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08 févr. 2021
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Cultural studies - Comparing and contrasting Japan and France

Essay - 2 pages - Sociology & social sciences

Japan and France are two countries located on different continents. One is in Asia next to the Pacific Ocean and the other is located in occidental Europa bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea and the North Sea. Each country has its habits and lifestyles. There are many...

24 janv. 2021
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'Violence brings only temporary victories' M.-L. King. Discuss in the light of past and current political affairs

Essay - 4 pages - Sociology & social sciences

Martin Luther King Jr. (1929 - 1968) was an American minister and a social activist, who is mostly known for his leadership of the civil rights movement in the United States. Thanks to him, the segregation of Black Americans stopped. Given his implication in non-violent movements in order to...

23 nov. 2020
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Critical thinking questions - The media and its influence

Essay - 2 pages - Sociology & social sciences

The agenda setting theory says that mass media influences society through the stories that are labelled newsworthy and the time and space given to them. I totally agree with this theory. I think we pay more attention to social problems that receive attention in the media and it's normal...

23 nov. 2020
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Critical thinking questions - Social problem

Essay - 1 pages - Sociology & social sciences

I think that the most important social problem facing the world today is global warming, because it is a natural issue which is growing enormously and we can't stop it. We can certainly limit it by changing our daily habits but that won't make it stop or disappear so we have to live with...

16 nov. 2020
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Idea of progress - What is the purpose of science? Is scientific progress always something positive for humanity?

Essay - 1 pages - Sociology & social sciences

I will talk about the notion of IDEAS OF PROGRESS. Progress can be defined as an improvement, a development or a change; it can be a technological, scientific or social advance in order to make the world a better place. It is characterised by a positive and wilful behaviour with a view to...

16 nov. 2020
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Myths and heroes - To what extent can the choices that people make, condition and influence their lives and have an impact on the world they live in?

Essay - 2 pages - Sociology & social sciences

I will talk about the notion of myths and heroes. A myth can be defined as a popular or traditional belief, an unusual story about gods or heroes. But the term hero doesn't always represent a mythological figure or a superhero. Indeed, a hero can be a person who is admired for his or her...

16 nov. 2020
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Places and forms of power - What power and determination do young people have to promote change in our societies and in the world of today?

Essay - 2 pages - Sociology & social sciences

I will talk about the notion of locations and forms of power. In politics and social science, power is the ability to influence the behaviour of people. In order to live together, members of a community accept rules and laws. It helps to create social cohesion, but it can also lead to conflicts...

13 oct. 2020
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Unmixed areas

Essay - 2 pages - Sociology & social sciences

Today I would like to talk about unmixed areas. These are places, events, meetings or such that are only available to a specific gender. In general, this is about women. Which brings us to feminism. We've all heard about that growing movement across the world, mobilising people and governments...

10 sept. 2020
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What Does it Mean for a University to be Socially Responsible?

Dissertation - 3 pages - Educational studies

What does it mean for a university to be 'socially responsible'? With reference to the literature and using examples from the UK, and beyond, discuss how a university might demonstrate its commitment to social responsibility to its stakeholders. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) can...

29 août 2020
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Places and forms of power - Education and money

Essay - 1 pages - Sociology & social sciences

Today I'm going to deal with the notion places and forms of power. It can be defined as the ability to exercise authority and influence over others. It can exist at different levels, for example in economy, politics, and media. We may wonder to what extent higher education can be considered as a...

28 août 2020

Martin Luther King - Myths and heroes

Presentation - 1 pages - Educational studies

Martin Luther King: myths and heroes. Martin Luther King is a worldwide symbol of social progress.

22 août 2020
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The American Education System

Essay - 2 pages - Educational studies

Let's start with the courses, and the different grades. In the USA, compulsory education begins at 5 years old, in the Kindergarten, which is the equivalent of La Grande Section in France. Before 5 year-old, you can go to Preschool and Pre-K, which are fee-paying schools, and it's really...

26 mai 2020
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Are beautiful politicians more likely to win?

Tutorials/exercises - 13 pages - Psychology

The paper deals with the question : "Are beautiful politicians more likely to win?", a homework made for a Political Psychology class. We're interested to learn how nonverbal cues impact the voters, even when they do not intend to do so. The paper explores how attractiveness can impact...

25 mai 2020

Space and Exchange - Why Is a Gap Year Useful and Can It Change Our Lives?

Essay - 2 pages - Educational studies

I will present to you the concept of space and exchange. Spaces are possible places of exchange which can be virtual, like the Internet or also geographic, like countries of the world separated by borders. The exchanges are produced by the use of these spaces, namely different aspects such as...

