Definition of Enculturation
Enculturation may sound like a somewhat exotic term, but it refers to a relatively easy-to-understand process by which everyone adopts their native …
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Are we Seeing the End of Books & Reading?
Is reading on the Kindle really reading? I’m not bashing the Amazon Kindle or the Barnes & Noble eReader, but are real books gone forever?
Continue ReadingDennis Hopper Buried in Taos, New Mexico: Picture of Dennis Hopper's Grave
I live in Taos, New Mexico, the place where the late actor/artist Dennis Hopper lays at rest. I went to his grave today and placed some tulips there. …
Continue ReadingImplications of Youth Unemployment & Changing Values in Nigeria
This article examines the challenges the youth in my society face which stems from the current socio-economic situation. It also examines the adverse …
Continue ReadingThe Role of Women in Igbo Society & Igbo Religion
There was a unique role for women in the traditional Igbo society before the advent of the British colonialists who came in with Christianity. These …
Continue ReadingTips for Visiting the Taos Pueblo in New Mexico
Part of living in Taos, New Mexico is the beauty and history of the Taos Pueblo. As a resident of Taos, Jean Scheid tells us all you need to know …
Continue ReadingThe Essence of Greeting in India: Say Namaste
In India the usual way of greeting is not a handshake or a hello but a Namaste. Learn more about the word, its origin and the gesture accompanying it.
Continue ReadingLearn About Aramaic - An Ancient Semitic Language
Aramaic was once one of the foremost languages used in the Middle-Eastern region. It is well-known as the language of the Bible and the Talmud. …
Continue ReadingTo Know The Russian Word Glasnost: Gorbachev-era Politics and Why Gorbachev Implemented Glasnost
Glasnost: How is a whole article required to define a single Russian word? It’s a word with complex meanings that have changed throughout time, …
Continue ReadingUnderstanding Denglisch: Anglicization of the German Language
Denglisch, or German mixed with English, isn’t just limited to American students struggling to fill in the blanks in their German class. …
Continue ReadingWhat Is Irish Gaelic? How Is It Taught In Irish Schools? Is It a Living Language or Not?
Irish Gaelic holds an awkward position within Ireland. It’s the official language of Ireland, mandatory in schools, required for many jobs; and …
Continue ReadingLearn About Macroeconomics: A Study Guide
How does the economy work? What is supply and demand, and what do we mean by macroeconomics? Learn it all here in this complete study guide!
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