All had been employed with the library over 20 years.
Final Assessment

The building housing the National Library is unsuitable and has been damaged too intensely to be used. Even if repaired the location is unattractive, the facilities limited and architecturally indistinguishable. ecommendations are for a new library with steel framed construction of several floors linked to the National Archives by a pedestrian walkway.

Financial Assistance Provisions

Financial assistance will be applied for through the United States funding source as announced in the press release in April 2003.

The United States announced in this press release that it would contribute approximately $2 million "to help protect and restore key museums and archeological sites in Iraq." Further stated was that: "The funds will support specific cultural preservation needs to be identified in consultation with Iraqi cultural officials. The archeological and cultural heritage of Iraq documents over 10,000 years of the development of civilization. " the…...

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References

The Library of Congress and the U.S. Department of State Mission to Baghdad Report on the National Library and the House of Manuscripts October 27-November 3, 2003 Online available at aqreport/iraqreport.htmlhttp://www.loc.gov/rr/amed/ir

Boucher, Richard (2003) U.S. Contributes $2 Million to Protect and Restore Iraqi

Washington, DC April 29, 2003 Online available at  

cultural heritage risk? Will globalization ultimately lead global culture? Why ?
Globalization has made it possible for people coming from a wide range of environments to interact and to influence each other. India has experienced the full hit of globalization as its people were provided with Western thought during the last few decades and as cultural values have gone through a significant restructuring process. While certain aspects of globalization provide people in India with benefits, they also suffer as a consequence of the fact that their community is experiencing a slow but sure process of reform.

The Indian landscape is very diverse, as modern buildings in large cities contrast rural areas where people still use animals as a means of plowing land. Luxurious cars are driven alongside of scooters, bicycles and carts drawn by camels, this standing as proof that India adapted to change without abandoning a series of its traditional…...

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Lukose, Ritty, "Consuming Globalization: Youth and Gender in Kerala, India," Journal of Social History38.4 (2005)

Parameswaran, Radhika, "Global Media Events in India: Contests over Beauty, Gender and Nation,"Journalism and Communication Monographs 3.2 (2001)

"Globalization in India," Retrieved December, 04, 2011, from the Economy Watch Website:  http://www.economywatch.com/economy-articles/globalization-in-india.html

Promoting Cultural Heritage at the Ayutthaya Elephant Farm in Ayutthaya Thailand
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The focus of this research study is the oyal Kraal in Ayutthaya, Thailand (hereinafter alternatively "the elephant farm" or "oyal Kraal"). As home to more than 90 retired or rescued elephants, the oyal Kraal in Ayutthaya represents an important resource for the Kingdom of Thailand and elephant conservationists around the world. The importance of the oyal Kraal as well as the focus of this study relate to the valuable contributions it is making to the care and welfare of elephants in Thailand, as well as to its potential as a cultural heritage tourism site for domestic and international tourists. In this regard, authorities in the field such as Furnis (2007) emphasize the need for all three of the resources, (i) cultural, (ii) historic and (iii) natural, to provide an authentic cultural heritage tourism experience. The need for…...

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Bacon, G.B. (1893). Siam, the land of the white elephant.

Boniface, P. (1999). Managing Quality Cultural Tourism. New York: Routledge.

Burns, A. 2011 "The Royal Kraal and Elephantstay of Ayutthaya, Thailand." The Travel

World.

Literary Criticism Research Paper Heritage means different things to different people. By definition, heritage means an individual's perception of their unique family identity, including the artifacts, culture, traditions, and values passed down through generations. We all absorb our heritage from childhood through experience and through observing. Even though not everything passed down through generations is positive, heritage is widely considered positive. Positive in the sense that the elements being passed down are meaningful elements that identify our families and our cultures, and we are also supposed to pass them down.
In many cases, what families hold close to heart as heritage is their cultural or ethnic identity. Other families also hold values such as religiosity, strong work ethic, leading a social life, and pursuit of education to be their heritage. For some individuals, their love for certain sports, music, or adventure is part and parcel of what they consider heritage (Zhang, Rui…...

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Works Cited

Durham, Eunice Ribeiro. \\"Reflections on culture, heritage, and preservation.\\" Vibrant. Virtual Brazilian Anthropology v10n1 (2013): 77-97.

Holtorf, Cornelius. \\"The changing contribution of cultural heritage to society.\\" Museum International 63.1-2 (2011): 8-16.

Samuels, Kathryn Lafrenz, and Trinidad Rico, eds. Heritage Keywords: Rhetoric and re-description in cultural heritage. University Press of Colorado, 2015.

