Roads to modernity, 1789-1945
This is a module framework. It can be viewed online or downloaded as a zip file.
As taught Autumn/Spring Semesters 2010/11.
This module addresses the nature of ‘modernity’. It explores the ideas and historical experiences that transformed societies in Europe and around the world during a series of epic journeys from the distant past to the near present. In the autumn semester lectures and seminars provide a broad chronological survey of major events from 1789 to 1945. The focus is on key e
Laker Women's Hockumentary, Part 7: North to Alaska
Junior captain Kathryn Sbrocchi goes to Alaska to visit senior goaltender/filmmaker Emi Williams during Oswego's winter break.
Lunar New Year in Myanmar
Ethnic Chinese and people in Myanmar celebrate the lunar new year in Yangon.
1.2 What is an essay?
Does the idea of essay writing put you off the idea of studying? This unit will help you to realise that essays are not to be feared. You will learn how important it is to answer the question that is set and that your style of writing is as communicative as possible.
Little Things Make a Big Difference
This RLO is based around an interaction between a healthcare professional and a client with learning disabilities. It shows how important even small aspects of communication are in formulating a positive interaction.
Réduction de la mortalité maternelle - Dakar 2010 : questions-réponses de la 3ème session
accouchement en structure de santé : dimensions socio-culturelle des espaces techniques de soins.
1ère partie : la réponse de la santé publique à la mort maternelle et néonatale.
2ème partie : Analyse socio-anthropologique de l’accouchement institutionnalisé.
Conférence enregistrée dans le cadre du Colloque International Interdisciplinaire : Droit et Santé en Afrique. Réduction de la mortalité maternelle en Afrique Sub-saharienne, mieux comprendre pour mieux
Working the Media - David Bailey & Simon Chadwick
David Bailey has written extensively on globilisation, economic restructuring and policy responses, with special reference to the auto industry. He has an extensive media profile, having undertaken over a thousand media interviews in recent years. Simon Chadwick’s research and teaching interests lie in the areas of sponsorship, sports marketing and commercial strategy in sport.
05 - Evolution des pratiques et recherches : quelles perspectives ?
Cette conférence a eu lieu à l’occasion des journées scientifiques « Pédagogie universitaire numérique », organisées par le service de formation et l’équipe EducTice de l’INRP (Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon), et la Mission du Numérique pour l’Enseignement Supérieur (MESR), proposée en synthèse des deux journées, elle se propose de faire le point sur l’évolution des pratiques et des recherches liées aux usages du numérique dans l’Enseignement Supérieur et d
Dean Shapiro - How the gift will make SFU Business Better
Ryan and Keith Beedie have donated $22 million to Ryan's alma mater—SFU Business, which will now be named the Beedie School of Business. This is the largest gift that Simon Fraser University has ever received.
SFU will use the gift to create an endowment supporting students, professorships and research chairs.
More info at: http://at.sfu.ca/mhYPBl
AASU Homecoming Week - Cheerleader`s dance
Cheerleaders entertain you at the Homecoming Week Activities
The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin
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Probing the Plume
It’s a good thing for oil spill science that Richard Camilli was not yet on a flight to Australia when the Coast Guard called last May. An hour later and Camilli might have missed the urgent request to get a team together to measure the month-old leak from the Deepwater Horizon pipe. In a richly detailed and highly accessible
Passion, Romance, and Intrigue in "Othello"
Themes of jealousy, passion, and betrayal in Shakespeare's "Othello" are as gripping today as they were in the 18th century, says Performing Arts Manager Todd Norris.Author(s):
Oyez. Oyez. Oyez.: Supreme Court Resource
The Oyez Project is a multimedia archive devoted to the Supreme Court of the United States and its work. It aims to be a complete and authoritative source for all audio recorded in the Court since the installation of a recording system in October 1955. The Project also provides authoritative information on all justices and offers a virtual reality 'tour' of portions of the Supreme Court building, including the chambers of some of the justices.
Putting DNA to Work
This site looks at where DNA is found, similarities in the DNA of humans and other species, and how traits are inherited from one generation to the next. Learn how DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), discovered 50 years ago, is used today to detect diseases, improve crops, and catch criminals. The museum has identified unique, inquiry-based activities related to this exhibit (physical and virtual) that are designed for middle and high-school students and adhere to the National Academies' National Scien
Visualizing Cultures
Visualizing Cultures opens a window on modern times by wedding popular images and scholarly commentary in ways that were not technologically possible until recently. Focusing to date on Japan and Asia in the modern world, these units enable users to “see” historical moments as they were actually depicted for mass audiences at the time from various national, cultural, racial, ideological, and individual perspectives. The graphics themselves also reflect the evolving nature of different medium
Going around in circles!: around and about a geometric figure
Geometry can be an exercise arena for strengthening those logic muscles that middle school students need to flex. When we work with a geometric figure—a circle, for instance—and apply the ancient tools of compass and straightedge, geometry can become a rich ground for developing design. And a circle has size, so a unit on this topic necessarily brings in the mathematics of its measurement. Circles, then, is a geometric topic that can provide mental challenge, opportunity for artistic develop
Concepts in Economic Evaluation
Describes how economic theory is linked to economic evaluation techniques like cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analysis and to introduce students to many concepts that are specific to economic evaluation. Introduces students to the many varieties of economic evaluation to establish a common terminology. Discusses cost-benefit with a demonstration of how this type of evaluation is most clearly linked to economic theory. Explores other theories and concepts, including cost measurement, benefit
Aerosols over Borneo from Earth Probe TOMS: February 1, 1998 to March 1, 1998
Aerosol concentrations over Borneo from February 1, 1998 to March 1, 1998 as measured by Earth Probe TOMS
California Fires MODIS imagery and TOMS Aerosols from October 2003
This animation sequences through the MODIS imagery of the devastating Californian fires from October 23, 2003 through October 29, 2003. Then the animation resets to October 23, 2003 and zooms out to see the TOMS aerosol sequence. It clearly shows that the California fires had an impact on air quality as far east as Maine.
