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…In the Arts of the Contact Zone, Mary Louise Pratt has tried to explain the concepts of the “contact zone”, which she referred to as “the space of colonial encounters”. This social space that she speaks about is a stage where “disparate cultures meet…

…semiotic resource) is being used to do. -<Tab/>Context Of Culture For any text to be recognizable and readable it must draw upon already established and shared sets of meanings. As literate members of a culture, we employ our knowledge of other…

…Type, Click, Done. Internet shopping is one of the most convenient developments of the century; however, it's not always the best way to shop. A positive effect, such as comparing items at different stores online is incredibly simple and proficient…

…. From the Persian Gulf War and high school, to AIDS and the Internet, the show has reflected many aspects of American culture. Beverly Hills 90210 sends a message to the viewers to make the best of one's life. Hopefully many of the viewers will be able…

…KONNICHIWA The Japanese culture dates back to 10,000 BC with many fascinating periods and events. They span from the days of the samurai and shogun, to 1945 when the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. Although a bomb would be a devastating blow…

…strength. The importance of preserving our own cultural backgrounds, including native languages, is not being overlooked. There is, however a major problem with communication and unity within the country. As Roger Hughes, an English Campaign volunteer from…

…one's outcome. Why do you think these external cultural conditions are so important, how do you see their impact? Me: A look into violent crime's importance in poor urban neighborhoods highlights the host of ways that inner-city residents are harmed…

…Beverly Newbold Chinas book, La Zandunga: Of fieldwork and friendship in southern Mexico, is a personal reflection combined with research results concerning the Isthmus Zapotec culture in 1966. Intrigued by beautiful pictures and a tantalizing…

…Warrior Cultures: The Samurai Through the ages every culture has had their warriors. These warriors have defended and fought for their land, homes, countries, and deeply held beliefs (either political or spiritual). The samurai were self…

…Our Northerly Neighbors the Inuit Sub-zero temperatures; ghastly wind gusts; seemingly endless snowfall—not exactly the kind of place I’d like to live. I suppose that is what separates me from our northerly neighbors the Inuit. The extremeness…