Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychological stress disorder that is caused by an individual’s exposure to trauma. According to Sareen (2014), PTSD was first listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental disorders (DSM) in 1980 even though observations of the disorder were made long before that. The definition of a traumatic … Read more
Dadaism was born from a group of original avant-garde painters, poets and filmmakers that traveled to neutral Switzerland before and throughout World War I. Dadaists believed that the root cause of the war was the practice and policy of controlling weaker people and areas through extended power. With such strong beliefs, we consider Dadaists … Read more
Cone insists that we see the cross and the lynching tree together because one is the symbol of Christian faith and the other is the symbol of black oppression in America. Also, he sees African Americans throughout the history of lynching in the United States as the symbolic reincarnations of Jesus. However, the two … Read more
Bipolar Disorder and Its Effect on Emotional Intelligence Bipolar disorder is a complex affective mood disorder that is characterised by cognitive and emotional abnormalities of the individual. This type of mood disorder affects an estimated 4.4% of U.S adults in their lifetime (The National Institute of Mental Health Information Resource Center). According to the … Read more
The definition of bilingualism has been long debated (Lorenzon and Murray, 2008). However, although it has been claimed by previous researchers that a requirement of bilingualism is to have equal abilities across both languages, there is now consensus in the literature that it is not necessary to have complete proficiency in both languages in … Read more
The most pivotal type of animal in the past was the Beaver. The beaver was huge for clothing, dams, food, hats, and even perfume. When people think of beavers, they tend not to fully understand the effect beavers had on the everyday world. These little animals that our known for having a little head, … Read more
Many people think of the American Revolution as a paradigm of revolution that incited change throughout the world. The French and Haitian Revolutions, both inspired by Americans fighting and gaining their independence from an oppressive body, closely followed the American Revolution. Although the American Revolution may have inspired reform in France and Haiti, in … Read more
Jordan is a country widely recognized as a place of rich history, varying culture and even continues to be a place frequently visited by the United States of America. It’s history holds a great significance towards it’s present day. The history of Jordan goes as far back that it alludes to the historical backdrop … Read more
Memory is essential in influencing a person’s choices and feelings. Without memory, people would not learn from their mistakes. Importance of memory is one of the main themes of Lois Lowry’s “The Giver.” The protagonist, Jonas, slowly realizes the faults of his community, which encourages the control of choice, through receiving memories. In “The … Read more
The increased use of high strength concrete in buildings has resulted in concern regarding the behavior of such concrete in fire. In this research, the factors that influence the thermal and structural behavior of high strength concrete columns under fire conditions are discussed. This research paper has three purposes. First, understanding the complex process … Read more
In this essay I plan to compare two translations of the popular French novel, “Le Petit Prince”, and discuss how time has changed the way it has been translated. The original translation of the novel was written in 1943 by Katherine Wood, however since it has been a long time since it was published, … Read more
Women in the Nineteenth Century Throughout the nineteenth century, America completely transformed. Day-to-day communication and travel became easier. Technological advancements and innovations emerged. Land expansion and territorial acquisitions grew. Voices for those that were hushed before became heard. A sense of optimistic religious sensibility arose. Each of these events were significant in shaping the … Read more
Hi, my name is Richard Liong and I am currently a freshman at the British International School in Jakarta, Indonesia. I am an Indonesian and I am multilingual as well. I have many interests and I greatly enjoy immersing myself in activities like playing the clarinet, taking part in history competitions, contributing to the … Read more
History Internal Assessment Question: To what extent did the colonization of Somalia impact its society? Word Count: Criterion A: Identification and Evaluation of Sources This investigation will seek to answer the question “To what extent did the colonization of Somalia impact its society?” Since 1990, they had a very poor government in … Read more
Edgar Allen Poe, born on January 19, 1809 and past away on October 7, 1849 was an American writer, editor, and literary critic. He is best known for his poetry and short stories. One of the short stories that he has written is “The Masque of the Red Death” in 1842. “The Masque of … Read more
