The Rise of Nazism and the Totalitarian Regime in Germany
The Rise of Nazism to Power
The difficult economic situation resulting from the crisis of 1929 offered a new opportunity for the Nazis, as increased social unrest favored radical speech. In the 1932 elections, the Nazis won 196 seats and the Communists 100. The conservative forces, alarmed by Communist influence, preferred to reach an agreement with Hitler. In 1933, Hitler was named chancellor in a coalition government. The reasons for the electoral success of the Nazis are to be found in the support
Read MoreSports Terminology: Types, Key Terms, and Actions
Common Sports
- Badminton
- Cricket
- Cycling
- Darts
- Football
- Golf
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
Contact Sports
- Boxing
- Judo
- Rugby
Water Sports
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Sailing
Winter Sports
- Curling
- Ice Skating
- Skiing
Less Usual Sports
- Croquet
- Fencing
- Polo
Key Terms
- Amateur: An athlete who has never accepted money, or who accepts money under restrictions specified by a regulatory body, for participating in a competition.
- Professional: A skilled practitioner; an expert.
- Basket: Either of the two goals normally elevated ten feet above the floor,
Paul Auster’s Man in the Dark: A Journey Through Memory and Imagination
Paul Auster’s *Man in the Dark*: A Journey Through Memory and Imagination
August Brill, a 72-year-old retired and widowed man, is recovering from a car accident that shattered his leg. This is the story that begins Paul Auster’s *Man in the Dark*. Brill’s hospital stay lasted a year. Upon his release, he moved to his daughter’s house in Vermont, where he is also accompanied by his granddaughter. Both women are without their male partners: their men have either left or died. Therefore, both have had
Read MoreSociolinguistics and Applied Linguistics: Key Concepts
Sociolinguistics
Sociolinguistics is the descriptive study of the effect of any and all aspects of society, including cultural norms, expectations, and context, on the way language is used, and the effects of language use on society. Sociolinguistics differs from the sociology of language in that the focus of sociolinguistics is the effect of the society on the language, while the sociology of language focuses on language’s effect on the society. It also studies how language varieties differ between
Read MoreEssential French Vocabulary for Beginners
Everyday Phrases and Words
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Organizational Behavior: Key Concepts and Applications
What is Organizational Behavior?
Organizational Behavior (OB) is the study of what people think, feel, and do in an organization. Organizational effectiveness refers to an organization’s ability to transform inputs into outputs while maintaining a healthy culture.
Values and Corporate Social Responsibility
Values are stable, evaluative beliefs that guide people towards specific outcomes. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) refers to organizational activities that benefit society and the environment
Read MoreDescartes’ Method: Philosophy in 17th-Century Europe
Descartes’ Method: A Response to the Crisis of 17th-Century Europe
Historical and Philosophical Context
With the Discourse on Method, published in 1637, René Descartes sought a reliable path to truth in science. This work emerged during a period of profound crisis, as the structures of medieval Europe crumbled, paving the way for the construction of modern Europe. It was a turbulent transition between old medieval patterns and the birth of a new era. Descartes’ philosophy is key to understanding
Read MoreGeneration of ’27: Spanish Literary Movement, Authors & Themes
The Generation of ’27
The Generation of ’27 groups a number of writers who blend Spanish literary tradition with avant-garde trends. The year 1927 marks the 300th anniversary of Góngora’s death, a key figure for this group. Prominent authors include: Pedro Salinas, Jorge Guillén, Gerardo Diego, Vicente Aleixandre, Federico García Lorca, Dámaso Alonso, Luis Cernuda, Rafael Alberti, Emilio Prados, Manuel Altolaguirre, and Miguel Hernández.
Key Characteristics
- Birth dates close in time.
- Reference
Present Continuous Tense: Forms and Usage
- Structure: Subject + verb to be (AM/IS/ARE) + -ing form of a verb + Complement.
- Use: To describe actions that are happening at the moment (NOW).
I) The Positive Form of the Present Continuous
Remember to use the Subject (this can be a subject pronoun or a noun) plus (+) the verb to be in the present tense (am/is/are) and complement (optional).
The following is the table of the positive form of the present continuous/progressive.
Common Mistakes:
– Students forget to use the verb “to be.”
Example:
a) My
Read MoreClassic Tales and Practical Skills: A Compilation
The Emperor’s New Clothes
- What was typical to say of the Emperor?
He is sitting in his wardrobe.
What do weavers do as a profession?They manufacture clothes.
The weavers said they make very special clothes. Which were the properties of such clothes?They are invisible to people unfit for their position and simple people.
The King ordered the clothes immediately. Why?He wanted to find out who is unfit for his job.
What did the weavers do with the gold thread and silk?They put it in their sacks.
Who did the Read More