This document discusses how national identities are constructed through communication. It explains that ruling political groups define national identities using advertisements, slogans, speeches and other media. National identity emerges from interactions between people and is shaped by shared experiences like family, work, or religion. Politicians, spin doctors, journalists and teachers help construct political identities by circulating myths, stories and symbols. They work together in a system to naturalize certain discourses that support the ideology and legitimacy of the state. National identity is formed through creating in-groups and out-groups, and developing shared symbolic landscapes, narratives and cultural artifacts. The media plays a key role in disseminating and legitimizing these identity constructions.
The Politics of Teacher Professionalism in MacaoWai-Kwok Wong
The document discusses the politics of teacher professionalism in Macao. It outlines how teacher professionalism can be instrumental in delivering state ideology or political in acknowledging teacher autonomy. It analyzes obstacles to teacher professionalism in Macao, including the absence of independent teacher organizations and lack of teacher identity/influence in policymaking. It also examines how Macao's 10-year education plan disempowers teachers by excluding them from school management and focusing on economic goals over students/society.
Analytical Framework for Education IssuesWai-Kwok Wong
This document discusses conceptual foundations of educational issues from both a policy and sociological perspective. It covers topics such as policy definitions, the policy process including formulation, adoption, implementation and evaluation. It also examines stakeholders in the policy process and the sociological perspective on the functions of schooling in society. Specifically, it describes functionalism theory which posits that schools play a role in maintaining social harmony and cultural transmission by socializing students and preparing them for their future adult roles.
The document summarizes progress of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) rural roads program in India as of December 2006. Key points include:
- PMGSY was launched in 2000 with the primary objective of connecting all villages by 2007 and upgrading existing roads for all-weather access.
- Total estimated investment is Rs. 1.32 trillion to connect 173,000 eligible villages.
- Progress includes connecting 66,802 villages and building 1.46 lakh km of new roads under Bharat Nirman by 2008-09.
- Expenditure and progress figures are provided for various states through 2006-07.
O documento discute a importância de ouvir verdades contrárias às nossas opiniões e críticas, mesmo que desagradáveis, pois isso nos ajuda a melhorar e a ver nossa própria consciência refletida nos outros.
This document discusses how national identities are constructed through communication. It explains that ruling political groups define national identities using advertisements, slogans, speeches and other media. National identity emerges from interactions between people and is shaped by shared experiences like family, work, or religion. Politicians, spin doctors, journalists and teachers help construct political identities by circulating myths, stories and symbols. They work together in a system to naturalize certain discourses that support the ideology and legitimacy of the state. National identity is formed through creating in-groups and out-groups, and developing shared symbolic landscapes, narratives and cultural artifacts. The media plays a key role in disseminating and legitimizing these identity constructions.
The Politics of Teacher Professionalism in MacaoWai-Kwok Wong
The document discusses the politics of teacher professionalism in Macao. It outlines how teacher professionalism can be instrumental in delivering state ideology or political in acknowledging teacher autonomy. It analyzes obstacles to teacher professionalism in Macao, including the absence of independent teacher organizations and lack of teacher identity/influence in policymaking. It also examines how Macao's 10-year education plan disempowers teachers by excluding them from school management and focusing on economic goals over students/society.
Analytical Framework for Education IssuesWai-Kwok Wong
This document discusses conceptual foundations of educational issues from both a policy and sociological perspective. It covers topics such as policy definitions, the policy process including formulation, adoption, implementation and evaluation. It also examines stakeholders in the policy process and the sociological perspective on the functions of schooling in society. Specifically, it describes functionalism theory which posits that schools play a role in maintaining social harmony and cultural transmission by socializing students and preparing them for their future adult roles.
The document summarizes progress of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) rural roads program in India as of December 2006. Key points include:
- PMGSY was launched in 2000 with the primary objective of connecting all villages by 2007 and upgrading existing roads for all-weather access.
- Total estimated investment is Rs. 1.32 trillion to connect 173,000 eligible villages.
- Progress includes connecting 66,802 villages and building 1.46 lakh km of new roads under Bharat Nirman by 2008-09.
- Expenditure and progress figures are provided for various states through 2006-07.
O documento discute a importância de ouvir verdades contrárias às nossas opiniões e críticas, mesmo que desagradáveis, pois isso nos ajuda a melhorar e a ver nossa própria consciência refletida nos outros.
Manter a fé em Deus e em si mesmo mesmo nos momentos difíceis. Continuar seguindo em frente com esperança, fé e trabalho, pois os problemas são temporários e o futuro trará renovação e paz.
O documento discute como uma vida simples e voltada para o necessário ao invés do supérfluo trás mais paz de espírito do que uma vida de ambição material e apego aos bens. Uma vida simples deixa mais tempo para cuidar do espírito ao invés de se preocupar com o que não se tem.
