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    and equality (Kelegama, 2011). When considering ‘the freedom of choice’ as a part of development, the very existence of the choice of migration on its own favours a country 's development. I have decided to take my definition of migration from the oxford English dictionary as it gives a precise, simple definition that can be easily interpreted; “The movement of people to a new area or country in order to find work or better living conditions.” Migration and development are linked very closely, migration

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    teacher, minister, and philosopher in Oxford College of Emory University. An active member in the Oxford community, Dean Bond Fleming was significant because he incorporated Oxford College into Emory University, redesigned the Oxford campus, altered recruitment efforts, and inspired Oxford students. Similar to Dean Bond Fleming, I plan to get involved in campus activities; including clubs like Chemox, Circle K, and Volunteer Oxford because I want to make the Oxford community better. Although Dean Bond

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    “A team is a group of individuals who work together to produce products or deliver services for which they are mutually accountable.” (Cohen & Mohrman, 1995) Teamwork is used everyday, everywhere in business organisations. It is an important way of bringing people together, developing stronger bonds between members and quickly tackling large projects. There have been many theorists who have developed conflicting theories regarding the pros and cons of working in teams, thus the ageing

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    John Locke John Locke is considered to be England’s most prominent philosopher. He was born August 29, 1632 in a small town of Somerset, which is south of Bristol, England. Locke was the oldest of three children. His mother died when he was 22 years old and Locke spoke of her very well. Locke’s father was a Puritan attorney and clerk to a justice of the peace in the town where Locke was born. He was very strict with his son when he was younger. which Locke later believed that parents should

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    University of Cambridge has a long past. The university established in 1209. University established by Oxford University scholars. But it this writing I will specifically talk about 2 colleges. St. John’s College and Churchill College. “St John's was founded in 1511. Its foundation charter, dated 9 April that year, was sealed by the executors of the foundress, Lady Margaret Beaufort mother of King Henry VII, who had died in 1509 . She had begun the process of transforming the ancient hospital of

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    The Oxford dictionary defines “great” as being “of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average.” After reading Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe, I cannot confidently state that Okonkwo is considerably above average. However, being great isn’t such a black and white matter. There is plenty of grey area, and one does not have to be flawless to be great. Unfortunately, Okonkwo’s best traits do not outnumber his worst ones. Okonkwo is rash and in no way understanding to those in his

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    A few days before Christmas, Oxford street is swarming with last minute shoppers, laden with parcels and bags. Christmas is the highlight for many people, especially little childen, from as tall as your ankle to as tall as your knee. Small todlers were moaning and disappearing into the clothes racks like magicians disappearing in a puff of smoke entertaining the gullible audiences. Families and friends gradually emerge from clogged buses and congested trains, tired,

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    Michael Dombrovsky Mrs.Healy ENG2DI-03 26 October 2015 End to War: Dream or Impossibility American president John F. Kennedy once said, “The cost of freedom is always high, but Americans have always paid it. And one path we shall never choose, and that is the path of surrender, or submission”. War has been an everyday occurrence in the lives of ordinary people in developing countries. Ever since the invention of the sword, nations have waged war on their enemies. Through a combination of various

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    Communicative Language Teaching Communicative language teaching is an approach to develop communicative competence by establishing real life situations. I want to explain the communicative competence. It is a terminology introduced by Dell Hymes, which refers to the ability to use and interpret the language appropriately and effectively according to where, whom, when and why you are talking to. The writers explain the communicative language teaching differently in their articles from the others

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    work allows us to learn more about the universe. Through his work, it made science accessible to everyone. Stephen William Hawking was born on January 8, 1942 in Oxford, England. He was the eldest of four children of Frank and Isobel Hawking. Although money was tight to their family, his parents were able to attend the University of Oxford. Growing up, he showed interest towards science and the sky. Although he was the third bottom his his class during his first year at the St. Albans School, he was

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