...1. This essay suggests that an "American Idiot" is a perosn that relies on the media and gives into emotional tactics. For example, someone who pledges allegiance before they understand much of anything about America. It is somebody who just does what everybody else is doing. 2. An example of contextual analysis is when you were describing the cover of the album and how the music within inspired your emotions. "Widely considered one of the best anti-war protests of 2004, the album came complete with the picture of a hand gripping a bloody heart-shaped grenade. While the cover gave me an idea for one of the shoot's best photos, it was the music within that gave voice to my anger and consoled my relentlessness, assuring me that I wasn't the only one that believed so passionately that our country was on the wrong track." (page 1, paragraph 4) An example of textual analysis is when you analyzed the term "Redneck Agenda" that had been previously mentioned in the essay. "The 'Redneck Agenda' might also be referring to another favorite punching bag that Armstrong hits in many other songs on the album (most notibly 'Jesus of Suburbia'), the religious right wing of the conservative party." (page 4, paragraph 1) An example of word analysis is when you analyzed the word, "faggot". "while the word 'faggot' is a slang, derogatory term for a homosexual, it has also been used to define anyone who refuses to fight or be 'manly'". (page 3, paragraph 3) An example of a sentence analysis...
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...Cultures that are universal and that tie into today’s world are artifacts that represent today’s society or past history that may help today’s problems or issues. It can also tell about our history of America. Such things are relevant in understanding culture, religion or government. Some themes or values can reflect or be similar to the dig that we completed in class. There are some values or themes that can be found in today’s world that can have a similar idea or reflect to the dig. The Statue of Liberty represents our government structure such as our freedom in the United States, liberty for all that enter in this country. Churches can play a part of religious/religion that’s show religion and being practiced from many types of religions. Lastly, schools play a huge part in today’s society which shows education throughout United States. Five artifacts that can reflect the culture of the United States for future archaeologists are the Statue of Liberty, Bibles, Ground Zero, St. Louis Arch, and our manufacturing. The Statue of Liberty shows and tells a lot about our government structure and that our world is based off of freedom. But the statue can be misinterpreted by showing a lady that has a huge impact in our world and that our government is based off a princess or leader. Bibles can display that religious groups follow the bible and what it says, so we read it and follow the structure. A bible can be misinterpreted that it’d be an education practice for education or...
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...Tracy Johnson EDU 310 April 22, 2012 Professor Dale Horner The Hidden Curriculum: The Graphic Organizer |Five Types of Curricula | | |Curriculum as the development of cognitive processes |“The Trivium” is stages or ways of learning that coincide with a | | |child’s cognitive development. Grammar Stage-What’s in their world | | |(Pre-K-2nd or 3rd); Dialectic Stage-Tell me more. Tell me why. How | | |does it work? Compare/contrast; Connect real things to abstract. (2nd | | |or 3rd-5th or 6th); Rhetoric Stage- What does it mean to me? What do I| | |do with this info? How am I going to use it? Logic/Debate. ( Middle | | |school to Adult) | |Curriculum as technology |This includes internet and software based programs. The internet | | |provides...
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...The Essentials of a True Hero The pervasive theme of leadership has been embodied in many different forms, such as novels and films. In particular, the theme of leadership has been directly associated with the attainment and protection of freedom. In Mel Gibson’s historical/mythological epic, Braveheart, several leadership styles are evident. William Wallace, Edward the Longshanks, and even the Scottish nobility all demonstrate distinct styles of leadership. Despite the difference in styles, William Wallace’s courageous and active leadership proves the most essential. Ultimately, Wallace’s undying passion and determination for freedom helps his army prevail as an underdog. In the film Braveheart, the opening scene is set during late 13th century England, which is controlled by a tyrant known as King Edward the Longshanks. His claim over the Scottish throne cause great suffering for his Scottish subjects, due to his cruelty and brutality. After a series of tragic events, which includes William Wallace losing his father and wife, Wallace seeks revenge. In the form of rebellion, Wallace begins leading a series of uprisings against Longshanks in order to free Scotland from its current tyranny. He receives intellect from the princess of Wales and meets with the Scottish nobility, where he seeks the assistance of Robert the Bruce to unite the clans. The Scots are confronted by Longshanks at the Battle of Falkirk, where Wallace is betrayed by Robert the Bruce himself. Regretful of...
