This blog task will look at the style of language used in positvely and negatively critisizing the topic of war on drugs between two different newspapers.firstlyi will look at the negative side from life and style newspaper, then i will look at the positive style from the independent newspaper.
Negative language
cannabis users are two to three times more likely to take other drugs than occasional users
Daily cannabis smokers proved six times more likely than occasional
users to start smoking cigarettes, demonstrating what Dr Wendy Swift
from the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre calls ''the reverse
gateway''.People say drug use always starts with tobacco, but in this study some start with cannabis, and [then move] to tobacco.'The study provides further evidence that cannabis is a ''gateway'' drug
that encourages users to experiment with other drugs, both legal and
illicit.
Positive language
But this self-image has turned into a faith –
and like all faiths, it can only be maintained by cultivating a
deliberate blindness to the evidence.shocking that he was ditched for pointing out the mathematical truth
that taking ecstasy is less dangerous than horse-riding, and that
smoking cannabis is less harmful than drinking alcohol.
Criticism.
Above are the exact texts gotten from the newspapers and in this secton they will be contrasted.
on the negative the writer uses lines like : more likely to take other drugs than occasional users,and so on.
while on the positive the writer uses words like less harmful, less dangerous and faith to put a good image on the topic
Wednesday, 11 December 2013
Cause and effects of riots
This blog is going to focus on the riots that took place in the UK in 2012. firstly we will consider the causes and the effects
CAUSES
There have been many theories as to what caused the UK riots in 2011. a more official reason was the death of Mark Duggan In Tottenham. this was just many of the responses given on the matter. however the rioters used this as a minor reason. criminologists after looking into the matter felt it was due to the class of people or the level, so the looting was because people wanted new things and looted because they felt a sense of inequality in the society.
EFFECT
it tarnished the image of the UK as a place of tourism and doing business, it came a year before the 2012 nlondon olympics, it has also caused moreattention to be put on criminality in the UK and citizens felt more threatened
CAUSES
There have been many theories as to what caused the UK riots in 2011. a more official reason was the death of Mark Duggan In Tottenham. this was just many of the responses given on the matter. however the rioters used this as a minor reason. criminologists after looking into the matter felt it was due to the class of people or the level, so the looting was because people wanted new things and looted because they felt a sense of inequality in the society.
EFFECT
it tarnished the image of the UK as a place of tourism and doing business, it came a year before the 2012 nlondon olympics, it has also caused moreattention to be put on criminality in the UK and citizens felt more threatened
Friday, 6 December 2013
Languages spoken in the UK(Arabic)
This blog is going to look at the Arabic language where it is spoken around the world and in the UK mainly. the blog will look at the amount of people that speak the language in the UK.
The official language of the United Arab Emirates,Saudi Arabia, Egypt and some other countries in the world is Arabic, in these countries it is spoken by over 360million people, Arabic is also the language of millions of muslims around the world.
In the 1970s a number of arabs came into the UK to set up businesses and they were living in the affluent areas of london. Also a survey in the year 2000 showed that arabic was the seventh most common spoken language in the UK. The spread of arabic was from the religious conquest of the seventh century AD over a wide area. The grammar of arabic has remained normal only with some slight changes due to modernisation. Arabic writing is from the right to left, unlike Enlish which is from left to right.
Reference
The official language of the United Arab Emirates,Saudi Arabia, Egypt and some other countries in the world is Arabic, in these countries it is spoken by over 360million people, Arabic is also the language of millions of muslims around the world.
In the 1970s a number of arabs came into the UK to set up businesses and they were living in the affluent areas of london. Also a survey in the year 2000 showed that arabic was the seventh most common spoken language in the UK. The spread of arabic was from the religious conquest of the seventh century AD over a wide area. The grammar of arabic has remained normal only with some slight changes due to modernisation. Arabic writing is from the right to left, unlike Enlish which is from left to right.
Reference
- Viv Edwards. (2007). Arabic today. Available: http://www.bbc.co.uk/voices/multilingual/arabic.shtml. Last accessed 15th nov 2013.
Friday, 8 November 2013
UK GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE
This blog will mainly summarize the Government structure in the UK .
In the UK parliament and government both play a role in making the laws . They are different organisations that work hand in hand in the law formation .
In the UK parliament and government both play a role in making the laws . They are different organisations that work hand in hand in the law formation .
Government
The country is being run by the government .Drafting laws and policies is the responsibility of the government. It is also known as the Executive.Parliament
In the UK the highest legislative authority is the parliament . Examining ,checking and aapproving the work of the government is its job. It is also known as the Legislature.
REFERENCE
- UK Westminster System. (2013). A blog about government and politics. Available: http://ourgoverningprinciples.wordpress.com/the-uks-westminster-system/. Last accessed 18th oct 2013.
- UK government. (2013). Parliament and government. Available: http://www.parliament.uk/about/how/role/parliament-government/. Last accessed 23rd oct 2013.
The Four Different Regions in the United Kingdom
This blog is going to discuss the four different regions, some of their cultures, languages and population. The United Kingdom is comprises of four different regions. These include:
- England
- Wales
- Scotland
- Northern Ireland
ENGLAND
west minister London view(world population review 2013)
England is the biggest of the four regions in the UK. England consists of hundreds of smaller islands. With a population over 7 million, London is the said to be the largest city in England. It's also known as the third largest city in Europe (World Population Review,2013). Birmingham in England is the holder of the largest arts festival called art-fest. People come around to display talents such as classical music ,traditional songs and stand-up comedy(England art and culture,2013).
