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Language in the real world
Languages

Language in the real world

...autonomous self –­­ that could also contribute to theory. The theoretical and applied disciplines could now coexist in an equal and mutually beneficial relationship. As a reborn discipline with its own identity, applied linguistics could also examine contexts other than language teaching and learning, and therefore contribute further insights into theoretical...
Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
Galaxies, stars and planets
Science, Maths & Technology

Galaxies, stars and planets

...Système International. This is based on seven carefully defined units that include the metre (for length), the second (for time) and the kilogram (for mass). The other four base units relate to luminous intensity (i.e. brightness), quantity of matter, electric current and temperature. The SI unit of temperature is called the kelvin (signified by the abbreviation K and...
Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Exploring educational leadership
Education & Development

Exploring educational leadership

...autonomous social action’ (Calhoun, 2002) and it is often contrasted with social structures that can be seen as determining human behaviour, e.g. religion, social class, economics and family. The ‘structure–agency’ debate has dominated discussions in sociology since the 1970s, particularly in relation to the capacity of individuals and groups (‘collective...
Getting started with French 3
Languages

Getting started with French 3

...humaine. Select the answer for Question 1c here C’est un musée national. True False a. True b. False The correct answer is b. Discussion C’est un musée régional. Select the answer for Question 1d here Le musée est près de l’église Saint-Jacques. True False a. True b. False The correct answer is a. Discussion True Part 2 Read the text again and identify all the...
Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Basic science: understanding numbers
Science, Maths & Technology

Basic science: understanding numbers

...Système International d’Unités. Beam of light in vacuum. 1/299,792,458 of a second. Metal rod. 1 metre.’] Figure 5 How does a metre relate to the speed of light? SI units (from the French, Système International d’Unités) are the internationally agreed units of measurement used in most countries, and in the different branches of science. The system arose during...
Understanding depression and anxiety
Health, Sports & Psychology

Understanding depression and anxiety

...autonomic responses to stress in women after sexual and physical abuse in childhood’, Journal of American Medical Association, vol. 284, pp. 592–7. Hirschfeld, R. and Shea, T. (1992) ‘Personality’, in Paykel, E. (ed.) Handbook of Affective Disorders, New York, Guilford Press, pp. 185–94. Hirschfeld, R.M.A. (2000) ‘History and evolution of the monoamine...
Social marketing
Money & Business

Social marketing

...autonomously’ (p. 12). They adopt the American Association of Advertising Agencies definition of IMC: … a concept of marketing communications planning that recognises the added value of a comprehensive plan that evaluates the strategic roles of a variety of communication disciplines – for example, general advertising, direct response, sales promotion and public...
Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs
English in the world today
Languages

English in the world today

...autonomous communities, whereas the communities of Newcastle or New York are part of the wider populations of the UK and the USA respectively. The dividing lines between the concepts of a language, a variety and a dialect are not absolutely clear-cut however. As noted earlier, one of the issues at the heart of English language studies at the moment is how different...
Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs