Ziegfeld Follies, Jazz Age, and American Musical Theatre
Ziegfeld Follies Performers and Yiddish Influence
In addition to the girls, the Follies featured comedians. Note and know about Bert Williams, and his signature song “Nobody,” a precursor to “Mr. Cellophane.”
Also note Fanny Brice, who came from Yiddish theatre to the Follies. What is Yiddish? Know a few Yiddish words and what they mean:
- Schmuck
- Schlemiel
- Mensch
- Schmaltz
- Chutzpah
(Look these up, or ask Lenny!)
The capstone of Ziegfeld’s Broadway career was producing Show Boat.
Chapter 10: Jerome
Read MoreRevaluation of Values: Nietzsche’s Critique of Western Thought
Nietzsche’s Critique of Science and Philosophy
Nietzsche criticizes the philosophy of science because philosophy is based on a model of rationality that claims to be the correct one. Both science and philosophy have, from the beginning, been characterized by their eagerness to find the truth. However, for Nietzsche, this is an illusion because the origin of language is metaphorical, and both science and philosophy are built out of language. Therefore, both scientific and philosophical truths are,
Read MoreBiological Foundations of Psychology: Genes, Brains, and Perception
Behavioral Genetics and Heredity
Core Concepts in Behavioral Genetics
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Behavioral Genetics: The study of gene-environment interaction influencing behavior, traits, and brain function.
- Example: How genes and environment contribute to anxiety.
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Epigenetics: Changes in gene expression without altering the DNA sequence, often due to environmental factors.
- Example: How childhood trauma alters gene expression.
- Behavioral Genomics: The relationship between DNA, specific genes, and behavior (e.g., identifying
Modern Education Strategies: Engagement, Motivation, and Professional Skills
Modern Educational Strategies: Essays on Engagement
Gamification in Education: Boosting Student Engagement
Nowadays, gamification is becoming more popular in education. It means using game elements in learning environments. This method is effective because it increases motivation and makes lessons more enjoyable.
Firstly, when teachers include gamification in the classroom, they use features like points, badges, levels, and challenges. These elements make learning more interactive and exciting. For
Read MoreSpinal Biomechanics: Structure, Function, and Load Transmission
The spine is a complex mechanical structure that supports the body, protects the spinal cord, and allows controlled mobility. Its biomechanics are governed by the interaction of bones (vertebrae), joints, intervertebral discs, ligaments, and muscles.
1. Structural Features of the Spine
- Vertebrae: 33 in total (7 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral [fused], 4 coccygeal).
- Vertebral bodies bear compressive load.
- Facet (zygapophyseal) joints guide and limit motion.
- Intervertebral Disc (IVD): Acts as
The Political System of the Restoration in Spain
The text was written during the Restoration. The creator of this political system, Cánovas, was a former Union Liberalist. He was a deputy in the Cortes of 1869, and he opposed the Constitution because he found liberty of religious practice unacceptable and because he was against universal suffrage.
Besides being a politician, he was a historian. He admired the English political system and wanted a similar one for Spain: a stable political system, without revolutions, and in which the economy could
Read MoreUnderstanding the Edo and Meiji Periods in Japanese Buddhism
Edo & Meiji Periods
1. What challenges does the Danka system pose for non-Buddhists, particularly Christians?
The Danka system (檀家制度), introduced during the Edo period (1600–1868) by the Tokugawa Shogunate, enforced compulsory affiliation of every household with a local Buddhist temple.
Its original purpose was to suppress Christianity (キリスト教), which the government viewed as a colonial and ideological threat from Europe.
Challenges faced by non-Buddhists, especially Christians:
Read MoreUnderstanding Must, Adjectives, and Language Competence
What is the past of must? Must does not have a past form, but we can use two structures instead. The structure we use depends on whether we want to express obligation or if we want to say how certain we are about the probability of something happening. To express obligation, we use the structure: had + infinitive. For example: “They had to sleep.” To express a personal opinion in the past, we use the structure: must + have + past participle. For example: “They must have arrived late.” Why
Read MoreBiology and Physics Concepts: Cell Structure to Forces
Characteristics of Living Organisms (MRS. GREN)
- Movement (change position)
- Respiration (convert nutrients) 呼吸
- Sensitivity (sense) 敏感
- Growth (permanent increase)
- Reproduction (gametes, fertilisation) 繁殖
- Excretion (waste products removed) 排泄
- Nutrition (taking of nutrients into the body)
Cell Structure
Animal Cells
- Cytoplasm: The jelly-like substance filling the cell.
- Cell Membrane: Controls substances entering and leaving the cell.
- Nucleus: Contains genetic material that controls how a cell grows
Understanding Industrial Clusters and Their Impact
What are clusters?
Clusters are geographic concentrations of companies, specialized suppliers, service providers, and associated institutions acting in a particular field of industrial activity or any other economic sector in a country or region.
What are the factors that determine industrial location?
These factors are diverse and among them are:
- Access to markets: The end of all industrial production is to meet demand; thus, a location near consumer markets can be decisive, as it reduces transport