Ikema Ryukyuan: Investigation Past Experience and the Current State through Life Narratives Introduction There are two goals in this paper. The first is to describe the current endan-gered status of one of the endangered languages spoken in Okinawa, Japan by identifying a set of factors that has affected this language. The second is to promote the life narrative approach that we have adopted to arrive at a reliable basic description which is necessary for documentation. We pro-pose that the life narrative approach is an important framework for docu-menting all endangered languages. The online edition of UNESCO’s Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger (2009)2 identifies four Ryukyuan languages as ‘definitely endan- We would also like to thank Maggie Camp and Yuka Matsugu for their help in the prepara-tion of this manuscript. Japanese/Korean Linguistics 19. Edited by Sang Yee Cheon. Copyright © 2010, «GreetingLine» / SHOICHI IWASAKI & TSUYOSHI ONO gered’ (Miyako, Okinawa, Kunigami, and Amami) and two as ‘severely endangered’ (Yonaguni and Yaeyama) according to the following defini-tions. 3 Definitely endangered: Children…
writing a magazine-style article for a broad audience Science underpins society and has a social impact. This means the role and relevance of science within a global culture requires scientists to make the world of science accessible to everyone. One way of doing this is through popular science magazine-style articles. These articles use a story-telling format to present scientific findings and their significance to the widest possible audience. Telling stories is an effective way for scientists to engage with the public to communicate scientific concepts relevant to the needs of society. For your major assessment task in this subject you will be writing a magazine-style article for a broad audience (i.e. the general public as well as scientists). A prestigious science magazine is looking to showcase the latest trends in microbiology research to their mixed audience of scientists, science entrepreneurs, medical doctors and science enthusiasts. As a young science journalist, you are trying to get your article published in this magazine, to showcase your journalism and writing skills and boost your career. The magazine is inviting articles…
man versus nature The Jurassic Park is an American Science fiction horror adventure written by Crichton and produced by Kathleen Kennedy in 1193. The film’s setting is a fictional island called Isla Nublar, which is located in the Pacific along the coast of Costa Rica. In the film, a pragmatic paleontologist visits the Park, and during this time, a mystery happens. A power failure occurs in the Park loosening the cloned dinosaurs. Among those in the Park, were kids who had visited to view the dinosaurs. The cause of the power surge is an attempted robbery by Dennis Nedry, who intends to sell dinosaurs embryos to a willing buyer and is viewed as the film’s antagonist. When the management realizes that there was a breach of security, they get the power back but later realize that both the visitors and the dinosaurs were free and lost into the forest. John Hammond, the owner of the Park, summons three experts; Dr. Ellie, a palaeobotanist, Dr. Grant, a paleontologist, and Dr. Malcom, a mathematician to witness the horrors of the freed dinosaurs.…
Health care organizations Health care organizations play a critical role in every society and are, therefore, some of the most essentials units that need constant monitoring. Negligence or lack of adherence to health care standards by such organizations may lead to loss of lives and consequently affect other sectors of a country such as the economy and political stability. Just like public learning institutions, health care organizations are required to undergo accreditation which involved the review of a particular organizations ability to meet regulatory requirements and standards established by a particular accreditation body. Accreditation, therefore, reelects of an organizations commitment and dedication to meet standards and maintain a high level of performance in providing quality health care. Accreditation bodies such as The Joint Commission use a number of standards in accreditation, and through teamwork, health care professionals can meet the daily needs of their patients. The Joint Commission offers accreditation to health care organizations as well as health care providers after an onsite evaluation by the organization and satisfaction of compliance with the organization’s standards which are the basis of…
How should media and presidents interact? Viewpoint How accurate is this? Different than the past? How should media and presidents interact? My comments or questions about the claims Media focus too much on the horse race (polls, rallies, contributions) It is accurate because most news organizations conduct their own polls. It is no different from the past, as evidenced by horserace being the dominant theme since the 1970s (Strömberg, 178). Media houses should strive to educate the people on the portfolios and views of politicians. They should place more emphasis on policy issues, that is what the candidates say they would do if elected. Media spread misinformation It is accurate because sometimes the media misquote the candidates or exaggerate information. The practice has been going on for a while since they compete for viewership, and negative news tends to garner more views. They should provide accurate information that is beneficial to the voters and citizens. Individuals should read diverse news sources. There are some objective facts that one can check to determine the reliability of media, such as the type…
