Essays on Learning Page 62

A large percentage of married individuals first met in the workplace. A 2005 survey reveled that 58 percent of all employees have been in an office romance. Given the amount of time people spend at work, this isn’t terribly surprising. Yet office romances pose sensitive ethical issues for organizations and employees. What rights and responsibilities…

Political euphemism is a tool for political leaders to control information transmission. Based on some examples, this paper begins with a summary of three features which distinguish political euphemism from others. Then, it discusses its two social functions based on Austin’s Speech Act Theory: 1. as political leaders’ tool, political euphemism plays the role of…

Florence Kelley, a social worker and reformer, delivers a successful speech on the importance of child labor laws at the National American Woman Suffrage Association convention in Philadelphia on July 22, 1905. As a fellow suffragette, Kelley employs rhetorical strategies like appealing to guilt, using rhetorical questions, and utilizing imagery to emphasize the urgency of…

Another Hard Day at the Foreign Aid Office. It was the year of 2054, when the war between Azag and Learsi was still ongoing, without any end in sight. The great country of Learsi was having an outstanding economy, standard of living, and more than enough money to spend on their military, in order to…

1.0       Introduction Learning is an individual process because everybody learns at his/her pace. However reflection is an important variable in the learning process which is innate in every human being. Put in other words, reflection is a beneficial activity especially with regard to learning. Furthermore, reflection can be done by both teachers and learners. However,…

Literature and Film: Utilizing the Male Gaze in Analyzing Anthony Minghella’s “The English Patient” As author Barbara Tepa Lupack (1999, 1) contends, Hollywood has historically turned to literature for its story ideas. And women’s fiction has not disappointed, providing some of the most interesting, as well as some of the best, sources for Hollywood fare. Fiction…

The positives and negatives of Fame encompass drugs, alcohol, money, family, supporters, and an incredible journey. Asturias portrays these advantages and disadvantages as a group of teenagers experiences various stages in their pursuit of fame. Similar themes are also present in my TOYOCS of “Billionaire” by Travie Mccoy and “Almost Famous” by Cameron Crowe. The…

How far was German militarism the most important cause of war in 1914? Explain your answer. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand on the 28th June 1914 is seen as the spark which triggered the First World War. However, the fuse was clearly laid prior to this event and there are many complex causes that…

INTRODUCTION Upon graduating from high school, we come to a moment wherein we undergo another chapter of our student life, college, wherein we decide and choose the path we want to take to in order to achieve our goals. We choose among different courses, but it is our willingness and desire that helps us in…

With the trend of globalization, modern English has also shown signs of localization. Chinese English and Chinglish are two distinct forms of linguistic expression with Chinese characteristics. Chinese English is considered a variety of English, while Chinglish serves as a transitional language for learners before they become proficient in standard English. Ultimately, both varieties merge…