what do you expect_4

6 word format

Language : english

arts and art history

presentation

date published

22/01/2007

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level : Advanced

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Summary

Post-structuralism derives from philosophy , ‘ a discipline which has always tended to emphasise the difficulty of achieving secure knowledge about things’ (Barry;1995:63) .Philosophical writing, although following the structure thesis, anti-thesis then a synthesis of both, always comes back to the question, never achieving a single answer, a single truth, and opening the conflict even more.
Elaine Aston (1997: pg.un) has expressed that because of ‘her experimental approach to dramatic and theatrical form, Churchill’s theatre is not just a question of politics, but a politics of style’. In Blue Heart, which presents two short plays, one featuring the relationship between a father and daughter and the other between mother and son, form and content are constantly interrogated through a deconstruction of the concepts of plot, language and structure.
In Heart’s Desire, where a couple awaits their daughter’s return from Australia, the action is set back and altered. In Blue Kettle, a middle-aged man looks for his biological mother and as the action evolves, the words ‘blue’ and ‘kettle’ appear in the dialogue. Common to both pieces however is the questioning of the unity in the text and structure. This is why we can explore the contradictions that are exposed both in the language and structure of Blue Heart.

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The contradictions in the language
The structure of the pieces, constantly altered and played with

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3 word format

Language : english

social sciences

school essay

date published

19/10/2007

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level : Advanced

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Summary

First impressions are unavoidable. From high school to the work place to any social situation, the fantasies of love at first sight and sudden distaste are brought to life through the senses. The key word is unavoidable: as Ann Gazin states in Instructor, “as fallible humans, [it is only] natural to make judgments, both positive and negative” (Gazin). Perception is instantaneous, but it is rarely as accurate as the perceiver may wish to believe. These negative judgments foremost have a permanent impact on attitude and expectation, and in a classroom, this habit of observational assessment can prove detrimental to a student. While on the playground or in social situations, children may be teased because of their clothing or their speech; but in a learning environment, these biased assumptions can interfere with education, especially when entertained by a teacher.

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A self-fulfilling prophecy is a 'prediction that, in being made, actually causes itself to become true' ('Self-Fulfilling Prophecy?).
As mentioned before, high school is an important period of development for adolescents: it is at the very core of identity formation, serving in some ways as the fountainhead of the crisis.
However, the negative connotations of these images are often forgotten by the young men and women who assume the roles.
If teachers can in fact influence the educational achievements of their students based on expectation alone, then not much can be expected of this generation.
Self-fulfilling prophecies may only be a probability and not a guarantee, but even the slightest chance of such negative and devastating implications should be enough to start seeking change.

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2 word format

Language : english

literature

school essay

date published

26/09/2007

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Summary

Of Shakespeare’s many plays, King Lear is certainly one of the most troubling and provoking. In comparison to the comedies and romances, it has a much darker setting and content; but even compared with other tragedies, it seems King Lear is confounded by its lack of a conclusive moral framework. This is demonstrated by its ambiguous ending and leads to an eternal question: does the play promote optimism or pessimism? The answer is tied to the issue of context, in that the play’s setting is pre-Christian. However, in other plays, Shakespeare manipulates the conventions of form to allow optimism in a pagan world, and thus the answer to the largest question of the play turns out not to be derivable from the text alone. Thus, the choice to portray it one way or the other falls into the hands of a production’s director.

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The on-stage action which most directly raises the question of pessimism or optimism is King Lear himself, in the last few moments of his life, taking in the sight of his dead daughter Cordelia.
The reason that Cordelia's death so strongly affects a play in which several others die is that the audience does not really expect it.
This is borne out in Act IV, scene 7, when Lear and Cordelia are reunited. At this meeting, two things happen
At this point, the rug has finally been pulled from under the audience
The remaining question, then, is how to signal this to the audience

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2 word format

Language : english

marketing

school essay

date published

18/05/2007

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level : Advanced

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Summary

For-profit corporations increasingly tend to infiltrate (overtly and subliminally) our lives. One example of their interference is marketing strategies aimed at children. Adult consumers are like roaches: they tend to become “immune” to classical marketing strategies and advertisements. Today, corporations tend to by-pass this phenomenon by marketing to children instead: money is indirectly extracted from adults by manipulating their children. There are two main reasons why marketing strategies target children: because of the persuasive power children have over their parents, and because they simply are easier to manipulate. At this point we have to ask ourselves: is it ethical to market to children? Should children be protected from being marketed to?

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For-profit corporations increasingly tend to infiltrate (overtly and subliminally) our lives
In my opinion, it is unethical to market to children and to exploit them as consumers from such an early age on
It is important to note that as opposed to adults, children still have to develop and consolidate their characters
Parents should be conscious of the fact that marketing strategies diminish a child's imagination
According to me, parents' intervention and responsibility is essential
Ironically, the industry is teaching children to punish parents
If even adults can become the victims of the advertising industry, can we seriously expect children not to

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3 word format

Language : english

social sciences

school essay

date published

05/10/2007

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Summary

During the 1960’s, the civil rights movement swept the nation as African Americans rallied to overcome segregation and bigotry. Although in the long run these activists furthered the constitution’s promise of equality, they met strong resistance from the predominantly white majority. Indisputably, African Americans have been and remain a marginalized group. However, what about those Caucasian and Asian individuals who marched shoulder to shoulder for equal rights?

