Articles related to "Rhetoric"
Persuasive Writing Activity
Students learn persuasive writing, logic, and satire through an essay by Benjamin Franklin.
persuasive writing • lesson plan • middle school • high school • students
Students learn persuasive writing, logic, and satire through an essay by Benjamin Franklin.
persuasive writing • lesson plan • middle school • high school • students
Communication Major
Communication, or the study of human interaction, is a popular major at many schools that opens many career possibilities.
communication • communication major • rhetoric • interpersonal communication • intercultural communication
Communication, or the study of human interaction, is a popular major at many schools that opens many career possibilities.
communication • communication major • rhetoric • interpersonal communication • intercultural communication
Aboriginal Substance Abuse
Most indigenous societies had drugs and alcohol before colonisation, but with little or no addiction and abuse. So why do we have such high levels of drug abuse now?
aboriginal drug abuse • aboriginal substance abuse • aboriginal alcohol abuse • alcohol restrictions • indigenous alcohol restrictions
Most indigenous societies had drugs and alcohol before colonisation, but with little or no addiction and abuse. So why do we have such high levels of drug abuse now?
aboriginal drug abuse • aboriginal substance abuse • aboriginal alcohol abuse • alcohol restrictions • indigenous alcohol restrictions
Stanford University High School:
Seeking a more rigorous high school experience for your gifted child? The prestigious Stanford University opens an online high school for gifted students.
stanford university • online gifted high school • gifted student • epgy • epgy-ohs
Seeking a more rigorous high school experience for your gifted child? The prestigious Stanford University opens an online high school for gifted students.
stanford university • online gifted high school • gifted student • epgy • epgy-ohs
The Sun Rising by John Donne
John Donne's poem "The Sun Rising" employs techniques of apostrophe and hyperbole whilst reshaping the genre of aubade. The results are passionate and exhilarating.
the sun rising • john donne • aubade • apostrophe • philip larkin
John Donne's poem "The Sun Rising" employs techniques of apostrophe and hyperbole whilst reshaping the genre of aubade. The results are passionate and exhilarating.
the sun rising • john donne • aubade • apostrophe • philip larkin
Iowa Paper's Endorsement Queried
The backing of Hillary Clinton by the Des Moines Register has received quick, harsh criticism. Charges of corporate control, female bias and influence peddling thrive.
des moines register • john mccain • hillary clinton • presidential campaign • criticism of editoral endorsement
The backing of Hillary Clinton by the Des Moines Register has received quick, harsh criticism. Charges of corporate control, female bias and influence peddling thrive.
des moines register • john mccain • hillary clinton • presidential campaign • criticism of editoral endorsement
Logic and Philosophy
This article summarizes how logic has been seen in relation to philosophy and to the sciences based on some of the major developments in the history of logic itself.
logic • philosophy • division of the sciences • immanuel kant • aristotle
This article summarizes how logic has been seen in relation to philosophy and to the sciences based on some of the major developments in the history of logic itself.
logic • philosophy • division of the sciences • immanuel kant • aristotle
Orthodoxy and antisemitism
Some biblical scholars and historians have claimed that Christianity is inherently antisemitic, including even the New Testament documents. Orthodox theologians like St John Chrysostom are said to have promoted the antisemitism that led to genocide of the Jews in the last century. What is the relation of Orthodox Christianity to antisemitism, Jews and Judaism?
christianity • orthodox • orthodoxy • judaism • jews
Some biblical scholars and historians have claimed that Christianity is inherently antisemitic, including even the New Testament documents. Orthodox theologians like St John Chrysostom are said to have promoted the antisemitism that led to genocide of the Jews in the last century. What is the relation of Orthodox Christianity to antisemitism, Jews and Judaism?
christianity • orthodox • orthodoxy • judaism • jews
The Fabians and the British Empire, Part VII
The Fabian Society was an important group of middle-class British socialists which was founded in 1884 and still exists today. Among the more famous members included the playwright George Bernard Shaw, the novelist H.G. Wells, and the social investigators Sidney and Beatrice Webb. Some less known members were Emmeline Pankhurst, the suffragette leader, and James Ramsay McDonald, future Labour Party prime minister in 1924, and 1929-35. This 13 part series discusses the Fabian Society--a group mostly known for their work on domestic policy--and their relationship and attitudes to the British Empire. Part 7 of a 13 part series.
