...anymore because of the economic crisis the world is currently in. The U. S. military is able to provide many benefits that these other jobs cannot even begin to guarantee. Military service not only comes with a sense of pride that stems from serving your country, but also financial stability, as well as educational and medical benefits that far surpass most civilian jobs out there. While having any good job can bring about a sense of self-respect and pride, there is no greater feeling than knowing that the job you get up every morning to do is saving and protecting countless lives of those that share the country you live in. Whether you are serving a tour in Iraq in support of the war, or just stationed at a shore installation in the states, you can know that you are doing your part for the country you live in and feel honor in doing so. It is a great feeling to know that even President Barack Obama refers to the U.S Military as “the strongest and most capable in the world” (President Obama and his Office of Management and Budget, 2009). Being a service member means getting to experience a sense of satisfaction that derives from knowing you are doing your part to carry on a timeless tradition of selfless service dating back some 200 years (Military Advantage, 2009). It is put best as it is advertised on todaysmilitary.com, “So much more that just a paycheck” (Today's Military, 2009) The next benefit military service can offer, versus civilian jobs, is financial...
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...Obama’s speech is about the importance of education, and an efficient infrastructure in the USA. He gathers his audience’s attention by emphasizing on how important it is for each individual in America to have an education – not only for their own sake, but also for their country’s sake. Throughout the speech he addresses his audience in a specific way while advocating for some values. These values are different; however, they have an equal significance since they all contribute to the success of an eminent society. I’ll highlight the way he addresses his audience and the values he advocates for in his speech, respectively. “The president: Hello everyone – How’s everybody doing today?” [l.1] This statement used by Mr. Obama clearly states that he wants to create an impact in these young Americans’ heart. He isn’t speaking academically towards them but rather in a language that everybody speaks and understands, so they can easily relate to each other. Obama’s intention must have been not to elevate his status before the students since he wants them to approach him as a fellow American – as a nice friend that is there to help them out. This technique of Obama creates socialization between him and his audience which makes him seem as a more trustworthy and helpful guy. Furthermore, he shows that he’s actually concerned about how their life is hence he asks about their mood. This...
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...Obama 2012 Victory Speech Task: Analyze the rhetoric used in the speech. This is a Special News report on the 7th of November - President Obama has won second term the elections for president of the USA - we are now live in Chicago at the McCormick Centre , where President Obama just held his victory speech, and I am going to do a quick analysis of what the newly re-elected President said. It is an absolute pandemonium after Barack Obama has just delivered a 20 minute speech, during which he expressed his gratitude towards his family, his friends, his supporters, and laid out his vision of what America has already achieved, what it can achieve and what it will achieve after he has been re-elected President of the United States to Mitt Romney with 281 electoral votes to 191. Through the use of various rhetorical tools like Anaphora, rhetorical term for the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or verses, President Barack Obama delivers a speech through which he fully expresses ideas like the American dream and the future. Similarly to other speeches of his from the past, as for example the 2008 speech at the Democratic Convention, this one contains different forms of repetition and "between the line political views" - for example in the first paragraphs he purposely begins his sentences with the same couple of words - "You'll hear", "We want...", "That's ", followed by his ideas for the future of the USA and the Americans. Anaphora...
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...Asbjørn Møller 3.u - Grenaa Gymnasium DATE \@ "d. MMM y" 21. nov. 2014 Opgave B Prepared remarks of Barack Obama: Back to School Event Prepared remarks of Barack Obama: Back to School Event The text ‘Prepared remarks of Barack Obama: Back to School Event, are the words spoken by the United States’ President Barack Obama. The Speech was given in 2009 at Wakefield High School in Virginia. It works as a motivational speech for every single American who will be starting his school after that years''s school holiday. As President Barack Obama is speaking for the schools all over America, he’s using very direct speech, with a lack of metaphors, as it would probably do more harm than good. “So I know some of you are still adjusting to being back to school. But I’m here today because I have something important to discuss with you.”(P. 7, l. 17) It’s important to keep in mind, that Obama is speaking to pupils from smaller grades. Actually pupils who just started school or kindergarten. Therefore it needs to be simple, so it’s possible for everybody to understand. When a president suddenly shows his face on the TV screen of every school in the country, that president has to do an effort to be taken seriously. And to show the viewers that he can be trusted. He does that in various ways: “Hello everyone - how’s everybody doing today?” (p. 7, l. 1), in this example he’s speaking as if he was talking directly to the listener. This creates Ethos, as he’s appealing to the moral...
