This document summarizes and compares faith and religion. It discusses popular films and books that question religious practices, including "The Da Vinci Code", "Khuda Kay Liye", and "PK". It notes that while religion itself may not be a problem, wrong or rigid practices of religion can be problematic. Specifically, it observes that religious sentiments are hurt easily and people are more emotional than rational in their beliefs. The document concludes that it is better to let people believe with blind faith as that allows them to survive, and that followers need awakening rather than religious leaders.
This document provides a summary of the play Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett and the film Waiting directed by Anu Menon. It compares the two works, noting that both involve two main characters - Vladimir and Estragon in the play, and Shiv and Tara in the film - who form an unlikely friendship and pass their time in daily routine as they wait for someone or something with unanswered questions. Key differences between the two main character pairs are also outlined. The document then discusses themes of routine, nature, and existentialist views of life presented in both works.
The document compares and contrasts the symbolic punishment of "A" given to Hester Prynne in The Scarlet Letter to the traditional 16 items of "Solah Shringar" expected of married Hindu women. It questions whether these symbols internalized by society truly represent crimes or sins committed, when in reality they are forms of archetypal control imposed upon women but not men. While Hester and Indian women initially feel insulted by these expected roles, over time they become so internalized that the women no longer see them as harmful though they are forms of socially enforced identity.
This document discusses the relationship between language and society. It explains that sociolinguistics looks at how social factors influence language use and how language impacts society. It then provides examples of how Indian English has developed its own conventions due to cultural influences. Specific linguistic differences are shown between Hindi/Gujarati and their English translations. The conclusion recommends practicing and listening to the target language for improved proficiency.
This document summarizes Frantz Fanon's book "Black Skin, White Masks" and discusses the use of color in popular media. It notes that Fanon's book deals with the psychology of racism and was originally his doctoral thesis. It then summarizes each chapter. The document goes on to discuss how advertisements, Bollywood movies, fashion, and song lyrics often represent racial archetypes and a desire to be white. It analyzes how Fanon viewed color as a mental construct and emphasized the importance of humanism over color. In conclusion, it states that all racial discrimination stems from mental constructions rather than actual color differences.
This document discusses the use of flashback techniques in the novel "Grain of Wheat". It explains that flashbacks are used to convey a character's background and motives. Flashbacks also increase tension in a narrative. The novel uses an omniscient narrator and third person perspective to reveal characters' inner thoughts through flashbacks to the past. It presents the plot in a non-chronological way, using flashbacks to fill in details and facts that help explain the events. The stories of different characters are intertwined and revealed through bits and pieces throughout the novel, running parallel to the present story.
This document discusses important topics in teaching aptitude, including concepts of education, teaching, and different teaching models. It outlines key elements of teaching such as objectives, levels (memory, understanding, reflective), characteristics, and requirements. It also discusses learner characteristics like academic, social, emotional, and cognitive traits. Different factors affecting teaching are identified relating to teachers, learners, support materials, facilities, environment, and institutions. Various teaching methods and support systems used in higher education are also summarized, including traditional, modern, ICT-based, teacher-centered vs learner-centered, and online vs offline approaches. Elements and types of evaluation systems as well as innovations in evaluation are briefly covered.
- Mahesh Dattani is an Indian playwright, screenwriter, and director who has written and produced several critically acclaimed plays and films.
- He was the first playwright in English to receive the Sahitya Akademi Award, India's highest literary honor, which he won in 1998 for his play Final Solutions.
- Final Solutions explores religious tensions and communal violence in India through the lens of characters who take refuge in a house during Hindu-Muslim riots following the demolition of the Babri Masjid in 1992. It examines themes of prejudice, minority struggles, and clashes between traditions and modern values.
This document summarizes and compares faith and religion. It discusses popular films and books that question religious practices, including "The Da Vinci Code", "Khuda Kay Liye", and "PK". It notes that while religion itself may not be a problem, wrong or rigid practices of religion can be problematic. Specifically, it observes that religious sentiments are hurt easily and people are more emotional than rational in their beliefs. The document concludes that it is better to let people believe with blind faith as that allows them to survive, and that followers need awakening rather than religious leaders.
This document provides a summary of the play Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett and the film Waiting directed by Anu Menon. It compares the two works, noting that both involve two main characters - Vladimir and Estragon in the play, and Shiv and Tara in the film - who form an unlikely friendship and pass their time in daily routine as they wait for someone or something with unanswered questions. Key differences between the two main character pairs are also outlined. The document then discusses themes of routine, nature, and existentialist views of life presented in both works.
