Victorian Era Milestones and Whitechapel Mysteries
The 1880s: A Decade of Innovation and Change
Key Events and Inventions (Page 5)
Exercise 1: Historical Milestones
- 1885: First modern bicycle; Benz’s three-wheeled vehicle that used petrol.
- 1886: Coca-Cola appears; Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde published.
- 1887: Dunlop’s pneumatic tyre; Sherlock Holmes introduced; Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee.
- 1888: Stage play of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde; Berliner’s gramophone; First Kodak box camera; Whitechapel murders begin.
Exercise 2: Open Answers (Page 5)
Open answers.
Social
Read MoreOscar Wilde, Aestheticism, and The Picture of Dorian Gray
Aestheticism: Art for Art’s Sake
In the late 19th century, the traditional Victorian values of morality, respectability, and utility were challenged by the artistic and literary movement known as Aestheticism. It posited that art should not be moral or didactic, but rather seek beauty and sensory pleasure.
The famous motto, “Art for Art’s Sake”, expressed this concept, praising the sensual qualities of art and the pleasure it could evoke. This went against the Victorian belief that literature and
Read MoreLiterary Analysis: Objectivism, Language, and Poeticity
Perspectives on Literary Analysis
Objectivist vs. Anti-Objectivist Approaches
When analyzing art, two distinct attitudes emerge:
- Objectivist Attitudes: These posit that a specific, definable literary object exists within a text. Something inherent in the text makes it literary, an artistic specificity. This definition can also depend on societal context. Aesthetic meaning, from this viewpoint, is based on absolute values intrinsic to the literary text.
- Anti-Objectivist Attitudes: In contrast, these
System Modeling Essentials: UML Perspectives & Diagrams
What is System Modeling?
Process of creating abstract graphical models of a system.
Goal: Understand and communicate different views (perspectives).
Common Language: UML (Unified Modeling Language)
Four System Perspectives
| Perspective | Description |
|---|---|
| External | Models the system environment or context |
| Interaction | Shows how system components or users interact |
| Structural | Shows how the system or data is organized |
| Behavioral | Shows how the system behaves or reacts to events |
Context Models
Show the operational context of a
Optimizing Spain’s Labor Market: Flexibility & Vocational Training
Labor Flexibility Policies in Spain
Addressing the flexibility rigidities of labor relations between employers and employees is crucial. A crucial balance must be struck between protecting workers and providing flexibility for businesses. This means ensuring worker protection without discouraging employers, especially concerning the rigidities of permanent contracts, high firing costs, and difficulties in modifying working conditions in response to changes in the economic situation.
Spain faces significant
Read MoreGlobal Events & Social Trends: A Decade in Review
June 2010 A: YouTube’s Five-Year Evolution: From Platform to Star
1. Key Points
- A. Publicity is now included on the site.
- B. By publishing videos which denounce anti-democratic abuses.
2. True/False Questions
- A: False
- B: True
- C: False
3. Vocabulary Matching
- A. Ignored – Dismissed
- B. Selection – Choice
- C. Produce – Generated
- D. Chance – Accident
4. Multiple Choice Answers
- B, C, A
September 2010 A: Store Brands: Adapting to Changing Times
1. Paragraph References
- A: Paragraph 1
- B: Paragraph 6
2. True/False Questions
- A:
International Trade: Integration, Agreements, and Concepts
Stages of Economic Integration
- Free Trade Area (FTA): Members eliminate tariffs and quotas among themselves but maintain independent trade policies with non-member countries.
- Customs Union (CU): Members eliminate internal barriers and adopt a common external tariff (CET) against non-member countries.
- Common Market: Builds on a Customs Union by allowing free movement of labor and capital among member countries.
- Economic Union: Extends a Common Market by harmonizing economic policies (e.g., monetary,
Pragmatics and Applied Linguistics: Language in Context and Practice
Pragmatic Linguistics: Language in Context
“Pragmatics studies the factors that govern our choice of language in social interaction and the effects of our choice on others.” — David Crystal
In contrast to Phonetics, Phonology, Morphology, Syntax, and other fields that describe different levels of language structure, Pragmatics deals with language use. Pragmatics primarily focuses on the relationship between linguistic signs and their users. It investigates how context (both situational and linguistic)
Read MoreThe Spanish Constitution of 1812: A Primary Source Analysis
This text comprises fragments of the Spanish Constitution promulgated in Cadiz in 1812. It is a primary historical source of legal and political significance. Drafted by the deputies of the Cortes of Cadiz from 1810 to 1814, the Constitution reflects predominantly liberal ideals, as evidenced in its content. It was addressed to all Spanish citizens “of both hemispheres,” represented by elected officials. Published in March 1812 during the War of Independence, the document encapsulates the core tenets
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Mastering Professional Business Communication
Effective communication is crucial in any professional setting. These examples demonstrate how to craft clear, concise, and professional emails and letters for various business scenarios.
Confirming a Business Meeting
This email confirms a scheduled meeting, providing essential details and directions.
Hi Margaret,
I'd like to confirm the meeting with Thomas Ward at 11:00 AM on September 23rd in our offices.
Our offices are located in Globe Tower, 55 Queen'