Just a bit of a funny take on my topic of social psychological issues facing immigrants in Australia today, you've probably all got it in a fwd but I think it's a good one... Any thoughts on the real Australian citizenship test?
1. Do you understand the meaning, but are unable to explain the origin of, the term "died in the arse"
2. What is a bloody little beauty?
3. Are these terms related: chuck a sickie; chuck a spaz; chuck a U-ey?
4. Explain the following passage: "In the arvo last Chrissy the relos rocked up for a barbie, some bevvies and a few snags. After a bit of a Bex and a lie down we opened the pressies, scoffed all the chockies, bickies and lollies. Then we drained a few tinnies and Mum did her block after Dad and Steve had a barney and a bit of biffo."
5. Macca, Chooka and Wanger are driving to Surfers in their Torana. If they are travelling at 100 km/h while listening to Barnsey, Farnsey and Acca Dacca, how many slabs will each person on average consume between flashing a brown eye and having a slash?
6. Complete the following sentences:
a) "If the van's rockin' don't bother .......
b) You're going home in the back of a .........
c) Fair crack of the...........
7. I've had a gutful and I can't be fagged. Discuss
8. Have you ever been on the giving or receiving end of a wedgie?
9. Do you have a friend or relative who has a car in their front yard "up on blocks"? Is his name Bruce and does he have a wife called Cheryl?
10. Does your family regularly eat a dish involving mincemeat, cabbage, curry powder and a packet of chicken noodle soup called either chow mein, chop suey or kai see ming?
11. What are the ingredients in a rissole?
12. Demonstrate the correct procedure for eating a Tim Tam.
13. Do you have an Aunty Irene who smokes 30 cigarettes a day and sounds like a bloke?
14. In any two-hour period have you ever eaten three-bean salad, a chop and two serves of pav washed down with someone else's beer that has been flogged from a bath full of ice?
15. When you go to a bring- your-own-meat barbie can you eat other people's meat or are you only allowed to eat your own?
16. What purple root vegetable beginning with the letter "b" is required by law to be included in a hamburger with the lot?
17. Do you own or have you ever owned a lawn mower, a pair of thongs, an Esky or Ugg boots?
18. Is it possible to "prang a car" while doing "circle work"?
19. Who would you like to crack on to?
20. Who is the most Australian: Kevin "Bloody" Wilson, John "True Blue" Williamson, Kylie Minogue or Warnie?
21. Is there someone you are only mates with because they own a trailer or have a pool?
22. What does sinkin piss at a mate’s joint and gettin paralised mean?
You may copy your mate’s answers, please submit this back to me when you have had a fair old crack.
The pass rate is 45%
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Monday, September 3, 2007
Appendix A
Concept Map of Variables that Contribute to Genocide
(Please click on the map to view a larger version)
(Please click on the map to view a larger version)
Appendix B
Self Evaluation
1. Theory
I have an understanding of the theoretical aspects that cover the contributing factors that I’ve covered in this essay. However, I’m not sure whether or not I’ve adequately displayed this understanding. I think I’ve definitely used key terms from the literature, but I found it hard to be able to cover everything in the word limit.
2. Research
I feel as though I have done substantial research for this essay although I would have liked (mostly out of personal interest) to have done more in depth research. I came up against the usual time restraints and having to limit myself to research to answer the question.
I think I have a good understanding of the main research findings although I also would have liked to have been able to discuss some research results on some of the key concepts like deindividuation and its effect on aggression, social influence etc.
3. Written Expression
Readability Analysis: Word Count 1, 512; passive sentences 33%; Flesch Reading Ease 33.1 – I will need to work on improving this in my second blog as it’s a bit below the minimum aim of 42; Flesch –Kincaid grade level 12.0.
I feel as though I have improved my APA style based on constructive criticism from previous assignments. However, with my referencing I have used a couple of sources that aren’t typical journals so I am not completely certain my APA referencing style is perfect.
I’ve used the concept map to display the factors that I believe contribute to genocide. The concept map has been good to use because it allows you to break down the causes into sub-variables and it just seems to make it a lot clearer. I didn’t use any tables or images for this essay, there were a few figures that I reported but there weren’t a large number of figures and a table would have been excessive.
I used headings in my blog to make it easier to read and also to help me stay focused on the topic of the paragraph. I stuck to basic APA formatting, although it hasn’t transferred from Word to Blogger, I think it is still clear and easy to read.
4. Online engagement
I was definitely keen to build up my online engagement in the beginning of the semester, especially because I found the topics so interesting. I made a few comments to other people’s blogs as well as creating a couple of discussions myself.
I would have liked to have done more research and posted that or worked on my draft earlier in the semester and been able to post those up, but I just seemed to run out of time with other assignments and commitments.
Next time I would like to plan dates to post discussions/comments so that I have some steps to aim towards rather than it being such a general idea. I’d also like to make the time to read more people’s blogs so I can get involved in more discussions.
My blogs were:
Test Blog
Genocide (2 comments from other students)
Two Interesting Movies
As well as comments on other student's blogs.
1. Theory
I have an understanding of the theoretical aspects that cover the contributing factors that I’ve covered in this essay. However, I’m not sure whether or not I’ve adequately displayed this understanding. I think I’ve definitely used key terms from the literature, but I found it hard to be able to cover everything in the word limit.
2. Research
I feel as though I have done substantial research for this essay although I would have liked (mostly out of personal interest) to have done more in depth research. I came up against the usual time restraints and having to limit myself to research to answer the question.
I think I have a good understanding of the main research findings although I also would have liked to have been able to discuss some research results on some of the key concepts like deindividuation and its effect on aggression, social influence etc.
3. Written Expression
Readability Analysis: Word Count 1, 512; passive sentences 33%; Flesch Reading Ease 33.1 – I will need to work on improving this in my second blog as it’s a bit below the minimum aim of 42; Flesch –Kincaid grade level 12.0.
I feel as though I have improved my APA style based on constructive criticism from previous assignments. However, with my referencing I have used a couple of sources that aren’t typical journals so I am not completely certain my APA referencing style is perfect.
I’ve used the concept map to display the factors that I believe contribute to genocide. The concept map has been good to use because it allows you to break down the causes into sub-variables and it just seems to make it a lot clearer. I didn’t use any tables or images for this essay, there were a few figures that I reported but there weren’t a large number of figures and a table would have been excessive.
I used headings in my blog to make it easier to read and also to help me stay focused on the topic of the paragraph. I stuck to basic APA formatting, although it hasn’t transferred from Word to Blogger, I think it is still clear and easy to read.
4. Online engagement
I was definitely keen to build up my online engagement in the beginning of the semester, especially because I found the topics so interesting. I made a few comments to other people’s blogs as well as creating a couple of discussions myself.
I would have liked to have done more research and posted that or worked on my draft earlier in the semester and been able to post those up, but I just seemed to run out of time with other assignments and commitments.
Next time I would like to plan dates to post discussions/comments so that I have some steps to aim towards rather than it being such a general idea. I’d also like to make the time to read more people’s blogs so I can get involved in more discussions.
My blogs were:
Test Blog
Genocide (2 comments from other students)
Two Interesting Movies
As well as comments on other student's blogs.
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