Politics, power and political economy in Latin America
This is a module framework. It can be viewed online or downloaded as a zip file.
As taught Autumn Semester 2010/2011.
This module explores and analyses democratic politics in Latin America since the third wave of democratization in the 1980s. It is divided into three parts:
1. Conceptualising democracy in the region with a focus on the debate between those who argue that liberal democracy and liberal markets are necessary and desirable and those who argue that only experiments that go beyon
Politics in 60 seconds. Social democracy
Professor Steven Fielding defines a polical concept in 60 seconds for those with a spare minute to learn something new. This videocast focuses on social democracy as a political concept.
Warning: video does contain bloopers and out takes.
May 2010
Suitable for Undergraduate study and Community education
Professor Steven Fielding, School of Politics and International Relations
Professor Steven Fielding is Professor of Political History and Director of the Centre for British Politics: CBP at
Politics in 60 seconds. China's responsibility
Dr Miwa Hirono defines a polical concept in 60 seconds for those with a spare minute to learn something new. This videocast considers China's responsibility.
Warning: video does contain bloopers and out takes.
May 2010
Suitable for Undergraduate study and Community education
Dr Miwa Hirono, School of Politics and International Relations
Dr Miwa Hirono is an RCUK Fellow at the Centre for International Crisis Management and Conflict Resolution at The University of Nottingham’s School of Pol
Virtual Maths - Numbers, 3D Cylinder simulation tool
Interactive simulation tool demonstrating the formula for calculating the volume of a 3D cylinder
Remedies and their pros and cons
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The Halloween Song Book - Classroom Book Project
This video shows a Halloween Classroom Book Project by Mrs. Butkus' class. Young learners will enjoy creating a book like this and learning this "Heidi Songs" Halloween song. The book shows one jack-o-lantern, 2 owls, 3 trick-or-treaters, 4 cats, and 5 bats. BOO!! (01:27)
Towards Reforming the International Financial and Monetary Systems [Audio]
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College of Charleston Tour -- Part 2 -- TD Arena
See all 18 tour locations across campus at:
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=8BA474EF7101CCA4
Completed in 2008, the TD Arena is home to the men's and women's basketball teams as well as the volleyball team. Next to the Arena is are the Johnson and Silcox Centers, home to health and human performance classes as well as student recreation opportunities.
The Future of Cancer Biomarkers: What's in the Pipeline? - Samir Hanash, MD, PhD
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Samir Hanash
MD, PhD, program head, Molecular Dia
21H.416J Medieval Economic History in Comparative Perspective (MIT)
This course will survey the conditions of material life and the changing social and economic relations in medieval Europe with reference to the comparative context of contemporary Islamic, Chinese, and central Asian experiences. The subject covers the emergence and decline of feudal institutions, the transformation of peasant agriculture, living standards and the course of epidemic disease, and the ebb and flow of long-distance trade across the Eurasian system. Particular emphasis will be placed
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This unit has students design and build foam tubing roller coasters. The design process integrates energy concepts as they test and evaluate their designs that address the task as an engineer would. The goal is for students to understand the basics of engineering design associated with kinetic and potential energy to build an optimal roller coaster. The marble starts with potential energy that is then converted to kinetic energy as it moves along the track. The diameter of the loops that the mar
Environments and Ecosystems
Students explore the biosphere and its associated environments and ecosystems in the context of creating a model ecosystem, learning along the way about the animals and resources. Students investigate different types of ecosystems, learn new vocabulary, and consider why a solid understanding of one's environment and the interdependence of an ecosystem can inform the choices we make and the way we engineer our communities. This lesson is part of a series of six lessons in which students use their
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Alumni and community leaders share their thoughts on the University of Memphis' Empowering the Dream Centennial Campaign.
Noah's Art - Theatre and Dance Production
Nine-year-old Noah receives an unexpected Christmas gift: a box of crayons. How is he ever going to explain to his parents that whatever he draws magically comes to life? As Noah creates a world from his colorful imagination, his wildest dreams and fondest wishes come true!
This production will take place in the Balcony Theatre at 7:00 p.m. Sept. 22-24 & 27-Oct. 1 2:30 p.m. Sept. 24-25 & Oct. 1-2. Tickets are $8, $12, $14.
An Interview with a Library Technology Teacher
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2011 Three Minute Thesis Runner Up - Sandra Garrido
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The 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) is an academic competition for PhD and Research Masters candidates. With just three minutes to give a compelling presentation on their thesis topic and its significance, the 3MT competition forces research candidates to consolidate their ideas and crystallise their research discoveries. More info:
http://research.unsw.edu.au/thre
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