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Financing can be difficult for people with no established credit standing. Aside from credit standing, there are also other relevant factors considered in getting loans. In the United States, most loans require a Social Security Number (SSN). However, not all people in the US have an SSN. Why? Probably, these people are immigrants.
Immigrants usually do not possess true American citizen privileges, and one exclusive privilege that Americans enjoy is the SSN. How can immigrants find greener pastures in the US if they can't even acquire a house? Well, things like ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) loans allow immigrants to improve their lives in the Land of the Free.
In this article, we'll briefly discuss the nature of ITIN loans and where you can get them. And more importantly, we'll give the top 3 ITIN lenders that we deem to be the best companies in ITIN loans.
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3 Best Mortgage Lenders for ITIN Loans
Of all the mortgage lenders out there, we found three companies that reached our expectations in terms of four different criteria:
- Loan products
- Convenience
- Rates and fees
- Transparency of rates
Disclaimer: Take note that rates are not publicly disclosed on the company's websites to keep a competitive environment against competitors. If you want to know the rates, you'll know the quoted rate once you follow through with the application process.
Covid-19 Advisory: Due to the ongoing pandemic, the usual lead or processing time of loan applications is affected. More likely than not, loan applications will take longer than usual. Moreover, some loan products may not be available as well.
1. Better.com
First on the list is Better.com. One unique feature about this mortgage lender is that they operate entirely online. They don't have brick-and-mortar stores where borrowers can go when applying. What we liked about Better.com is their fully-automated, online, and 24/7 services to their clients.
Upon application, Better.com has a drop-down list of all the loan products available, including ITIN loans. So you have to go through the process to see their products. We can give Better.com a 10/10 score in terms of online convenience, especially now that there's a pandemic. Going out is a big threat to everyone's health and obtaining financing online is a big plus.
Better.com says that they don't charge application, origination, and underwriting fees. Lesser fees mean good news because borrowers can fully maximize the loan amount. If you want to see generalized rates, click this link. However, personalized rates are given only during the application process. The minimum credit score for Better.com loans is 620.
2. SunTrust
Next on the list is SunTrust Mortgages. Just like Better.com, SunTrust offers a variety of mortgage options, including ITIN loans. SunTrust also offers government-backed loans amid the ongoing pandemic. But since our main concern here is ITIN loans, SunTrust caters to immigrant borrowers as well.
The online application is also available at SunTrust. However, their online application is not as comprehensive as Better.com's online system. They offer an easy online application process, so you should not have a hard time with the loan application process.
Generalized rates are available on their website. You can click this link to check it out. However, personalized rates are available only upon completion of the application form. The minimum credit score for SunTrust is 620.
3. Bank of America
Known as one of the biggest banks worldwide, Bank of America is your go-to choice in terms of financial stability and reputation. In terms of loan products, Bank of America has a wide variety of home mortgage loans depending on the consumer's needs, with ITIN loans included.
As a popular and well-established bank, Bank of America's online system is streamlined from customer service to the loan application process. We can say that they are on par with Better.com's online system in terms of features. Existing customers of this bank will fully enjoy their online banking features.
Generalized rates are available on their website to give you an idea of the cost of financing. But just like Better.com and SunTrust, personalized rates are available after the application process. If you want to see their generalized rates, click this link. The minimum credit score for Bank of America is 620.
Can I Get an ITIN Loan if I Don't Have a Credit Score?
The financial institutions above mention a minimum credit score of 620. However, you should remember that they're the cream of the crop in this industry. If you don't have a high credit score, you can still get an ITIN loan. You just need to look for lenders who (1) accept ITIN in lieu of SSN and (2) offer loans that don't put too much consideration on your credit history.
What is an ITIN?
ITIN stands for Individual Taxpayer Identification Number. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is the issuer of ITIN. The IRS gives ITINs to taxable individuals without SSN. An ITIN has nine digits that always begin with a nine and include a 7 or 8 as the fourth digit.