Walker, Alice. Everyday use. Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic, 2004.

Zhang, Rui, et al. \\"Know Your Heritage: Exploring the Effects of Fit in Cultural Knowledge on Chinese Canadians\\' Heritage Identification.\\" Frontiers in psychology vol. 9 2100. 5 Nov. 2018, doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2018.02100

Opportunities to Promote Travel and Tourism for Greenbushes 6254, Western Australia
This study provides an evaluation of Greenbushes 6254, Western Australia, to best determine how to preserve its culture and heritage to attract more tourists to use the local hotels, shops, and businesses. To this end, the study identifies those factors that have been shown to motivate cultural-heritage tourists to visit various destinations. An evaluation of the potential for Greenbushes 6254 to promote its cultural-heritage tourism features while preserving its existing attractor factors with the support of Lotterywest grants and community engagement is followed by an outline of the study's methodology and a description of the data collection process. Finally, a discussion concerning the special expertise that was required for the study is followed by a summary of the research and important findings in the conclusion.

Aims and Objectives

The overarching aim of the study was to identify opportunities for the community…...

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About the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes, (2014). Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes. [online]

available: http://www.bridgetown.wa.gov.au/.

Confer, JC & Kerstettler, DL (2000, February), 'Past Perfect: Explorations of Heritage Tourism,'

Parks & Recreation, vol. 35, no. 2, p. 28.

Cultural Heritage
rief History of the "Old Country"

ehaviors and Values

Food Preferences

Dress Styles

Child Rearing Patterns and Discipline

Sexual Identity

Role of Mother, Father, Grandparents, and Siblings

Language and Speech Patterns

Religion and Attitudes towards It

Marriage and Courtship

Drugs and/or Alcohol Use

Health Practices including Folk Medicine and Attitudes

Education and Employment

My Cultural Heritage

rief History of the "Old Country"

Generations upon generations of Americans do not really consider the United States as their "true home country" because they came here in search of a better life and future not only for themselves but for their loved ones. Despite their reasons for living their native homelands, they still have fond memories of the "old country." I for one am no different since I originated from the Dominican Republic, an island paradise in the Caribbean that occupies almost 70% of the island of Hispaniola. Hispaniola actually comprises of two nations, Haiti to the west and the Dominican Republic on the eastern side.…...

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Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The World Factbook: Dominican Republic. Apr. 2011. 03 May. 2011. .

Kwintessential. Dominican Republic -- Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette. 2008. 03 May 2011. .

Van Eps Garlo, Elizabeth. Countries and Their Culture: Dominican Republic. 2006. 03 May 2011. .

Traditional cultural expressions include tangible and intangible items unique to a specific culture, including everything from visual and performing art forms to religious ceremonies and architecture. It was not until I realized that wearing or using the cultural expressions from other societies often constituted cultural appropriation that I began to examine my own cultural expressions more critically. For example, for non-native people to wear moccasins is a form of cultural appropriation by taking traditional cultural expressions and taking them completely out of context. As Franklin (2016) also points out, some indigenous cultures perform dances or music in front of tourists with potentially problematic results. Yet cultural expressions are one of the most important ways of retaining the core elements of a traditional culture, helping societies to pass on their knowledge, wisdom, and traditions to future generations. Cultural expressions also allow members of a society to communicate and share the beauty…...

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Franklin, J.A. (2016). Traditional cultural expressions and cultural institutions. In Indigenous Notions of Ownership and Libraries, Archives, and Museums. Walter de Gruyter.

Wong, T. & Fernandini, C. (2010). Traditional cultural expressions: preservation and innovation. Intellectual Property and Human Development. Retrieved online:  

World Intellectual Property Organization (2017). Traditional cultural expressions.

http://www.piipa.org/images/IP_Book/Chapter_5_-_IP_and_Human_Development.pdf 

Walter Benjamin and Presence
In actuality, there are multiple dimensions to Walter Benjamin's claim about the "quality of presence" in a mechanically reproduced work of art. The most rudimentary of these, of course, is that the quality of presence of that work of art is somehow lacking. Benjamin believed the merit or value of the presence of a work of mechanically reproduced art was intrinsically less than that of original art, for reasons which largely appear obvious. The sort of presence which Benjamin was referring to is that associated with the space and time in which an original work of art was created, which is unique. There is no uniqueness to a reproduction of art. Moreover, with some of the modern techniques for reproducing art which influenced Benjamin's writing on this subject, mechanically reproduced art had even less of this unique manifestation in time and space which characterizes a large part…...