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...The Challenge of Organizational Communication The United States faces many threats and tragedies on a day-to-day basis. Many of those horrific events are occurrences that have helped mold this country for the better. The communication domains considered in Chapter 1: The Challenge of Organizational Communication consist of Rhetorical, Semiotic, Phenomenological, Cybernetic, Sociopsychological, Sociocultural and Critical devices. These domains approach the organizational issues that arose in events, such as, the Mass Shooting that took place at Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston, South Carolina. These different lenses help us better understand the complexity of the organizational communication processes. (Miller 13) One of the seven domains include the Rhetorical approach. The Rhetorical approach, according to Katherine Miller, Professor at Arizona State University, is "the practical art of discourse” which, in organizational context means "Considering the communication strategies of organizational leaders during times of crisis.”(Miller 14) The event that took place that evening was instantaneously thrown into the media circuit. Influential figures from across the world began expressing their grief by taking to verbal interviews, social media, as well as holding press conferences . Public Political leaders such as President Barack Obama, Governor Nikki Haley, Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr., became vessels for the Charleston community . President Obama was...
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...Manuscript – The Economic Crisis in the US Hello and welcome to our conference on the economic crisis we are dealing with here in the US. My name is Anthony Edelman; I am a student like the rest of you, who just finished a six-week special course on the economic crisis in the US. I have prepared a little speech on the effects of the present economic crisis on business and society. You may think that there is a job waiting for you after you graduate, but the truth is that the youth unemployment rate is at its highest, so you may want to listen closely. As a student it has never been harder to find work. In 2010 college graduates faced a 9.1 % unemployment rate; the rate was twice as high for high school students. It is harder and harder to get a job, and the pay is lower and lower for the youth trying to find work. The future is not looking bright. A young man named Ryan who works at fast food restaurants and at warehouses, applied for 200 jobs but only got two replies. The companies who are hiring wants people with experience, but how can we have experience when we are only 20 years old. Internships give experience but you do not get a paycheck at the end of the month. Since January 2009, 20 million Americans have been out of work, and there are at least three millions jobs open. But who’s is qualified for the job? In the manufacturing business there are 500.000 jobs open, but the manufacturers do not just hire anybody. They want qualified workers. A manufacturer called...
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...Prepared Remarks of President Barack Obama: Back to School Event America is a country that historically has had a strong economy. Being a part of such an economy implies responsibility. Throughout time engineers, scientists and politicians have evolved, and new generations will soon take over the process. In addition, it will be the student’s responsibility to carry on developing in all of these professions. In order to do this, they must focus on their education. Both them and their country depend on it. This is highlighted in President Barack Obama’s speech at the “Back to School Event”. Obama’s main claim is the fact that education is not only important for the student alone, but also for the country. An example of this is seen on page 8, line 62: “(…) if you don’t do that – if you quit on school – you’re not just quitting on yourself, you’re quitting on your country.” Obama says indirectly that the country depends on your actions. Moreover, the students are expected to do anything they can to provide to the country at their potential maximum – it is their duty as citizens. Therefore, giving up on your education is like quitting on your country. Another part of the main claim is seen on page 8, line 46: “(…) No matter what you want to do with your life – I guarantee that you’ll need an education to do it.“ As well as the country depends on your actions, so do you. In addition, Obama claims that in order to pursue and achieve your goals, you must have an education....
