The word ‘diaspora’ explained by Fernando Galvan, a well known researcher and a Professor at University of Alcala, Spain in his essay “Metaphors of Diaspora: English Literature at the Turn of the Century” originates from the Greek verb “speirein” (to sow, to scatter) and the preposition “dia” (through), which in agricultural metaphor is associated to …
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Methods of Teaching English
The method of teaching English as a second language includes all the four important components – selection, grading, presentation and reputation. The four main methods of teaching English are as under The Grammar – Translation method: This method is also known as a classical method which envisages a distinctive treatment of the language —grammatical explanation …
ELT – Definitions, Methodology
What is ELT? ELT is the teaching of English to speakers of other languages. It is the teaching of English to people whose first language is not English. ELT is the abbreviation for English Language Teaching. It refers to the activity and industry of teaching English to the non-native speakers. Reasons why learning English is so important English …
Representing Belief in Indian and Aboriginal Cultures
CONCLUSION When India can be called a land of snakes, Australia can be called as the home of the most venomous snakes. They both play the major roles not only as home for snakes but also as the followers of their ancestral footsteps in understanding the stories about the mythical creatures and their manifestations. Generally …
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Snake Myths in Literary Context
The common myths that prevail among the two countries along with several other myths have been used by the recent writers in their works. Though they are not addicted to these myths, as writers they believe that they can inculcate certain aspects into the minds of people in order to understand the difference between the …
Myth and Created Universe
MYTH AND CREATED UNIVERSE deals with the convergences and divergences that are seen both in India and Australia. It also focuses on the common myths that prevail among people about snakes in both the cultures. When compared, there are both similarities and differences in Australian and Indian stories, myths and symbols that are based on …
Australian Aboriginal Mythology and Terrestrial
The focus here is on the specialties and the different representations of the Rainbow Serpent by different tribes of Australian Aborigines. It also explains the stories that are told about the Rainbow Serpent among the infinite number of tribes that prevailed, and about the importance of the Rainbow Serpent in art and spirituality as well. …
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Indian Mythology and the Superhuman
India can be called as the land of snakes as there are highly venomous species like King Cobra. Further, there is a tradition regarding snakes to glorify them as Gods. This tradition began from the Naga race of ancient India. “Naga” is a Sanskrit word that refers to a deity or a class of entity …
Representing Belief in Indian And Aboriginal Cultures
Part 1 Culture and Myth Literature is the art of a written work and a well written work achieves a universal appeal. The word ‘literature’ when translated, literally means ‘acquaintance with letters’. It has its origin in the Latin word ‘littera’ which means ‘letter’. It has different meanings depending on the context in which it …
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Booker Prize Award Winners
1969P H NewbySomething to Answer For (novel)UK1970Bernice RubensThe Elected Member (novel)UK1970J G FarrellTroubles (novel)UK/Ireland1971V S NaipaulIn a Free State (short story)UK/ Trinidad and Tobago1972John BergerG (experimental novel)1973J G FarrellThe Siege of Krishnapur (novel) UKUK1974Nadine GordimerThe Conservationist (novel)South Africa1974Stanley MiddletonHoliday (novel) UKUK1975Ruth Prawar JhabvalaHeat and Dust (historical novel)UK/ Germany1976David StoreySaville (novel) UKUK1977Paul ScottStaying On (novel) UKUK1978Iris …