Heitage Assessment: Indian, Chinese and Ameican Cultues
In using the heitage assessment tool, thee (3) cultues wee consideed and compaed: Indian (autho's cultue), Chinese and Ameican.

Indian

The autho's cultue is highly influenced by ual Indian cultue, as s/he was aised in India until s/he was 25 yeas old. Because of this late influence of Ameican cultue, my Indian cultue has emained stonge within me. This is eflected in the autho's lifestyle, which stictly adheed to taditions and values held impotant by the Indians. Raised a Catholic, the autho is actively involved in the Chuch and paticipates in activities like Bible eading and celebating eligious holidays. The autho's stong Catholic Indian identity is also eflected in he social cicle, which pimaily consisted of Indians shaing the same cultual identity as he and pacticing Catholics.

Howeve, when talking about health maintenance, the autho mixes the influence of Indian cultue with the pinciples of Catholicism. While…...

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references to documents in history." ICCROM Working Group 'Heritage and Society.' Available at:  http://cif.icomos.org/pdf_docs/Documents%20on%20line/Heritage%20definitions.pdf

" Taking into consideration these three stages, I would position myself in the second stage - that of cultural identity search. I am aware of my cultural background and I always have been, but the fact that I live in the multicultural American society made it hard for me to fully embrace my cultural heritage. I am at a stage in my life when I feel the need to understand my culture in order to better understand who I am. The fact that I am aware of my cultural appurtenance does not mean that I completely embrace my cultural identity. Learning about my cultural heritage is the path towards better understanding who I am and identifying myself with the cultural group that I belong to.
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Culture of Pakistan, available at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_Pakistan;

Sharmeen, Hassan, the Pakistani identity crisis, available at http://www.pakistanlink.com/Letters/2004/oct04/08/04.html;

Chapter 4, Cultural Patterns andCcommunication: Foundations.

Chapter 6, Cultural Identity, Cultural iases, and Intercultural…...

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Culture of Pakistan, available at  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_Pakistan ;

Sharmeen, Hassan, the Pakistani identity crisis, available at http://www.pakistanlink.com/Letters/2004/oct04/08/04.html;

Chapter 4, Cultural Patterns andCcommunication: Foundations.

Chapter 6, Cultural Identity, Cultural Biases, and Intercultural Contact.

Cultural Perceptions of Time in frica
Time is a foundational factor in every culture. The perception of time is different for most cultures and the determining factor to those differences is often based on the means of production. "Most cultures have some concept of time, although the way they deal with time may differ fundamentally." (Kokole 1994, 35) Tracing the perception of the concept of time in frica can be seen as tracing the European racial prejudices of the intellect of the indigenous populations in the colonized regions of frica. Much of the information regarding the development of time concepts in frican culture is colonial and based on the European interlopers recorded ideas.

Some of those recorded ideas are those of missionaries and others are those of capitalist adventurers, with the intermittent mark of a very few true historians.

In Mali, as in many other parts of frica, there are mixed systems of…...

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Akan" is an ethnographic and linguistic term used to refer to a cluster of culturally homogenous groups living in central and southern Ghana and parts of the adjoining eastern Cote d'Ivoire. The Akan constitute two broad subcategories: the inland Asante, Bono, Akyem, Akwapem, and Kwawu, who speak the Twi, and the coastal Fante, who speak a dialect of the same name. The Akan dialects are, for the most part, mutually intelligible. Most of these ethnic groups constituted autonomous political systems in the pre-colonial period. www.questia.com/PageManagerHTMLMediator.qst?action=openPageViewer&docId=55458430" (Adjaye 1994, 57)

Studies of Akan time perceptions and calendrical systems have been limited despite the fact that the existence of institutions and mechanisms for time-reckoning have been noted in the literature on the history and ethnography of the Akan for nearly two centuries. Beyond early sparse references by Rattray (1923) and Danquah (1968), a full-length monograph on the subject did not appear until Deborah Fink "Time and Space Measurements of the Bono of Ghana" (1974); however, the author's primary concern was with the applicability of Bono terminologies for measuring volume, weight, and time to formal education, rather than with time-marking systems P.F. Bartle brief five-page paper, "Forty Days: The Akan Calendar" (1978), was an exploratory essay into a single calendrical framework, the 40-day (adaduanan) cycle. Its treatment is consequently restrictive and limited to the 40-day calendrical structure. Similarly, Tom McCaskie "Time and the Calendar in Nineteenth-Century Asante: An Exploratory Essay" (1980) and Ivor Wilks ' "On Mentally Mapping Greater Asante: A Study of Time and Motion" (1992) are concerned primarily with a specific aspect of time: the scheduling of diplomatic and other governmental business in Asante.