The Fabian Society was an important group of middle-class British socialists which was founded in 1884 and still exists today. Among the more famous members included the playwright George Bernard Shaw, the novelist H.G. Wells, and the social investigators Sidney and Beatrice Webb. Some less known members were Emmeline Pankhurst, the suffragette leader, and James Ramsay McDonald, future Labour Party prime minister in 1924, and 1929-35. This 13 part series discusses the Fabian Society--a group mostly known for their work on domestic policy--and their relationship and attitudes to the British Empire. Part 7 of a 13 part series.
In the Shadow of Our Founders -- Part Three
The Final Installment of Our Look at Jefferson Davis, Abraham Lincoln and the Constitutional Debate Over Secession
secession • jefferson • davis • thomas • founders
The Final Installment of Our Look at Jefferson Davis, Abraham Lincoln and the Constitutional Debate Over Secession
secession • jefferson • davis • thomas • founders
For Love of the Show
I will warn you in advance, this is a blatantly editorial piece. If you're looking for a friendly little fluff piece, or some fake interview with Aphrodite, you're looking at the wrong column. The love I talk about here is ugly.
hercules • xena • lucy lawless • renee o'connor • valentine's day
I will warn you in advance, this is a blatantly editorial piece. If you're looking for a friendly little fluff piece, or some fake interview with Aphrodite, you're looking at the wrong column. The love I talk about here is ugly.
hercules • xena • lucy lawless • renee o'connor • valentine's day
Moral Authority and Imperialism
For centuries Western European nations justified their colonial expansion through notions of racial superiority.
moral authority • gandhi • kipling • india • von treitschke
For centuries Western European nations justified their colonial expansion through notions of racial superiority.
moral authority • gandhi • kipling • india • von treitschke
The Discourse Of Disability
The idea that "disability" is a socially created phenemonon has been legitimated, particularly in recent years, within social, cultural, and policy frameworks and structures that interpret disability as a form of social oppression.
discourse disability
The idea that "disability" is a socially created phenemonon has been legitimated, particularly in recent years, within social, cultural, and policy frameworks and structures that interpret disability as a form of social oppression.
discourse disability
The Geneva Convention
A look at the recent deal struck between Republican senators and the Bush administration over interrogation of terrorists and how it fits in with the Geneva Convention.
president bush • bush administration • john warner • terrorism • terror
A look at the recent deal struck between Republican senators and the Bush administration over interrogation of terrorists and how it fits in with the Geneva Convention.
president bush • bush administration • john warner • terrorism • terror
The Roman Rite
This article briefly details the history of the Roman Rite, or Mass.
roman rite • mass • liturgy
This article briefly details the history of the Roman Rite, or Mass.
roman rite • mass • liturgy
Turkey, Iraq and the Kurds: Can Anyone Actually Leave The Kurds
The situation between the Kurds, Turkey, and Iraq has heated up once again. The Kurds demand their own enclave to call their own, which Turkey and Iraq have supressed, fearing they would destabilize the region.
iraq • turkey • invasions • kurdish • resistance
The situation between the Kurds, Turkey, and Iraq has heated up once again. The Kurds demand their own enclave to call their own, which Turkey and Iraq have supressed, fearing they would destabilize the region.
iraq • turkey • invasions • kurdish • resistance
Aboriginal Media Hoax
Australian politicians are constantly being caught out in their lies and outrageous claims against the Aboriginal community, and yet the propaganda continues.
aboriginal hoax • indigenous media hoax • indigenous abuse • indigenous affairs • indigenous affairs minister
Australian politicians are constantly being caught out in their lies and outrageous claims against the Aboriginal community, and yet the propaganda continues.
aboriginal hoax • indigenous media hoax • indigenous abuse • indigenous affairs • indigenous affairs minister
Aboriginal Poverty Statistics
72% of Australia's Aborigines are living in poverty. Remote Indigenous communities face particular economic disadvantage, despite so-called benefits.
