Assignment on Speech of Martin Luther King - "I have a Dream"

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Assignment on Speech of Martin Luther King - "I have a Dream"

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TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1TASK 1............................................................................................................................................11.1 Critical readings of cases..................................................................................................1TASK 2............................................................................................................................................41.2 Evaluation of English used in cases.................................................................................4TASK 3 [a].......................................................................................................................................42.1 Report, article and E-mail.................................................................................................4TASK 3 [b]......................................................................................................................................62.2 Review of punctuation, grammar and spelling.................................................................6TASK 3 [c].......................................................................................................................................72.3 Suitability of case for audience........................................................................................7TASK 4............................................................................................................................................73.1 Feedback on skills of writing...........................................................................................73.2 Improvement areas and resources....................................................................................8CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................8REFERENCES................................................................................................................................9

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INTRODUCTIONEnglish is one of the main and basic language which is being used in most of the areas ofthe world as well as in several academic institutions. Therefore the knowledge of this language isvery necessary for an individual in order to gain the proper understanding of different conceptsand factors. Present study or an assignment is based on the topic of English for academic studywhich will make evaluation of different cases and factors which are in relation with suchscenarios (English for Academic Studies, 2017). The assignment will be helpful in making propercritical evaluation for the given topics. It is based on the two particular case studies. First isnamed as 'I have a Dream', a speech of Martin Luther King and second one is Equality andDiversity policy of British Library. This report will discuss several key facts, evidence regardingbias and their critical evaluation. Evaluation in regards with different use of English language,review and revision of the work, evaluation of work for the purpose of suitability and feedbackon the writing skills will be discussed in this report. All such discussions will help in gainingunderstanding regarding the main topic of assignment. TASK 1 1.1 Critical readings of casesa) As per the first case which is 'I have a Dream' and is given by Martin Luther KingJunior on 28th August, 1963. In this speech, he talks about finish of racism in USA. His speechtells about the American Civil Rights Moment. It has list of various key facts, which are like:Discussion regarding end of racismAmerican Civil Right MovementDream of Martin Luther King defining equality and freedomDiscussion of Emancipation ProclamationImpact of speech regarding race in BritainAccording to another case, which is on the basis of topic Equality and Diversity Policy byBritish Library. The library is being bound up for promoting diversity and equality and makepromotion of culture which recognise and value differences that individuals are there fromdistinct experiences and backgrounds and may bring valuable modality to workplace (Loi,2010). This case also contains various key facts like:Promotion of distinct cultures1

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Promotion of equality and diversityEquality for job applicants and diverse workforceCompliance of Equality Act, legislation, code of practiceIssues related with bullying and harassmentResponsibilities and roles of human resourcesRole of trade unionsInformal actionsConfidentialityStatutory rightsAction management for dealing with behavioursb) The first case study which is given by Martin Luther King on the topic of I have adream. This case focus on the topic of racism and is being delivered by kingin order to endracism in USA. The speech describes the moment which is done by American Civil RightsMovement and was delivered from Lincoln Memorial steps at the time of March in Washington.Martin Luther creates excitement in listeners by defining his dream in regards with equality andfreedom ascending from hatred and land of slavery (Liu and et.al., 2011). He also build hisspeech with the reference of Emancipation Proclamation that liberated various slaves in the year1863. His speech's power was circulated not only in US but in entire world. Speech of kingimpacted and influenced largely on debate of public regarding race in Britain. Press also getinfluenced by content as well as intonation of address done by king and marked that it not justflutter congress of united states but also parliament for enacting legislation which will promoteracial equality at home. As per another case which is on the topic of Equality and Diversity is a case of BritishLibrary. The library is being committed to make promotion of diversity, equality and culturewhich create value for differences and make recognition of such people who are from differentexperiences and backgrounds and may bring value to the place of work and will improve the wayin which work is being done (Liu and et.al., 2011). The library have an aim to become inclusiveorganisation where there is value and respect of diversity with the capability to retain and recruitworkforce which make reflection of communities to whom it makes serving. It also implementEquality Act, code of practice and equality legislation. There is also measures which support intackling disadvantages and discrimination so as to make sure that no group or individual is2

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