Essays Tagged: "Cultural heritage"

Pakistan/Research paper outlining general information on the country. Got an A on it.

PakistanThe rich, cultural history and the domestic location are interesting attributes that Pakistan has to offer.Pak ... offer.Pakistan's history is full of culture. For example, although Pakistan was born only 1947, its cultural heritage has lasted for 5,000 years ("Pakistanis" 3; "Pakistan: Islamic Republic of Pakista ...

(3 pages) 346 5 4.2 Apr/2002

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays

Ethnic and Linguistic Canada

linguistics as the nation's large French-speaking minority struggles to maintain its linguistic and cultural heritage. However, the French-speaking Canadians are not the only political players north o ... greater diversity has led to some inter-racial and inter-ethnic tensions. "Canada's policy of multiculturalism was initiated in 1970 and the federal legislation pertaining to employment equity was pu ...

(6 pages) 93 0 4.4 Jul/2002

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays

Drunk Driving

for many people, a little glass of something can make an occasion special. Drinking is part of our cultural heritage. Ever since ancient times, alcohol has been associated with important rituals of a ...

(2 pages) 103 0 3.4 Dec/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing

India is both a land of ancient culture and a major society of the modern world. This essay explores the work of the India's Architects, one of India's acheivements that is often overlooked.

an inspired and compelling architecture.Ritual, religion, and living craft tradition descend from a cultural heritage of genius and beauty. These traditions are a perennial source of inspiration to ar ...

(2 pages) 112 0 4.4 Feb/2003

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays

Essay on Maxine Hong Kingston's "No Name Woman" and how she utilizes this story to help her integrate her two cultural identities into her own.

to her own individual identity.Kingston, a first generation American, finds that as a result of her cultural heritage and current surroundings, it is extremely difficult in resolving her identity. She ... p in American and so her identity becomes multifaceted. In attempting to resolve who she is and her cultural roots, she discovers that her identity is characterized in relation to her Chinese identity ...

(7 pages) 141 0 3.0 Nov/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

The Culture of Ukraine Rather juvenile investigation into the beliefs and customs of the people of the Ukraine.

The Culture ofUkraineThe Ukrainian people have made a spirited effort to preservetheir cultural heritage. There are several outdoor museum villageswhich display buildings, craft, and livi ... both experimental and traditional styles. note:Are you noticing that, like practically every other cultural report,this paper is giving you the impression that, if you didn't knowany better, Ukraine ...

(3 pages) 40 0 3.0 Feb/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

The Neolithic in Albania - A very exellent description of the Neolithic era in Albania, very rare topic!!!

ttlements discovered, which were set up on fertile fields and terraces close to rivers and caves." (Cultural Heritage) "Excavations carried out at Maliq, Dunavec, and Vashtemi (Korce), at Kamnik (Kolo ... ing throughout the Neolithic period even in the interior of the country. They show too, a degree of cultural development remarkable for the time, not confined with narrow bounds but having association ...

(17 pages) 56 0 5.0 Feb/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

"The power of one"

m or where you go to, you always have a piece of your culture with you wherever you are. It is your cultural heritage's and background which molds your mind, and your thoughts of how you perceive the ... t authors produce and where they are from, you will notice a common trend in all of their work. The cultural heritage of the writer affects the perspective in which they write from or about. The cultu ...

(5 pages) 48 0 5.0 Feb/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Christianity on Uncle Tom's Cabin

Hebrew culture. In the Hebrew culture, there is a book,namely, the Bible that accumulates its rich cultural heritage. Most westernauthors are influenced by those two literary origins consciously or u ...

(13 pages) 70 0 3.3 Mar/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Heritage

evelopment of our personalities. One part of our environment that I think is a big influence is our cultural heritage. The way we respond to things is often learned according to the way of our own fam ... r influences around us such as gender, family, lifestyle, health, economics, morals, our social and cultural heritage.