The document compares and contrasts the symbolic punishment of "A" given to Hester Prynne in The Scarlet Letter to the traditional 16 items of "Solah Shringar" expected of married Hindu women. It questions whether these symbols internalized by society truly represent crimes or sins committed, when in reality they are forms of archetypal control imposed upon women but not men. While Hester and Indian women initially feel insulted by these expected roles, over time they become so internalized that the women no longer see them as harmful though they are forms of socially enforced identity.
This document discusses the relationship between language and society. It explains that sociolinguistics looks at how social factors influence language use and how language impacts society. It then provides examples of how Indian English has developed its own conventions due to cultural influences. Specific linguistic differences are shown between Hindi/Gujarati and their English translations. The conclusion recommends practicing and listening to the target language for improved proficiency.
This document summarizes Frantz Fanon's book "Black Skin, White Masks" and discusses the use of color in popular media. It notes that Fanon's book deals with the psychology of racism and was originally his doctoral thesis. It then summarizes each chapter. The document goes on to discuss how advertisements, Bollywood movies, fashion, and song lyrics often represent racial archetypes and a desire to be white. It analyzes how Fanon viewed color as a mental construct and emphasized the importance of humanism over color. In conclusion, it states that all racial discrimination stems from mental constructions rather than actual color differences.
This document discusses the use of flashback techniques in the novel "Grain of Wheat". It explains that flashbacks are used to convey a character's background and motives. Flashbacks also increase tension in a narrative. The novel uses an omniscient narrator and third person perspective to reveal characters' inner thoughts through flashbacks to the past. It presents the plot in a non-chronological way, using flashbacks to fill in details and facts that help explain the events. The stories of different characters are intertwined and revealed through bits and pieces throughout the novel, running parallel to the present story.
This document discusses important topics in teaching aptitude, including concepts of education, teaching, and different teaching models. It outlines key elements of teaching such as objectives, levels (memory, understanding, reflective), characteristics, and requirements. It also discusses learner characteristics like academic, social, emotional, and cognitive traits. Different factors affecting teaching are identified relating to teachers, learners, support materials, facilities, environment, and institutions. Various teaching methods and support systems used in higher education are also summarized, including traditional, modern, ICT-based, teacher-centered vs learner-centered, and online vs offline approaches. Elements and types of evaluation systems as well as innovations in evaluation are briefly covered.
- Mahesh Dattani is an Indian playwright, screenwriter, and director who has written and produced several critically acclaimed plays and films.
- He was the first playwright in English to receive the Sahitya Akademi Award, India's highest literary honor, which he won in 1998 for his play Final Solutions.
- Final Solutions explores religious tensions and communal violence in India through the lens of characters who take refuge in a house during Hindu-Muslim riots following the demolition of the Babri Masjid in 1992. It examines themes of prejudice, minority struggles, and clashes between traditions and modern values.
The document provides information about the characteristics of epics and mock heroic epics, as well as background on Alexander Pope and his poem "The Rape of the Lock." It discusses how Pope uses supernatural elements and trivial events to mock the conventions of epic poetry in his work. The poem satirizes society and issues like the emphasis on physical beauty, religion, and the trivial concerns of the aristocracy. Clarissa gives a speech emphasizing virtue over physical appearances. The summary focuses on how Pope subverts epic conventions to critique society.
This document provides an overview of the development of the short story genre. It discusses origins in oral traditions and early forms like anecdotes and fables. It then traces the evolution of the short story in various regions from the 14th century onward, highlighting important authors and works in Europe, Russia, the United States, and India. The document also defines characteristics of the short story and discusses increased popularity in the 19th-20th centuries due to growth of magazines and demand for brief fiction.
War poetry originated during wartime as soldiers and civilians wrote poems to express the extreme emotions of experiencing conflict. This genre asks large questions about identity, humanity, and morality. Poets from the First World War like Owen, Rosenberg, and Sassoon wrote some of the most enduring works that have become "sacred national texts." While war poetry is not inherently anti-war, it examines the human experience of war through its impacts on life, death, duty, and national identity. It provides insight into the societies that produced such representations of soldiers and conflict.
This document provides context about Virginia Woolf's novel Orlando: A Biography. It discusses Woolf's life and background, including her mental health struggles. It then summarizes some key elements of the novel: the time period it spans, from the 16th to 20th century; its climax when Orlando wakes up in the present moment; and its themes of writing, literature, gender/society, and identity/transformation. The document also analyzes some of Woolf's narrative techniques, like stream of consciousness writing, and symbols in the novel like clothing, an oak tree, and feathers. Finally, it provides characteristics of a biography and cites Woolf's novel as the source text.
