The impacts of information and communication technologies on cultural diversity around the world Most people agree that the advent of mass media and the internet has brought different people, with different cultures, together. Those technologies allow cultural exchange never seen before. Although it's good to be exposed to different points of view -- which you can get from the contact with people from different social and cultural contexts --, how homogeneous has this exchange been? How much does the world know about Burkina Faso, for instance? And about the United States and European countries? What do westerners know about eastern Philosophy and the varieties found in there, for example? Is this cultural mixture good as it creates a more homogeneous human culture and, consequently, provokes a stronger connection between human beings? Is it bad because it decreases cultural diversity? Are some cultures -- those of the most powerful and developed countries -- more spread and assimilated than others and, therefore, gradually erase "minor" cultures based on political and economical powers (since the value and relevance of a culture cannot be measured by any means and no culture can be considered better nor worse)? Food for thought.

What are the impacts of information and communication technologies on cultural diversity around the world?

Most people agree that the advent of mass media and the internet has brought different people, with different cultures, together. Those technologies allow cultural exchange never seen before. Although it's good to be exposed to different points of view -- which you can get from the contact with people from different social and cultural contexts --, how homogeneous has this exchange been? How much does the world know about Burkina Faso, for instance? And about the United States and European countries? What do westerners know about eastern Philosophy and the varieties found in there, for example?

Do you think this cultural mixture is good as it creates a more homogeneous human culture and, consequently, provokes a stronger connection between human beings?
Do you think it's bad because it decreases cultural diversity?
Do you think that some cultures -- those of the most powerful and developed countries -- are more spread and assimilated than others and, therefore, gradually erase "minor" cultures based on political and economical powers (since the value and relevance of a culture cannot be measured by any means and no culture can be considered better nor worse)?

Is there any word in English that means this? Is there any word in English that means "the relation between a verb or noun and the preposition that goes with it"? Eg.: The verb 'to depend' must be followed by the preposition 'on', this is this verb's _______. In Portuguese, we call it 'regência'. 'Regência' means both 'regency' (a type of government) and this word that I wish to know, if there's such word in English... Thank you in advance! Have a great day!

What does "shoulder-length black weave" mean in this sentence? [...] "A 16-year-old with dark eyes, full lips and a shoulder-length black weave". Thanks in advance! Have a great day!

What does 'for' mean in this sentence? "This Biblical denunciation of these Canaanite gods received a fresh face when the Ugaritic texts were discovered, FOR at Ugarit these were the very gods that were worshipped". Thanks in advance!

What are universities like in your country?

Hello, people! I hope you're enjoying your day/night!

So, here's what I've been wondering:

1- How different are universities around the world?
2- What do students have to do to apply to a university in Italy, China, Mexico, Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Norway, South Africa, Canada, Japan, Russia... (you got it, right?! Everywhere! haha) ?
3- Do students in your country live on campus or at home?
4- Are there both public and private universities in your country? How are they different, and similar? Are they expensive?

I HOPE YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE TO OUR COMMUNITY'S KNOWLEDGE WITH SOME INFORMATION ABOUT UNIVERSITIES IN YOUR COUNTRY! HELP US LEARN A BIT MORE ABOUT YOUR HOMELAND BY LEAVING A COMMENT DOWN BELOW ANSWERING SOME OF THESE QUESTIONS, OR WHATEVER YOU'D LIKE TO SHARE ABOUT THIS TOPIC!

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR PARTICIPATING!

Como se chamam os fulanos, beltranos e sicranos gringos?

Aos cidadãos do mundo que aprendem Português como língua extrangeira:

Existem palavras no seu idioma nativo que funcionem como as palavras "Fulano(a)", "Beltrano(a)" ou "Sicrano(a)"?

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Observação: "Fulano(a)", "Beltrano(a)" e "Sicrano(a)" são substantivos empregados em situações informais na Língua Portuguesa quando o nome de alguém é indeterminado. São geralmente usados quando se quer exemplificar algo, mas também em outras situações, quando não se conhece o nome de um sujeito, ou deseja-se omiti-lo. Essas três palavras são sinônimos.

Ex.: "Não me interessa se o autor dessa estupidez foi fulano, sicrano ou beltrano".

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Se existem palavras com esse mesmo significado na sua língua nativa, quais são elas?

 

When do I use "if" and "whether"? Could anybody, please, help me with this? I know that "if" is used to indicate condition and "whether" is used when presenting different alternatives. But I've noticed that, many times, "if" is also used to expose distinct options, like "whether". So my question is: are there any rules that determine which of them should be used when presenting different alternatives? Or are they simply interchangeable in this case? What does the English grammar say about this? Thank you in advance! :D

My great-grandfather's father is my...?