MLA, AU$ 88.95
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This paper presents an examination of the way television commercials portray women of color. The writer explores past and present issues that media entertainment has had with minority women and details the current trends and attitudes in television advertising.
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"Since the 1960's the civil rights movements have worked to equalize the playing field for everyone in America. Whole the constitution of the nation claims all men are created equal the fact has remained that minorities have suffered racism and indignities in many life areas. One of the areas that minorities have been portrayed differently than non minorities has been the area of entertainment. Television has been a recreational tool for Americans for about six decades and during that time minorities have been portrayed in ways that reflected society's mind set. Today, current portrayals of minorities, specifically women of color make an interesting study in societal views."
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A Day in the Life of a Member of Congress, 2005.
This paper examines the numerous aspects surrounding the political career of a congressman, much of which the public is generally unaware of.
1,737 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, AU$ 82.95
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This paper analyzes the political makeup of a U.S. congressman or
congresswoman. There are many aspects surrounding the career of a congress-person, most of which the public is generally unaware of. The writer of this paper delves into the rarely spoken qualifications needed to obtain the support of a particular party which include: Financial backing, proper education, desirable religious beliefs, race and age. This paper details the daily life of a congress-person which is extremely demanding. If the representative is truly honest and qualified, it may be even more difficult than for those representatives who are simply going with the flow of the system. The writer of this paper also discusses the lack of black or Hispanic members in the House of Representatives as well as the Senate. This paper also examines the impact of the media on the effectiveness of elected government officials.
Table of Contents:
Outline
Congress Does Not at all Represent the American Population
Requirements of a Congressperson
Some Congressmen and Congresswomen are Genuine
Thesis
A Look at Congress
Footnotes
Works Cited
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"Some of the requirements of congresspersons make logical sense for the profession, while others simply do not. Sufficient political experience is a sensible requirement of a candidate, but it must be weighed with the cost of electing representatives that are past their prime, bought into the status-quo, disillusioned, or even senile. One journalist described witnessing congressmen who were obviously too old to be competent in this job. The WASP requirements of congressmen are illogical in this desegregated, supposedly enlightened post-suffrage and civil rights era; one's gender, ethnicity, and religion have little or nothing to do with how well one can perform in Congress, apart from the fact that each representative will have to overcome all of the prejudices held against them."
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College Newspapers, 2006.
An analysis of challenges facing college newspapers.
2,450 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 108.95
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This paper discusses the current state of college newspapers and the challenges that face their continued existence. The paper begins with a discussion of how university policies support or inhibit student newspapers. Next, the paper studies the specific issue of censorship and its impact on academic freedom. The paper then turns to an evaluation of the quality of college newspapers, focusing on examples of particular high-level journals.
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"This is against the principle of education promoting academic freedom which ensures the liberty of students and the staff to make statements even if the statements are viewed as being untrue or one-sided. One does not deny that untrue and defamatory writings have no value in terms of free speech, but the students have to be taught that they have the liberty to have their own opinion, and express them in the student publications in the right manner. This has to be accepted, especially if the student magazines permit anonymous publications. Also, if anonymous publications are permitted, then certainly students cannot be punished for such articles. (Censorship of College Student Newspapers) One can clearly see that the biggest reason for all the legal problems has been the difficulty in adjusting with each other, and one has to realize that both the students and their teachers have to accept adjustments in their thought and behavior when they work together in a college."
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Aristotle?s Rhetorical Theory, 2005.
This paper discusses Aristotle's rhetorical theory and its influence on modern democracy.
4,080 words (approx. 16.3 pages), 10 sources, APA, AU$ 159.95
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This paper explains that Aristotle was not the first philosopher to argue from a rational, humanistic perspective nor to suggest that debates and arguments should be performed as an art form known as rhetoric; however, he is the most influential. The author points out that in his "Rhetoric", which is substantially shorter and relatively more straight-forward than most of his work, Aristotle presents a theory of rhetoric as an art that focuses on the capacity to persuade, the usefulness of rhetoric, the necessary elements of persuasion including appeals to emotion, status and logic and presents a wide range of specific stratagem for convincing an audience of one's point. The paper relates that the foundation of the modern approach to society, including the entirety of the modern political system, is fallout from the medieval rediscovery of Aristotle's work; during the Crusades, Europeans re-discovered Latin translations of Aristotle in various libraries throughout the Islamic world.
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Aristotle's Personal Work on "Rhetoric"
Aristotle's Historical Effect on "Rhetoric" and its Continued Fallout
Aristotle's Effects on Modern Democracy and the Sensitivity of Pathos
Does Aristotle Inadvertently Justify the Chicaneries of Modern Lawyers?