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...FOX News Biased? Media holds great power in any Country. It has the power to change the public’s perspective on any kind of leading force. It can provide information that the public may find horrifying, or it could provide a already negative view to an already disliked group. Whether the news provides good news or bad news, news is supposed to be informative, unbiased, and uncontrolled by any kind of power. The politician in power would make the call in which information is to be shared to the public or which information to be concealed. This kind of news provides no demonstration of what real news is supposed to be. Over the years, America seems to have been devoid of “corrupt media system.” As the country’s one of the main theme is to provide freedom of press, the news has not been too affected by the government. However, America’s news does not seem completely perfect either. One of the major broadcasting company, FOX, has the reputation of “bad news.” Not only is the company biased toward the Republican side, it also fails to administer what most people look for in real news. First, it is evident that Fox has been more influenced by the Republican/GOP side than any other party in America. Although it seemed somewhat unbiased for a little while, when the election time came, majority of Fox news articles seem to provide comfort to the public that the current government is doing its job is keeping the world a peaceful, safe and secure place. Secondly, because of...
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...State control A well established theme in Antigone is the right of the individual to reject society's infringement on her freedom to perform a personal obligation,[14] obvious in Antigone's refusal to let Creon dictate what she is allowed to do with her family members. She says to Ismene about Creon's edict, "He has no right to keep me from my own."[15] Related to this theme is the question whether Antigone's will to bury her brother is based on rational thought or instinct, a debate whose contributors include greats like Goethe.[14] [edit] Natural law and contemporary legal institutions In Antigone, Sophocles asks the question, which law is greater: the gods' or man's. Sophocles votes for the law of the gods. He does this in order to save Athens from the moral destruction which seems imminent. Sophocles wants to warn his countrymen about hubris, or arrogance, because he knows this will be their downfall. In Antigone, the hubris of Creon is revealed. [edit] Civil disobedience The contrasting views of Creon and Antigone with regard to laws higher than those of state inform their different conclusions about civil disobedience. Creon demands obedience to the law above all else, right or wrong. He says that "there is nothing worse than disobedience to authority" (An. 671). Antigone responds with the idea that state law is not absolute, and that it can be broken in civil disobedience in extreme cases, such as honoring the gods, whose rule and authority outweigh Creon's. [edit]...
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...SUBJECT: Branding Strategy to Attract New Army Recruits Army recruiters are working increasingly harder to attract America’s best and brightest to serve in our ranks. I will put forward some innovative ideas in this report to lessen their burden and give them an upper hand against our competitors. These ideas are simple, bold and tried and true. The first strategy I recommend is to launch and aggressive polling campaign to find out what our potential hires like or dislike about us. The second marketing strategy I recommend is to take full advantage of social media. Lastly, I recommend we” Flaunt our country of origin”. These three pillars will undoubtedly yield fantastic results for our organization. According to Andrew O’Connell’s article in the Harvard Business Review, the practice of polling through to use of automated calling machines has yielding very reliable results. This was especially true during the 2008 American election cycle. In his article, he explains that people being surveyed are usually more honest when responding to machines rather than humans. With this being the case, I think we should use this technique to find out what our target audience by asking a few questions to find out what is important and enticing to them. Historically, we have always marketed the $65,000 Montgomery G.I. Bill. This benefit has broad appeal to parents and has been used to make them allies of recruiters. But we have not conducted any type of survey or polling...
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...ANTIGONE Antigone is a tragedy by Sophocles written in or before 441 BC. Chronologically, it is the third of the three Theban plays but was written first. The play expands on the Theban legend that predated it and picks up where Aeschylus' Seven Against Thebes ends. This play is based on the life story of Antigone, the daughter of Oeudipe and Jocaste. It is a legend of her sacrifice for her loved ones, her believes and her honour. Antigone’s brother Polynice had betrayed his country and died during the war. Creon, the king of Thebes had refused to give him a burial. Antigone is outraged by this decision and goes as far as sacrificing her life, to give her brother a burial he deserves. Even law of the king does not stop her from doing what she thinks is right. Antigone is the tragic heroine of the play and this play revolves around her struggle against the autocratic laws of the state. Even she manages to give Polynice a rightful burial but, this burial costs Antigone her life. SYNOPSIS In the beginning of the play, two brothers leading opposite sides in Thebes' civil war died fighting each other for the throne. Creon, the new ruler of Thebes, has decided that Eteocles will be honored and Polyneices will be in public shame. The rebel brother's body will not be sanctified by holy rites, and will lie unburied on the battlefield, prey for carrion animals like worms and vultures, the harshest punishment at the time. Antigone and Ismene are the sisters of the dead Polyneices...