SCOTLAND
Scotland's hero William Wallace
In the united kingdom Scotland occupies the northern third of Great Britain. It consists of over 700 small islands and lies around several different seas. With a population of over 5 million Scotland is still highlighted on the friendliness of its people, or is it culture that makes Scotland such a wonderful place ,from the bagpipes to the haggis and the kilts or the astonishing festivals,Scotland stands its ground as an amazing region in the UK(Scottish culture and tradition 2013) .
WALES
Wales is found at the west of England and has a population of over 3 million. Wales has a lot of love for art and culture which led them to having the most famous literary and arts festival in the world. Love for sports in wales is not something new as there is a lot of love for football and rugby. The Ryder cup when held in Wales became the third largest sporting event in the world(about Wales - sport 2013).
NORTHERN IRELAND
Lurgan Park in the snow
Northern Ireland is a part of the UK which has a population of over 1.6 million, with this population, it is the smallest country in the UK. English is the most popular language in the UK but the people in Northern Ireland also speak Irish. Also in Northern Ireland the most popular sport is rugby.(Facts about Northern Ireland 2013).
REFERENCES
- World Population Review. (2013). Population of England 2013. Available: http://worldpopulationreview.com/england/. Last accessed 11th oct 2013.
- www.england.org.za . (2012). England - Art and Culture. Available: http://www.england.org.za/art-and-culture.php#.UlgrhlDrwnw. Last accessed 11th oct 2013.
- The official gateway to Scotland. (2013). Scottish culture and traditions. Available: http://www.scotland.org/about-scotland/scottish-culture-and-traditions. Last accessed 12th oct 2013.
- Welsh Government 2013. (2013). About Wales. Available: http://www.wales.com/en/content/cms/English/About_Wales/About_Wales.aspx. Last accessed 12th oct 2013.
- freetips. (2013). Facts About Northern Ireland. Available: http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/facts-about-northern-ireland-4355447.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=ab_paid_12&gclid=CMT488WEkroCFXDJtAodjk8AMg. Last accessed 12th oct 2013.
- wordpress. (2013). Lurgan park and the fountain in the snow. Available: http://northernirelandphotos.wordpress.com/. Last accessed 12th oct 2013.
The Education system in the UK and my country Nigeria
This blog is going to talk about the education system in the Uk and the education system in Nigeria. First I will start with the education system in the Uk .
UNITED KINGDOM'S SYSTEM
Basically there are two education systems in the UK , England ,Wales and Northern Ireland share the education system in which students write a smaller number of advanced exams which emphasize the breadth of the first education system, while Scotland uses an education system whereby students write a large amount of further examinations(British education system 2013).
Students in an exam
NIGERIA'S SYSTEM
There is one overall education system in Nigeria which is used by all the countries. During the school years of a child in Nigeria they often write a lot of exams, from the primary to secondary and tertiary education , students will witness a lot of exams.
primary school pupils in a class
REFERENCES
UNITED KINGDOM'S SYSTEM
Basically there are two education systems in the UK , England ,Wales and Northern Ireland share the education system in which students write a smaller number of advanced exams which emphasize the breadth of the first education system, while Scotland uses an education system whereby students write a large amount of further examinations(British education system 2013).
Students in an exam
NIGERIA'S SYSTEM
There is one overall education system in Nigeria which is used by all the countries. During the school years of a child in Nigeria they often write a lot of exams, from the primary to secondary and tertiary education , students will witness a lot of exams.
primary school pupils in a class
REFERENCES
- The Learn English Network. (2013). The British Education System . Available: http://www.learnenglish.de/culture/educationculture.html. Last accessed 12th oct 2013.
- Greater Manchester News. (2013). 'Students will suffer' if jobs axe falls at exam board . Available: http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/aqa-exam-board-jobs-threat-6162652. Last accessed 12th oct2013.
- Rise Networks . (2013). Revamping Nigeria’s Education System. Available: http://risenetworks.org/2013/10/02/revamping-nigerias-education-system/. Last accessed 12th oct 2013.
Visit to the Welsh assembly
On our visit to the Welsh assembly we discovered that the senedd is where the laws in Wales are made and the building is called the senedd . in the building there is a small gallery at the top and from the top if you look under you could get a view of the constituency members in the meeting. the senedd is made up of 60 assembly members from across Wales .The assembly members are elected by the people of Wales also the people of Wales vote to grant the Welsh assembly more powers.
Thursday, 7 November 2013
HISTORY AND LAW-MAKING POWERS OF THE WELSH ASSEMBLY
WELSH ASSEMBLY
The democratically elected body that represents the people of Wales,does the law formation and keeps the government account is The National Assembly. There are 60 elected members in the assembly . The Senedd in Cardiff Bay is the home of the debating chamber for the National Assembly for Wales. Every 4 years the election to the Welsh Assembly is held.
The Senedd
the senned is where the laws are formatted in Wales, also on our visit to the welsh assembly we were told to be quiet and should not even talk, there were paintings above the senedd and a coffee place, the presiding officer was in control of the meeting.
REFERENCE
The democratically elected body that represents the people of Wales,does the law formation and keeps the government account is The National Assembly. There are 60 elected members in the assembly . The Senedd in Cardiff Bay is the home of the debating chamber for the National Assembly for Wales. Every 4 years the election to the Welsh Assembly is held.
The Senedd
the senned is where the laws are formatted in Wales, also on our visit to the welsh assembly we were told to be quiet and should not even talk, there were paintings above the senedd and a coffee place, the presiding officer was in control of the meeting.
REFERENCE
- Welsh government. (2011). National Assembly for Wales . Available: http://wales.gov.uk/about/organisationexplained/nafw/?lang=en. Last accessed 25th oct 2013.
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