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Language and thought: examining the linguistic relativity hypothesis

According to the linguistic relativity hypothesis, what people think is influenced by the language they know, because the structure of the language affects the conceptualization that they have of their surrounding world (Deutscher, 2010; Niemeier & Dirven, 2000).

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Identity and language in Zamora Linmark's Rolling the R's

The realm of post-colonial literature often focuses on the immigrant experience, and the juxtaposition of increased national freedom and globalization on one hand with the challenges of cultural divisions and prejudices on the other.

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Strategic planning and management functions in a tertiary cardiology department

The provision of high-quality healthcare services in a tertiary health institution is a challenging enterprise that requires careful alignment of organizational resources with departmental goals.

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Declining K-12 music education enrollment and the No Child Left Behind Act

By any objective standard, K-12 public school music programs are in trouble. Due to the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act that renewed the Elementary Education Act 1965 under then president George W. Bush, music programs are being cut due to an increased emphasis on core subjects.

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The evolution of medical death investigation systems in America

HOW ADEQUATE? Death investigation of some sort has existed in all countries for centuries, but not always performed by medical professionals (Committee, 2003 as qtd in Moldovan, 2008). The link between law and medicine traces back to the ancient Egyptian culture in 3000 B.C.

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The evolution of print media in colonial America

Media incorporates mediums such as advertisements, magazines, newspapers, radio, television, and now -- the Internet.

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Female character development in Pygmalion, Riders to the Sea, and Trifles

The female protagonist in George Bernard Shaw's play Pygmalion is Eliza Doolittle, and she begins her character development from a position of such awkward crudeness, sassiness and social weakness that she has a long, long way to go before she becomes a strong female.

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Non-state corporate entities and the decline of traditional nation states

With regard to sustainable development this applicant was struck by the number of issues that were purely related to an understanding of the nation state and the crisis that it now faces in the era of neoliberal globalization due to the growth in power and influence of non-state corporate entities…

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Drama-based differentiated reading instruction for ESL students

ESL literature is replete with studies focused on optimal learning environments and enhancements to student motivation (Lazaraton, 1886).

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The changing role of speech language pathologists in mainstream classrooms

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) traditionally responsible providing services students communication disorders, time a "pull-" session classroom. With enhanced emphasis inclusion role appears changing.

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