Venezuelan Culture: A Fusion of Traditions and Modernity

Venezuelan Culture: A Blend of Influences

Venezuelan culture is a rich tapestry woven from Indigenous, African, and Spanish threads. The first two were diverse, varying by tribe. Acculturation and assimilation led to a unique Venezuelan identity, similar to Latin America but with distinct differences. Indigenous influence is mainly seen in vocabulary and gastronomy, while African heritage is evident in music, particularly drum-based rhythms. The Spanish colonial era left a significant mark, especially

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Renaissance and Scientific Revolution: Transition to Modern Thought

Renaissance and Scientific Revolution

General Features

From the standpoint of the history of philosophical and scientific thought, the Renaissance can be characterized as a period of transition between medieval and modern philosophy. The most significant cultural forces operating in this period are humanism, the Protestant Reformation, and the uninterrupted advance of science. Of these three forces, science most deeply affects the advent of modernity. Scientific progress in this period was driven
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Krashen’s Monitor Model: Five Hypotheses of Second Language Acquisition

Recent Psychological Theories of SLA (1)

Krashen’s Monitor Model

This is an innatist theory of SLA, greatly influencing SL teaching practice. Krashen’s theory (1982) was originally called ‘the Monitor Model,’ constituted by five hypotheses:

  • Acquisition-Learning Hypothesis
  • Monitor Hypothesis
  • Natural Order Hypothesis
  • Input Hypothesis
  • Affective Hypothesis

1. The Acquisition-Learning Hypothesis

According to Krashen, adult L2 learners develop knowledge of an L2 via: (a) acquisition and (b) learning.

(a)

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Global Publics, Trade, and International Relations Concepts

Global Publics

Global publics are non-rivalrous and inclusive. Non-rivalry means one person’s use doesn’t diminish another’s. Inclusiveness means no one can be excluded from using them. A true global public good (GPG) is virtually universal, benefiting humanity globally. Examples include world peace and environmental preservation.

Prisoner’s Dilemma

The pursuit of self-interest doesn’t always benefit everyone, sometimes leading to the worst possible outcome.

Harmony vs. Conflict

Harmony

Countries pursuing

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Foundations of Marxism: Alienation, Historical Materialism, and Class Struggle

Block III (Marx): The Genesis of Marxism

The German Classical Philosophy: Marx was deeply influenced by Hegel’s dialectical method of analysis. However, Marx, along with other Left Hegelians like Feuerbach, reacted against Hegel’s idealism by postulating materialism. Marx adapted Hegel’s dialectic as a framework for understanding reality, including human practice, but from a materialistic perspective.

The English Political Economy: Marx critiqued the classical capitalist economy theories of Adam Smith

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Civics Fundamentals: Political Systems, Democracy, and Elections

Civics Summary

Basics

Political System: Relations between government institutions and the nation.

Democracy: A form of government where the people exercise state sovereignty.

Dictatorship: A form of government where one entity imposes its authority, violating the population’s rights.

State: Legal and political organization formed by the unit of territory, governance, and sovereignty.

Sovereignty: The ability of a people to determine their own form of government.

Delegate: An act by which the people of

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