Summer Break 2010: Study Abroad Fellowships in Taiwan
Five College of Charleston students participated in Asia University's and China Medical University's Cross-Cultural Fellowship program where they studied "Tourism & Hospitality Management" and "Chinese Culture, Language and Medicine" in Taiwan.
The students also traveled on course-related field trips to Taiwanese cultural sites, tourist attractions, and other places of interest.
Sixty students from ten different countries participated in this summer's program.
Learn more about study abroad o
Spencer Henson (IDS) and Anna Thomas (ActionAid) discuss the UK Public Opinion Monitor
Each month we speak to two people working on development issues across the world, finding out a bit about their work and asking them ‘What do you think is the big question that Development Studies needs to answer?’ You can find more information about the stories covered at www.ids.ac.uk/go/bigquestion
IDS has recently published the first report of its UK Public Opinion Monitor
1 The Case Study materials Click here to access the case study materials. Except for third party materials and otherwise stated (see terms and conditions), this content is made available under a Author(s): How To Isolate, Study and Use Genes - Part I - Richard Malkin, Berkeley Biology How To Isolate, Study and Use Genes - Part II - Richard Malkin, Berkeley Biology Shaping China's Choices - Thomas Christensen, Princeton Political Science Thomas Jefferson on Religion Thomas Jefferson, Scientist Thomas Jefferson, Engineer Entrepreneurship: The Real-Time Case Study Study of Place: Ocean Currents Exploration Using Chives to Study Meiosis University Chamber Ensembles: Quintet in B-flat Major Study of Place: Antarctic Exploration Part 6 - Panel: Producers and Collectors: Indigenous Agency and Ethnographic Collections, a Central E-Commerce Business Ethics Case Study The Martha Ballard Case Study: A Midwife's Tale Household Food Security: Module 2: Participatory Extension for Household Food Security, Study Guide Study on the role of e-portfolios in formative and summative assessment practices Household Food Security: Module 3: Sustainable Natural Resource Use. Study Guide
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Thomas Jefferson's policy on religious freedom rests on one ageless axiom: do unto others. Interpreter Bill Barker expounds.Author(s):
Thomas Jefferson's passion for politics is rivaled only by his passion for science. Historic Interpreter Bill Barker shares his study of the third president.
Thomas Jefferson approached mechanical problems with an engineer's mind. Historic Interpreter Bill Barker continues his reflection on this founding father's areas of expertise.Author(s):
As you read this, the managers of a new high-tech company, (to be announced), are striving to achieve the entrepreneurial dream. On a special website you will follow that company, and see their progress week by week. But you will do more than just watch. You will be actively engaged with the company, analyzing its problems, and making input. You will be participating in an in-depth, real-time case study. Unlike traditional case studies, this real-time case will dig deeply into one company during
Each two-week module in the Study of Place curriculum is framed by an historical event that makes a connection between the physical environment and human activity. The activities focus primarily on physical and earth science content, geography, and inquiry skills. Assessments and scoring rubrics, including a pre-assessment that can be used for both modules, are embedded in each module, providing opportunities for tracking student learning. The Ocean Currents Exploration module is framed by Benja
This laboratory exercise is appropriate for both biology majors and non-biology majors, and could also be used at the high school level.
Presented as part of the University Chamber Ensembles Concert on November 29, 2010. Quintet in B-flat Major performed by MaryGrace Apostoli on flute, Mike Goldberg on clarinet, Ryan Smout on French horn, Henry Marsh on bassoon, and Walter Beers on piano.
Each two-week module in the Study of Place curriculum is framed by an historical event that makes a connection between the physical environment and human activity. The activities focus primarily on physical and earth science content, geography, and inquiry skills. Assessments and scoring rubrics, including a pre-assessment that can be used for both modules, are embedded in each module, providing opportunities for tracking student learning. The Antarctic Exploration module is framed by Sir Ernest
How does a strange place or people become comparable with those more familiar? What does it take to relate a new plant or animal to those already well known? How does one standardize observations and mobilize things and people and situations so they... (Running Time 47:54)
Students will explore ethical decision making and current issues in e-commerce as they follow the developments of E-Kin -- a company started by graduate students. As E-Kin grows and delves into the world of e-commerce, the founders and executives encounter some tough decision making. The case study is presented in a multimedia format, with Flash movies which describe the company background, scenarios of busines ethics issues, and an overview of ethical decision-making. The case studies were writ
Based on a case of a tragic assassination of character in an 18th century New England town, this interactive site seeks to teach students how historians must piece fragmentray evidence together to reconstruct past events. It has them browse diaries, newspapers, and town records to decide for themselves what happened and with what justification.
The purpose of the module is to give the Household Food Security Facilitator mobilization skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to facilitate collective action in rural urban social processes, specifically of households through the use of participatory approaches. In this module you will learn how to use participatory approaches to facilitate improved household food security. The purpose of Module 2 is to: h elp you understand why it is important to use participatory approaches, instead of r
The final report, plus case studies (34 in total) from the 'Study on the role of e-portfolios in formative and summative assessment practices' by a team led by the Centre of Recording Achievement.
In this module your main task is to plan and carry out a set of activities with selected households in the community to help them gain a good understanding of their current and possible future use of natural resources in their area. Why is this important? As people become informed and take actions to manage their use of resources responsibly to obtain food, they will be able to sustain themselves and their families, break the cycle of poverty and protect the environment at the same time. To prep