24 avril 2020

Education

Text commentary - 4 pages - Educational studies

A critical analysis on the changes to Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) legislation in the UK. This essay focuses on what changes have been made to legislation, if they have been effective and if 'total inclusion' is possible in all schools and settings. This essay scored a...

24 avril 2020

Education - publié le 24/04/2020

Text commentary - 7 pages - Educational studies

A critical analysis of the merits of promoting creativity in the classroom. This essay looks at definitions of creativity, methods of incorporating it and arguments as to whether all National Curriculum subjects can be taught through creative methods. This essay scored a high 2:1 on an...

16 avril 2020
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MA Contemporary Film Culture

Case study - 23 pages - Everyday's life

This case study investigates economic models for film-funding and film studios, using three different examples in Bristol (UK).

16 avril 2020

Contemporary Film Culture

Case study - 14 pages - Everyday's life

This essay concerned an analysis of the history and contemporary iterations of Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) along the axes of politics, economics and culture.

14 avril 2020
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Counsellling

Worksheets - 4 pages - Psychology

This is a short essay summarising and highlighting the differences and similarities between counselling psychology, clinical psychology, counselling and psychotherapy.

09 avril 2020

Psychology - Discuss the Advantages and Disadvantages that Narrowband Theories of Personality have Over Traditional Trait Theories

Essay - 2 pages - Psychology

Discuss the Advantages and Disadvantages that Narrowband Theories of Personality have Over Traditional Trait Theories - Exam Question Prep Essay

09 avril 2020

Psychology - With Reference to Trait Theory, Discuss the Differences Between the Idiographic and Nomothetic Approach to Personality

Essay - 2 pages - Psychology

With Reference to Trait Theory, Discuss the Differences Between the Idiographic and Nomothetic Approach to Personality - Exam Prep Essay

09 avril 2020

Psychology - Discuss how Personality and Situational Factors Interact to Determine an Individual's Behaviour. Refer to Empirical Evidence in your Answer

Essay - 3 pages - Psychology

Discuss how Personality and Situational Factors Interact to Determine an Individual's Behaviour. Refer to Empirical Evidence in your Answer - Exam Prep Essay

09 avril 2020

Psychology - Compare and Critically Evaluate Freud's Topographical and Structural Models of Personality

Tutorials/exercises - 2 pages - Psychology

Compare and Critically Evaluate Freud's Topographical and Structural Models of Personality - Exam Prep Essay

03 avril 2020

Health Psychology at the National Level (UK): Identify a major health issue in the United Kingdom and discuss how Health Psychology might address this concern.

Case study - 9 pages - Psychology

Essay detailing and discussing the obesity epidemic in the U.K, and the possible steps that need to be taken to address it.

03 avril 2020

Critically evaluate associative learning accounts of the acquisition of phobias

Text commentary - 9 pages - Psychology

Critical evaluation of the cognitive approach to the acquisition of phobias, including an extensive list of references.

01 avril 2020
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Academic English (IELTS) - Example and writing guide for an "agree/disagree" essay

Essay - 3 pages - Educational studies

Sample IELTS Academic Writing Task 2 In this document, I have included: A sample essay title for an IELTS academic writing exam A sample plan which I used to help structure my essay A sample essay Some tips for writing "agree/disagree" essays Title: Planting trees is very important for the...

31 mars 2020

Sociology: Rent Boys

Essay - 44 pages - Psychology

This is a final year dissertation for a Sociology degree. The topic is Rent Boys and the study is the social construction of male prostitution. It is a study investigating the causes that lead to male prostitution and a look into the industry and it explores the background of various young men...

30 mars 2020
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The principle of influence

Essay - 2 pages - Psychology

Whether it's advertising, political speeches or even simple exchanges between people, we are constantly bombarded by an infinite number of persuasive messages. This persuasive power is used to convince us to think, do, or feel something. For more than 60 years, researchers have been studying...

30 mars 2020

Business Plan: how to improve life in Indian slums?

Business plan - 6 pages - Sociology & social sciences

Ninety years ago, there were only 251 million people in India. Today, there are 1.2 billion. Overpopulation threatens the environment of the country. Overpopulation and rural exodus have led to informal urban development, leading to the development of slums in and next to the cities. Therefore,...

20 mars 2020
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Personal problem - Alcoholism in Hong Kong

Essay - 3 pages - Sociology & social sciences

Alcoholism is one of the personal problems that affect many individuals in society, I am being one of them. It is a condition whereby an individual has a strong desire or physical need to consume alcohol even though they know that it has harmful effects on their health. For one to be addicted to...