Spanish Literature: 15th & 16th Century Authors & Culture
15th Century Literature
Authors
Authors: Juan Mena, Marqués de Santillana, Jorge Manrique. The poems are collected in cancioneros. Romances develop.
15th Century Culture
The printing press was invented, an important fact for the laity’s access to literature.
Humanism
Resurgence of studies of the history of grammar and literature of Greek and Latin classics.
Jorge Manrique (1440-1479)
Knight who took active part in the civil wars of his time. He wrote love poetry, following the trend of the songbooks, and
Read MoreConcise Chemistry: Atomic Mass, Radiation, Water & Polymers
Atomic Structure and Radiation
- The relative atomic mass, Ar, or atomic mass, is the mass of an atom measured by comparison with the carbon atom -12.
- Alpha Particles: consist of two protons and two neutrons, i.e., are nuclei of helium atoms. When a radioactive nucleus emits an alpha particle, it is transformed into another with mass number A-4 and atomic number Z-2.
- Beta particles: are very fast electrons. They result from the disintegration of neutrons into a proton and an electron. When emitted, the
Hume’s Critique: Ideas, Causation, and the Limits of Knowledge
Hume’s Critique of Metaphysical Ideas
Hume conducted a psychological analysis of the formation of ideas, challenging long-held metaphysical concepts such as substance, causality, and the self. He argued that these ideas, lacking a basis in sensory impressions, are merely baseless abstractions.
Criticism of Abstraction
Hume posited that an idea is essentially the memory of a sensory impression. While this representation can be applied to multiple individuals, it is not an abstraction in the Aristotelian
Read MoreUnderstanding Wood: Properties, Protection, and Uses
Wood: An Overview of Properties and Uses
Wood’s strength and flexibility depend on the direction of its fibers. As an organic material, its lifespan is shorter compared to other materials.
- Advantages: Easy to use, suitable for temporary structures, easy to transport, low density, easy to work with, lightens structures, provides thermal and acoustic insulation.
Disadvantages: Susceptible to fungi and insects, not an inert material, swells with water, prone to premature aging, can rot and is vulnerable
Read MoreFray Luis de León: Life, Work, and Christian Humanism
Fray Luis de León (1527-1591)
Life
Born in Belmonte in 1527, Fray Luis de León lived in Madrid from 1533. At 14, he went to Salamanca and entered the Augustinian order, studying at the university. At age 32, he was entrusted with his first chair, and performed later after two. The rivalry between the orders, especially with the Dominicans, whose prominence Fray Luis was challenging, led to an inquisitorial process in 1572. He was accused of defending the Hebrew text of the Old Testament against
Read MoreSpanish Agrarian Reform Law of 1932: Historical and Statistical Analysis
Spanish Agrarian Reform Law (1932)
Classification
This document analyzes the Spanish Agrarian Reform Law of 1932 from historical, legislative, economic, and social perspectives. It comprises two parts:
- An excerpt from the Basic Law of Agrarian Reform, a public document addressing the entire population, particularly those affected by the law. Published in 1932 during the Second Republic’s Reformist Biennium (under Azaña’s leadership), following the failed Sanjurjo coup. This law was considered a major
Test, Measurement, Evaluation: Enhancing Sports Performance
Test, Measurement, and Evaluation
Definitions
Test: According to Webster’s Dictionary: “A test is a tool which is used to evaluate the skill, knowledge, capabilities, or aptitudes of an individual or a group.”
Measurement: According to H.M. Barrow: “Measurement refers to the process of administering a test to obtain quantitative data.”
Evaluation: According to Shuffle Board: “It is a systematic determination of a subject’s merit, worth, and significance, using criteria governed by a set of standards.
Read MoreMedical Professionals and Healthcare Glossary
Medical Professionals
Midwife
Delivers babies at birth.
Cardiologist
Treats illnesses of the heart.
Pediatrician
Specializes in children’s health.
Radiologist
Takes X-rays and other medical images.
Scrub Nurse
Supports surgeons in the operating theater.
Porter
Moves patients between hospital areas.
Lab Technician
Takes samples and analyzes tissues under a microscope.
Paramedic
Responds to emergencies and gives first aid.
Surgeon
Performs operations.
Pharmacist
Gives medicines to medical staff and patients.
Medical Fields
Pharmacy
Dispenses
Read MoreEconomics Production and Cost Theory: Solved Problems
Economics: Production and Cost Theory – Solved Problems
Production and Cost Theory Problems
- c. The company produces at the technical optimum.
- d. It should choose 1,500 units of labor and 7,500 units of capital.
- a. Straight lines with a negative slope.
- a. Decreasing returns to scale and diseconomies of scale.
- b. Increasing.
- c. Increasing returns to scale.
- b. It will buy all labor and no capital.
- e. All of the above are correct.
- d. For the cost function CT(Q) = 8Q3 – 3Q2 + 10Q + 100, all of the above are correct.
Cell Biology: Characteristics, Structure, and Processes
Characteristics of Living Organisms
- Nutrition: Taking in, absorbing, and assimilating nutrients (organic substances, mineral ions) containing raw materials/energy for growth and tissue repair.
- Plants: Photosynthesis – H2O, CO2, Light
- Excretion: Removal of toxic materials and waste products of metabolism and substances in excess, produced by chemical reactions in cells (respiration).
- Respiration: Breaking down food in cells to release energy.
- Sensitivity: Sensing and responding to changes in the environment