1. Greece's mountainous terrain divided the land into independent communities and lacked natural resources, forcing the Greeks to trade by sea and establish colonies elsewhere.
2. The Mycenaeans developed in southern Greece and came into contact with the Minoans through trade or war, adopting Minoan culture and writing. They fought the legendary Trojan War.
3. After a period of decline under the Dorians, city-states emerged across Greece with different forms of government, and Athens developed a limited democracy under reformers like Solon and Cleisthenes.
Brief history of Ancient Greece 3650 BC to 146 BC. It includes the early civilizations, the Greek dark ages, Archaic Greece, Classical Greece and Hellenistic Greece.
Brief history of Ancient Greece 3650 BC to 146 BC. It includes the early civilizations, the Greek dark ages, Archaic Greece, Classical Greece and Hellenistic Greece.
Sarcasm in the Workplace: What totally works and what doesn'tINSEAD
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When used in the right way, sarcasm can benefit both the user and those on the receiving end. This in turn, inspires creativity in a work environment. Insights from a research by Assistant Professor Li Huang (INSEAD), Professor Francesca Gino (Harvard Business School) and Professor Adam Galinsky (Columbia Business School), and tips from an article by Professor Manfred Kets de Vries (INSEAD) shed some light on how to boost workplace creativity through “constructive” sarcasm.
Full articles by Li Huang and Manfred Kets de Vries published on INSEAD Knowledge.
Being Sarcastic Boosts Workplace Creativity
Li Huang, INSEAD Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour, with Benjamin Kessler, Web Editor | September 14, 2015
http://knowledge.insead.edu/leadership-organisations/being-sarcastic-boosts-workplace-creativity-4255
The Dark Side of a Funny Situation
Manfred Kets de Vries, INSEAD Distinguished Professor of Leadership Development & Organisational Change | June 2, 2015
http://knowledge.insead.edu/blog/insead-blog/the-dark-side-of-a-funny-situation-4071
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The highest form of intelligence: Sarcasm increases creativity for both expressers and recipients
Li Huang, Francesca Gino, Adam D. Galinsky | Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes | Volume 131, November 2015, Pages 162–177 | Accessed online through ScienceDirect
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S074959781500076X
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Go ahead, be sarcastic
Christina Pazzanese, Harvard Staff Writer | Harvard Gazette | 24 July 2015
http://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2015/07/go-ahead-be-sarcastic/
Satirical News Article:
Report: 70 Percent Of All Praise Sarcastic [Video]
The Onion | 30 April 2007
http://www.theonion.com/video/report-70-percent-of-all-praise-sarcastic-14134
Bill Murray “You’re Awesome” meme:
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2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
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Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
Macroeconomics- Movie Location
This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
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Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
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The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
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June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
1. Geography effects Greek Traditions and Customs Greece- Mountainous peninsula jutting out into Mediterranean sea. Lived around the sea Neighboring Seas were transportation routes connecting Greece to other societies since Greece lacked natural resources i.e. timber, metal, arable farmland Rugged terrain & mountains-3/4 of Greece dividing it into independent communities
2. Geography Effect on Social Life Little farmland and fresh water- Not able to support a large population Desire for more living space, grassland for livestock, farmland may have been factors which motivated Greeks to seek new sites for colonies Varied Climate- 48-80 degrees- Supported outdoor life such as leisure time, outdoor events, dicussions.
3. Mycenaean Civilization Developes Indo-Europeans migrated form Eurasian steppes to Greek mainland later known as Mycenaeans. Located in southern Greece surrounded by thick wall which could withstand almost any attack. Warrior-king ruled surrounding villages, farms, and city-states such as Athens.
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6. Greek Culture Declines under the Dorians Soon after Trojan War, sea raiders attacked and burned Myc. cities. Soon, Dorians moved in- spoke dialect of Greek and may have been relatives of Bronze-Age Greeks Dorian rule caused economy, trade, and writing to come to a standstill. Thus little is known about these 400 years
7. Epics of Homer Oral tradition taught later Greeks during this time of illiteracy Blind man named Homer composed epics such as the Iliad which forms backdrop of the Trojan War. These give insight to Greek ideal of aretemeaning virtue and excellence Through myths, Greeks explained mysteries of nature and human passions.
8. Different forms of Government Emerge City-state or polis was the political unit in Greece which included surrounding countryside The agora or marketplace was on a fortified hilltop called an acropolis where citizens gathered to discuss politics Monarchy: Single person ruled government Aristocracy: inherited rule by small group of noble, land-owning families Oligarchy: ruled by few powerful/military people Tyrants: Nobles/ wealthy citizens seized control by appealing to citizens. Worked for interest of ordinary people
9. Athens Builds Limited Democracy Athenian reformers moved toward democracy, rule by the people. Citizens participated directly in political decision making. Draco- developed legal code based on idea that all people were under equal law regardless of wealth. Upheld debt slavery dealt harshly with criminals making death a common punishment.
