Of all of the places I have lived in my life, Seattle has been the most fulfilling. I have spent two years in the city, and those who knew me might say that those were the best years of my life. The educational and recreational opportunities afforded to me by...
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In his essay, “On Reading A Video Text,” Robert Scholes argues that “video texts” are instruments used as “cultural reinforcements” to validate our “ideological positions,” which we understand through unique “cultural knowledge”, and, furthermore, when analyzed critically, they enhance “cultural literacy.” Scholes supports his claims through a 28 second Budweiser...
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The United States is to date one of the leading economies in the world owing to its policies and political structures used from the time of its inception. The country takes on a democratic approach to work in that individuals are encouraged to invest in various businesses and maximize on...
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I believe we need to stop writing science fiction and dystopian novels. The dystopian genre and science fiction that is so prevalent today only adds fear and paranoia in a world that is not lacking in either. While many believe that the scenarios depicted are too far-fetched and merely provide...
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Sleeping Beauty is a classic tale, made most popular in its Disney animated version but also acclaimed on stage. The ballet is by Petipa and is performed in many opera houses across the world. The performance that I saw held many points of meaning for me as well as interesting...
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Abu Zayd Nasr's analysis of Islam within a 20th century context offers a fascinating – and highly complex – scenario of how faith may be exponentially and inestimably shaped by commercial, political, nationalistic, and intellectual forces. The complexity of Nasr's presentation alone, the core subject of Islam notwithstanding, actually serves...
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As I look back on the work I have done and consider its meaning for me now, I perceive multiple processes in play, and some of which I was not actually aware at the time of the writing. Taking this into consideration now, I believe, is important in introducing this...
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I believe only another foreign student can truly appreciate the challenges in learning to write English correctly. The individual from another culture faces immense difficulties as well, but they generally are not required to do what the student must do: prove their learning as it develops. As a Chinese American...
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As I reflect upon my first semester, I face multiple impressions arising from a wide variety of experiences. The reflection becomes even more complex as I realize how each experience translated to others. On a basic level, for instance, all my ideas regarding what university learning would be like were...
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“Teacher Survival Skills” was an informative film and it gave me a lot of insight into how to enter the world of teaching. One of the topics that were discussed within the video was the correct way to go about becoming a certified teacher. By watching the video I learned...
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Will was playing tennis at a local park – something that he does on a regular basis. It was late at night, and he saw a group of young black men walking down the street. These young men could not have been older than 20, and they looked to be...
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As a white male, Will rarely has to deal with the constructs of race in a negative way. He is not denied access to certain areas because of race, and in fact, race is an advantage almost every time for him. However, Willis one of the few people where comes...
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