Resolutions of Voter Suppression in the United States Voter Suppression Introduction Voter suppression is the procedure or the plan employed to impact the final results of an election by restricting particular groups and individuals from participating in voting(Norris & Garnett, 2015). Voter suppression in the United States relates to the allegations concerning distinct illegal and legal efforts practiced to restrict eligible voters from exercising their social responsibility to vote. In this paper, I will focus on giving an example of a sophisticated voter suppression example in the U.S. Legal issue statement Are voting rights under suppression in the U.S. as states enact voter suppression laws? These laws result in significant issues for eligible voters struggling to participate in the most primary social responsibility in the constitution. From 2008, states in the U.S. have enacted measures to restrict the minority groups to practice their voting responsibility. Voting Rights Act of 1965 In this paper, I will use the 1965 voting rights act that is enacted in the Federal Legislation in the U.S. that prohibits voter suppression in voting. Resolutions of Voter…
What are the important things to look for when choosing diabetes treatment plans? With advanced medical science, different diabetes care programs have been introduced. The main concern of the programs is to offer better treatment facilities to the patients. Different treatment centers are offering the package solutions, and it varies in benefits and price from one package to another. A diabetes care plan is a patient-centered style giving preference to the patients, accessing literacy, and offering the treatment beyond cultural barriers. The treatment decision taken in the package solution is based on the patient preferences, and it should not be delayed. The care should be planned in such a way that the patient can have a detailed discussion about his or her condition with the concerned doctor. However, the care system has been planned in such a way that the patients get adequate support from the medical team. Things to consider choosing diabetes treatment Type of diabetes Irrespective of the diabetes care plan you choose, make sure you have discussed it in detail with the concerned doctor. For type 1…
The Brain I never thought that the brain could develop for, but research shows that there are better ways to make it grow even for adults. According to the article “You Can Grow Your Brain,” the brain is like a muscle and can get stronger when it is used. Before this, people thought that the brain was a mystery, and people are born intelligent. I thought people were born dumb and stayed that way for the rest of their life. The essay will show how my views have changed regarding the ability to learn new things and develop skills and how I may apply the knowledge gained from the article in learning. When weightlifters lift weight consistently, the muscles get stronger, and they can lift more weight in the future. Whether, when they stop exercising, the tissues shrink and get weaker, hence the phrase “use it or lose it” (You Can Grow Your Brain 1). When individuals continually use their brains, more extensive networks are formed between the neurons enabling a person to think or solve problems. The article explores…
GOALS IN PURSUING THE DOCTORATE INITIAL CONSIDERATION OF A DISSERTATION TOPIC Being a self-driven individual with high skills in conducting extensive online and physical library research, I intend to explore an examination of Coaches’ Mentoring practices that will improve African American Student-Athletes graduation rates. Recent research has proven that among 65 leading universities in the United States, the graduation rate among black male athletes continues to decline in comparison to any other black non-athletes and graduates. Further, the report reveals that when colleges and universities break for the College Football Playoff title, a substantial number of students predominantly blacks, do not report back but keep on observing the National Championship in Men’s Basketball (McGowan, 2018). As a result, the black male student-athletes end up being underrepresented in graduation. Knowingly, various proposals that cut across the sports media, NCAA, athletes, and their families have been aired to heal the situation. According to McGowan (2018), these recommendations include; a call by NCAA to disaggregate student-athletes’ data based on race, sport, sex, and division and the schools to focus on enrolling black students…
Treaty of Versailles and The Fourteen Point Plan Q1: Treat of Versailles The primary reason why the Germans did not like the Treaty of Versailles was that they believed it was unjustified. German did not attend the meeting. Because of their absence, some of the terms were forced on them, and they did not agree with it, the allies threatened to engage in combat again. The Germans were handled like a defeated nation, but they did not believe that they had been conquered. In 1918, the Germans signed an Armistice, and they had thought they were embracing the 14 points presented by President Wilson. In the process, some of the points found their way into the Agreement. The Germans believed they had been fooled and deceived, and thus loathed the Pact. Moreover, the Germans were angry regarding the different conditions of the Agreement. They, for instance, loathed clause 231- which was famously known as War Guilt’ Clause, which outlined that German had instigated all the damage and destruction of the war. To begin with, they were not convinced that they…