(Adjaye 1994, 57)

Nursing: Cultural Competence, Sensitivity and Empowerment
Cultural Competence, Sensitivity and Empowerment: Nursing

The changing demographics of the modern-day multicultural world are increasingly challenging healthcare professionals to consider cultural diversity as a priority in the health sector. Being able to deliver effective care to patients from diverse backgrounds begins with understanding the values, beliefs, and customs associated with different cultures. This text summarizes the writer's experience in a Native American powwow, and explores the effect of the Native American culture on the nursing profession.

Nursing: Cultural Competence, Sensitivity and Empowerment

Diversity is a word that perhaps means something different to each and every individual (Campinha-Bacote, 2003). What is for sure, however, is that the changing demographics of the modern-day multicultural world have, and continue to challenge healthcare professionals to consider cultural diversity as a fundamental concern in the health sector. The U.S. population is projected to reach 400 million by 2050, and estimates show that…...

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Campinha-Bacote, J. (2003). Many Faces: Addressing Diversity in Healthcare. The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 8 (1), Manuscript 1. Retrieved from  http://www.nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/ANAMarketplace/ANAPeriodicals/OJIN/TableofContents/Volume82003/No1Jan2003/AddressingDiversityinHealthCare.aspx 

Cooper, M. (2012, December 12). Census Officials, Citing Increasing Diversity, Say U.S. will be a Plurality Nation. The New York Times, p. A20.

Grandbois, D. M. (2012). The Impact of History and Culture on Nursing Care of Native American Elders. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 38(1), 3-5.

McCluskey, M. (2009). Indian Education for All: Your Guide to Understanding and Enjoying Powwows. Montana Office of Public Instruction. Retrieved from http://www.opi.mt.gov/Pdf/IndianEd/Resources/PowWows.pdf

Abstract This paper discusses all the facets and considerations inherent to a cultural identity essay. Namely, the paper describes the importance of cultural identity, the definition of cultural identity, and examples of cultural identity—both theoretical and literal examples in the world today. This paper seeks to show how one’s cultural identity is so much more than just a melee of one’s race, environment and heritage. Cultural identity is made up of so many factors and influences, both positive and negative, and both direct and covert. This paper sheds light on how one’s cultural identity manifests and how the cultural identity of two people from the same family can be slightly or tremendously different, as a result of a difference of lived experiences and preferences. Finally, this paper investigates some of the more dominant theories of cultural identity.

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Social identity

One’s cultural identity is closely connected to one’s social identity. This is because…...

Essay Topic Examples
1. The Impact of Cultural Values on Consumer urchasing Decisions:
    Explore how deep-rooted cultural values shape consumer preferences and behaviors. Discuss the effect of traditions, family structures, religious beliefs, and societal expectations on the types of products consumers feel compelled to purchase, as well as the brands they remain loyal to.

2. Materialism and Cultural Shifts: A Global erspective:
    Analyze the phenomenon of increasing materialism and how it is tied to cultural shifts in various societies. Examine the role of Western culture in promoting consumerism and the ways this is adopted, adapted, or resisted by other cultures around the world.

3. Consumerism and the Role of Social Media Across Cultures:
    Investigate how social media platforms, omnipresent across numerous cultures, influence consumer habits and purchasing patterns. Consider how culture-specific expressions of consumerism are spread and sometimes altered through social media interactions.

4. The Intersection of Culture and Sustainability in Consumerism:
    Delve into the cultural dimensions of…...

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Hofstede, Geert. \"Culture\'s Consequences: Comparing Values, Behaviors, Institutions and Organizations Across Nations.\" Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, 2001.

Tian, Kelly Tepper, and Russell W. Belk. \"Extended Self and Possessions in the Workplace.\" Journal of Consumer Research, vol. 25, no. 2, 1998, pp. 179-196.

Askegaard, Søren, and Eric J. Arnould. \"Cultural Production and Consumption Systems in Family Food Consumption: An Analysis of Beef in Bourdieusian Perspective.\" Advances in Consumer Research, vol. 28, no. 1, 2001, pp. 95-100.

Nakata, Cheryl, and K. Sivakumar. \"National Culture and New Product Development: An Integrative Review.\" Journal of Marketing, vol. 63, no. 1, 1999, pp. 61-72.

