The US Library of Congress has overturned last year’s decision to classify Scottish literary works as “English.” Pressure from the Congress’ Friends of Scotland Caucus and many Americans of Scottish descent has brought about a rethink of this cultural blunder.ÃÂ More fromÃÂ the Houston Chronicle…ÃÂ
The University of the Third Age, which says adult education policy is “not fit for purpose,” complains that “lifelong learning has become a euphemism for ‘working lifetimes learning’ and adult education for third-agers is seen as no more than a marginal activity.”More inÃÂ Education Guardian…ÃÂ
A new book out, Flat Earth News, takes a good look at journalism nowadays, arguing that newspaper stories are often recycled pieces or, as Roy Greenslade in the Guardian describes the book: “it amounts to a full-frontal assault on the newspapers for routinely publishing dodgy stories.” <br /> &nbsp; <img src=”http://www.assoc-amazon.co.uk/s/noscript?tag=thenewcuriosi-21″ alt=”” /><br />
We have a blog. We’ve taken a while to get round to setting one up, but we have finally taken the plunge. What we didn’t want to do was to create a blog just for the sake of having a blog. After all, there are millions of blogs out there: what would be the point …
As promised, here is our latest addition to our growing course catalogue. Understanding journalism is aimed at anyone who is wants to find out what is involved in becoming a journalist. The course is as much practical as theoretical, and you will have an opportunity to carry out practical assignments to reinforce what you have …
The second course in our Moodle training series is finally ready and waiting. This takes on from where MMM1 left of, and takes the teacher into new realms, showing how to prepare and upload resources such as Microsoft PowerPoint and Word into Moodle. As with MMM1 it’s fully hands on, with lots of video walkthroughs …
The 25th of January is celebrated as Burnsââ¬â¢ Night here in Scotland.All around the country (and in may parts of the world) a haggis will be addressed, whisky will be drunk, the lassies will be toasted and Robert Burnsââ¬â¢ words will be recited with passion. Hereââ¬â¢s a new web site to give you a flavour …
Adult education classes have taken a battering in recent years. Can the new minister reverse the trend?ÃÂ Full story in the Guardian…
Development of our new online magazine continues apace. The Desert Archaeologist Howard Middleton-Jones has joined our contributors and we are looking forward to running stories about his work studying Coptic culture in Egypt. His journey has taken him from the Western Desert to discussions with religious leaders around the world and we hope to have …
2008 brings some new additions to our course catalogue. Early in the year sees the start of Understanding Journalism. Course tutor Krys Wareing will introduce students to the world of journalism. She has worked in many areas of media including local and national newspapers and will help students to decide if they have what it …
