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The aim of this unit is to enable you to get started in Classical Greek. It has been developed in response to requests from students who had had no contact with Greek before and who felt they would like to spend a little time preparing for the kind of learning that takes place on a classical language course. The unit will give you a taster of what is involved in the very early stages of learning Greek and will offer you the opportunity to put in some early practice.
3.3 Person–organisation fit
Does the recruitment and selection process fill you with dread? Discrimination and equal opportunities legislation can make this area feel like a minefield. If you are faced with appointing a new employee, then this unit will provide a straight-forward guide to the process: from writing job descriptions to finally assessing who to appoint.
2.2 Postscript A headline-grabbing weekend of ‘midsummer madness’, when six murders occurred in (parts of) Glasgow over the weekend of 5–6 August 1995, reinforced the ongoing nature of contestation and debate about the issues discussed in the programme. As noted in The Scotsman (8 August 1995), the legacy of the imagery of No Mean City was quickly resurrected by the press – for example, ‘a darker side to that much-vaunted transformation of Glasgow from No Mean City to Cultu
1 The incredible shrinking chip Two Scottish computer engineers with little or no physics knowledge set out to make a semiconductor transistor. This was 50 years ago, and their efforts gained them the Nobel Prize. The versatility of that transistor is now at the heart of the electronics industry. Millions of transistor switches are shrunk down into the microprocessors that are found in computers, mobile phones and almost everything else electrical. The first transistor took years to plan and make; today more are made
7.2 Developing a strategy Present notes or records to show you have planned your use of number skills. Include: the goals you hope to achieve for your number skills over 3–4 months or so, taking into account the work you have to do and your current capabilities; notes about the resources you might use and the information you need to research to achieve your goals; for example, discussions and econferences, online resources, skills books, course materials, wo
3.1.3 Option 3: Linking the diagrams to a case
Working with diagrams is essential for students of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. This unit is packed with practical activities and tips which make learning from and with diagrams more enjoyable and rewarding. One part of this unit deals with the reading of diagrams and the other part with the drawing of diagrams.
3.1.2 Option 2: Copying out diagrams
Working with diagrams is essential for students of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. This unit is packed with practical activities and tips which make learning from and with diagrams more enjoyable and rewarding. One part of this unit deals with the reading of diagrams and the other part with the drawing of diagrams.
5.1 A story of fox hunting Democracy is a thing, a practice. It is also a word – a powerful one, politically, because we all think it is a good thing. When people take part in politics, they try to claim that ‘democracy’ is on their side, and not on that of their opponents. In November 2004, pro-hunting protesters breached House of Commons security and broke into the chamber to disrupt the debate on banning fox hunting. As a significant minority group, passionately committed to the cause of continuing
NDVI for the United States as of May, 2002
New satellite-derived images of vegetation confirm extremely dry conditions exist that are ripe for fires in the western United States, according to a data collaboration between NASA and the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service.
Global Hybrid Versus MHD Modeling of the Magnetosphere: Density and Magnetic Field
This series of animations compares a two-dimensional global hybrid simulation with an magnetohydrodynamic model of the interaction of the solar wind with the Earths magnetosphere.
The Complete Educator's Guide to Using Skype Effectively in the Classroom
Increasingly, educators globally are transforming their classroom using Skype to create powerful, authentic, motivating learning experiences for their students.
From connecting with classrooms in other locations to learning about each others’ culture to connecting with content experts – educators are extending learning beyond classroom walls.
So how do you use Skype effectively with your class?
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Green tips for students at the University of Memphis.
Ten things you can do in your dorm room or on campus to help save energy and resources from the University of Memphis.
Maurice Hamovitch Interview
In this video, the late Maurice Hamovitch, professor emeritus and former dean of the USC School of Social Work, discusses his career and life in the field of social work, including the 43 years he spent at USC.
Hamovitch was a distinguished sociologist who was personally responsible for many significant contributions to both social work and medical literature.
Hamovitch was interviewed by Paul E. Hadley on April 19, 1995, as part of the USC Emeriti Center's H. Dale Hilton Living History Proje
HIV and HCV Co-infected Patients ... and other Special Populations
Session 4; Panel 4.1
HIV and HCV Co-infected Patients, Patients with Decompensated Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and other Special Populations by Mark Sulkowski and Panel Discussion
Professor David Neville explains his SURF project
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A Celebration of Leadership & Vision honoring Richard L. Sharp H'99
On April 13, 2011, Richard Sharp was recognized by the University of Richmond for his leadership, philanthropic work and contributions to the business community. Queally Hall has dedicated the lobby in honor of Mr. Sharp. Additionally, the Richard L. Sharp Viewpoints Lecture Series (a partnership with the Richmond Scholars) has been established.
Darden Class of 2011 Gift to the School
The University of Virginia Darden School of Business Class of 2011 presents a monetary gift to Dean Robert Bruner to be utilized in the School's unrestricted funding. The class achieved 99% participation in this giving campaign, held annually by the Second Year class prior to graduation.
Grant - 60 Second Impressions, Sutton Trust Summer Schools
The Sutton Trust Summer Schools are subject-specific residential courses for Year 12 students from UK state-maintained schools, which aim to provide an insight into life as a first-year undergraduate studying at the University of Cambridge.
Archaeology & Anthropology, Medicine, Modern & Medieval Languages and Physics... these are just a few of the subjects which prospective students can sample at the Sutton Trust Summer Schools in Cambridge. In this 1 minute film, Grant, a student on the Law Su
Laker Women's Hockumentary, Part 10
The Laker women's hockey team plays through winter break, continuing to build on a record-setting season.
5. Classical Utilitarianism and Distributive Justice
Moral Foundations of Politics (PLSC 118)
Professor Shapiro continues his examination of Jeremy Bentham's formulation of classical utilitarianism, with a focus on the distributive implications of the theory of "maximizing the greatest happiness of the greatest number." He engages students in a discussion of a guiding principle of classical utilitarianism, the principle of diminishing marginal utility, and some traditional critiques of this principle. Professor Shapiro examines the capacity of cl