aboriginal welfare reform • aboriginal poverty • indigenous welfare reform • indigenous poverty • indigenous welfare
72% of Australia's Aborigines are living in poverty. Remote Indigenous communities face particular economic disadvantage, despite so-called benefits.
aboriginal welfare reform • aboriginal poverty • indigenous welfare reform • indigenous poverty • indigenous welfare
Chavez's Arming of Venezuela
Venezuela's latest purchase of advanced weaponry from Russia could significantly alter the balance of military forces in the United States' backyard.
venezuela • russia • chavez • military • latin america
Venezuela's latest purchase of advanced weaponry from Russia could significantly alter the balance of military forces in the United States' backyard.
venezuela • russia • chavez • military • latin america
Deal in the Pipeline?
News and notes from around the region
middle east peace • unscom • khatami • iran • iraq
News and notes from around the region
middle east peace • unscom • khatami • iran • iraq
Death Be Not Proud by John Donne
In "Death be not proud" (Divine Sonnet X), Donne turns his rhetorical skills on his greatest poetic adversary - death itself.
death be not proud • john donne • divine sonnet x • apostrophe • john donne poems
In "Death be not proud" (Divine Sonnet X), Donne turns his rhetorical skills on his greatest poetic adversary - death itself.
death be not proud • john donne • divine sonnet x • apostrophe • john donne poems
Hugo Junkers and the J 1
Hugo Junkers was something of an aviation visionary, anticipating future develpments in several areas in the early days of aviation, but he came into conflict with Hitler
hugo junkers • junker • german • airplane • aircraft
Hugo Junkers was something of an aviation visionary, anticipating future develpments in several areas in the early days of aviation, but he came into conflict with Hitler
hugo junkers • junker • german • airplane • aircraft
Iran Preaches Defiance
Iran's defiance of the international community over its suspected nuclear weapons program is apparently worth continuing, at least in the eyes of the Iranian leadership.
iran • united nations • nuclear • united states • russia
Iran's defiance of the international community over its suspected nuclear weapons program is apparently worth continuing, at least in the eyes of the Iranian leadership.
iran • united nations • nuclear • united states • russia
Renaissance Art: Hans Holbein's The Ambassadors
In 1533 artisan Hans Holbein painted The Ambassadors, a portrait of Jean de Dinteville and Georges de Selves of Henry VIII's court.
hans holbein • the ambassadors • renaissance art • jeremy brotton • the renaissance bazaar
In 1533 artisan Hans Holbein painted The Ambassadors, a portrait of Jean de Dinteville and Georges de Selves of Henry VIII's court.
hans holbein • the ambassadors • renaissance art • jeremy brotton • the renaissance bazaar
Robert Kennedy, His Life - Review
Evan Thomas offers a personal and detailed account of Robert Kennedy's life, but provides little analysis of his political thinking.
robert kennedy his life • evan thomas • bobby kennedy • rfk • hickory hill
Evan Thomas offers a personal and detailed account of Robert Kennedy's life, but provides little analysis of his political thinking.
robert kennedy his life • evan thomas • bobby kennedy • rfk • hickory hill
Talk Radio Witchhunt
KTLK's Jason Lewis and Chris Baker encourage violence against individuals on air. Their comments are not unlike those of Kenyan radio talkers during the election violence
ktlk • jason lewis • chris baker • witchhunt • talk radio
KTLK's Jason Lewis and Chris Baker encourage violence against individuals on air. Their comments are not unlike those of Kenyan radio talkers during the election violence
ktlk • jason lewis • chris baker • witchhunt • talk radio
The English Game by Richard Bean
The English Game is either an important play about the state of Britain - or a cleverly observed portrait of male friendship and failings.
richard bean • the english game • british identity • cricket play • robert east
The English Game is either an important play about the state of Britain - or a cleverly observed portrait of male friendship and failings.
richard bean • the english game • british identity • cricket play • robert east
The Mountain Meadows Massacre
Tensions had been high between Mormons and the Federal Government in the late 1850s. One consequence of this was the death of 120 Arkansas emigrants.
