Deadline for 2nd set of blogs

The deadline for the remaining blogs is Friday 14th December 2012 by 4pm.

Well done everyone!

Happy Christmas Hols!

Gaby

Blog Task 10 - Quality of Life

What will/is affecting your quality of life at Glamorgan University?

Gaby

Blog Task 9 - Class System & Welfare System

1. Try to find out where the word 'POSH' comes from. Don't forget to reference materials you have used.

2.  Answer the questions on 'Welfare' given out in class today. Use both your own ideas and other resources. Correctly reference any materials used in your work.

Gaby

Blog Task 8 - Law and Order

Law and Order: Blog Task 8

London Riots - based on the presentations by your fellow students in class on Friday 23rd November, provide notes on the information given by the speakers. Add the references the speakers used in their presentations. Write your opinions on the possible reasons that caused to the London Riots.

Blog Task 7 - Language

 www.bbc.co.uk/voices/multilingual

1. Use the above website to make notes on your chosen language. Include the following:

• How many people speak this language in the world today?
• Where are the main areas in the UK where this language is spoken?
• What is the history of this language in the UK? When was it first spoken? Who by? What is the story behind its arrival in the UK?
• Any other information about this language that you think may be interesting for other members of the class.

2. Using the internet as a resource, find out what speakers of this language have contributed to the culture of the UK.

Deadline for blogs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 - Friday 9th November

The deadline for the completed 6 blog tasks is Friday 9^th November 4pm. You will not be able to return to these blogs and edit them after the deadline.

Gaby

Blog Task 6 - Feedback on Presentation

After your presentation on Thursday 8th November reflect on - what were your strenghts and weaknesses? what are your aims for your next presentation?

Gaby

Blog Task 5 - Time Management

1. What do YOU understand by the term 'time management'?
2. Provide a reference from a reliable source of 'time management.'
3. What are your strenghts and weaknesses in regard to time management?
4. List strategies you can use to improve your time management skills.

Gaby

Blog Task 4 - The Welsh Assembly

What changes were made in the referendum last year?

Useful websites:
http://www.assemblywales.org/
http://www.wales.gov.uk/

Remember! When you use ideas from various sources, you MUST provide both in-text references and full bibliographic details of the 2 website sources used.

Gaby

Blog Task 3 - Government

Part 1 - What are the advantages and adisadvantages of being a EU member?
Part 2 - Write your summary of the text entitled ' A new government.' Remember to provide a full reference underneath your summary.

Gaby

Blog Task 2 - Education

Compare and contrast the education systems in the UK and your home country. Use your own ideas supported by information from 2 reliable and authoritative websites - 1 that provides information about the UK's education system, and the other providing information about the education system in your country. NO copy and paste please!

Gaby

Blog Task 1 - People of Britain

Who are the people of Britain? Research this topic. Don't forget to reference any ideas or pictures you have used. Reference details are needed in the blog itself, and referenced in full at the end of the blog you have written. Also include your own original ideas on this topic.

Good luck!
Gaby

Hi everyone!

Hope you enjoy creating your own exciting and creative blog! Have fun!

Gaby