Esta guía de laboratorio describe el funcionamiento de las impresoras de impacto. Explica que estas impresoras funcionan mediante la impresión por golpeo de caracteres preformados contra el papel a través de una cinta de tinta. El documento guía el desarme y armado de una impresora de impacto para identificar sus partes y comprender su funcionamiento, el cual implica el movimiento de un cabezal de impresión que contiene agujas metálicas que golpean la cinta de tinta. Finalmente, compara las ventajas y des
O documento fala sobre a importância das sementes na natureza e na vida humana. Compara as sementes ao trabalho silencioso e necessário de Deus na criação e evolução do mundo. Também alerta sobre a necessidade de começar pequeno e não desprezar gestos aparentemente insignificantes, que podem se tornar grandes obras no futuro.
Scribd es una red social que permite a millones de usuarios mensuales publicar, compartir, comentar y encontrar documentos en formatos como Word, PDF, presentaciones y hojas de cálculo. Los usuarios pueden crear cuentas en Scribd con los mismos nombres de usuario que usan en Flickr, SlideShare y YouTube.
O documento lista vários privilégios cristãos, incluindo manter fidelidade a Deus, humildade, renunciar aos próprios desejos, trabalhar para construir o Reino Divino, guardar a fé durante tempestades de dúvidas, servir sem recompensa, amar sem exigências, e perseverar no bem até o fim.
Este documento habla sobre la presencia de la tecnología de la información y la comunicación a lo largo de la vida del autor. Menciona varios dispositivos tecnológicos como celulares, computadoras, juegos electrónicos, televisores, cámaras de fotos y redes sociales. También incluye enlaces a imágenes de estos dispositivos.
El documento habla sobre el empleo en la Unión Europea. Explica la Estrategia Europea de Empleo, que tiene como objetivo crear más y mejores puestos de trabajo en toda la UE. También describe los servicios EURES y el programa "Mi primer trabajo EURES" para ayudar a los jóvenes a encontrar empleo en otros países de la UE. Además, proporciona información sobre recursos como el SEPE y Europass que ofrecen información y herramientas para la búsqueda de empleo a nivel europeo.
Ikerketa, garapena eta berrikuntza lehentasuneko politikak bilakatzen ari dira. Era berean, zientzia eta teknologiari buruzko adierazleen inguruan garai berrietara egokitzeko ahaleginak ugaritu dira. Bada, ordea, horrenbesteko garrantzia hartu ez duen auzi bat, hain zuzen ere, zientziaren pertzepzio sozialei dagokiena. Idazlan honetan berriki euskal herrietan buruturiko ikerketa baten berri emango dugu. Euskal herritarren iritziak jaso, horien argitzaileak identifikatu eta zientziaren inguruko diskurtsoak nola artikulatzen diren arakatuko dugu.
El documento presenta los resultados de varios judocas en diferentes Grand Prix celebrados en 1984. Se muestra el nombre del judoca, su nacionalidad, peso y año de nacimiento, así como sus resultados en cada competición con medallas de oro, plata y bronce. Finalmente se presenta la clasificación final de los 7 judocas mejor clasificados.
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Los monjes vivían en monasterios durante la Edad Media para dedicarse a la oración, el trabajo y el estudio siguiendo horarios estrictos. La mayoría de la población eran campesinos que trabajaban la tierra de forma penal para señores feudales, mientras que los artesanos se agrupaban en gremios en las ciudades.
El documento describe diferentes juegos numéricos para niños en edades tempranas que permiten desarrollar habilidades matemáticas como comparar cantidades, relacionar números, explorar números, formar pares idénticos y establecer diferencias. Algunos ejemplos de juegos son juegos con cartas que involucran adivinar números, juegos de memoria para encontrar pares iguales y juegos de opuestos para encontrar pares con dibujos contrapuestos.
El documento discute la santificación de la congregación de Dios. Explica que para ser santo, uno debe estar separado de lo impuro. Solo aquellos regenerados por Dios pertenecen a Su congregación. La congregación debe mantenerse limpia excluyendo a los impíos. La santificación tiene tres aspectos: posicional por la redención, progresiva a través de la obediencia, y final cuando veamos a Dios.
Este documento proporciona una introducción a varias funciones avanzadas de Excel, incluyendo funciones matemáticas (suma, producto, promedio), lógicas (máximo, mínimo), formato condicional, filtros y tablas/gráficos dinámicos. Explica cómo usar estas funciones para analizar y resumir grandes cantidades de datos, así como dar formato a celdas en base a criterios determinados.
O texto discute o significado de "padecer" e enfatiza que os discípulos não devem temer o sofrimento. Aprender a confiar plenamente em Deus é essencial para seguir o caminho da fé. Devemos cooperar com o evangelho e servir aos outros, compreendendo que Deus não distribui sofrimento sem propósito, mas sim corrige para aperfeiçoar.
