Bilingualism is the ability to speak in two languages. In the era of globalization and constant movement of people from one country to another for study, work, and life, there is the need to master at least two languages to communicate effectively with people. English is currently dominant around the world, but this does not make it the exclusive language of communication in every context. Those who can speak at least two languages are in a better position to cope in various parts of the world. In this essay, I discuss the findings of an interview with a Chinese student pursuing his studies in the United States. His name is…

The Koff Beer commercial is classical example of the gender stereotypical issues advanced by the media in North America. In the commercial, a group of three men are having beers at night next to a bone fire and a couple of horses. They are nodding rhythmically without any music when one of them suddenly starts talking about the quiet night and the expected changes. Through jhoozing, this image combines numerous cultural elements and assigns them a higher class status (Sender, 2006). A woman later passes near them and proceeds to feed the horses. They all look at her and orders her to bring another round of beers. The conversation is…

John Mertens John Mertens was the 35th governor of the States of Illinois and the first African-American to assume such a leadership position. He retained his status as the governor from 1921 to 1929 a time when the USA experienced a Civil War, and there was still a lot of African slave trade. Just before the wrangles ended, in 1931 the governor was diagnosed with prostate cancer and hospitalized. After a six month of battling with the illness, he died at the age of 56. However, he is still recognized as a “great emancipator” for working towards addressing slavery in the United States. He was part of the delegation that…

Democracy in America was fought for by renowned activists who were against the oppression of the people of color. Due to various atrocities that people of African American origin faced, revolutionists and human activists like the likes of Martin Luther King, stood on their grounds to defend the rights of the people. Slowly by slowly, democracy was seen to pave its way into the society. People could enjoy their freedom and exercise equal rights within the society. However, to some extent, full democracy lacked within the American societies. There are still issues of racism and discrimination that raises question whether there is full democracy in America? This is a debatable…

The Zipcar business model exceeds the expectations for it provides insights on the perception of people in commute. Chase and Danielson invented the car borrowing system and were eager to get cars on the urban roads. Chiefly, this idea needed the application of effective strategies to foster growth and maintain profitability. The main hurdles included investment needs and assumption miscalculations. However, their expertise in pivoting methods renewed hope for the achievement of the business. Chase developed new ventures that involved revised transportation methods and reduced consumer costs. Consequently, Zipcar business holds significant potential as a unique service in urban areas.

The dramatists use various elements in their work to grip the audience and deliver certain social messages. Shakespeare’s Hamlet is one of the most celebrated plays that continues to entertain and impact the public in an indelible manner since 1601, when it was first performed by Lord Chamberlain’s men. Richard Burbage, a revered actor of this time, played the role of Hamlet. Various scholars believe that the famous soliloquy “To be or not to be” delivered by Prince Hamlet in Act 1, Scene 3 carries a hidden and implicit message for the Elizabethan audience. Structurally, the plot of Hamlet resembles the technique of the classical Greek plays. Based on a Norse legend…

To begin with, the concept of ‘The Three Domains of Life” refers to the group of prokaryotic organisms, which is currently studied by a significant number of biologists. Dr. Carl Woese, who is known as a professor in the Department of Microbiology at the University of Illinois, the notion of ‘prokaryotic organisms’ introduced his explanation of the notion of ‘prokaryotic organisms’. In accordance with the scientist, “these organisms lived in extreme environments – deep-sea hydrothermal vents, “black smokers”, hot springs, the Dead Sea, acid lakes, slat evaporation ponds – environments that scientists had never suspected would contain a profusion of life” (“Biodiversity: The Three Domains of Life”, 2012). The majority…

The Impact of Globalization on South KGlobalization is the increase in mobility of people and related factors of production across national borders. Globalization allows people to easily share ideas, cultures, financial claims for instance contracts, and fosters international trade (Lee, 2017). The interaction at a global level has facilitated growth and economic development. The advancement in technology and economic development, in turn, has fostered globalization. This essay aims to expound on the impact of globalization by looking into the case of South Korea. The nation has succeeded at taking advantage of globalization as it has realized significant levels of development. South Korea had a population of 42.5 million people in…

Stone Island is an iconic European clothing brand, known as an integral part of the European streetwear culture. This company is already a significant player in the global clothing market. At the same time, there are still numerous opportunities for leading it to a new level. Therefore, I would take the position of a marketing consultant for Stone Island in order to make the enterprise more popular worldwide. Even though the brand has an Italian origin, it is more associated with British fashion. Stone Island was founded by Massimo Osti in 1982; however, nowadays it refers more to the name of an entrepreneur Carlo Rivetti (Rivetti, 2019). Nowadays, this person…

The play Tartuffe was first performed in May 1664 and it received a lot of backlash for it was stated that it was “attacking” the religion through the portrayal of a hypocrite named Tartuffe. The people who felt that the play was demeaning convinced King Louis XIV to ban it. The play is quite popular and controversial from the time it was released, and this is mainly due to its attack on the hypocrisy that exists in the religious sector. Orgon, a dim and kind character invites Tartuffe to his place without understanding that this person will cause a disturbance in his life. Tartuffe presents the image of a kind…