mountain meadows massacre • brigham young • john d. lee • mormon history • fancher party
Tensions had been high between Mormons and the Federal Government in the late 1850s. One consequence of this was the death of 120 Arkansas emigrants.
mountain meadows massacre • brigham young • john d. lee • mormon history • fancher party
America and EU Unable to Help Georgian Ally
While Vladimir Putin left China and returned to Moscow to direct the war in Georgia; America's President George Bush remained in Beijing able only to condemn the Russians
south ossetia • georgia • mikhail saakashvili • vladimir putin • president bush
While Vladimir Putin left China and returned to Moscow to direct the war in Georgia; America's President George Bush remained in Beijing able only to condemn the Russians
south ossetia • georgia • mikhail saakashvili • vladimir putin • president bush
Browning’s ‘My Last Duchess’
Robert Browning's dramatic monologue, "My Last Duchess," a poem without poetics, is loosely based on the character Alfonso II, Duke of Ferrara.
browning’s my last duchess • egotism • mystery • few poetic devices • alfonso ii
Robert Browning's dramatic monologue, "My Last Duchess," a poem without poetics, is loosely based on the character Alfonso II, Duke of Ferrara.
browning’s my last duchess • egotism • mystery • few poetic devices • alfonso ii
Bumper Sticker Rage
A "Stolen Wages" bumper sticker can endanger your life in Australia. The government stole 500 million in Aboriginal wages, and the public is angry. At whom? The victims!
stolen wages • road rage • blaming the victim • era of reconciliation • one nation party
A "Stolen Wages" bumper sticker can endanger your life in Australia. The government stole 500 million in Aboriginal wages, and the public is angry. At whom? The victims!
stolen wages • road rage • blaming the victim • era of reconciliation • one nation party
BYU Electroshock Aversion Therapy
The Mormon Church's treatment of minorities has improved in recent years, but the horrific acts of the past should not be forgotten.
byu • electroshock • aversion • therapy • mormon
The Mormon Church's treatment of minorities has improved in recent years, but the horrific acts of the past should not be forgotten.
byu • electroshock • aversion • therapy • mormon
Coconut Oil: Diet Friend or Foe?
Despite the fears of our parents' generation, health experts are now suggesting coconut as one of the healthiest oils: good for the heart, thyroid, cholesterol and more.
coconut oil • partially hydrogenated trans fats • heart healthy oils • is coconut oil good or bad • oils fats to lose weight loss
Despite the fears of our parents' generation, health experts are now suggesting coconut as one of the healthiest oils: good for the heart, thyroid, cholesterol and more.
coconut oil • partially hydrogenated trans fats • heart healthy oils • is coconut oil good or bad • oils fats to lose weight loss
DVD Review: Sarah Connor Chronicles Season One
After two successful blockbusters (and a lame third film), the Terminator film series continues to explore its own mythos, in a first action packed season on DVD. 7.5/10
terminator tv show • sarah connor chronicles dvd • female terminator • sarah connor chronicles dvd review • terminator season one
After two successful blockbusters (and a lame third film), the Terminator film series continues to explore its own mythos, in a first action packed season on DVD. 7.5/10
terminator tv show • sarah connor chronicles dvd • female terminator • sarah connor chronicles dvd review • terminator season one
Eisenach
A look at Eisenach, where Luther attended school for three years and stayed in exile for ten months in the Wartburg Castle. It is also the birth town of the great composer, Johann Sebastian Bach. Enjoy this look BACH to a town rich in Reformation and Lutheran history.
luther • bach • lutherans • eisenach • wartburg
A look at Eisenach, where Luther attended school for three years and stayed in exile for ten months in the Wartburg Castle. It is also the birth town of the great composer, Johann Sebastian Bach. Enjoy this look BACH to a town rich in Reformation and Lutheran history.
luther • bach • lutherans • eisenach • wartburg
Feminism vs Native Rights
"Good Guys" part four. In the complex domain of Aboriginal rights, contemporary feminists often find themselves working for the enemy.
