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    Kenneth Burke Pedagogy

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    That year’s theme centered on the application of modern philosophy to the issues of education. Cahill notes that the inclusion of Burke in the volume was surprising as Burke did not have a record of pedagogical writing nor was dramatism widely thought of as an influential philosophy. Despite this unlikely inclusion, Burke was able to craft an educational theory that was distinctly Burkean. In LAPE, Burke’s pedagogy is reminiscent of the project of ad bellum purificandum…

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    understanding and fad-following women, the ‘Nazi’ referenced and bitter middle aged and those defined by a complete onset of apathy. Muriel Spark however through her eminent work, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie shatters this obtuse aspect of an unsaid rule of writing by creating an iconic figure of realistic…

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    the time taken by them to do every day mundane tasks. The famous quote by Sir Francis Bacon “knowledge is power” (Meditationes Sacræ. De Hæresibus) is not as superficial as people may give it credit for. Power in this context refers to our ability to carry out our will and desire. Knowledgeable people give precedence to rationality as opposed to emotions while making decisions. This could potentially come in handy when you live in an urban warzone such as a place like Karachi. Consider this: you…

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    Back in September, I didn't know that these next eight months would change me as a person, physically and mentally. BCA Entrance Exam 101: the test consists of a math section and a writing section. The math, rumored to be extremely more heavily weighted than the writing, contains forty multiple choice questions and varying from zero to two open-ended questions. Thus a huge majority of MEK cram school's prep classes were devoted to math. Unfortunately, math was definitely…

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    The world has seen countless heroes in all aspects of literature, art, theatre, history and most recently, media. Our fascination with extraordinary people with overwhelming compassion and cunning ability has existed for as long as humans have trotted the earth. In French literature, Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand offers a play with a character who has succeeded in astonishing readers with his versatile hero. In Cyrano de Bergerac, Edmond Rostand uses theme and characterization to define a…

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    A famous leader, his double-named grandnephew, and an emperor who played a metaphorical fiddle have all influenced how we live our lives today. This essay will demonstrate each leader’s contribution to their state, the life of their citizens, and the evolution of western civilization. In order to prove that Augustus was the most influential leader between himself, Julius Caesar, and Nero, this essay will emphasize their main ideas as well as link them to the modern-day. Julius Caesar is one of…

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    paid, his product is taken away from him. After the acknowledgement of the entrepreneur’s contribution of providing the conditions for production, it is important to realize that it is not possible to produce without the workforce. The thoughts and skills of the laborer go into his production. There are two factors at play to bring bout alienation. First is objectification which is the turning of product into an object rather than extension of the self of the worker. Second is estrangement or…

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    The professor influences the class to improve writing skills by assigning additional exercises to better prepare for the doctoral study. In addition, the class is encouraged to relate personal experiences to tie in with assigned readings and research. The context determines the matter in which leaders influence…

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    Mary Mackillop Role Model

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    cry of the poor and respond revealing the hospitable heart of our God’ (Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart 2009, 25th General Chapter). Mary had a natural understanding of children as she was able to listen to their needs and respond adequately to ensure they were well looked after. Her fervent influence on poor and underprivileged children through the establishment of Catholic education allowed them to develop the necessary skills to reach their optimum…

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    utilizing internet-based communications, its aforementioned definition states that it is a form of technology that is facilitated by a “communications capability,” meaning that its roots can be traced back to the innovation of writing, around 3500-3000 BCE (Mark 1). Writing proved to be highly beneficial to society as, according to Robert W. Strayer, an award-winning teacher and author with a Ph.D. in history, it initially “served an accounting function, recording who had paid their taxes, who…

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