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...Obama’s speech is about the importance of education, and an efficient infrastructure in the USA. He gathers his audience’s attention by emphasizing on how important it is for each individual in America to have an education – not only for their own sake, but also for their country’s sake. Throughout the speech he addresses his audience in a specific way while advocating for some values. These values are different; however, they have an equal significance since they all contribute to the success of an eminent society. I’ll highlight the way he addresses his audience and the values he advocates for in his speech, respectively. “The president: Hello everyone – How’s everybody doing today?” [l.1] This statement used by Mr. Obama clearly states that he wants to create an impact in these young Americans’ heart. He isn’t speaking academically towards them but rather in a language that everybody speaks and understands, so they can easily relate to each other. Obama’s intention must have been not to elevate his status before the students since he wants them to approach him as a fellow American – as a nice friend that is there to help them out. This technique of Obama creates socialization between him and his audience which makes him seem as a more trustworthy and helpful guy. Furthermore, he shows that he’s actually concerned about how their life is hence he asks about their mood. This...
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...Prepared Remarks of President Barack Obama: Back to School Event President Barack Obama held a speech for school students at Wakefield high school in Arlington, Virginia back in 2009. Obama's focus in the entire speech was about the importance of education and the young peoples enthusiasm for education. The speech was for students in all ages since the main message in the speech ”you’re not just quitting on yourself, you’re quitting on your country”. Obamas main intention with his speech was to get the students to think the entire future of the country was depending on them, so the importance the students will get of the speech is hopefully a good motivation, so they will work harder for a brighter tomorrow and a promising future. But a good education does not come by itself it requires hard work and willpower. Barack Obama. The President. A president who has a lot of electors because he knows how he can get them. He starts his speech asking, “Hello everyone – How’s everybody doing today?.” Already there he has their attention. He can be a very formal guy, but in this occasion, is he very informal. He tries to sound more personal than professional in his speech the huge different in age from kindergarten to high school makes it hard for Obama to reach the whole audience. He involves the receivers and talks on a level where pupils from kindergarten can understand without he makes the speech boring for seniors in high schools. The president does not sound like a higher authority...
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...Back to School A country thrives when its citizens contribute and make an effort to make the most of what they are offered in life. President Barack Obama is very aware of this and has made it an important subject and goal in his presidential career to inspire youngsters in the right direction, both for their own sake and their country’s. Barack Obamas’ speech “Back to School” at Wakefield High School in Arlington, Virginia was held in September 8, 2009. The age of the present audience varied to children from kindergarten and all the way up to twelfth grade. In addition to that, the speech was also broadcasted to students all over the country. The audience is obviously extremely great, and the speech will therefore have a tremendous impact on several individuals. The first thing Obama seems to focus on in his speech on the first day of the children’s school day are in fact the children themselves. He speaks directly to them, and initiates the whole thing by telling everyone that being nervous is perfectly normal. He has obviously tried it himself when he was their age. Very easily he finds a way to make everyone relate to him by telling stories from his own life. Barack Obama did not grow up under the best circumstances. He was raised by a single mother whom was very passionate about doing what was best for her son. She even sought to homeschool Obama, when he wasn’t at school. She wanted to make sure he would have the best possible future. This particular section of the speech...
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...A More Perfect Union By Caroline Jensen We all know that Mr President, Sir Barack Hussein Obama is a great speaker and knows how to defend his case. We all know that he’s capable of capturing an audience and make them listen to what he has to say. We all know this and we all think this is why he has become such an important man in the American lives, but how come his speeches are so great? What is it that makes people listen to him and believe everything he says? It is a known fact that Barack Obama can capture his voters with amazing speeches that makes more sense than math does once it gets explained. To know what it really is that make him such a great spokesperson for America, we must analyse one of his speeches. In this case, I’m going to analyse a speech by him, called “A More Perfect Union” that he held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in March, 2008, where the US Constitution also was written in 1787[1] “A More Perfect Union” is a speech by Barack Obama where we see the true message that he wants to bring out. He tells about his deal for America and its success that is based on a unity within the people of America. For him, it does not matter what gender, religious background or race that you have, as long as people come together to unite in their, once, promised union and keep moving forward. A big part of the speech is about race. What Obama tries to say is that people are missing the big picture and that people have too much focus on race and diversity that...