This document provides guidance on citing sources in both the 8th and 9th editions of MLA style. It includes examples of citing books, journal articles, social media posts, videos, and other common source types. The examples demonstrate formatting for elements like author name, title, publication details, URLs, and containers for different source formats.
This document provides guidance on preparing a list of works cited using MLA style. It discusses placing the list of works cited, arranging entries, citing print and web publications, and citing additional common sources like periodicals and nonperiodicals. The list concludes with a sample citation for a book on MLA handbook style.
This document outlines the mechanics of writing including spelling, punctuation, italics, names of persons, numbers, titles of works, quotations, and works cited. It discusses rules and guidelines for consistency in these areas when writing a research paper, such as proper use of commas, capitalization of titles, accuracy of quotations, and formatting citations in the works cited page. The document is meant as a guide for writing research papers according to standard writing conventions.
This document provides an overview of 10 topics covered in the GSET Paper 2 English Literature exam, including cultural studies. It then summarizes a lecture on cultural studies, covering the origins and goals of cultural studies. Key concepts discussed include encoding and decoding, bricolage, cyberfeminism, and theorists such as Raymond Williams, Stuart Hall, Paul Gilroy, and Arjun Appadurai. The summary concludes by listing various areas of focus within cultural studies.
This document outlines the mechanics of writing including spelling, punctuation, italics, names of persons, numbers, titles of works, quotations, and works cited. It discusses rules and guidelines for consistency in these areas when writing a research paper, such as proper use of commas, capitalization of titles, accuracy of quotations, and formatting citations in the works cited page. The document is meant as a guide for writing research papers according to standard writing conventions.
This document summarizes the key differences between academic and non-academic writing. It notes that academic writing is more serious, well-planned, and error-free as it uses technical language accurately. Non-academic writing is more conversational and informal, with possible errors or omissions. The document also lists some common errors in student writing like spelling mistakes, repetition, irrelevant content, and issues with handwriting or organization. It concludes by providing areas for improvement for various students, mostly noting issues with overall quality, content, spelling or handwriting.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
This document outlines the research methodology and process for writing a research paper. It covers 10 units: research and writing, plagiarism, mechanics of writing, and documentation. Unit 1 discusses selecting a topic, conducting research through library databases and references, compiling a bibliography, evaluating sources, taking notes, outlining, and writing drafts. The goal is to explore a topic, communicate information clearly through a well-written paper that follows academic writing standards.
This document provides background information and a summary of Samuel Richardson's novel Pamela; or, Virtue Rewarded. Some key details:
- Pamela is an epistolary novel told through letters written by the character Pamela Andrews, a servant struggling against her master's attempts to seduce her.
- The novel established the epistolary form and dealt with themes of class, gender, and morality. It follows Pamela's efforts to defend her virtue from her master Mr. B's advances.
- By the end of the novel, Pamela agrees to marry Mr. B, retaining her virtue while gaining social status and acceptance into the upper class. The work was influential and popularized
Here is a brief presentation on the text "A Tale of Tub" by Johnathan Swift. Swift's First work and one of the Influential Satire in 18th Century and today as well.
Ms. Vaidehi Hariyani gave an academic writing workshop on October 25, 2021 from 1:45 to 2:45 pm at the Department of English at MKBU. The workshop discussed the differences between academic and non-academic writing, focusing on how academic writing is more serious, well-planned, and uses technical language accurately while avoiding errors, and covered topics for effective academic writing like proper sentence structure, avoiding spelling errors, repetition, staying on topic, and following simple grammar rules.
Alexander Pope was a Roman Catholic poet born in London in 1688 who was self-taught and inspired by classical Greek writers. He is known for writing the mock-heroic epic poem "The Rape of the Lock" in 1712, which satirized a trivial incident between two aristocratic families. The poem uses supernatural machinery like sylphs and gnomes to elevate the trivial incident of a lock of hair being cut from a woman, and pokes fun at the outsized importance placed on physical beauty and trivial matters among the aristocracy. It exemplifies the genre of the mock-heroic epic through its use of epic conventions like supernatural elements for trivial matters.