Who needs an ITIN?
Since ITIN holders don't have SSN, these individuals do not qualify for the Social Security Administration requirements. Thus, the following individuals require an ITIN when in the United States:
- Resident Aliens filing a tax return with the IRS
- Non-resident Aliens filing a tax return with the IRS
- Dependent(s) or spouse of Citizen or Resident Alien
- Dependent of a spouse of a Non-resident Alien visa holder
Take note the ITIN doesn't consider your immigrant status. As long as you're required to file tax returns, you need to ask for an ITIN from the IRS. To know more about the alien tax status, click this website to see the various tests that the IRS uses.
What are ITIN Loans?
ITIN loans are financing agreements that don't require an SSN. It is a mortgage option available to immigrants or people who are still processing their US citizenship application. With an ITIN loan, immigrants can access additional financing sources and acquire houses even with the absence of an SSN.
Advantages of ITIN Loans
Apart from SSN, ITIN loans don't require a residency requirement. In other words, it won't need a Green Card to prove legal residency. Aside from acquiring mortgages, you can also access mortgage refinancing with an ITIN.
In fact, mortgage refinancing happens in reality to most ITIN holders, especially if the real estate market makes interest rates more favorable. Lastly, ITIN loans can also help in credit building. If you're still new in America, building a credit score is vital if you want to be eligible for prime mortgage offers. Thus, starting with an ITIN loan is a good stepping stone.
Disadvantages of ITIN Loans
The major disadvantage we can think of is if you don't have an ITIN yet. If you already have one, then there's no problem. However, the problem arises if you don't have an ITIN. Applying to the IRS is easy, but it will take about four to six weeks to get your number.
Thus, if you badly need money now and have no ITIN, you're in a major predicament. Another disadvantage is the high denial rate in ITIN applications. But, don't be discouraged. Most denials are due to inadequate requirements and unacceptable identification proofs. However, as long as you comply with the needs and present valid documents, you'll have no problem here.
Third, most banks don't offer ITIN loans. The financial institutions mentioned above are the famous companies that provide loans to immigrants. Unfortunately, most commercial banks don't provide ITIN loans. You can most likely find ITIN loans in private financial institutions and credit companies.
And finally, ITIN borrowers are vulnerable to predatory lending. Why and how? It's because many immigrants in the US come to the country illegally. Predatory lenders use this opportunity to impose higher down payments and interest rates with a threat of exposure to US Immigration. If you want to learn more about the lending practices in the immigrant community, check out this study from the Kirwan Institute at the Ohio State University.
How Can I Get a Loan with an ITIN Number?
First and foremost, you need to have an ITIN number. If you already have one, you can proceed to the financial institution that offers ITIN loans. You can start with the companies mentioned above. However, you can also shop around and look for better offers. In the meantime, here's a quick run-through of the ITIN application process.
- Apply before April 15. The deadline for tax filing is April 15. So if you plan to submit after the current tax season, you have until April 16 of the current taxable year until April 14 of the following taxable year. However, it's recommended to accomplish your application before or after the busy tax season.
- Submit via mail the W-7 form, including proof of identity documents in the address indicated in the form.
- Wait for the IRS to mail you within four to six weeks.
You can contact the IRS at their toll-free number 1-800-829-1040 or visit this page for written instruction for detailed guidance on the application.
An ITIN loan is a great financial assistance to immigrants in the US. It is an excellent opportunity for them to discover greener pastures in the land of milk and honey. However, whether we like it or not, the sad truth is that America is not equally green for everyone. Even if ITIN loans are available to immigrants, it's still hard to access this type of financing due to its limited supply in the financial services market.
