Free essays on culture are academic essays that explore the unique characteristics, beliefs, and practices of different cultural groups. These essays may cover a wide range of topics, including the history of a particular culture, cultural diversity and social norms, the impact of culture on society and personal identity, and the intersection of culture with other fields such as art, literature, and religion. These essays are often used as resources for students, researchers, and educators seeking to gain a deeper understanding of different cultures and their significance in the world today.
Happy Birthday, 1951
Summary: The text is about an old man and a young boy, who live in a ruin, in a former warzone. The city is still full of soldiers and tanks. The man got the baby boy about six years ago from a refugee woman. The story begins with the man wanting the boy to choose a birthday. The boy chooses the following day. The old man puts together a cart for the boy, but he also wants the boy to…...
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Phonological and Prosodical Study on Cebuano, Waray and Hiligaynon
A Phonological and Prosodical Contrastive Study of Waray, Cebuano, and Hiligaynon Submitted by: Pedroza, Kristel Doone Q. Uy, Mary Colleen U. Submitted to: Prof. Ria Parsram Rafael As a requirement in Linguistics 120 First Semester AY 2010-2011 Department of Linguistics University of the Philippines, Diliman October 18, 2010 A Phonological and Prosodical Contrastive Study of Waray, Cebuano, and Hiligaynon Pedroza, Kristel Doone Q. Uy, Mary Colleen U. Abstract Every language constitutes its own sound system, and this sound system is…...
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Technical English and General English
English today has become more than the Lingua Franca of the masses. It has become the lifeline. The call of the hour is for the academia to well-equip itself with the most competent language skills. Only then can suitable help be extended to the beneficiaries, the students. My paper will focus on the nature of General and Technical English today. It will also attempt to show how Technical English and General English can be made more student-centric as the Academic…...
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Islam: Qur’an and Hadith
The following sample essay focuses on what the Basic Ethical Teachings in Islam are based on both the Qur'an and Hadith. Read the introduction, body and conclusion of the essay, scroll down. The principal ethical teachings within Islam are derived from both the Qur’an and Hadith. These teachings include the belief that there is no God but Allah, that God is the origin of all creation (The first revelation 96:1-5), that man can be forgiven of their sins through prayer…...
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Mother Teresa: A Selfless Spiritual Being
Mother Teresa was a selfless, spiritual being that cared for the betterment of others based on her religious beliefs. At the age of twelve Mother Teresa felt a calling from God and felt that she should be a missionary of Christ, and at the age of eighteen she became a nun. She taught at an all girls school for fifteen years, but felt another calling from God to help the needy, and she began teaching in slums. Caring for the…...
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Jhumpa Lahiri’s by Interpreter of Maladies
Jhumpa Lahiri's book of short stories, Interpreter of Maladies, reflects a realism that is seldom read in fiction. The characters are neither boring nor extraordinary, but they do face situations and dilemmas that are indicative of real life. Though the stories are all unrelated, they do share similar themes. These reoccurring motifs are religion, New-world v . Old-world tradition, gender roles, and secrecy. These themes become vital in the development of each and every character in the work. In Lahiri's…...
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Verbal Communication
Verbal Communication Verbal communication is defined as showing your thoughts through words. Some examples of thoughts are ideas, opinions, directions, dissatisfaction, objections, emotions and pleasures. Verbal communication is more important than written communication. It is a way to communicate to people face-to-face. Sound, words, speaking, and language are some of the key components of verbal communication. It is considered as 25% speaking and 75% listening. Inside the organization, verbal communication is important because inside, you are dealing with diversity people…...
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English Language in Both Monolingual and Multilingual Classes
Today English seems to act as lingua franca in some areas of the world. Studying for English has become a priority for students seeking to secure a good future in this rapidly changing world. There are mainly two kinds of classes for studying language which are the monolingual and multilingual classes. Both classes give students different studying environment. This essay will discuss the benefit and drawbacks of each class. There are a lot of advantages and disadvantages when students participate…...
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Role of Religion in Early American Literature
Role of Religion in Early American Literature American Literature, especially of the early settler and colonial period is marked by a deep sense of religion and a stress upon writing about matters related to religion. The development of early American literature thus can be seen to be a reflection of the religious ideals followed by the early settlers and colonists and it became a means of promoting a moral and ethical way of life. Early American literature is filled with…...
