YORUBA LANGUAGE

Yorùbá is a Niger-Congo language related to Igala, Edo, Ishan, and Igbo amongst others. It is one of the principal languages of Nigeria and spoken in a couple of countries in the West African coast. An estimated 20+ million people speak Yorùbá as their first language in south western Nigeria and more in the Republics of Benin and Togo. Yorùbá is also spoken by diaspora communities of traders in Cote d'Ivore, Ghana, Senegal and the Gambia, and it used to be a vibrant language in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Outside West Africa, millions of people have Yorùbá language and culture as part of their heritage; Yorùbá religion being one of the means of survival in Cuba during the obnoxious slave trade. Many who did not have Yorùbá as their heritage bought into Yorùbá identity through religious conversion. Yorùbá language, culture and religion survived since then until now in Brazil and several other New World countries. A mixture of the old and new decendants of the Yorùbá now live in North America, the United Kingdom and the rest of Europe. Yorùbá is one of the most extensively researched of all sub-Saharan languages and cultures, and has a long tradition of oral verbal production (oral literature) within indigenous cosmopolitan which is receptive of both Islamic and Christian cultures.. Yorùbá is one of the many African languages that one is sure to hear people speak in the buses and the underground trains in several parts of London; a BBC reporter has compared Rye Lane in Peckham, South East London, to a mini-Lagos, where one can hear several people speaking loudly in Yorùbá as they go about their shopping. Like many other African languages, Yorùbá is tonal.

Time Management

Time Management is the process of drawing up plans and putting conscious control in use over the time used on specific activities,specially to increase effectiveness. Time Management is learning how to use one's time more effectively to accomplish one's goals (Manning, 2007).

  My Strengths in Time Management.
1. Meeting assignment deadlines.
2. Being on time for classes.
3. Hardworking
4. Passion towards work and dedication
5.Commitment

 My Weakness in Time Management.
1. Procrastination
2. Ineffectively scheduling task
3. Failing to manage distractions.
4. Not keeping a To-Do list.
5. Not having priority

  Strategies to Improve Time Management Skills.

1. Get Organised - paperwork and task sorting.
2. Protect your time
3. Achieve through Goal management Goal Focus- motivational emphasis
4. Avoid procastination
5. Set up planners e.g Daily,Weekly and Long term.


Referencing
Manning,A (2007) TASK; Time Management, Reading: Garnet Education

The Welsh Assembly

1. Following the yes vote in the referendum on further law-making powers for the Assembly on 3 March 2011. The National Assembly is now able to make laws on subjects in all of the 20 areas for which it has powers, without needing the UK parliament's agreement to giving the assembly the necessary powers. The Assembly is able to table its own bills and vote to pass its own Acts.

2. Finding my Assembly Member (A.M)-  Name: Mick Antoniw  Party: Labour Party    Constituency: pontypridd

      Role of the assembly
The Assembly performs three functions: representing Wales and its people; making laws for Wales; and holding the Welsh Government to account.

    History of the Assembly and its Buildings 

 
 The Senedd was opened in 2006, and is where Assembly Members gather for Plenary. The Assembly estate also includes the Pierhead, an historical building in Cardiff Bay.
 The Senedd is situated in a prime position on the waterfront in Cardiff Bay. It houses the National Assembly for Wales’ Siambr (debating chamber) and Committee Rooms.
 The Pierhead is a unique visitor, events and conference venue for the people of Wales; a space to express opinions and give voice to issues that matter.




Reference;
www.assemblywales.org
Notes in class

Comparison of Nigeria Education System with UK

The basic education system is an obligatory requirement for the people of the world. System of education differs from country to country as well as there are some similarities too. There is a global demand for quality education by every individual worldwide. Most of the student dream of studying in big and reputed institutions. Many of them travel to far distance land to obtain quality education. But everyone cannot afford to spend so much money and study in these recognized colleges and universities. The students of Nigeria too aspire to study in these reputed institutions.

 Some similarities between UK and Nigeria education system:

 1. First of all, both systems are strictly based on proper British English.
 2. The stages of school are called both the same names in the UK and Nigeria.
 3. There are national curriculum's in both countries.

Difference between UK and Nigeria education system:

1. Age of entry: UK- By law, the compulsory age for a child to start school is 5 years. Nigeria-
There is no enforced age for starting school. Some children start earlier than 5 years, others later while some not at all.
2. Finance: UK- The UK government funds the education children between the ages of 5 and 16 years. Nigeria- Here, the government only subsidizes the prices of its public schools to make them cheaper. However, they are of very bad quality. There is also the option of private schools which must be funded by parents or guardian.
3. Age of continuity: UK- By law, child must be 11 years and above to enter secondary education and must be 18 years and above to enter university education. Nigeria- Although there are laws regarding the ages for continuity there is no real enforcement of children’s ages to enter any level of education. 


