This paper is based on a quote from the book "My Brother Sam is Dead" by Collier and Collier. The quote " Could the United States have made its way without all that agony and killing?" directs the argument throughout the paper.
Abstract This paper takes a quote from the book "My Brother Sam is Dead" and discusses whether or not the U.S. could have survived without so much bloodshed. The writer of this paper allows for the discussion of American policies and historical decisions that have caused killing in the name of Americans. The paper focuses mainly on the period around the Civil War and the expansion to the West.
From the Paper "Throughout American history residents have been led to believe that the American Revolution was a necessary evil that could not be avoided at any costs. The killing and the agony that was involved in that revolution have been taught in classrooms since the beginning of public education as necessary to the cause(Collier, 1989). In more recent years however, many have begun to question whether or not it was really as necessary as it has been portrayed over the years. In a book by Lincoln and Christopher Collier called My Brother Sam is Dead the possibility of there being to much violence used comes to light through the telling of the plot. After reading the book the answer to the question Could the United States have made its way without all that agony and killing? Becomes a startling and revealing no."
This paper argues that some of the best examples of Romantic poetry are from unlikely individuals that are rarely included in the canon of "Romantic literature".
Abstract The paper relates that Romantic poetry was a clear demand for social justice, expressing that the past social structure was too rigid and the new social order must allow for individual growth. The paper posits that some of the best examples of Romantic poetry were produced by working class individuals. The paper uses the example of the working class, self-educated poet, Mary Collier, and analyzes two specific examples of Collier's poems. The paper explains that this working class woman was not only not an exception but probably even more committed to the ideals of the period than many of the classic Romantic poets.
From the Paper "The term romanticism related to a period of European history associated with the end of the eighteenth and the beginning of the nineteenth century. Romantic poetry is an expression of the period, the emphasis of such poetry was frequently nature as well as individual expression of emotions and imagination as a rejection of earlier classicism and strict social rules and conventions that defined life, prior to the time. In a sense romantic poetry, as well as other literary and artistic expressions during the period were a clear demand for social justice, expressing that the past social structure was to rigid and the new social order must allow for individual growth. "
Abstract The paper shows that the English stage during the late 17th century was a time of rebuilding, and also a time of creation. There were many different ideas on what theatre should be and it was very common for one person to have an idea, and as soon as it was known, opposing ideas were quickly published, followed by various defenses of the original idea. The paper discusses several people who were well known for their opinions from that time period, including Jeremy Collier, John Dryden, Alexander Pope, William Congreve and William Stubbs.
From the Paper "When the Stuart Dynasty returned to the throne of England in 1660, the playhouses were reopened. In August, Charles II issued patents for two companies of players, and performances immediately began. However, theatre had evolved a bit. The Royalty and the Nobility, as well as a few independent companies now owned theatrical troupes. Often the ones that had permanent theatres such as Convent Garden, Drury Lane and Dorset Garden had Noble backers to provide for the upkeep. Costumes were often second hand garments that the nobility no longer desired. Slowly the better-kept theatres became places to see and be seen. Often what was going on in the auditorium was just as much, or more interesting then what was on stage. The style of the playwriting was of a lesser form then that of the Elizabethan plays. It frequently utilized stereotypes and stock characters."
Tags: Elizabethan, Heroic, Stanzas, The, Old, Batchelor, An, Essay, on, Criticism
Abstract This paper looks at the implications, for social anthropology, of discourses on knowledge and power by focusing on Foucault's ideas and by analyzing several ethnographic studies.
From the Paper "Social science knowledge informs the way in which people interpret their experiences, and can be empowering, as in the case of political and feminist discourses. However, knowledge, employed as discourse, can also be employed in ways that disempower, and this is the focus of much of Foucault's work. The implication for academic work is that social science knowledge can serve to either empower or disempower its subjects, sometimes both, and in all cases it has influence over its subjects and its audience, by virtue of being itself a discourse, albeit a scientific one."
Abstract This paper discusses how juvenile crime, because of the number of crimes and the nature of the crimes committed by young people, is a critical problem that must be resolved. It looks at how, in analyzing the ways to approach this problem, two crucial approaches have been argued. It examines how the first, as argued by Fuentes, is to treat children as children, even if they are juvenile offenders and to focus on rehabilitating them, and how the second approach, argued by Judge Linda Collier, is that the juvenile justice system has to be revised, and juvenile offenders have to be given the same penalties as adults.
