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Is Spanish a Romance Language? Its Latin Roots, Benefits, and Career Opportunities

When you hear the term Romance language, you might think of cobblestone streets in Spain or a café in South America filled with unforgettable espressos and lyrical Spanish conversation.   According to UNESCO, there are about 7,000 languages spoken around the world. Out of those thousands, only a handful are considered Latin-based languages, and Spanish is…

Psychology
Popular Psychology Focuses: Why and Where to Study Them 

Psychology permeates every human endeavor, and its rich field of study boasts many specialties that address psychological matters from varied perspectives. The American Psychological Association (APA) recognizes no fewer than 15 subfields, ranging from the individual to the organizational.  The University of Texas Permian Basin’s online Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program—ranked among U.S. News…

GIS/Geospatial
Urban Planning and GIS: Creating Sustainable and Smart Cities 

The city-state Singapore is building a “forest city” where green spaces are prioritized, pedestrian walkways replace roads, vehicles travel exclusively underground, and trash collection is automated. Oslo, Norway, is borrowing methods refined in the oil industry to install water pipes without digging trenches, preserving the land and minimizing traffic problems and disruptions. Charlotte, North Carolina,…

Political Science
Why Does the U.S. Have a Two-Party System? 

America’s system of “winner takes all” elections, big‑party mergers, and regional breakups has made it almost impossible for a third party to stick around. First, our single‑winner voting rules push people into the two biggest camps. Second, whenever a smaller party got popular—like the Whigs or Dixiecrats—their ideas and voters ended up inside one of…

Sociology
An Isolated Nation: Why Are Americans So Lonely? 

Have you ever heard of the Hedgehog’s Dilemma?   The Hedgehog’s Dilemma is a metaphor for the challenges of forming intimate relationships with others. On cold winter days, hedgehogs huddle together for warmth. Alas, the sharp quills protecting their soft bodies make it difficult, if not impossible, for the creatures to be near each other without…

Psychology
The Psychology of Smartphone Addiction 

Smartphone addiction has such a hold on our society that—hey! We see you eyeing that back button. Your attention span may be as short as a golden retriever’s, but you’ll want to stick around, because today we explore the psychology of smartphone addiction.   We’ll also provide some tips and resources to help you break away…

Education
The Evolving Treatment of Students With Disabilities  

Can you believe how much education has evolved over the past couple of centuries? One hundred years ago, schoolteachers were being sued for teaching evolution. People of color were prevented from attending white schools. And corporal punishment was widely accepted at public schools across the nation.   Seriously, it’s been a ride.   Special education has undergone…

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