Sources:
www.thenigerianvoice.com
www.distancelearning.com.ng
www.nairaland.com
Notes given to us in class.

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF BEING A MEMBER OF EUROPEAN UNION

E.U Headquarters in Brussels(Belgium)

 Flag of E.U

The E.U is a unique economic and political partnership between 27 European countries that together cover much of the continent.The EU operates through a system of supranational independent institutions and intergovernmental negotiated decisions by the member states.

 The Advantages of Being a Part of the European Union

1. Membership of the Single Market:
The Single Market of the EU has meant that companies going about their
business in EU member states have been forced to lower the prices of
their products to become more competitive.
The single market benefits companies by making it easier & cheaper to
do business in other EU countries. No customs tax is charged on goods
that are sold or transported between member states.

2. Free Movement of Citizens:
European citizens have the freedom to live, work, study, and travel in
any other EU country. Since 1995 alone, about 100,000 young Britons
have spent time studying in another European country.

3. More Jobs:
It is estimated the 3.5 million British jobs are dependent on
Britain's membership of the EU. (Source: UK Jobs Dependent on the EU,
Brian Ardy, Iain Begg and Dermot Hodson, European Institute, South
Bank University)

4. Money for Development:
The EU is working to develop deprived regions of Europe. Such areas
might for example have high numbers of people unemployed, or be rural
areas without many facilities, like good roads. This development is
carried out using 'European Structural Funds'.

5. A Louder International Voice:
By working together in the EU member countries can ensure their
concerns are heard, and taken more seriously, on the international
stage. When the EU speaks it represents about 400 million people
(this will be 500m after enlargement). This is more than the combined
population of the United States & Russia. Margaret Thatcher has said:
''On our own, as a nation of 55 million, we would have some voice, but
not enough."

6. Greater Protection for Workers:
The European Working Time Directive is an EU initiative designed to
protect workers from exploitation by employers.
The directive lays down regulations on matters such as how many breaks
an employee can take, and how many holidays they are entitled to each
year. It also aims to limit the average time an employee can be
compelled to work to 48 hours a week.

European leaders in meeting.

   


Disadvantages of being a member of EU

1. Cost. The EU costs the UK £6.4bn.The Bruges (which is an anti European group claim the cost per head of EU membership is £873, but according to Foreign and Commonwealth office the cost is about £300 per head.
2. Inefficient Policies. A large percentage of EU spending goes on the Common Agricultural Policy. For many years this distorted agricultural markets by placing minimum prices on food. This lead to higher prices for consumers and encouraging over-supply. Reforms to CAP have reduced, but not eliminated this wastage.
3. Problems of Euro. Membership of the EU doesn't necessarily mean membership of the Euro. But, the EU has placed great emphasis on the Single Currency. However, it has proved to have many problems.
4. Net Migration. Free Movement of Labour has caused problems of overcrowding in UK cities. The UK's population is set to rise to 70 million over next decade, partly due to immigration. This has pushed up house prices and led to congestion on roads.
5. More bureaucracy less democracy.

 In conclusion the EU has more advantages than disadvantages to it member states.In my opinion the union has brought peace and prosperity among it member states,and they have unite their people ,they are also helping each other in solving problems either politically economically,socially or educationally.

Sources:
www.wikipedia.org
www.europa.eu
www.123helpme.com
www.ecomicshelp.org

The people of Britain

The four nations of Britain are Wales,Scotland,England and Northern Ireland. The language that is commonly used in describing the people who live in Britain is ''British''. There are differences between the people of the four nations and they are; Ascent,language and dress mode.
There are different national symbols used in the UK. i.e The flags,plants,people and cothes. England (Flag- Red cross set on a white background; Plant- The red rose; Saint's day- St. George's day) Wales(Flag- green,whte and a red dragon; Plant- Daffodil; Saint's day- St. David's day) Scotland (Flag- white saltire on a sky blue field; plant- scottish bluebell; Saint's day- St. andrew's day) Northern Ireland ( flag- green,white and orange; plant-shamrock thirstle; Saint's day- St. patrick's day).
There are four 'British' languages that exist which are Scottish,Irish,Welsh and English.
furthermore, Two parts of the british isles have their own government and tax sytem which are Wale and Northen Ireland.

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