From the Paper "Collier adopts a tough position against juvenile crime, while studies demonstrate that tough adult penalties for juvenile criminals will not resolve the problem of juvenile crime. Collier insists that juvenile offenders should not be treated as children but should fully pay for their crime as would any adult. This could mean sentencing eight year olds to the same prison time that a court of law would sentence an adult to. The justice system is supposed to rehabilitate and train people to become decent members of society, but Collier's solution is no guarantee that the juvenile offender will rehabilitate. In fact, she does not provide any evidence to illustrate that the states which adopted tough laws for juvenile offenders have a lower juvenile violent crime rate."
Abstract This paper is a review of the book's content as well as an analysis of the research methodology used by the author. The analysis focuses particularly on the use of 'social mapping', that is, those social mapping techniques which were utilized by the author, as well as how traditional anthropological research methods were used to create maps of the social landscape in the Chiapas and Mexico.
From the Paper "In Basta! Land and the Zapatista rebellion in Chiapas, George Collier is examining the social, economic, and historical context in which the Zapatista rebellion took place. Collier traces the history of the region from colonial times to the present day and he examines the unique relationship Chiapas has had with the Mexican government, and possible reasons for why the rebellion occurred there instead of among peasants in other regions of Mexico. On the one hand, he considers the conditions that contributed to the rise of the rebellion, on the other, he is using the development of the Zapatista uprising as a point of reference for examining the changes that political forces and economic restructuring has wrought on the region of Chiapas. He looks not only at the relationship between indigenous people and the Mexican government, but he maps the power structure and relationships within communities, as well as the conflicts between peasant communities. In so doing, he challenges the stereotypes fostered in the media of the indigenous peoples as either passive victims or the indigenous communities as models of egalitarianism. He uses the situation in Chiapas to highlight the pitfalls of macro-economic policies embraced by Mexico and the world in the name of 'development'. In mapping the changes in the lives of peasants in Chiapas, he looks not only at the ways macro-economic policies have disadvantaged them, but also at the ways they have adapted and innovated in the face of change. He posits that not only does restructuring marginalize subsistence farmers, creating more stress for the nation, but that due to their adaptability and innovations peasants are an overlooked resource in attempts to revitalize the Mexican economy."
Abstract The paper examines how children acquire a second language through social interaction and environment through supporting Lev Vygotsky's theory in second language acquisition. The paper focuses on school age children seven years of age and older.
Outline:
Objective
Introduction
SLA & the Influence of the Sociocultural Environment
SLA and Collier's Conceptual Model
Empirical Evidence Presented
Summary and Conclusion
From the Paper "The social and cultural processes in the students' every day life are central to the language acquisition of the student. This includes cultural processes in the students' life in terms of the past, present and future and includes all contexts of "home, school, community, and the broader society." In terms of language development or linguistic processes which are a second component of the model Collier states that these consists of "the subconscious aspects of language development as well as metalinguistic, conscious formal teaching of language in school, and acquisition of the written system of language." Collier states that this is inclusive of both oral and written language acquisition. Academic development is a third component of this model and is inclusive of "all school work in language arts, mathematics, the sciences, and social studies for each grade level." Academic work through the progression of each grade brings expansion to the vocabulary, sociolinguistic, and discourse dimensions to the language higher cognition."
Tags: formal, teaching, acquisition, mediation, semiotic, systems
Abstract This paper discusses a case where a career probation officer, Joan, must deal with a difficult situation regarding a high profile case that is coming up for review and which has generated a great deal of media interest, and the need to avoid negative publicity for the Collier County Probation Department . The problem Joan faces is that the media want an interview with her regarding the case but the Chief Probation Officer has also emphasized the importance of avoiding the media and not allowing anyone to speak with the media without supervisory approval. The paper addresses the following question: What should Joan's response to the reporter be other than hanging up or telling him to call back? In addressing the question, the paper analyzes Joan's response and whether it was the right one. The paper concludes in favor of Ms. Casey.
Table of Contents:
What Should Joan's Response to the Reporter be Other Than Hanging Up or Telling Him to Call Back?
If She Elects to Discuss Her Officer's Recommendation, What Should She Say to Justify It?
What Should the Chief Probation Officer Do Upon His Return to Work?
Was the Probation Officer's Recommendation Correct Based on these Facts?
Should a Policy Be Immediately Drafted for this Situation?
Should Any Personnel Actions Be Taken?
Conclusion
From the Paper "All police departments should have a policy in place for disclosing information to the media. Only the Police Chief or a person appointed by the Chief, such as a special employee designated to handle media relations, should be allowed to report information to the media. An official policy should be in writing and clearly state that no one other than the designated official should make any kind of statement to the news media. When allowed, media press releases should be scheduled ahead of time and follow protocol."
Tags: image, written policy, spokesperson, professional manner, respect