(2 pages) 33 0 2.6 Apr/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community

Christianity in Uncle Tom's Cabin

Hebrew culture. In the Hebrew culture, there is a book, namely, the Bible that accumulates its rich cultural heritage. Most western authors are influenced by those two literary origins consciously or ...

(16 pages) 81 1 4.3 May/2004

Subjects: Art Essays

The importance of material heritage to the study of history and culture

servation supports this.1. Definition of heritage 1.1 Material heritage1.2 Cultural heritage2. The importance of heritage2.1 How material heritage is important to the ... historical importance.From this definition, it is clear that heritage goes further then to include cultural tradition and languages as part of heritage, as opposed to popular belief that heritage are ...

(12 pages) 104 1 4.0 May/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing

Pragmatism Versus Idealism Book Review on Gone with the Wind

accomplishment in American filmmaking. The story, and the characters have become a part of American cultural heritage. Here I would like to give a brief review of this splendid legend.1, AuthorIts wri ...

(3 pages) 45 0 3.0 Jul/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Acid Rain. This is a research paper I did for my science fair project.

the deterioration of irreplaceable buildings, statues, and sculptures that are part of our nation's cultural heritage. It is also dangerous to the health of people. Normal rain is slightly acidic beca ...

(3 pages) 54 0 5.0 Jan/2005

Subjects: Science Essays > Biology

Power play

pulation of power through verbal exertion. The Indigenous representatives must prove not only their cultural heritage but also their position as community leaders. In order to fight for justice, they ...

(3 pages) 183 0 4.7 Jan/2005

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays

Ecotourism in Australia and its effects

stainable tourism with a primary focus on experiencing natural areas that fosters environmental and cultural understanding, appreciation and conservation.Ecotourism is an important factor in maintaini ... ivities.There are many aims of ecotourism;o Contributes actively to the conservation of natural and cultural heritage,o Includes local and indigenous communities in its planning, development and opera ...

(2 pages) 61 0 3.0 Mar/2005

Subjects: Science Essays

What was the immediate damage of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus of 1974 to the island?

stigation should indicate the importance of the damages brought by the invasion to the economy, the cultural heritage and how they contributed to the worsening of the daily life of its inhabitants.B: ... ion refugees and demography of the parliamentary assembly of the council of Europe.2. Impact in the cultural heritageThe rich cultural heritage of the northern part of the island was subject to numero ...

(8 pages) 48 0 1.4 Mar/2005

Subjects: Humanities Essays

1. What is the policy of multiculturalism and why was it introduced by the 1970's? 2. The effects that the policy of multiculturalism has had on Australian culture and society. 3. Case Study:

1. What is the policy of multiculturalism and why was it introduced by the 1970's? The policy of multiculturalism was embraced by ... t in 1972. The policy recognised ethnic groups across Australia could preserve their identities and cultural heritage while at the same time having an overall commitment to the nation as a whole. In 1 ... at the same time having an overall commitment to the nation as a whole. In 1977 a charter for multicultural Australia was drawn up. This charter recognised the three basic principles for multicultura ...

(4 pages) 87 2 4.1 May/2005

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays

Why Not Support Bilingual Education?

migrant students are enrolled in bilingual education because their parents want them maintain their cultural heritage and to be bilingual. There are many advantages of being bilingual; it makes commun ... knowledge skills, but also helped them to keep their ethnic heritage and culture. By keeping their cultural heritage, students could become bilingual.The advantages of being bilingual would make comm ...

(3 pages) 97 0 2.0 Jun/2005

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Language Studies

Cyprus History Of Conflict

deposits, as well as its skilled craftsmen, made it the prized possession of the powers of the day.Cultural influences came from all directions - all major regional civilisations left their mark on t ... lisations left their mark on the island, contributing to the development of a very rich and diverse cultural heritage.ANCIENT TIMES The Stone Age The first signs of human life on the island date back ...

(7 pages) 41 0 5.0 Aug/2005

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History