10. Contributors to First Steps of Democracy Solon- Outlawed debt slavery organized citizens according to wealth. Only top 3 classes could hold political office but all could participate in assembly. Introduced concept that all citizens could bring charges against wrongdoers. Cleisthenes- Organized citizens into 10 groups based on location instead of wealth. Increased power of assembly by allowing citizens to submit laws for debate. Created Council of 500 which proposed laws and counseled assembly. Members were chosen by random. Reforms allowed Athenians to participate in limited democracy
11. Athenian Education Only sons of wealthy families received education starting at 7 years old to prepare them to be good citizens Studied grammar, poetry, history, math, music, public speaking, and logic training, and spent part of the day on athletics Girls stayed at home to learn how to be good wives and mothers. Some were able to read and write Had very little to do with life outside the home
12. Sparta Builds A Military State In southern Greek known as Peloponnesus, Sparta was cut off from the Greek world by the Gulf or Corinth Conquered neighboring Messenians who became helots, peasants forced to stay on the land they worked. Messenian revolt shocked the Spartans when they realized their vulnerability and decided change into a strong city-state.
13. Government and Daily Life Government Council Elders proposed laws which assembly voted on 2 Kings ruled over military Oligarchy Daily Life centered around military training Individuality discouraged Did not value arts Valued duty and discipline Girls receives some military training Were allowed to run family estates while men were at war
14. Persian Wars Phalanx invented- foot soldiers or hoplites stood side by side holding a spear and shield In 490 B.C. Greeks defeated Persians Pheidippides ran 26 miles from Marathon to Athens to deliver message of Persian defeat and then died Persians retreated when they found Athens heavily defended 10 years later, Darius’ son Xerxes went to Thermoplyae to fight 300 Spartans and 7000 Greeks. The Spartans sacrificed themselves for Greek forces to retreat
15. Persian Wars 2 Themistocles, an Athenian leader convinces Athens to evacuate and fight at sea near the island of Salamis. Greeks destroyed 1/3 of Persian fleet Battle of Plateau- Greeks again defeated Persians Delian League was formed a year later from city-stae alliances. They drove Persians from surrounding territories in Greece and ended threats of future attacks.
23. Drama 2 kinds, Tragedy and Comedy Aeschylus: was a famous writer who wrote Orestria which examines the idea of justice Sophicles: wrote Oedipus the King Euripedes: wrote Medea and included strong women. Comedy showed the freedom and openness of public discussion that existed in democratic Athens Aristophanes: wrote first great comedies
24. History Herodotus: pioneered accurate reporting of events and first considered work of history anout Persian Wars Thucydides studied past events to aid in the understanding of the present.
25. Peleponnesian War Ends Golden Age Athens had stronger navy while Sparta had stronger army Sparta burned Athens Pericles responded by bringing residents into city walls However, the plague struck and Pericles died War continues for year but eventually lead to a truce Soon after, Sparta destroyed Athens they surrendered
26. Philosophers Question Tradition War caused Athenians to lose confidence in democratic government and they begin to question their values Greek Philosophers base their thinking on: The Universe is put in an orderly way and subject to unchanging laws People can understand these laws through logic and reason Sophists were people who questioned traditional ideas Protagoras: Questioned existence of Greek Gods and said there was no universal standard of truth
27. Philosophers Socrates Said “the unexamined life is not worth living” Brought to trial for corrupting the youth and neglecting the city’s gods. Plato Student of Socrates Wrote The Republic about an ideal society Aristotle Invented scientific method and taught Alexander the Great Applied his beliefs in various fields
28. Alexander and Mycedonia Macedonians- lived in rough mountains north of greece King Philip 2nd transformed peasants to an army Mac. Defeated Greeks at the Battle of Chaeronea despite Demosthenes warnings After Philips murder, Alexander took over
29. Alexander Favorite book was the Iliad When the city of Thebes tried to rebel, Alexander destroyed the city and thus city-states gave up the idea of rebellion His victory at Granicus against Persian forces scared Darius the 3rd The following battle gave Alex the power over Anatolia After rejecting Darius’ peace offering, Alex marched to Egypt where he was crowned pharaoh and named liberator and founded Alexandria at the mouth of the Nile Alex’s victory at Gaugamela ended Persian power
30. Alexander’s conquest ends Led his army to Indus Valley but exhausted, the army begged to turn back After Alexander died of illness, his henerals fought over control and eventually the kingdom was split into its original, separate regions
31. The result of Greek and Eastern Blending The Hellenistic Culture- blending of Persian, Egyptian, and Indian influences The Koine language helped the diverse backgrounds to communicate Alexandria- foremost city of commerce Contained Alexander's tomb, library, art galleries, a zoo, gardens etc.