Essays on Learning Page 89

Last year, my friend, who did not speak English, went to the USA. When he arrived at the IAD airport, he had a big problem. A customs official asked him, “Why are you here?”, and he answered, “I am a tourist”. Unfortunately, he pronounced it wrongly; he pronounced it as a terrorist. Therefore, he was…

A particular that I feel would be of interest to a linguistic anthropologist are strong AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the video: Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence: Crash Course Computer Science #34, explains this as being a well-rounded human-like used for general purposes, but clarifies that no one has demonstrated anything resembling human-like artificial intelligence (AI)…

Summary of “The Myth of the Latin Woman: I Just Met a Girl Named María” by Judith Ortiz Cofer In her essay, “The Myth of the Latin Woman: I Just Met a Girl Named María,” Judith Ortiz Cofer presents some of the stereotypes Americans hold about Latinas. Cofer narrates some occurrences that she went through…

Latisha made an important acknowledgment in mentioning, “atrocities were devoted due to the Germans were so cruel, and aggressive during the time Hitler was in power.” Fundamental attribution is defined as making a judgment about someone’s character which can be from a person’s conduct in a particular situation. Not seeing the German individuals were experiencing…

In his book, The Storytelling Animal, Johnathan Gottschall conveys the idea that stories have not only been beneficial for the development of humanity and civilization but also completely necessary for our continued survival. “The storytelling mind is a crucial evolutionary adaptation,” he writes. “It allows us to experience our lives as coherent, orderly, and meaningful….

Chicago’s has always had an Italian connection. In the early 1900s the influence of Italian mafia on Chicago was strong and especially that of Al Capone. As the years passed by the mafia’s influence became less but they surely left behind their Italian cuisine for the people of Chicago to enjoy. One such classy place…

I was born in Brazil, on the 27th of June, 1986. That’s where I lived until I was 8 years old, and then I moved to the United States for the first time. My father wanted to achieve a Master’s Degreee in Marketing, but we had not moved to a little town in the state…

We reside in a highly diverse world with numerous varied cultures. Food is a means for different cultures to showcase their uniqueness, as seen in various cuisines. For instance, Mexico offers lively and spicy dishes, while China presents simple and traditional meals that reflect their way of life. Now, let’s focus on Southern Italian cuisine,…

I have a visual learning style. I do better when I am shown how to do something, or I have the steps written out, so I have the ability to go back and read them. When I am just told to do something, or how to do it, I tend to not fully comprehend the…

Mammography is an essential part of women’s health and since its introduction has made significant advancements in its screening processes. Mammography is a technique using x-rays (low energy photons) to diagnose and locate tumors of the breast. It began with screen film mammography and has advanced into the digital age with both digital and 3D…