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...American Studies Elec1ve Course European Studies Dave van Ginhoven Tuesday, April 9, 13 Welcome § Welcome to American Studies § An Elec7ve Course § 5 ECTS Credits § Meet your teachers § Dave van Ginhoven § Ovaal 4.36 § d.vanginhoven@hhs.nl / @mrginhoven § Geoffrey Lord § Ovaal 4.69 § G.w.lord@hhs.nl Tuesday, April 9, 13 Today’s subjects § Why we’re here § Explana7on of the course and exam § Discussion about American Iden7ty § Chapters 1 and 2 of The American Civiliza0on § If you haven’t read them yet… § “Truth, Jus7ce and The American Way” And study for your exam § How to read a textbook § Tuesday, April 9, 13 Why are we here? § What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the US? § What about “truth, jus7ce and the American way”? § Why? § How much do you actually know about the US? § Where did your informa7on and opinions come from? Tuesday, April 9, 13 Why are we here? § Percep7on is shaped by Perspec7ve § § § Our own cultural norms The...
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...an Education” “All I have, is a voice.” –W.H. Auden. These are five words that could leave a thoughtful philosopher speechless. But perhaps found within the lack of “finding a better word” moments, are when revolution seeds are planted in the hearts and tongues of the passionate. And if this is a truth, then Adrienne Rich was absolutely no exception. The radical feminist and poet opened her speech, “Claiming an Education” to the girls of Douglass College, in the most straightforward way as possible. In skimming the text, only the reader can imagine what was really communicated in the zeal and urgency behind her rehearsed words that day in 1977. Therefore, in light of under complication, it would only be right to focus on the three basic themes: the use of the weight of words, shown with “indivisible” to prove the relevant effectiveness, the relationship between orator to audience, and all together, what Rich’s underlying tone communicates. In “Claiming and Education” the orator, Adrienne Rich, with a foretelling voice, speaks to the women attending an all girls college, about the role they played to themselves and to their teachers, as students. Discussing the internal aspects, she explores the concept of not simply receiving an education, but rather claiming one, in the midst of obvious contradiction. Rich hopes for the idea that one day, the educational system will teach that ideas formulated from western, white men will be seen as important, but also limiting to all that...
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...It is around 8:15 pm November 6, 2012, about forty-five minutes before the presidential election polls close and the next president of the United States is announced. The parking lot of the old Holiday Inn on Vista Ave is packed with cars and it is very difficult to find an open space. After 10 minutes of circling the perimeter of the hotel, a parking spot opens up. A secure resting spot for my car is obtained. The car is locked and I approach the entrance to the hotel. Many of the cars antennas act as poles for Obama/ Biden flags that seem to be collecting the excitement of the evening with each gust of wind. Entering into the front doors, there are three bag pipers dressed as fireman from the waist up and Scottish kilts from the waist down. They are excitedly playing their bag pipes through the entrance and into the hotel hallways. Other people are entering into the hallways, dually occupied with looking at their electronic devices and locating their prospective destinations. The hotel space reserved for the Democratic Party candidate’s rally is large and unique. The swimming pool is situated in the center of a large space with hotel rooms glass sliding doors looking out onto the gated water hole. Many of these rooms are occupied by political signs, groups of people, and an array of food and beverages. The political signs have names of Democratic candidates and champagne slogans such as Steve Berch, Glida for Idaho, Phylis King, Richard Kellar, Elliot Werk, Les Bock...