But with proper guidance and skepticism, you can find a genuine and honest ITIN lender. Overall, there's nothing bad about ITIN loans. It's just hard to get one, considering that many applications get rejected due to insufficient documents of proof. But as long as you follow the requirements, there's a high assurance that you'll get the loan. What do you think of the ITIN loan? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
IRS Acceptance Agent Program FOR FORMS W-7
SEE: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/acceptance-agent-program;
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Section 203 of the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act, enacted on December 18, 2015, included provisions that affect the Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) application process. Taxpayers and their representatives should review these changes, which are further explained in these Frequently Asked Questions, before requesting an ITIN.
The following is a public list of Acceptance Agents for Forms W-7. This list is updated quarterly.
National/International CPA Firms *
- Deloitte and Touche, LLP
- Ernst & Young LLP
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
* Check local telephone directory for nearest location.
* Acceptance Agents are denoted with an asterisk. Certifying Acceptance Agents are not denoted with an asterisk.
Acceptance Agents Outside of the U.S.
- Argentina
- Australia
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Canada
- China
- Costa Rica
- Czech Republic
- Dominican Republic
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Guam
- Hong Kong
- India
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Kuwait
- Mexico
- Morocco
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Pakistan
- Philippines
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- Serbia
- Singapore
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Turkey
- Thailand
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
U.S. Acceptance Agents by State
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming


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"the HTML5 community has opened a door for us. Which will allow creative people to collaborate and edit professional video on the web" -- Dirk-Willem van Gulik, Chief Technical Architect at the BBC
Today's starting points:
- Hopefully, you've got the swing of this series now. If not, start here.
- So far we've covered Reporting, Presenting, and Delivering news.
- We wrap up this week with Searching & Curating.
The technical advances that HTML5 brings to the open Web are making incredible things possible. Nowhere is this more evident, than in video. One month ago, the Chief Technical Architect at the BBC wrote "the HTML5 community has opened a door for us. Which will allow creative people to collaborate and edit professional video on the web." Dirk-Willem van Gulik was referring to recent browser implementations of frame-accuracy in HTML5 video, which he describes like so:
"Frame Accurate. Actually even more accurate than just a frame (which is important for audio). You can jump to any point in the video (i.e. 1 hour, 3 minutes, 6 seconds and 5 frames, or to frame 178127) - and it will be exactly at that frame. Not at the nearest i-frame, rounded down to the nearest second, or off by one. No it will be exactly at that very frame."
This was made possible, in large part, because the technical team at the BBC needed it, advocated for it, and worked with the browser vendors to test it, and get it implemented. This is an amazing example of "The Web is changing, and we are changing with it" -- of how news organizations are reinventing the future of the Web, and why Mozilla wants to be a part of the reinvention.
So, let's explore some ideas for "Searching & curating news:"
Searching & curating
Frame accurate video in HTML5: So now that this advance -- the ability to jump to a specific moment within a video or audio recording -- is possible, what does that enable? Looking at the projects coming out of Web Made Movies gives a little glimpse of what's possible today, but the question is What will be possible tomorrow? And what opportunities do these advances present for news organizations?
Searching more than text: Looking far beyond tomorrow, people like Alexander G. Hauptmann are demonstrating that's it's possible to index and search broadcast video and audio material -- as he refers to it, News-on-Demand. So, the question is: how far can we push these concepts, and what can be built on top of them?
Personalized search: For the news user, search is often a frustrating experience. Presented with a long list of results, and several pages of them to review, it's unlikely that many searchers make it past the first few pages. Search is often described as a tension between depth and precision, e.g.: do you want to provide all of the possible results, or only the most accurate results? However, news users are leaving a trail of data on news sites -- the stories they've read, liked, commented on, revisited, and so on -- all of which could become part of a better search experience. Can news search be improved, using better interfaces, or by using "ambient data" from users? If so, what does that look like?
Organizational search: Inside news organizations, data collected for a story or series even a few months ago is often hard to find. Short of sitting down with a colleague and asking for their notes, data collected for a story, audio interviews, fact-checking and verification details, are often invisible to the news organization for the most part. There are some historical workflow challenges here, but what if news organizations could make it easier for reporters to capture & mine their own data? Or share it with each other? What would that look like?