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...03.02 Public Policy: Assessment Policy Analysis of: Education (Higher Education for All Students) “If we want America to lead in the 21st century, nothing is more important than giving everyone the best education possible — from the day they start preschool to the day they start their career”, said President Barack Obama. To prepare people for jobs of the future and help restore middle-class security we have to out-educate the world and that starts with a strong and healthy school system. There is no code or bill that has taken place yet to implement higher education, but President Barack Obama and his team have created several initiatives to help all students receive an education beyond high school. Helping middle class families afford college, trying to keep the cost down, strengthening Community Colleges, and Improving Transparency and Accountability are all the ways President Barack Obama, and his team plan to use to accomplish his goal in higher education. After interviewing a principal of a local elementary school she stated that, “higher education after high school should be a #1 priority in high school students.” She also felt that the students should be encouraged by their teachers, counselors, and school representatives to achieve their maximum education. More programs are needed to build a connection for students in high school and with local colleges/vocational schools that will encourage them to seek higher education. President Obama and his...
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...Երևանի Վ. Բրյուսովի անվան Պետաան Լեզվահասարակագիտական Համալսարան Political neologisms in the American Press (based on the articles on B. Obama's presidency) Danielyan Hovhannes CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………2 2. CHAPTER I General Notes on Political Neologisms……………………………………………..4 3. CHAPTER II Neologisms Connected with B. Obama's Presidency……………………………...9 4. CONCLUSION………………………………………………………………….15 5. BIBLIOGRAPHY…………………………………………………………………..17 1 Introduction The current graduation paper is devoted to the detailed study of the neologisms in the American press. The latter is observed via examining the cases of neologisms brought forward by B. Obama. In this paper an attempt was made to throw light upon many words and phrases that are used in modern American political lexicon, as well as to examine some political neologisms that help to cover the 2008 Presidental Election Campaign. The graduation paper consists of an introduction, two chapters, conclusion...
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...Non-fiction analysis Barack Obama: “Back to School” 2009. The education of young students has always been a big issue in politics. Politicians are concerned with the quality of the educational system in the country, because education is the backbone of our modern society. The school system is primarily an investment for the future. So the quality of the educational system equals the quality of the coming working generation. Society is dependent on the students, so they have to be well educated, and well prepared, so they can take over the positions, which the country requires, to function normally. The education is also a political cause, because there are a lot of votes, to be won, for the political parties by holding speeches, etc. President Barack Obama is concerned with the current issues of education; this is mentioned a lot in his speech “Prepared Remarks of President Barack Obama: Back to school” which was presented at Arlington, Virginia, 2009. Obama’s main points of views in the speech, is the importance of education, that every single student has a responsibility to be well educated, and serve their country. It’s their responsibility to do well in school, to be able to fulfill their responsibilities. In the speech to America’s students, President Obama addresses the importance of getting the education, and which responsibilities follow. Addressing all children from 6 to 18 years of age, is a very difficult task, which requires various strategies from President Obama...
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...Ethical Lens and Dilemmas Ethical Leadership C206 April 4th, 2015 Ethical Lens and Dilemmas Ethics is the guiding force in any respectable organization. With a moral compass, especially in the leadership of organization, a company can become compromised and fall into a quagmire of legal issues, a tarnished reputation, and devaluation of company stock if it is a publically traded company. In pursuit of examine my own ethical lens I will analyze the ethical traits of an admired leader, my own traits as exhibited in the Ethical Lens Inventory, and how I make a decision concerning a particular ethical dilemma. Ethical Traits of President Obama My chosen leader for this ethics review is President Barack Obama. President Obama’s two leading exhibited ethical traits are respect and fairness. According to article Obama's Leadership & Character Traits Obama showed the first trait, respect, when he shared his views concerning diplomacy with Iran before he took office. He believed that we should recommence peace talks with Iran rather than pass a bill that would seek to label a group within their borders a terrorist threat which would lead us to locate troops near the Iranian border and escalate already heated tensions with Iran. Obama showed respect in this instance by believing that the past of an organization does not inherently infer that the organization should be disrespected by using force first rather than diplomacy. (Obama's Leadership & Character Traits...
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