Rhetoric, Fall 2002
For students with a special interest in learning how to make forceful arguments in written form. Studies the forms and structures of argumentation, including organization of ideas, awareness of audience, methods of persuasion, evidence, factual vs emotional argument, figures of speech, and historical forms and uses of arguments. This course is an introduction to the history, the theory, the practice, and the implications (both social and ethical) of rhetoric, the art and craft of persuasion. Thi
UMMC Physician Profile: Gautam Rao, M.D.
This two-minute video introduces viewers to Dr. Gautam Rao, an assistant professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, and a gynecologic oncologist at the University of Maryland Greenebaum Cancer Center.
Dr. Rao's special interests include robotic laparoscopic surgery, chemotherapy for gynecologic malignancies including clinical trials, and surgical management of ovarian, uterine, cervical, vulvar, and vaginal cancer. Watch this video to learn more about his practice at UMGCC.
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A Career in Real Estate
This video features an interview with a realtor who works for a real estate, investment, mortgage company. She describes her background and daily duties. Marketing that accompanies real estate is also described. The realtor has a very positive attitude and describes helping people with such significant purchases as her favorite part of the job. ( 4:06)
Positive Behavior Support Tip for Classroom Management for Teachers
This 1:34 minute video provides simple examples of strategies that can be used in the classroom to impact student behavior and achievement. The video does end with a bit of off-camera talk that may prove distracting.
"Introduction to Music Composition, Fall 2009"
" Through a progressive series of composition projects, students investigate the sonic organization of musical works and performances, focusing on fundamental questions of unity and variety. Aesthetic issues are considered in the pragmatic context of the instructions that composers provide to achieve a desired musical result, whether these instructions are notated in prose, as graphic images, or in symbolic notation. No formal training is required; this version of the class is a general elective
Abbas makes Palestinian statehood claim at U.N.
Sept. 23 - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas holds up paper application for statehood to applause at the United Nations. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Biggs cut net long equity exposure from 70 to 20 pct in week
Sept. 23 - Traxis Partners' Barton Biggs says his firm's investments remain very conservative, significantly reducing net-long equity exposure and maintaining large exposures to cash, technology and Asia.
Look beyond Treasuries for bond values, says TCW's Rivelle
Sept. 23 - TCW's Tad Rivelle says Treasuries aren't attractive but other parts of the bond market are including investment-grade corporate bonds, markets for secured lending to airlines and non-agency mortgages.
All About Hedgehogs
A hedgehog is a small animal covered with a thick coat of sharp spines. This video features an interview with an expert on hedgehogs who describes the care and needs of the lively creature.This video provides helpful information for anyone considering the hedgehog as a pet. ( 4:22)
"Persepolis" by Marjane Satrapi--The Pick of the Week from 60 second Recap®
In this video, teenage students will be introduced to "Persepolis" by Marjane Satrapi. Summary--Those who make their homes in the West might have a hard time identifying Iran as much more than a nuclear threat—let alone a beloved homeland. Well, prepare to have your eyes opened. In this startling—and startlingly beautiful—graphic novel, you'll discover a complex society that has seen more than its fare share of oppression, brutality, and dramatic upheaval. Marjane—the nar
Laboratorio de arquitectura de redes de comunicaciones
La asignatura presenta un planteamiento de aprendizaje basado en la creación de programas. Las primeras sesiones proponen la creación de sencillos programas para comprender conceptos como E/S en C, gestión de listas enlazadas, sockets en C, majeno de librerias propias de la asignatura que serán empleados en posteriores programas más complejos.
Barack's Message for Hispanic Heritage Month
This is a 1:45 speech by the president in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.
The Desert: A First Film
Despite the desert's hot and dry conditions, many different kinds of plants and animals have adapted and thrived in these arid regions. "Desert" explores the plants and animals that live in these regions, and provides explanations of how they have adjusted to this unusual and extraordinarily harsh environment. (01:22)
Deploying Our Gifts for the Betterment of Humankind: What Would Dr. King Say about Us?
Woven into the fabric of MIT life, says MIT President Susan Hockfield, is the “perpetual striving to be ever better.” To this end, Hockfield has been laboring to create a “true culture of inclusion.” Hockfield now has a tool to aid her efforts: a report on MIT faculty race and diversity -- the result of 2 ½ year
FREN 441-01, Femmes Ecrivains et Ecriture Féminine, Spring 2006
This syllabus was submitted to the Rhodes College Office of Academic Affairs by the course instructor.,Ce cours est un survol de l’écriture de femmes, françaises et francophones, du 12e siècle à nos jours. Qu’est-ce que cela veut dire que d’être femme écrivain dans la tradition française ? Comment est-ce que différentes femmes de différentes périodes historiques ont assumé le rôle d’écrivain, d’une perspective professionnelle, personnelle, émotionnelle… ?
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Economic Update on WBAI Sept 24
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Verkiezingen organiseren op school : Draaiboek Niets werkt zo goed als zelf ervaren. Dit draaiboek is een handige houvast voor het organiseren van verkiezingen in de klas en op school. Telkens worden de verschillende acties getoetst aan de echte verkiezingen. Door …
SFCO 2011 – Exérèse robot du méso rectum
Titre : SFCO 2011 – Exérèse robot du méso rectum.
Intervenant (s) : Jean-Michel TORTUYAUX (CH Saint Charles – Toul)
Résumé : vidéo
L’auteur n’a pas transmis de conflit d’intérêt concernant les données diffusées dans cette vidéo ou publiées dans la référence citée.
Conférence enregistrée lors du Congrès de la Société Française de Chirurgie Oncologique (SFCO). Session : vidéo forum «comment je fais ?» : Innovation et recours. Modérate
UK retailers feel the heat
Sept. 30 - UK retailers fear a dip in winter clothing sales as Britain enjoys unseasonably warm weather. Kirsty Basset reports.