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During the 1960's, the civil rights movement swept the nation as African Americans rallied to overcome segregation and bigotry.
Before you decide to become advocates of better treatment for intercultural couples or shield yourselves from the dominant discourse, you must achieve harmony with your partner.
Where you choose to reside must reflect a balance in your attitude between militancy and passivity.
On the other hand, living discreetly within your community can weaken your case for racial equality.
You can fight for your cause, but understand that the harder you work as an activist for intercultural couples, the stronger the forces of your own culture will operate.
Do not let mainstream society stifle your development as a couple and as individuals.
Throughout your life, you will invariably maintain two identities'much like Clark Kent and his alter ego, Superman.
Before you set out to 'save the world' from injustice and ignorance, strengthen the relationships that bring you immediate gratification and directly shape your whole identity.

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8 word format

Language : english

educational studies

course material

date published

03/12/2007

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level : General public

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Summary

In my classroom I expect to be an effective teacher. For this to occur I need to have effective classroom management. I will create an environment that feels safe for the students so that they can focus on learning. For me, classroom management does not go hand in hand with discipline. This is the view supported by Harry Wong as well. He is a very sought after speaker who is excellent at classroom management. I’ve learned a lot from listening to his speeches and feel that his practices are some of the best I’ve ever heard of. So as I designed my classroom management plan I knew in my mind already how I had envisioned my class being managed. It seemed that a lot of what I thought would be great to do, would indeed work since Wong had addressed some of these issues in his presentation. Some of his ideas sound like no-brainers, but you’d be surprised as you looked into classrooms in a school to see how many classes were not being managed effectively. But this will not be the case in my classroom.

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18 word format

Language : english

business strategy

case study

date published

25/04/2008

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Summary

When you initially open a shop one of the hardest tasks is building a customer base and keeping those customers. If you are lucky enough to open in an exclusive area with heavy walk-in traffic, then you don’t have to rush to build up your customers. However, if you off the beaten path and need business, you are going to have to create a plan to draw customers to your store, your website or at least to call in orders. Hopefully, you already planned your marketing strategy when you laid out your business plan. If not, here is an idea to help you along the way.

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Creating a Customer Base.
Marketing to the Younger Generation.
Differentiating to Attract More Customers.
Don't forget the over 50 customers.
Create a Marketing Kit to Promote Party and Wedding Business.
Creating a Large Party and Wedding Marketing Plan.
Bridal Shows.
Marketing Your Shop as the Hospital Shop.
Familiarize yourself with local Florists and Supermarkets.
Event Marketing for Corporations.
How do you sell to Large Companies in Your Area?
Advertising that Targets Corporate Clients.
Partnering with Local Area Businesses to Promote Business.
Offer 24 hour Service to all area Funeral Homes.
The Better Business Bureau and the Chamber of Commerce.

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3 word format

Language : english

social sciences

term papers

date published

03/05/2007

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level : General public

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Summary

Before children are even born, their gender is already being regulated. With the advent of technology, such as the sonogram, parents can learn the sex of their child before its birth. When it is time for the baby shower, if parents choose not to find out the sex of their child, guests must buy gender neutral colors like yellow, so that the baby will be appropriately clothed. This ambiguity often causes some discomfort because people do not know what to expect. If the parents do announce the sex of the child, the gifts will follow the requisite color scheme: blue for boys and pink for girls. Once the baby is born, the first question people ask is often not, “Is the baby healthy?”, but “Is it a boy or a girl?”. People seem to need to know the sex of the child, so that they can determine how they will interact with the infant. These examples illustrate some explicit ways in which gender is regulated from very early in life. However, these examples do not even begin to scrape the surface of the complicated ways in which gender and sexuality are implicitly and explicitly regulated by our society, by our peers, by our families, and by ourselves. We are taught to behave in certain ways, to dress in certain colors, and to play with certain toys in order to be considered “normal”; however, after a while, we no longer need external regulation because we internalize gender roles and accepted expressions of sexuality.

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In the article 'Doing Desire: Adolescent Girls' Struggles for/with Sexuality?
The article focuses on the interviews of three girls who identify with different sexualities
Rochelle does not talk about sex as something enjoyable; instead she describes it as something dangerous
American society denies female sexuality or female pleasure by teaching girls that they must resist male advances
Thus society clearly regulates sexuality by allowing an atmosphere of homophobia to exist
Another way that society explicitly regulates sexuality is through marriage laws
Gender and sexuality are socially constructed

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6 word format

Language : english

social sciences

presentation

date published

20/04/2007

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level : Expert

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