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A Cultural Approach to Communication
A Cultural Approach to Communica0on CLA1201 SemA 2012 Department of Media and Communica0on City University of Hong Kong Recap of Last Week’s Lecture •? We discussed the psychological e? ects of media on the audience •? The media e? ects research tradi0on draws from psychology and sociology •? It is generally quan0ta0ve (i. e. , using numbers and formulas to represent knowledge) and scien0? c (i. e. , lab experiments. ) •? But there are some limita0ons to this approach.…...
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Remember The Titans
The following sample essay on Remember The Titans The theme of this movie is that we should treat everyone with equal respect, regardless of their skin color or race, sexual orientation, gender, ethnicity, or religion. We should accept everyone for who they are, rather than trying to change them. It also shows the integration of a racist America into a culturally accepting society with the help of a teacher coach. Boone and Yoast are the two main coaches in Remember…...
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Martha?S Vineyard – Labov
1. 0 Introduction 1. 1 Martha? s Vineyard – where old traditions are still of value Martha? s Vineyard is a small island located south of Cape Cod in Massachusetts, USA. The island has a permanent population of about 6000 inhabitants. It is separated from the mainland by the Atlantic Ocean and there are no big businesses or any McDonald to be found on the island. Here, life is not as hectic as on the mainland and old traditions are still…...
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Mother of a Traitor by Maxim Gorky
English Important Summary SAM The Mother of a Traitor This story written by Maxim Gorky, is a story of a conflict between 'ambition' characterized by a 'traitor' a brave but heartless son; and 'life 'represented and characterized by the 'Mother of a Traitor', where the heartless son appears with power and prowess, is easily victimized in the hand and lap of a mother who is appeared in the story very ordinary developed because of the urgency of time. It also…...
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Farewell Party for Miss Pushpa
Goodbye Party for Miss Pushpa. T. S. by Nissim Ezekiel Nissim Ezekiel is a popular figure in the field of Indian Writing in English. In his lifetime, he has written so many poems like “The Night of the Scorpion. ” and “Enterprise,” which are entertaining and enlightening. The poem,” Goodbye Party for Miss. Pushpa” comes under his sixth volume of poems, namely “Hymns in Darkness. ” The occasion is a farewell party given to Miss T. S. Pushpa by her…...
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To What Extent Can Logic, Math or Music Be Classified as a Language? Tok
To what extent can logic, math or music be classified as a language? “Mathematics is the language with which God has written the universe. ” Declares the Italian physicist, mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher Galileo Galilei, when we think in modern sense language is a system of linguistic signs or symbols. In other words it’s the basis of communication. Some people communicate using sign language while others rely on gestures and facial expressions. Mathematics and music may also be used to communicate…...
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Linguistic Analysis of Obama’s Inaugural Speech
The following sample essay is about the linguistic analysis of Obama's inaugural speech. To read the introduction, body, and conclusion of the essay, scroll down. Moreover, the speaker maintains the atmosphere of unity throughout the speech, so that the speech produces an effect when the audience becomes a co-author of it. My thesis will also discuss some aspects of persuasive strategies employed in the speech from those dating back as long as Ancient Greece to temporal discourses. The linguistic devices…...
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A View from the Bridge Notes
The following example essay tells the description of the notes "View from the Bridge - Notes". Read the introduction, body and conclusion of the essay, scroll down. A View from the Bridge - Notes “Just remember, kid, you can quicker get back a million dollars that was stole than a word that you gave away. ” Eddie speaks this quote in Act I, while eating dinner with Beatrice and Catherine. This quote reveals the irony and madness of Eddie's character.…...
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Realism and Believable Characters
The following sample essay on "How Are the Elements of Realism Used to Present Believable Characters to the Audience": describing the way used by the author to present believable characters to audience. How are the elements of realism used to present believable characters to the audience? "If you know your character's thoughts, the proper vocal and bodily expressions will naturally follow" said by the creator of realist theatre Constantine Stanislavski, is used heavily in the assistance to the portrayal and…...
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Perspectives on the Self in African Conceptions
Introduction In this essay I will compare and contrast the different perspectives of self, person and personhood from various cultures across Africa, answering the age-old questions within metaphysics as well as philosophy: “What is a person? What elements constitute being a person? and “Could one be a person without personhood? ” Nature The Akan philosophers Wiredu and Gyekye agree the okra (soul) is the innermost self of the person, but disagree whether the nature of the okra is a material…...
