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    The document discusses Australian culture. It notes that Australia is a multi-cultural country that integrates many cultures. Key monuments like the Sydney Opera House represent Australia's beauty and multiculturalism. Australian culture is mixed from many immigrant cultures like Britain, as well as Aboriginal culture. It is defined differently by individuals but represents a blending of diverse cultural practices into a unified Australian culture.

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    The document discusses Australian culture. It notes that Australia is a multi-cultural country that integrates many cultures. Key monuments like the Sydney Opera House represent Australia's beauty and multiculturalism. Australian culture is mixed from many immigrant cultures like Britain, as well as Aboriginal culture. It is defined differently by individuals but represents a blending of diverse cultural practices into a unified Australian culture.

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    Australian Studies

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    The document discusses Australian culture. It notes that Australia is a multi-cultural country that integrates many cultures. Key monuments like the Sydney Opera House represent Australia's beauty and multiculturalism. Australian culture is mixed from many immigrant cultures like Britain, as well as Aboriginal culture. It is defined differently by individuals but represents a blending of diverse cultural practices into a unified Australian culture.

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    Australian Studies – Cultural features of your country

    Culture is defined as all the knowledge and values shared by a society. It plays a
    major role in determining your position in society with various factors which
    influence your morals and ethics.

    Since I am an Australian born Chinese, I do not know a large amount of history of


    my hometown Shanghai. My decision concludes to talk about the cultural
    features of Australia as I have been a citizen for 17 years.

    As we all know, Australia is a multi-cultural country. This means that Australia is


    mainly about acceptance of all cultures which integrates all nationalities together;
    this allows citizens to reflect on other nationalities traditions to understand the
    community. This also provides flexibility into the community with different
    choices like food and clothes. It allows knowledge of other cultures behaviors and
    values.

    Monuments are vital in participating in the topic of culture. Different monuments


    explore the uniqueness and individualism of a country and convey messages on
    past history. In Australia our famous Opera house and Sydney Harbor Bridge
    demonstrate this where these spectacular buildings elaborate on Australia’s
    beauty. The opera house is one of the 20th century's most distinctive buildings
    and one of the most famous performing arts centres in the world. It [was built by a
    Danish Architect which further emphasizes the multiculturalism of Australia

    The definition of Australian culture ranges from the history of Aboriginals to the
    stereotyped meat pies and surfing, but the truth is we do not have a specific
    culture. We share a culture which is mixed of various nations which integrates all
    these cultures to make one.

    There are some main influences like Britain where many immigrated to Australia.
    Australian Culture can be seen different respective of the individual’s perspective,
    for example an Aboriginal may see Australia belongs to them, contrasted to a
    British who believes they own the land.
    While there are factors such as the dominance of the English language, the
    existence of a British system of government, the popularity of sports such as
    cricket and rugby as well as the predominance of Christianity, Australia today
    hosts a great diversity of cultural practices and pursuits. As an Australian from a
    Chinese background, I believe Australian culture is intertwined with many nations’
    cultures which unite and create one culture, Australian culture.

    By Byron Yao
    Media

    Q1.

    1. Television
    2. Newspaper
    3. Internet
    4. Radio
    5. Magazine

    Q2.

    Technology advancements had allowed easier access to present media information like the internet,
    radio or the television. Before these were invented the main source of information was mainly in written
    forms like newspapers. Nowadays information about issues can be easily obtained in all different types
    of formats.

    Q3.

    In my opinion, the main media influence is television. This is because it provides visuals rather than
    reading, it reinforces the arguments where issues are depicted showing the current circumstances.

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