Manter a fé em Deus e em si mesmo mesmo nos momentos difíceis. Continuar seguindo em frente com esperança, fé e trabalho, pois os problemas são temporários e o futuro trará renovação e paz.
O documento discute como uma vida simples e voltada para o necessário ao invés do supérfluo trás mais paz de espírito do que uma vida de ambição material e apego aos bens. Uma vida simples deixa mais tempo para cuidar do espírito ao invés de se preocupar com o que não se tem.
Esta guía de laboratorio describe el funcionamiento de las impresoras de impacto. Explica que estas impresoras funcionan mediante la impresión por golpeo de caracteres preformados contra el papel a través de una cinta de tinta. El documento guía el desarme y armado de una impresora de impacto para identificar sus partes y comprender su funcionamiento, el cual implica el movimiento de un cabezal de impresión que contiene agujas metálicas que golpean la cinta de tinta. Finalmente, compara las ventajas y des
O documento fala sobre a importância das sementes na natureza e na vida humana. Compara as sementes ao trabalho silencioso e necessário de Deus na criação e evolução do mundo. Também alerta sobre a necessidade de começar pequeno e não desprezar gestos aparentemente insignificantes, que podem se tornar grandes obras no futuro.
Scribd es una red social que permite a millones de usuarios mensuales publicar, compartir, comentar y encontrar documentos en formatos como Word, PDF, presentaciones y hojas de cálculo. Los usuarios pueden crear cuentas en Scribd con los mismos nombres de usuario que usan en Flickr, SlideShare y YouTube.
O documento lista vários privilégios cristãos, incluindo manter fidelidade a Deus, humildade, renunciar aos próprios desejos, trabalhar para construir o Reino Divino, guardar a fé durante tempestades de dúvidas, servir sem recompensa, amar sem exigências, e perseverar no bem até o fim.
Este documento habla sobre la presencia de la tecnología de la información y la comunicación a lo largo de la vida del autor. Menciona varios dispositivos tecnológicos como celulares, computadoras, juegos electrónicos, televisores, cámaras de fotos y redes sociales. También incluye enlaces a imágenes de estos dispositivos.
El documento habla sobre el empleo en la Unión Europea. Explica la Estrategia Europea de Empleo, que tiene como objetivo crear más y mejores puestos de trabajo en toda la UE. También describe los servicios EURES y el programa "Mi primer trabajo EURES" para ayudar a los jóvenes a encontrar empleo en otros países de la UE. Además, proporciona información sobre recursos como el SEPE y Europass que ofrecen información y herramientas para la búsqueda de empleo a nivel europeo.
Ikerketa, garapena eta berrikuntza lehentasuneko politikak bilakatzen ari dira. Era berean, zientzia eta teknologiari buruzko adierazleen inguruan garai berrietara egokitzeko ahaleginak ugaritu dira. Bada, ordea, horrenbesteko garrantzia hartu ez duen auzi bat, hain zuzen ere, zientziaren pertzepzio sozialei dagokiena. Idazlan honetan berriki euskal herrietan buruturiko ikerketa baten berri emango dugu. Euskal herritarren iritziak jaso, horien argitzaileak identifikatu eta zientziaren inguruko diskurtsoak nola artikulatzen diren arakatuko dugu.
El documento presenta los resultados de varios judocas en diferentes Grand Prix celebrados en 1984. Se muestra el nombre del judoca, su nacionalidad, peso y año de nacimiento, así como sus resultados en cada competición con medallas de oro, plata y bronce. Finalmente se presenta la clasificación final de los 7 judocas mejor clasificados.
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Our line of LED curing adhesives are ideal for many challenging applications. These compounds offer excellent optical clarity and high bond strength. They cure quickly and safely upon exposure to an LED light source.
Los monjes vivían en monasterios durante la Edad Media para dedicarse a la oración, el trabajo y el estudio siguiendo horarios estrictos. La mayoría de la población eran campesinos que trabajaban la tierra de forma penal para señores feudales, mientras que los artesanos se agrupaban en gremios en las ciudades.
El documento describe diferentes juegos numéricos para niños en edades tempranas que permiten desarrollar habilidades matemáticas como comparar cantidades, relacionar números, explorar números, formar pares idénticos y establecer diferencias. Algunos ejemplos de juegos son juegos con cartas que involucran adivinar números, juegos de memoria para encontrar pares iguales y juegos de opuestos para encontrar pares con dibujos contrapuestos.
El documento discute la santificación de la congregación de Dios. Explica que para ser santo, uno debe estar separado de lo impuro. Solo aquellos regenerados por Dios pertenecen a Su congregación. La congregación debe mantenerse limpia excluyendo a los impíos. La santificación tiene tres aspectos: posicional por la redención, progresiva a través de la obediencia, y final cuando veamos a Dios.