Curation: Many of the ideas above speak to the increasing need for better ways to find and filter information. Some news organizations are asking "How do we become gardeners of the ever-expanding news-information ecosystem?" Thinking beyond "topic pages" and explainers, there are new tools starting to appear, like Storify, which enable reporters and news users to curate information in novel ways. But, if these are still the early days of this kind of curating, how can news users & reporters be further empowered to be gardeners of the information ecosystem?
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BY Gail Ballin/Sarah Fedele
In 2015, I was pushing 300 pounds and busting out of a size 20.
I was incredibly stressed and anxious, and eating to appease my feelings, thinking that with every forkful of pasta I was going to feel less stressed. Every spoonful of ice cream was supposed to make me happy. I would get out of breath just by walking from the kitchen to the bathroom. I was a hot mess. I was on blood pressure medicine, had high cholesterol, and knew I was at risk for heart disease and stroke.
My niece helped to change all that. I never liked wearing a bathing suit, but in 2015 I was visiting family, and we decided to all go to the pool. That afternoon, I recall sitting on the side of the pool dangling my feet in the water when my 6-year-old niece said, "Aunt Gail, do you know
who you look like?"
Now, anyone who has ever been overweight knows that a question like that makes you feel incredibly vulnerable. However, despite the feeling of angst in the pit of my stomach, I said, "Who?"
"Ursula, from The Little Mermaid," she said. I closed my eyes and pictured the fat, grey, octopus-like monster, and it made me want to cry. This is how she saw me, likely how most people saw me. Everyone but me.
I realized that I didn't want to be fat anymore. I had that same thought almost daily for decades, but a few days before, my friend Frann had a heart attack and we didn't know if she would survive. Frann was just a few years older than me, and I knew in my heart that I was a ticking time bomb.
After some deep introspection, I realized that diets never worked for me and I didn't want to give up the foods I loved.
I decided I would track my calories every day and stick to a specified calorie range. It was an effort to change, and I would stick with it as best I could, knowing that I would have good days and bad days.
I started making small changes the very next day. I ate what I wanted within my daily calorie range and started walking. I started feeling better, motivated, focused and determined. I went to the YMCA and joined group exercise classes almost daily.
As the weight started to melt off, I was even more motivated and would eliminate certain high fat/ high-calorie foods from my diet. I would also kick up my workout routine.
I lost 30 pounds and was surprised folks didn't notice it. Then I lost 50 pounds and my kids told me how proud they were of me. At 75 pounds, I bought some new workout clothes.
When I lost 90 pounds, I bought running shoes in the most obnoxious color, and I wore them with the pride of a woman reborn. At 95 pounds, I cleaned out my closet and replaced my size 20 jeans with size 10s.
I've lost well over 100 pounds and over 39% of my body fat. The joy I feel in my heart is greater than any purchase or any material gift. I gave myself the gift of health.
I wanted to live a longer life for my kids and be able to do things I've never done before. I've since gone snow tubing and rode many roller coasters! I've hiked steep trails and run two 5Ks in a year.
I am off of all medication, and I am healthier and stronger than I have ever been. My journey has been incredible. My physical and psychological transformation is beyond words.
It all started with that first step, and I'm so proud of myself for taking it. I hope to inspire other women to start their own journeys. Mine has been amazing. If I can do it, so can they!
Gail Ballin is one of the American Heart Association's 2018 Forsyth County Go Red Women. She is sharing her story throughout the year to help other women in Forsyth County make a change and take control of their health. Every 80 seconds we lose a woman to cardiovascular disease. However, heart disease and stroke are up to 80% preventable. The American Heart Association and Forsyth Go Red For Women Sponsor, Novant Health, encourage you to join Gail in taking that first step. March is National Nutrition Month. Visit heart.org/recipes for heart-healthy recipes for you and your family.