Introduction

Cultural Identity

Cultural identity is a complex and multifaceted concept that encompasses an individual's sense of belonging to a particular culture or group. It is shaped by a wide range of factors, including language, religion, customs, values, beliefs, and traditions. Cultural identity provides individuals with a sense of continuity and stability, and it can influence their behavior, attitudes, and aspirations.



The study of cultural identity has become increasingly important in recent years as globalization has led to increased intercultural contact and exchange. Understanding cultural identity is essential for effective communication, conflict resolution, and social harmony. It also has implications for education, healthcare, and other areas of public policy.



In this introduction, we will explore the concept of cultural identity, its importance, and its implications for individuals and society. We will also discuss some of the challenges and opportunities that cultural identity presents in a globalized world.


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Primary Sources Immigrant Life in the United States: Voices and Perspectives (Library of Congress) TED Talk: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on \"The Danger of a Single Story\" (TED) Poem: \"Since Feeling Is First\" by Gwendolyn Brooks (Poetry Foundation) Response: Are We All Immigrants? (PBS American Experience) Cultural Identity in the Metropolitan Museum of Art\'s Collection (Metropolitan Museum of Art)MLA Citations: Library of Congress. \"Immigrant Life in the United States: Voices and Perspectives.\" Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/collections/immigrant-life-in-the-united-states/. Accessed date. Adichie, Chimamanda Ngozi. \"The Danger of a Single Story.\" TED, www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_ngozi_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story?referrer=playlist-the_importance_of_diverse_perspectives&autoplay=true. Accessed date. Brooks, Gwendolyn. \"Since Feeling Is First.\" Poetry Foundation, www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46356/since-feeling-is-first. Accessed date. PBS American Experience. \"Response: Are We All Immigrants?\" PBS, www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/response-are-we-all-immigrants/. Accessed date. Metropolitan Museum of Art. \"Cultural Identity in the Metropolitan Museum of Art\'s Collection.\" The Metropolitan Museum of Art, www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search!/?ft=cultural+identity&offset=0&rpp=20&pos=1. Accessed date.

1. The Power of Language: How literacy shapes our worldview and understanding of the world around us.

2. From Illiteracy to Empowerment: The transformative journey of becoming literate and how it changes one's life.

3. The Intersection of Literacy and Identity: How our literacy experiences shape our sense of self and belonging in society.

4. Literacy as Liberation: Examining how literacy can empower individuals and communities to advocate for their rights and bring about social change.

5. The Role of Technology in Modern Literacy: Analyzing how digital technologies are reshaping the way we read, write, and communicate.

6. Literacy in a Global Context: Exploring the....

Topic 1: The Evolving Definition of Literacy in a Digital Age

In the 21st century, the concept of literacy has undergone a significant transformation due to the advent of digital technologies. Explore how the definition of literacy has expanded in the digital age to encompass digital literacy, information literacy, and transmedia literacy. Discuss the implications of this evolving definition for education and society as a whole.

Topic 2: The Literacy Divide: Access, Opportunity, and Equity

Examine the persistent literacy gap and its impact on individuals and communities, particularly in marginalized and underserved areas. Analyze the factors that contribute to the literacy divide, such....

I. Introduction
A. Brazil's captivating allure as a travel destination
B. A melting pot of diverse landscapes, vibrant culture, and rich history
C. Thesis statement: Unveiling the captivating elements that make Brazil a must-visit bucket list item

II. Natural Wonders and Diverse Landscapes
A. Amazon Rainforest: The largest rainforest in the world, teeming with biodiversity and home to indigenous cultures
1. Explore the intricate ecosystem and witness the mesmerizing wildlife
2. Embark on a riverboat journey through the labyrinthine waterways
B. Iguazu Falls: A breathtaking natural spectacle, straddling the border between Brazil and Argentina
1. Marvel at the thunderous cascades and rainbows that adorn the falls
2. Wander through the....

Title: The Impact of Heavy Rain: Examining the Environmental, Social, and Economic Consequences

I. Introduction
a. Definition of heavy rain and its increasing frequency
b. Thesis statement: Heavy rain has profound environmental, social, and economic consequences, demanding attention and action.

II. Environmental Consequences of Heavy Rain
a. Flooding:
- Causes and characteristics of flooding during heavy rain
- Environmental impacts, including habitat destruction and loss of biodiversity
- Socioeconomic effects, such as damage to infrastructure and displacement of communities
b. Soil Erosion:
- Causes and extent of soil erosion due to heavy rain
- Environmental impacts, including loss of fertile topsoil and....