The document summarizes key concepts from Franz Fanon's book The Wretched of the Earth. It discusses Fanon's views on [1] the Manichaean worldview that divides society into colonizer and colonized, [2] the role of violence in overturning colonial power structures, and [3] the tendency of post-independence "popular leaders" to lead nations towards authoritarianism similar to colonial regimes. It also outlines Fanon's arguments that [4] the economic "infrastructure" and social/cultural "superstructure" are intertwined under colonialism, and that [5] national cultures formed in reaction to colonialism often do so in racial rather than national terms. Finally,
This document compares the American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan and poet Robert Frost. It notes that Dylan's lyrics incorporated political and social influences that defied pop music conventions, while Frost was known for his realistic depictions of rural New England life that examined complex themes. Both artists were major figures in American culture for decades and received numerous honors, with Dylan winning the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2016.
The document provides information about the characteristics of epics and mock heroic epics, as well as background on Alexander Pope and his poem "The Rape of the Lock." It discusses how Pope uses supernatural elements and trivial events to mock the conventions of epic poetry in his work. The poem satirizes society and issues like the emphasis on physical beauty, religion, and the trivial concerns of the aristocracy. Clarissa gives a speech emphasizing virtue over physical appearances. The summary focuses on how Pope subverts epic conventions to critique society.
This document provides an overview of the development of the short story genre. It discusses origins in oral traditions and early forms like anecdotes and fables. It then traces the evolution of the short story in various regions from the 14th century onward, highlighting important authors and works in Europe, Russia, the United States, and India. The document also defines characteristics of the short story and discusses increased popularity in the 19th-20th centuries due to growth of magazines and demand for brief fiction.
War poetry originated during wartime as soldiers and civilians wrote poems to express the extreme emotions of experiencing conflict. This genre asks large questions about identity, humanity, and morality. Poets from the First World War like Owen, Rosenberg, and Sassoon wrote some of the most enduring works that have become "sacred national texts." While war poetry is not inherently anti-war, it examines the human experience of war through its impacts on life, death, duty, and national identity. It provides insight into the societies that produced such representations of soldiers and conflict.
This document provides context about Virginia Woolf's novel Orlando: A Biography. It discusses Woolf's life and background, including her mental health struggles. It then summarizes some key elements of the novel: the time period it spans, from the 16th to 20th century; its climax when Orlando wakes up in the present moment; and its themes of writing, literature, gender/society, and identity/transformation. The document also analyzes some of Woolf's narrative techniques, like stream of consciousness writing, and symbols in the novel like clothing, an oak tree, and feathers. Finally, it provides characteristics of a biography and cites Woolf's novel as the source text.
This document provides guidance on citing sources in both the 8th and 9th editions of MLA style. It includes examples of citing books, journal articles, social media posts, videos, and other common source types. The examples demonstrate formatting for elements like author name, title, publication details, URLs, and containers for different source formats.
This document provides guidance on preparing a list of works cited using MLA style. It discusses placing the list of works cited, arranging entries, citing print and web publications, and citing additional common sources like periodicals and nonperiodicals. The list concludes with a sample citation for a book on MLA handbook style.
This document outlines the mechanics of writing including spelling, punctuation, italics, names of persons, numbers, titles of works, quotations, and works cited. It discusses rules and guidelines for consistency in these areas when writing a research paper, such as proper use of commas, capitalization of titles, accuracy of quotations, and formatting citations in the works cited page. The document is meant as a guide for writing research papers according to standard writing conventions.
This document provides an overview of 10 topics covered in the GSET Paper 2 English Literature exam, including cultural studies. It then summarizes a lecture on cultural studies, covering the origins and goals of cultural studies. Key concepts discussed include encoding and decoding, bricolage, cyberfeminism, and theorists such as Raymond Williams, Stuart Hall, Paul Gilroy, and Arjun Appadurai. The summary concludes by listing various areas of focus within cultural studies.
This document outlines the mechanics of writing including spelling, punctuation, italics, names of persons, numbers, titles of works, quotations, and works cited. It discusses rules and guidelines for consistency in these areas when writing a research paper, such as proper use of commas, capitalization of titles, accuracy of quotations, and formatting citations in the works cited page. The document is meant as a guide for writing research papers according to standard writing conventions.