Conclusion
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"At the foundation of American democracy, the nation had a relatively homogenous culture. (Assuming, of course, that one follows in the founder's footsteps and ignores the presence of slaves and natives) Athens, also, was a homogenous culture, where the members had most interests in common. So Aristotle's ideas on comprehending the common beliefs on one's audience and building on them based on syllogism and appeals to the common good were quite efficient. However, as the nation aged it has become increasingly multi-cultural, with a wider variety of base worldviews interacting to create the polis. A similar progression has taken place through-out the European democracies, and of course many post-colonial colonies have had to deal with such disparities from the beginning. Hence, it may seem that Aristotle's vision of rhetoric may have difficulties in a modern setting."
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Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and The Walt Disney Company, 2005.
A comparative organizational communication case study of these two businesses.
3,256 words (approx. 13.0 pages), 11 sources, MLA, AU$ 136.95
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The paper presents a comparative case study analysis of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and The Walt Disney Company in regard to globalization and communications. It compares and contrasts on how these two organizations operate in global and multi-cultural environments. The paper clearly identifies each organization's communication style as it reflects on the ways the companies are managing and balancing both their local and the global concerns. It also looks at what each organization's communication reflects about its culture and identity, its leadership, its decision-making, employee participation, or conflict resolution and management; and what each organization's communication policy reflects about its use of power. Based on these analyses, the report draws conclusions about the extent to which each organization's communication system is both effective and/or ethical. The paper demonstrates that the two organizations operate on an international scale and the global policies, procedures and tendencies of the communication process place these companies on very different points along the continuum of effective and ethical communication. The paper includes graphs.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
Globalization Communication
Conclusion
Bibliography
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"Prior to Eisner, Disney for example only brought in just over eight percent of its revenues from abroad. Today the company receives almost a quarter of its business from global sales. Efforts like Disney Europe in France, renewed vigor in the resort business, entry into the cruise ship business offering the luxurious Disney cruise ships, and overall global merchandising have become a staggering accomplishment. Disney for example offers more than twenty one thousand rooms from more than twenty site specific resorts and the company continues to expand. Before Eisner, the company had fewer than three thousand rooms."
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Memory Theory, 2006.
An essay describing the author's experience as an exchange student in Argentina and the psychological theories that were applicable to her language acquisition experience.
898 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, APA, AU$ 46.95
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This paper describes the author's efforts at learning the language of Argentina during a semester of school in that country and how, in her efforts at learning the language, she spontaneously employed concepts and theories associated with memory theory.
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"I had the opportunity to study abroad in Argentina for a semester. To maximize the experience, I completely immersed myself in the culture and language. Initially, this was exhausting and it was necessary to take frequent breaks and even naps to integrate what I had just experienced. Many times words and phrases escaped my grasp but I learned to relax and concentrate on the gist of the exchange, using verbal cues, body and facial gestures, context, and the overriding emotions to assist me in this endeavor. Naturally, the combination of a relaxed attitude and continual exposure fostered within me more accurate listening and speaking skills."
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Nationalism, Isolationism and the Internet, 2006.
This paper examines the combination of nationalism and isolationism within the realm of the internet and advanced technology.
1,389 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 68.95
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The writer of this paper contends that the reason the internet is such a big part of globalization is due to the fact that for the first time in history, any individual in any part of the world can communicate in a completely uncensored way over the entire planet. This paper focuses on the combination of nationalism and isolationism within the realm of the internet. This paper examines the advantages of nationalism that began to flourish, thanks in large part to internet technology, as the first world nations and the rest of the industrialized world separated itself from the less capable or developed nations. This paper analyzes the numerous aspects of the internet which are far different from other mediums as it provides a way to present information in a variety of approaches, each uniquely different and targeted to a specific audience. The paper also discusses the downside to the internet and advanced technology, in that it has become a source of isolationism in many third world countries. The writer claims that internet access on a global scale has a definite negative stigma which has been termed the 'digital divide.' This paper examines how the movement of globalization and strong nationalism has isolated third world nations. The writer contends that while nationalism flourishes, attention must be given to the those third world countries that have become more and more isolated due to their inability to bring technology to their citizens.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Internet
Nationalism & Globalization
Isolationism
Conclusion
Works Cited
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"The internet is basically a way for organizations, parties and movements to present them selves in the same way as we would look at a magazine, newspaper, radio shows or television presentations. The unique aspects of the Internet that is different from these other mediums because it provides a way to present information in a plethora of ways, each way uniquely different for however the target audiences may be. In the same respect, the Internet can personalize 'homepages,' or web sites to also present a very individual message for different audiences. The Internet, therefore, is a much more public and at the same time personal provider of information. This also entails that a majority of the Internet is completely dominated by individual users such as newsgroups, chats, BBS while other parts are completely commercial business related."
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