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Race and Birdie
"Lost in Caucasia": an essay on the novel Caucasia by Danzy SennaAds by GoogleAssociate Nursing Courses www. keiser-education. com Earn A Degree In Nursing From Keiser University. Register Today! Why am I posting this? This is an essay I wrote for a Women's Studies course I took in University. When writing an essay or an assignment for school the hardest part for me was figuring out where to start. I believe that getting a few ideas by seeing examples and…...
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Mtv Networks: the Arabian Challenge
ICMR Case Collection Co p y Icfai Center for Management Research MTV Networks: The Arabian Challenge o D . N ot BSTR294 - Teaching Note ? 2009, Icfai Center for Management Research. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, used in a spreadsheet, or transmitted in any form or by any means- electronic or mechanical, without permission. To order copies, call +91-40-2343-0462/63 or write to Icfai Center for Management Research, Plot…...
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Comparative Works of Lu Xun
Lu Xun writes about the impending doom for China because he hates to see the homeland he loves diminish. The Story of Ah Q and The Madman’s Diary are both scornful critiques of Chinese traditions, values, customs and ways of life. He is able to express his underlying text by the uses of irony and symbolism. The Story of Ah Q and The Madman’s Diary are both prime examples of Lu Xun’s work that forewarns the citizens of China that…...
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Bless Me Ultima Paper
Good vs. Evil According to Wikipedia, “In religion, ethics, and philosophy, the dichotomy “Good vs. Evil” refers to the location on a linear spectrum of objects, desires, or behaviors, the good direction being morally positive, and the evil direction morally negative” (Wikipedia, Good and Evil). The archetype “Good vs. Evil” had a significant influence on many Chicano literary works and today is one of the most common themes found within Chicano Literature. In the following paper I am going to…...
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Notes on Madonna and Child
"Madonna and Child," a tempera on panel piece from about 1215, utilizes rich, deep tones and smooth brush strokes to convey the reflective nature of this piece. Mother and child are shown both looking down, which leads one to believe that they are in deep reflection. The overall tone of the painting is rather somber, as expressed by the deep colors and shadowed effect on the subject of the piece. The composition is traditional portrait style, with a naturalistic approach…...
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Creation: Henri Rousseau Vs Alphonse Mucha
Henri Rousseau, and Alphonse Mucha, have had very memorable lives.When people think of Henri Rousseau they think of all his amazing jungle scenes he has painted.When it comes to Alphonse Mucha, people remember his efforts of enforcing the Slav Epic.Whether it be dealing with style, purpose, lives, education, or origin, Henri Rousseau and Alphonse Mucha have many similarities as well as differences. Henri Rousseau and Alphonse Mucha both are considered to be in the symbolism category for their work.Both Mucha…...
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Aztec Culture History
This paper example uncovers the main arguments and facts regarding Aztec. Find out about The Aztecs Should Historians Emphasize Agriculture Or Human Sacrifice below. Composing on Aztec Culture Growing up in southern California, I had been surrounded by affluent Mexican civilization. I thought that I knew the Mexican people were to Mexico until my-first visit. I watched kids and women on the streets of Tijuana who appeared distinct from the mexican-americans I had become used to visiting in southern California.…...
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Muslims’ Quranic Priorities
Why do many Muslims attach as much importance to memorizing the Quran as to studying its meaning? According to the teachings of Islam the Quran is Allah’s eternal speech, in terms of its meaning as well as its letter and sound and is the last of the heavenly books revealed by God to the last of His messengers, Muhammad (pbuh). The Holy Quran occupies a pivotal position in Islam since it is also the book that forms basis of the…...
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Puppetry in Pakistan
In order to understand and appreciate culture, beauty and art one has to study theatre and performing arts. It develops ones personality and teaches you how to critically analyze things. One of the oldest and most important art forms depicting a countries culture is its theatre. The word theatre is derived from the Greek word theatron which means, "Place of seeing". As a performing art it focuses entirely on live performers creating a self contained drama. There are a number…...
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A Response to ‘Message to the Grassroots’ by Malcolm X
This is a public speech by the militant black leader Malcolm X, calling upon men of his race to unite in their efforts to fight white oppression. The speech is reminiscent of the more famous counterpart delivered by Martin Luther King Jr. But the methods advocated by the two speakers are contrasting. While the philosophy of King was one of non-violent activist organization, Malcolm X forwards a more militant approach to racial equality. Malcolm X’s agenda is also much broader…...