This document summarizes the key differences between academic and non-academic writing. It notes that academic writing is more serious, well-planned, and error-free as it uses technical language accurately. Non-academic writing is more conversational and informal, with possible errors or omissions. The document also lists some common errors in student writing like spelling mistakes, repetition, irrelevant content, and issues with handwriting or organization. It concludes by providing areas for improvement for various students, mostly noting issues with overall quality, content, spelling or handwriting.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
This document outlines the research methodology and process for writing a research paper. It covers 10 units: research and writing, plagiarism, mechanics of writing, and documentation. Unit 1 discusses selecting a topic, conducting research through library databases and references, compiling a bibliography, evaluating sources, taking notes, outlining, and writing drafts. The goal is to explore a topic, communicate information clearly through a well-written paper that follows academic writing standards.
This document provides background information and a summary of Samuel Richardson's novel Pamela; or, Virtue Rewarded. Some key details:
- Pamela is an epistolary novel told through letters written by the character Pamela Andrews, a servant struggling against her master's attempts to seduce her.
- The novel established the epistolary form and dealt with themes of class, gender, and morality. It follows Pamela's efforts to defend her virtue from her master Mr. B's advances.
- By the end of the novel, Pamela agrees to marry Mr. B, retaining her virtue while gaining social status and acceptance into the upper class. The work was influential and popularized
Here is a brief presentation on the text "A Tale of Tub" by Johnathan Swift. Swift's First work and one of the Influential Satire in 18th Century and today as well.
Ms. Vaidehi Hariyani gave an academic writing workshop on October 25, 2021 from 1:45 to 2:45 pm at the Department of English at MKBU. The workshop discussed the differences between academic and non-academic writing, focusing on how academic writing is more serious, well-planned, and uses technical language accurately while avoiding errors, and covered topics for effective academic writing like proper sentence structure, avoiding spelling errors, repetition, staying on topic, and following simple grammar rules.
Alexander Pope was a Roman Catholic poet born in London in 1688 who was self-taught and inspired by classical Greek writers. He is known for writing the mock-heroic epic poem "The Rape of the Lock" in 1712, which satirized a trivial incident between two aristocratic families. The poem uses supernatural machinery like sylphs and gnomes to elevate the trivial incident of a lock of hair being cut from a woman, and pokes fun at the outsized importance placed on physical beauty and trivial matters among the aristocracy. It exemplifies the genre of the mock-heroic epic through its use of epic conventions like supernatural elements for trivial matters.
The document summarizes key concepts from Franz Fanon's book The Wretched of the Earth. It discusses Fanon's views on [1] the Manichaean worldview that divides society into colonizer and colonized, [2] the role of violence in overturning colonial power structures, and [3] the tendency of post-independence "popular leaders" to lead nations towards authoritarianism similar to colonial regimes. It also outlines Fanon's arguments that [4] the economic "infrastructure" and social/cultural "superstructure" are intertwined under colonialism, and that [5] national cultures formed in reaction to colonialism often do so in racial rather than national terms. Finally,
This document compares the American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan and poet Robert Frost. It notes that Dylan's lyrics incorporated political and social influences that defied pop music conventions, while Frost was known for his realistic depictions of rural New England life that examined complex themes. Both artists were major figures in American culture for decades and received numerous honors, with Dylan winning the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2016.
Strategies for Effective Upskilling is a presentation by Chinwendu Peace in a Your Skill Boost Masterclass organisation by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan on 08th and 09th June 2024 from 1 PM to 3 PM on each day.
Main Java[All of the Base Concepts}.docxadhitya5119
This is part 1 of my Java Learning Journey. This Contains Custom methods, classes, constructors, packages, multithreading , try- catch block, finally block and more.
How to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold MethodCeline George
Odoo provides an option for creating a module by using a single line command. By using this command the user can make a whole structure of a module. It is very easy for a beginner to make a module. There is no need to make each file manually. This slide will show how to create a module using the scaffold method.
How to Add Chatter in the odoo 17 ERP ModuleCeline George
In Odoo, the chatter is like a chat tool that helps you work together on records. You can leave notes and track things, making it easier to talk with your team and partners. Inside chatter, all communication history, activity, and changes will be displayed.
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty,
International FDP on Fundamentals of Research in Social Sciences
at Integral University, Lucknow, 06.06.2024
By Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
This slide is special for master students (MIBS & MIFB) in UUM. Also useful for readers who are interested in the topic of contemporary Islamic banking.
A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
3. Old University books
Department books
New University books
Audio cds
Video cds
Photocopies
Magazines
PhD thesis
Collection of books at the
Department
5.
Help students to find the books they need.
Issue the books with proper procedure.
Arrange the books at proper place and in
sequence.
Carry out monthly central library visit.
Check submission of books.
Motivate all the students to read and blog the
book review.
Responsibilities of
members