Category: Culture

  • Cultural Bias and Research Testing

    Table of Contents Abstract Discussion and Conclusion References Abstract The review of five articles listed in the reference page reveals that there are flaws in cultural bias and research testing. These gaps are evidenced because standardized testing on achievements reveals that several disparities exist between the performance of different groups of students, that is, middle…

  • Self Esteem and Culture in a Learning Environment

    Table of Contents Observation and Description Analysis, Explanation, and Reasoning Connection to Effective Teaching Practices Evaluation Reference Learning process functions in a dynamic but systematic process that is greatly influenced by the main objective, sub objectives, and the environment in which learners are subjected to in the process of knowledge acquisition. According to Slavin (2006):…

  • Media and Popular Cultural in East and South East Asia

    Manga is the Japanese term for the comic art. It has borrowed significantly from the American comics and animation. On the other hand, Manga has significant influence on the Asian animation industry. Nonetheless, Japan is yet to market its animation industry globally as it does with other industries. Comic scholars posit that Japan can be…

  • Media Change Triggering Social and Cultural Change – Foundations, Thinkers, Ideas

    Living in the XXI century means being ready to the most drastic changes within the social, economical of financial sphere within the shortest amounts of time. However, it is important to realize that the change in media also allows for more opportunities for economical, social and cultural development. A fresh look at the changes that…

  • Cultural Audit in Society: Collectivism and Individualism

    A cultural audit is a stipulated procedure that a group of people or an organization follows in solving issues. There are two major cultural audits that determine the appropriate ways of working with families of children with disabilities, collectivism and individualism. In this case study, School of Architecture and Construction Trade in the State of…

  • American History: The Problem of Education in American Culture

    Education plays an important role in the life of every person. Usually, students’ life may be considerably changed after students enter a college. Students have to choose their professions, think about future life goals, define moral principles, and get experience. Unfortunately, nowadays, students face numerous problems in education: race and sex inequality, school vouchers, private…

  • Media and Popular Culture in East and South East Asia: Kyoung-Hwa

    Kyoung-hwa, Yonnie. “The landscape of keitai shôsetsu: Mobile phones as a literary medium among Japanese youth, Continuum.” Journal of Media & Cultural Studies, 26.3 (2012): 475-485. The author notes that the use of mobile phones in sending message is in the increase in the current Japanese society. Apart from the use of mobile phones and…

  • Ethnomathematics: a Multicultural View of Mathematical Ideas

    Humanistic mathematics is a rather complex subject; it provides the learners with a lot of challenges and allows them to exercise their mind making it more flexible and sharp. Unfortunately, this subject is not something everyone is fond of. Mathematics is normally viewed as a boring and incredibly difficult study. This course shifted my perspective…

  • Negative Cultural Standards Promoted by Mass Media

    Modern Western civilization is characterized by an unprecedented technological development and almost unlimited opportunities for sharing information almost in the twinkling of an eye. Fax, telephone, internet, satellite connection, — the list of information-sharing options is almost endless and features devices that significantly facilitate the task of transmitting information. The volume of information people are…

  • How Pop Art Reflects the Values and Culture of the U.S.

    Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion References Introduction Culture refers to people’s way of life. Culture is divided into various facets which include: norms, values, beliefs, attitudes, and cognitive mapping, and the thesis is geared towards achieving the survival of the society. These various facets are depicted in various aspects of the social structure such…