Queen to request £7m more from the Civil List - Home News, UK - The Independent
The Queen is asking for a pay rise...
Links and comments for university students of English, and of British Studies and British history. Study links connected with my classes, and general links on current affairs etc. There are sometimes indications as to what group might be particularly interested (L2 for Licence 2nd year, for example)
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
The Big Question: How do Britain's sharia courts work, and are they a good thing? - Home News, UK - The Independent
The Big Question: How do Britain's sharia courts work, and are they a good thing? - Home News, UK - The Independent
In Britain, muslims or Jews may, if they wish, take their disputes (divorce etc.) to tribunals organized by their religious authorities. This article from a Britosh daily newspaper looks at this practice.
In Britain, muslims or Jews may, if they wish, take their disputes (divorce etc.) to tribunals organized by their religious authorities. This article from a Britosh daily newspaper looks at this practice.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Basic Paragraph Construction for ESL Classes and Learners
Basic Paragraph Construction for ESL Classes and Learners
I am in the process of correcting the last few scripts from the exam retakes. It seems quite a few students have difficulties using paragraphs - they sometimes make one paragraph lats more than a page. If you follow the link above, you will see some guidelines on using paragraphs in English.
I am in the process of correcting the last few scripts from the exam retakes. It seems quite a few students have difficulties using paragraphs - they sometimes make one paragraph lats more than a page. If you follow the link above, you will see some guidelines on using paragraphs in English.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Histoire pour tous -visite virtuelle au British museum
Histoire pour tous
Faites un petit tour en ligne au British Museum à Londres.
Sur place aussi, l'entrée est gratuite...
Faites un petit tour en ligne au British Museum à Londres.
Sur place aussi, l'entrée est gratuite...
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Leading article: The music will be his legacy - Leading Articles, Opinion - The Independent
Leading article: The music will be his legacy - Leading Articles, Opinion - The Independent
The daily British newspaper The Independent speaks of Michael Jackson's sad demise.
The daily British newspaper The Independent speaks of Michael Jackson's sad demise.
Friday, June 26, 2009
The weapon Britain hoped would defeat the Nazis... - This Britain, UK - The Independent
The weapon Britain hoped would defeat the Nazis... - This Britain, UK - The Independent
In today's newspaper, a newly discovered piece of history about the second world war.
In today's newspaper, a newly discovered piece of history about the second world war.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
La rentrée 2009
On prépare déjà la rentrée. En premier semestre 2009-2010, je vais enseigner les cours suivants à Créteil.
L1 Cours magistral (en français) "Identités et conflits sociaux et ethniques en Grande Bretagne 1918-2008"
L1 Projet professionnel (en français)
L2 British Civilization : Britain since 1900
L2 Computer and Internet skills for British civilization study (TICE)
L2 Phonetics
L2 Literary Translation (thème littéraire)
L1 Cours magistral (en français) "Identités et conflits sociaux et ethniques en Grande Bretagne 1918-2008"
L1 Projet professionnel (en français)
L2 British Civilization : Britain since 1900
L2 Computer and Internet skills for British civilization study (TICE)
L2 Phonetics
L2 Literary Translation (thème littéraire)
Oxford DNB: Gardeners of the British Isles
Oxford DNB: Gardeners of the British Isles
On this website you can read about leading British gardeners!
On this website you can read about leading British gardeners!
The Big Question: What would have happened if Henry VIII had obtained his divorce? - This Britain, UK - The Independent
The Big Question: What would have happened if Henry VIII had obtained his divorce? - This Britain, UK - The Independent
A controversial debate about Henry VIII in a leading British daily newspaper.
A controversial debate about Henry VIII in a leading British daily newspaper.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Looking For Eric, Ken Loach, 116 mins, (15)
Soi Cowboy, Thomas Clay, 117 mins, (15) - Reviews, Films - The Independent
Looking For Eric, Ken Loach, 116 mins, (15)<br>Soi Cowboy, Thomas Clay, 117 mins, (15) - Reviews, Films - The Independent
This article is about Ken Loach's new film... with Eric Cantona.
This article is about Ken Loach's new film... with Eric Cantona.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009
Voyages | Do you speak airport english?
Voyages | Do you speak airport english?
Si vous avez la chance de partir au loin en vacances ... petit rappel de vocabulaire.
Si vous avez la chance de partir au loin en vacances ... petit rappel de vocabulaire.
Monday, June 08, 2009
Sunday, June 07, 2009
University World News - GLOBAL: Gender perceptions influence performance
University World News - GLOBAL: Gender perceptions influence performance
How do girls and boys succeed in their studies around the world? Are they still held back by ideas of the differences between boys and girls. This article from University World News looks at the situation.
How do girls and boys succeed in their studies around the world? Are they still held back by ideas of the differences between boys and girls. This article from University World News looks at the situation.
Friday, June 05, 2009
Emmeline Pankhurst - Wikipedia
Emmeline Pankhurst - Wikipedia
Next week is the anniversary of the death of one of the British suffragette leaders, Emmeline Pankhurst, a contradictory figure as you can see in this article - click on the link above.
Next week is the anniversary of the death of one of the British suffragette leaders, Emmeline Pankhurst, a contradictory figure as you can see in this article - click on the link above.
Poor students 'priced out of university by top-up fees' - Education News, Education - The Independent
Poor students 'priced out of university by top-up fees' - Education News, Education - The Independent
En Angleterre, les enfants de familles modestes vont de moins en moins à l'université. Voir cet article du Independent.
En Angleterre, les enfants de familles modestes vont de moins en moins à l'université. Voir cet article du Independent.
Monday, June 01, 2009
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