indigenous post-structuralist • aboriginal post-structuralism • aboriginal critical writing • feminist activism • aboriginal feminist
"Good Guys" part four. In the complex domain of Aboriginal rights, contemporary feminists often find themselves working for the enemy.
indigenous post-structuralist • aboriginal post-structuralism • aboriginal critical writing • feminist activism • aboriginal feminist
Get on the Right Side
In a choice between Communist China and Taiwan, we should be on the side of the democracy.
china • taiwan • united states • foreign relations • communist
In a choice between Communist China and Taiwan, we should be on the side of the democracy.
china • taiwan • united states • foreign relations • communist
Hans Holbein's The Ambassadors
In 1533, Hans Holbein painted a pair prominent Henry VIII courtisans: Jean de Dinteville and Georges de Selves.
hans holbein • the ambassadors • renaissance art • anamorphosis • stephen greenblatt
In 1533, Hans Holbein painted a pair prominent Henry VIII courtisans: Jean de Dinteville and Georges de Selves.
hans holbein • the ambassadors • renaissance art • anamorphosis • stephen greenblatt
Harry Potter Book Six Activity
Is the sinister potions master loyal to the evil Lord Voldemort, or was Dumbledore wise to trust him? Students will enjoy the Snape Debate in this literary lesson plan.
harry potter activity • literary lesson plan • severus snape • harry potter and the half-blood prince • potions master
Is the sinister potions master loyal to the evil Lord Voldemort, or was Dumbledore wise to trust him? Students will enjoy the Snape Debate in this literary lesson plan.
harry potter activity • literary lesson plan • severus snape • harry potter and the half-blood prince • potions master
How the Dayton Accord Restructured Bosnia
The Dayton Accord outlined how Bosnia would recover from the war and become a functioning nations, but 14 years after it was signed, Bosnia fails to meet expectations.
dayton accord ends bosnian war • republika srpska • bosniac-croat federation • high representative for bosnia • srebrenica massacre kills bosnian men
The Dayton Accord outlined how Bosnia would recover from the war and become a functioning nations, but 14 years after it was signed, Bosnia fails to meet expectations.
dayton accord ends bosnian war • republika srpska • bosniac-croat federation • high representative for bosnia • srebrenica massacre kills bosnian men
INDIAN SPORTSTARS OF THE MILLENIUM.
This article describes the top 13 Indian sport personalities of the millenium.
sunil gavaskar • sachin tendulkar • leander paes • kapil dev • mahesh bhupathi.
This article describes the top 13 Indian sport personalities of the millenium.
sunil gavaskar • sachin tendulkar • leander paes • kapil dev • mahesh bhupathi.
Indigenous Education Irony
We are facing a crisis in Indigenous Education that can only be resolved through Aboriginal sovereignty.
far right • decontextualised learning • contextualised learning • indigenous literacy • 2010 strategy
We are facing a crisis in Indigenous Education that can only be resolved through Aboriginal sovereignty.
far right • decontextualised learning • contextualised learning • indigenous literacy • 2010 strategy
Joseph Smith's Assassination
The events that took place after the destruction of the Nauvoo Expositor led to the assassination of Joseph Smith by an angry mob.
mormon • prophet • joseph smith • assassination • jail
The events that took place after the destruction of the Nauvoo Expositor led to the assassination of Joseph Smith by an angry mob.
mormon • prophet • joseph smith • assassination • jail
Non-Violent Protest
Native Americans fought for civil liberties through politcal activism, founding groups like the Four Mother's Society and the Congress of American Indians.
activism • grass roots • society of american indians • four mother's society • national congress of american indians
Native Americans fought for civil liberties through politcal activism, founding groups like the Four Mother's Society and the Congress of American Indians.
activism • grass roots • society of american indians • four mother's society • national congress of american indians
Open State Primaries Affect General Elections
Crossover voting, allowed in 19 USA open state primaries and caucuses, has emerged as an insidious legal procedure affecting governmental aspirants and national politics.
open primary • crossover votes • state rules • primary elections • general elections
Crossover voting, allowed in 19 USA open state primaries and caucuses, has emerged as an insidious legal procedure affecting governmental aspirants and national politics.
open primary • crossover votes • state rules • primary elections • general elections
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