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Kant & Nietzsche’s Social Ideas
Immanuel Kant and Friedrich Nietzsche are two important intellectuals whose thoughts are integral to the development of social thought in Europe and North America. Immanuel Kant’s thoughts have enriched a wide variety of disciplines within humanities, including theology, political science and sociology. But Kant’s work does not fit easily into any particular disciplinary paradigm. Of late, Kant’s thoughts have regained eminence in the study of international politics. Contemporary proponents of Kant’s relevance to international politics espouse the view that democracy…...
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Philippine literature (ppt)
The history of a nation can be learned in its constitution,its laws,and its political statements.To learn the history of a nation's spirit,you must read its literature •Croghan 1977 Philippine Literature •in English reveals the spirit of a Filipino •this literature has learned to express in words that create memorable images sharing of human experiences,learn what you are and how you have become what you are,learn what you might be in the future,shows how the filipinos differ from the others •Importance…...
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Abeka 11th grade American literature, Test 10
James Weldon Johnson "She is not dead; She's resting in the bosom of Jesus". Jesse Stuart "After I'd seen the way my sister was beaten up, I begged to go to Lonesome Valley. " Edgar Lee Masters "Life is too short for you - It takes life to love Life. " Marian Anderson "I was born on Webster Street in South Philadelphia in a room my parents had rented when they were married. " Robert Frost "I took the one…...
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Radio and TV vs Newspaper/Magazine Writing
Different set of rules apply to the art of writing depending on the medium of publication/broadcast. Even within a particular medium, writing can be divided into creative writing and reportage/opinion, with the latter usually based on facts. Various genres exist within conventional creative writing – prominent among them are novels, short stories, poetry and plays. Hence, both the medium and the genre combine to lay a set of guidelines for the writer. The rest of the essay will outline those…...
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First Official Saudi Movie: WADJDA
The following sample essay on First Official Saudi Movie: WADJDA. WADJDA is the first official Saudi movie. Wadjda is a Saudi girl whose dream is to ride a bicycle and challenge her neighbor Abdullah. The main idea of this movie is to show how women in Saudi Arabia struggle and fight for their rights because of the strict religious rules. I wanted to write about this movie because I believe that the reason behind the difficulties that women are facing…...
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Chapter 17 Review
How did the merchant class in northern Italy influence the renaissance? The merchant class in northern Italy influenced the renaissance from small city-states having a high percentage of citizens that could be involved in politics, which they dominated. They used their wits to be successful and deserved power and wealth from individual merit. In what ways did literature and the arts change during the renaissance? Literature and arts changed completely, from writing in vernacular form, self-expression to portray the individuality…...
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APWH Chapter 14
What percentage of the western European population was rural during the late Middle Ages? A. 70% B. 75% C. 80% D. 90% E. 100% D Western Europeans of the later Middle Ages referred to themselves as A. Franks. B. Europeans. C. Westerners. D. "Old Worlders." E. Latins E What caused the end of serfdom in western Europe? A. the Black Death B. the rise of popular literature C. the rise of cities D. the decimated agricultural productivity of the early…...
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Literature in Childhood Education Final Review
Which of the following is not a major value of sharing literature with children? Curriculum modification Studies show that Children go through the same stages of language development although the rate of development varies. Using words, stories in rhyme, and acting out sounds and movement are important aspects of Language development Walter Loban's research suggests that discussion should be a vital part of elementary literature programs because it helps children Organize ideas and illustrate complex generalizations. How can wordless picture…...
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unit 4-choosing language
Read the excerpt from the Declaration of Independence. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. —That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, —That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the…...
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Philippine Literature
Letter The word literature is derived from the Latin term "litera" which means Prose A form of language which applies ordinary grammatical structure and natural flow of speech rather than rhythmic structure The Monkey and The Turtle A sample of fable in Philippine Literature The Bikol Legend by Pio Duran A sample of fictitious narrative about origins in Philippine Literature Fancisco Balagtas The writer of an awit/song - Florante at Laura Folk Songs These are short poems intended to be…...
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AP Lang. Literary Terms–Pedantic-Voice
Pedantic a term used to describe writing that borders on lecturing. It is scholarly and academic and often overly difficult Persuasion a form of argumentation, one of the four modes of discourse; language intended to convince through appeals to reason or emotion. Regionalism an element in literature that conveys a realistic portrayal of a specific geographical locale, using the locale and its influences as a major part of the plot Repetition Word or phrase used two or more times in…...
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