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Chinese and Russian A BA
Year of entry 2024
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- Duration
- 5 years full time
- Study abroad
- Mandatory
- Typical A-level offer
- ABB (specific subject requirements)
Full entry requirements
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Course overview
In this fascinating and varied five-year degree, you'll learn two major world languages and deepen your understanding of the modern world by exploring the histories and cultures of the nations that speak them. You'll spend one year in China and another in a Russian-speaking country, improving your language skills and gaining first-hand experience of these cultures and societies to enrich your understanding of these amazing countries.
The dominant cultural, political and economic influence in East Asia for over two millennia, China today constitutes almost a fifth of the global economy, and is a major centre for technological, business and cultural innovation. Chinese at Leeds is one of the longest running courses in the UK, reflecting the country's diversity and changes to equip you with a deep understanding of modern China.
If you have A-level Russian or equivalent, this degree will give you the opportunity to build on your knowledge. With approximately 170 million native speakers and tens of millions who speak it as a second language, Russian is a lingua franca, not only in the Russian Federation, but also in many parts of Eastern Europe, Central Asia and diasporic communities worldwide. The global response to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine will require talented individuals able to demonstrate both linguistic and intercultural skills. Our course will equip you with the ability to navigate this challenging environment with confidence.
The School of Languages, Cultures and Societies at Leeds is an exciting place for your undergraduate experience. Our diverse international community of students and staff, student-led societies and outstanding pastoral support creates a friendly and dynamic atmosphere for all our students.
Specialist facilities
The world-class Brotherton Library is home to a wide variety of manuscripts, archive and early printed material in its Special Collections – valuable assets for your independent research. These include rare copies of magazines and unpublished letters, with materials across the range of languages that we teach. Our Chinese collection is one of the best collections of modern Chinese books in the country. Our main library resources are also excellent, and the University Library offers a comprehensive training programme to help you make the most of them.
The Language Centre includes digital language labs, audio/video practice booths and Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL). The Language Zone offers excellent learning material in more than 50 languages, including online resources and advice. The Language Exchange and the Language Groups programme provide opportunities to practice with other learners and native speakers; you can also volunteer to help other learners and enhance your CV at the same time.
Our Martin Thomas Translation Labs feature state-of-the-art computing facilities for translation studies as well as Interpreter Training Suites – ideal if you're considering a career in interpreting.
The University of Leeds is home to the world-leading Leeds Russian Archive, established in 1982 and comprising around 650 collections of manuscripts, photographs, and other archival material related to Anglo-Russian contacts in the 19th and 20th centuries. With reserves of texts by Russophone authors, ranging from Bunin to Lenin, the Archive offers countless opportunities for meaningful original research.
In your language classes, you'll benefit from state-of-the-art digital resources, including IntelliText: a program developed at Leeds that offers access to large collections of authentic texts in Russian (and other languages), helping you produce more sophisticated and natural language in your writing and speaking.
The University also hosts the Leeds Centre for New Chinese Writing, with regular visiting speakers.
This means you have the unique and exciting opportunity to participate in many cultural events, such as talks, poetry readings and film screenings, and take part in competitions.
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Course details
This course, and the unique experience of living abroad, will equip you with the knowledge, skills and intercultural awareness necessary to pursue a wide range of exciting global careers.
Core and optional modules will give you a firm grounding in both languages while you study topics that suit your interests. You'll also develop a range of transferable skills which are highly regarded by employers, including critical thinking, enhanced communication, analytical and cultural awareness skills.
Year 1
In your first year, you'll study core and optional modules that develop your language skills in both Russian and Chinese. You'll study the politics, history and culture of China, and the wider Asia Pacific region, and explore a contemporary understanding of Russia in a global context. You'll learn both simplified and traditional Chinese characters from your first year. A joint honours degree allows you to study the same core topics as students on each single honours course, but take fewer optional modules so you can fit in both subjects.
