Harry Truman: Advancing the Revolution [Excerpted from "Harry S. Truman: Advancing the Revolution," in Reassessing the Presidency: The Rise of the Executive State and the Decline of Freedom] When Harry Truman left office in January 1953, he was intensely unpopular, even widely despised. Many
A "Near-Great"?
The impact of Sign Bilingualism and Co-enrolment on the language development of deaf and hearing chi
Recent decades have seen the emergence of sign linguistics as a sub-discipline of linguistic research, accumulating a body of knowledge that has enlightened linguists about the complex grammatical properties of sign language. Researchers have also begun to show how sign language is acquired as a first language by deaf children who can then use this resource to develop spoken and written language for education and social communication in the hearing majority community. These findings have demonst
Modernism in China: Architectural Visions and Revolutions
China’s development and speculation about its future impact on the world are stimulating considerable attention in design-related disciplines internationally. This process has already encouraged various forms of cross-cultural and cross-disciplinary dialogue that will inevitably enrich our understanding of design and improve our responses to future design-related problems. However, much of this discourse tends to focus on either pre-twentieth century themes (e.g. China’s ancient sites and cu
Lake sediment evidence for long-range air pollution on the Tibetan Plateau
Recent decades have seen the emergence of sign linguistics as a sub-discipline of linguistic research, accumulating a body of knowledge that has enlightened linguists about the complex grammatical properties of sign language. Researchers have also begun to show how sign language is acquired as a first language by deaf children who can then use this resource to develop spoken and written language for education and social communication in the hearing majority community. These findings have demonst
Modernism in China: Architectural Visions and Revolutions
China’s development and speculation about its future impact on the world are stimulating considerable attention in design-related disciplines internationally. This process has already encouraged various forms of cross-cultural and cross-disciplinary dialogue that will inevitably enrich our understanding of design and improve our responses to future design-related problems. However, much of this discourse tends to focus on either pre-twentieth century themes (e.g. China’s ancient sites and cu
City history and multi-scale spatial master-planning
The UK and Chinese Governments have agreed at the highest level to collaborate through the China-UK Sustainable Development Dialogue on research and knowledge exchange to help ensure that the way we develop our cities will become truly sustainable. As a part of that initiative a group of related networks has been funded by the UK’s Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, inspired by the Dongtan Eco-city development north of Shanghai.
The specific network which is the subject of th
The impact of Sign Bilingualism and Co-enrolment on the language development of deaf and hearing chi
Recent decades have seen the emergence of sign linguistics as a sub-discipline of linguistic research, accumulating a body of knowledge that has enlightened linguists about the complex grammatical properties of sign language. Researchers have also begun to show how sign language is acquired as a first language by deaf children who can then use this resource to develop spoken and written language for education and social communication in the hearing majority community. These findings have demonst
Intro to U of U Gerontology Programs (Certificate and MS degree) & Career Opportunities
This podcast presents an overview of the educational programs at the University of Utah related to gerontology and the career and job opportunities in thefiled of aging.
Intro to U of U Gerontology Programs (Certificate and MS degree) & Career Opportunities
This podcast presents an overview of the educational programs at the University of Utah related to gerontology and the career and job opportunities in thefiled of aging.
Au bureau de vente de billets
This unit helps you to acquire the basic language to find your way around a French town. You will learn how to understand and give directions, ask about accommodation, book a hotel room at the tourist information office and get information about what to see and do in the local area. You will visit some museums in Avignon and buy a film for your camera. This unit also deals with telling the time and making liaisons in speech. By the end of the unit, you will feel more confident understanding and
2008.03.06-Careers in the State Department
Robert Laing, Diplomat in Residence at Arizona State University, discusses employment opportunities in the State Department and offers suggestions for developing a career in the foreign service.
2008.03.06-Careers in the State Department
Robert Laing, Diplomat in Residence at Arizona State University, discusses employment opportunities in the State Department and offers suggestions for developing a career in the foreign service.
2008.02.19-Unfinished Business in the Balkans
Hinckley Institute of Politics Forum: Presented by William Montgomery; Columnist, former career diplomat and U.S. Ambassador to Bulgaria, Croatia, and Serbia and Montenegro. A discussion of the current political and social situation in the Balkans.
2007.09.19 - Introduction to Mac Management (Video)
This session introduced newcomers to the Mac and its management environment. We discussed the planning, imaging, deployment and management solutions available for the Mac, as well as concepts of workflow.
2007.09.19 - Introduction to Mac Management (Audio)
This session introduced newcomers to the Mac and its management environment. We discussed the planning, imaging, deployment and management solutions available for the Mac, as well as concepts of workflow.
The Benefits of an Online Certificate Program from Berklee
Watch a short video with our Student Advisors discussing Berkleemusic's Certificate Programs. These multi-course online programs provide students with:
* Solid qualifications and marketable skills for success
* 1-3 years of extensive training with Berklee faculty
* Berklee-certified credentials for their resumes
Learn more at http://bit.ly/cpneZr
Nottingham Talent Roadshow 2010 - Professor Bob Webb
Highlights of the recent Nottingham Talent Roadshow held at the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery featuring a welcome by Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Professor Bob Webb and taster lectures from Professors Tony Avery and Steve Benford.
The event was attended by more than 60 Nottingham alumni.
UMass Receives Historic Sport Management Archive
The vast archival collection of Mark H. McCormack, creator of the sport management and marketing industry, is now housed at UMass Amherst. This extraordinary gift, announced Nov. 3, 2010, was made to the Isenberg School of Management and the UMass Amherst Libraries, providing an unprecedented opportunity for research and education. The recognized expertise of Isenberg's sport management faculty and the Libraries' special collections and archives staff led to UMass' selection as home for the McCo
(R&DA 6) Evaluating the Use of Multiple Placements of Teacher Trainees in University Practice Depart
This TDA Research & Development Award evaluated the use of multiple placements in ITT, where a group of students work in the same school subject department. Maths trainees were the original focus and this was extended to PE during the project.
(R&DA 7) An Electronic System for Individual Personal Development Profiling [e-PDP] for the Professi
This TDA Research and Development Award focused upon producing and testing an electronic version of an Individual Personal Development Profile [IPDP] incorporating the TDA’s Qualified Teacher Status standards. The project found that an electronic system for monitoring and recording student progress and progression was viable and realistic.