Este documento proporciona una introducción a varias funciones avanzadas de Excel, incluyendo funciones matemáticas (suma, producto, promedio), lógicas (máximo, mínimo), formato condicional, filtros y tablas/gráficos dinámicos. Explica cómo usar estas funciones para analizar y resumir grandes cantidades de datos, así como dar formato a celdas en base a criterios determinados.
O texto discute o significado de "padecer" e enfatiza que os discípulos não devem temer o sofrimento. Aprender a confiar plenamente em Deus é essencial para seguir o caminho da fé. Devemos cooperar com o evangelho e servir aos outros, compreendendo que Deus não distribui sofrimento sem propósito, mas sim corrige para aperfeiçoar.
This document summarizes the key findings of a joint opinion poll conducted by think tanks in Japan, the US, China, and South Korea regarding perceptions of the future of Northeast Asia. The poll found:
1) Majorities in all four countries believe China's influence in Asia will continue increasing in the next decade, while fewer see US influence increasing.
2) Opinions are divided on which countries can best handle world problems, with Japanese and Americans having more confidence in the US and EU while Chinese and South Koreans have more confidence in China.
3) There are also differences in perceptions of which countries should assume global leadership, with Japanese and Americans citing the US while Chinese cite Russia.
This document discusses two perspectives on the relationship between human rights and state sovereignty in international relations: the communitarian/statist perspective and the cosmopolitan/universal perspective. It also examines how international human rights conventions and declarations have expanded the domain of international law and eroded state sovereignty by establishing rights that individuals possess as humans rather than citizens. The document explores debates around humanitarian intervention and when it may be justified to interfere in a state's domestic affairs to protect human rights.
This document discusses domestic sources of influence on foreign policy. It outlines that a country's domestic society, including public opinion, interest groups, elites, and leaders, shapes its foreign policy preferences and objectives. Different social groups within a country may have differing stances on foreign policy issues based on their interests. A democratic government must consider these societal influences and seek public support when formulating foreign policy. However, a leader may also attempt to shape public opinion to build support for their policies. The document uses China's concept of "peaceful rise" as an example of how a country's strategic culture and shared beliefs can influence its foreign policy approach.
Understanding Taiwan Politics through the 2016 ElectionsWai-Kwok Wong
1. The document analyzes Taiwan's 2016 elections and political landscape, discussing factors like China's influence through business and media ties, Taiwan's two main political parties, and identity issues.
2. It notes misunderstandings around portrayals of Taiwan politics and examines the status of the opposition DPP party.
3. Major events that shaped politics in recent years included the 2014 Sunflower Movement protests and debates over Taiwan's relationship with China versus an independent Taiwanese identity.
This document appears to be a series of slides from a presentation given by Dr. Wai-Kwok Benson Wong of the Department of Government & International Studies at Hong Kong Baptist University on March 30, 2011. The presentation discusses current affairs in Hong Kong, noting that understanding current events requires examining them in their proper context and from multiple perspectives rather than relying on common sense or personal views. One reference from a 2011 report on the state of Hong Kong's political system after the first decade of the 21st century is included.
This document summarizes the results of a poll survey conducted by Genron-NPO in Japan on public opinions regarding the future challenges in Northeast Asia. Over 1,000 respondents were polled in each of China, Japan, South Korea, and the US between April and September 2015. The poll aimed to understand public perceptions of each country's economic influence, cultural exchange, political/diplomatic relations, and territorial disputes. It also examined the role of public opinion and elite leaders in shaping foreign policies in the region. The analysis found that China's growing economic impact is a major factor, and that China is viewed with some skepticism regarding its assertiveness in international affairs and moral approach to conflict resolution. Strengthening high-level
Umbrella Movement and Hong Kong IdentityWai-Kwok Wong
The document discusses the Umbrella Movement and Hong Kong identity. It provides context on how local Hong Kong identity is used as an energy and discourse to justify protest actions. It examines the influence of Taiwan's Sunflower Movement in resisting Chinese influence. It then visualizes and redefines the local identity of Hong Kong people through the Lion Rock Spirit of persistence despite suppression. Finally, it analyzes three dimensions of local identity: identity for empowerment through political aspiration; identity as a goal to challenge Chinese dominance and dependence; and identity as a strategy to deploy Lion Rock Spirit and critique the government.
A book being banned in Mainland China showing how the CCP fails to keep its promise by referring to the past articles on advocating and supporting democracy in China
This document discusses media perception of local education. It aims to understand how mass media reports on education and the possible impacts of different reporting approaches. It notes media may focus on positive topics like student results or reforms, or negative topics like poor performance or protests. The document also discusses some challenges in media reporting, like a "politics of scapegoating" that blames stakeholders for issues. It questions whether media accurately reflects public views or distorts reality, and whether reporting is objective and truthful.