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...written during the 1600s by one of the most influential writers of his time, William Shakespeare, takes us deep in to the Renaissance, in which questions of religion and man’s place in the world were the cause of much conflict. There are many insinuations that the character of Prospero is a cover for Shakespeare himself and through the protagonist, Shakespeare voices some of his views about the world he was living in. Along with themes of power, men and control, colonization also seems to be a main focus of Shakespeare throughout The Tempest, as almost every character ponders upon how he would rule the island on which the play is set if he were its king. Dr Faustus was written during the reign of England’s Queen Elizabeth I by Christopher Marlowe. It focuses on the main character, Dr Faustus, selling his soul to the devil in exchange for all the luxuries the world has to offer “twenty-four years of all voluptuousness.” Both plays present men questing for power and have left their mark on the modern world of literature. Shakespeare highlights the dominant themes power and control through the characters of Prospero and Antonio. Throughout the play many of the characters are in constant battle for power and freedom sometimes resulting in them succumbing to malevolent deeds. Prospero personifies the imperialist omnipotent ruler as he enslaves Caliban son of Sycorax and rightful ruler of the island. He uses the informal pronoun and pejorative phrase “thou most lying slave” to demonise...
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...Courtney Friedman Term Paper: International Terrorism (Due Week 10) Professor Smith 5/23/14 CRJ 440 Terrorism, it is a well-known term, every person has all heard of it, but yet do we really know what it is. Terrorism is in the eyes of most, a meaningless hate crime, which has no true reason behind it. The terrorism mindset is people who want to create terror among civilization. They are trained to disturb peace, and to break social harmony. Terrorism is also a horrible threat to the modern world and modern society. It has become a problem around the world, not just in the United States. Many innocent people are killed by terrorist and their acts of terrorism. An individual can see terrorism in multiple forms, but not limited to: Bombing, hijacking, cross border terrorist activities and massacres on a massive scale, in addition to many others not listed. Its consequences are very frightening. Though much effort is put into eliminating terrorism, it is impossible to get rid of it until some strict laws are devised. Whenever and wherever society is victim to brutality, injustice, wrongs and intolerance, terrorism cannot be eradicated. There are many terrorist groups out there, of many different origins and sects. The group that will be discussed is Al Qaeda, which is the most well-known out of the groups listed. The questions and statements that will be answered and debated are: 1.) A brief explanation of Al Qaeda and the summarization of its origins, 2.) Al Qaeda's major...
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...Name Professor Course Date of Submission What Does Political Science Tell Us about Political Parties? Politics is a study that embroils both humanistic and scientific facets of socio-economic and political establishments. As a social science discipline, political science is concerned primary with the studies of states, nations, communities, parties, and policies that form them (Farrell, Webb, and Janda par. 2). Political Science advocates for a systematic, scientific, and fastidious efforts to explore human behavior and actions that have shaped political history and democratic processes. Moreover, political science as a study does not only prepare individuals for employment, but also for survival, given its efficacy in making informed citizenry who has the capacity to participate in the political processes within political parties or interest groups (Freeman par. 12). In addition, political science seeks to expand the scope of political advocacy. As a result, the study pursues community organization and service by the elected or appointed officials to the people. Therefore, political science is the power behind the formation of political parties, and its efficacy is usually instrumental in revealing the underlying relationships between political events and the conditions that generate them (Janos par. 7). In essence, political science seeks to construct the general principles for which societal politics works in line with political parties and the policies under which...
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...not set in stone of course. As it was mentioned earlier, the United States advocates religious freedom, and is home to a myriad of different faiths from all over the world. The indoctrination of American children into an organized form of religion starts very early. Various faiths, including Christianity, Hinduism and Judaism, have ritual baptisms for young children for one symbolic meaning or another. Baptism, as a practice, has been around for thousands of years. Artwork depicts this practice (Figure 1) , such as the painting by Annibale Carracci where John baptizes Jesus. Thereafter, many children in the United States will have exposure to church, Sunday school, bible camps and/or formal parochial lessons, all of which are have central themes of religion. Another form of religious exposure, especially prevalent in the United States, is the commercialization of different religious holidays. Specifically Christian holidays, many children’s first memories of religion will be Christmas or Easter, and while the original message has become quite convoluted, the impression remains just as powerful. Vast number of Americans have a parochial school upbringing. Parochial schools are largely private schools, which stress the importance of conduct, discipline, and religious theology, while meeting the general education curriculum standards for their respective areas. Parochial schools share similarities with medieval education, where formal education in monasteries cultivated that same...
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