Middle English

the mid-1950s Britain has witnessed the emergence of various youth subcultures. The earliest of these youth cults to appear, in 1954 in certain working-class districts of London, were the so-called Teddy Boys. They were proud of belonging to the English working class. These first teenagers were visible not only on account of their outrageous ‘Edwardian’ costumes but also their delinquent and sometimes violent behaviour. (Robert J. 1998, P.263) In the 1950s in particular, Teds were branded in the…

and indentured servants, but they also had to obey the class above them and eventually they began to disagree with what the elites were doing and unrest started within their class as well. Life for the middle class was much better than the poor, but they still had to struggle with what??? The middle class had worked hard for what they had and they wanted to be free from the rule of Britain and what they did not like was how friendly the British were with the Indians and this caused Nathanial…

Introduction: Placement I am volunteering with a program specifically designed to mentor minorities from K-12. The majority of my work consists of college preparation with high school students, but a few times I have been able to work with middle schoolers. I believe the overall goal of this program is to fight the social inequalities that are in schools. They are providing low-income minorities with resources and opportunities that they otherwise wouldn’t receive. Achievement Ideology A large…

will say money, or forgotten possessions, or even the illustrious “gourmet” box of home cooked meals, yum. But when we compare the aspects of universities in the Middle Ages up to the Renaissance in terms of college life, we find that the lives of students in our age were more or less alike and different. Although the universities of the Middle Ages were restricted to only a certain persons, the fact that the arrival of universities around the 12th and 13th Centuries was so monumental that these…

“Literature, Perspectives, Civilization and Unknown” When my classmates ask me: “What are you doing in your English Education classes, do you just read a lot?” I smile at them and always reply “No, we analyze text, study history, culture, traditions, try to understand different character’s perspective, we do lot of discussions on different topics, but yes we also read and write, a lot”. As I glance over them, their eyes widen, like a child seeing a lollipop for a first time. There’s always an…

void in my life has left me wanting friendships but it has kept me from getting too close to anyone. From the rocky road I’ve been down with my siblings, I find it hard to trust intentions and how long people are willing to stay in your life. Even though my brother and sister are still here with me, I feel as though they walked out on me when I needed them, so for that today I find it hard to make good friends with hopes of keeping them. A father’s love is one that doesn’t compare to anything…

I have a book that 's called as Really important stuff my kids have taught me. This is a hand-sized book written by Cynthia L. Copeland, encompassing a multitude of children sayings that are full of sharp-witted common sense. Children perceive the world without any unnecessary complications, hence, their simple but sensible perceptions can always afford grown-ups food for thought by opening up a mind-refreshing perspective. The book reminds me to keep growing yet always keep things simply. Since…

Plague and the End of Antiquity Using twelve essays to form a volume, Plague and the End of Antiquity attempts to address the Justinianic Plague that ravaged the entire globe from c. 540-750. History, archaeology, epidemiology, and molecular biology are combined to “produce a comprehensive account of the pandemic’s origins, spread, and mortality, as well as its economic, social, political, and religious effects.” Because of the sheer magnitude and scope of the Justinianic Plauge, the editor of…

The effects of the Genghis Khan Empire in medieval Europe The Mongols were primarily nomadic people, however, in the late 12th century, a ruler named Temujin was able to bring them together. Temujin incorporated different tribes into one and formed the Genghis Khan Empire. In 1209, the Genghis Khan Empire invaded northern china, and continued their invasion for the following decades; by 1279 the entire Chinese region would be under the Mongol rule. Under Temujin’s grandson, the Mongols spread…

classroom-working daily with students, but now to lead a group of diverse individuals from all across the country. In their first year as Corps Members I coach members weekly in planning and implementing individualized small group academic interventions for 72 middle school students in Literacy and Math. I plan and facilitate weekly activities for members to improve competencies of communication, team leadership, execution to results and relationship development. I also facilitate monthly…