Years 2 and 3
In your second and third years, you'll study abroad. You'll study language classes for a year at a university or language institute in China or Taiwan and spend another year in a Russian-speaking country, taking an intensive language course and experiencing local culture first-hand.
Year 4
You'll return to Leeds to further develop your language proficiency in Russian and Chinese, selecting optional modules on topics such as translation theory and practice, Business Russian, aspects of Russophone cultures and societies, international relations and the political economy of East Asia, literature and visual cultures in China.
Year 5
You'll deepen your knowledge in your final year at Leeds, studying advanced language modules and working on a final-year research project. This could be a dissertation, translation or digital documentary, submitted as a podcast. You'll also have the flexibility to choose from a range of optional modules in areas that interest you.
The international outlook and knowledge you develop alongside advanced language skills will allow you to consider career options in a range of fields.
Course structure
The list shown below represents typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our terms and conditions.
For more information and a full list of typical modules available on this course, please read Chinese and Russian A BA in the course catalogue
Year 1 compulsory modules
|Module Name
|Basic Chinese Language 1
|Basic Chinese Language 2
|Core Russian Language 1
|What is Russia? An Introduction to Russian Studies
Year 1 optional modules (selection of typical options shown below)
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|Persian for Beginners
|Beginners Ancient Greek (Level 1)
|Modern China: History and Culture
|Beginners Korean
|Beginners German
|German Language Awareness and Skills
|Introduction to Audio-Visual Culture
|World Histories
|Intermediate Portuguese Language
Year 2 optional modules (selection of typical options shown below)
|Module Name
|Year Abroad in China
|Russian Year Abroad
Year 3 optional modules (selection of typical options shown below)
|Module Name
|Year Abroad in China
|Russian Year Abroad
Year 4 compulsory modules
|Module Name
|Chinese 2A
|Chinese 2B
|Core Russian Language 2
Year 4 optional modules (selection of typical options shown below)
|Module Name
|China Since 1979
|Trauma Narratives in the Contemporary Sinophone World
|Civil Society and the Non-Profit Sector in Contemporary China
|Women and Family in Chinese Society
|Sino-Japanese Relations: Past and Present
|Black Europe
|Digital Communications Across Cultures
|Applied Russian Language 2
|The Sounds of Russian
|Gender and Sexuality in Russia
Year 5 compulsory modules
|Module Name
|Chinese 3: Advanced Skills
|Core Russian Language 3
|Final Year Project: Dissertation, Translation, or Podcast
Year 5 optional modules (selection of typical options shown below)
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|Religion in China
|Advanced Chinese to English Translation
|Material Cultures and Cultures of Consumption
|Decolonial Approaches
|Russian Advanced Translation
|The Spaces of Russian Literature
|Chinese Cinema
|Japanese Cinema in the World
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You'll learn through a mix of seminars, lectures, workshops, group sessions and one-to-one supervisions, as well as independent learning supported by a rich range of resources. Our tutors are passionate researchers and dedicated teachers who use a range of teaching methods to help you benefit from their expertise, including lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops.
Independent study is also central to this degree, as it allows you to develop your skills in research and analysis. You'll be able to apply your skills and knowledge in a final-year research project on a topic of your own choice.
We are committed to an innovative and inclusive approach to teaching, which draws on a variety of activities including flipped learning, group presentations and bespoke digital resources to prepare you for your seminar discussions.
On this course you'll be taught by our expert academics, from lecturers through to professors. You may also be taught by industry professionals with years of experience, as well as trained postgraduate researchers, connecting you to some of the brightest minds on campus.
We are creative in our approach to assessment, and we consistently support your independent learning to ensure assessment is fair and inclusive.
We use a wide range of assessments, including essays, exams, presentations, podcasts, literature reviews, reflective logs, and group projects. Assessments are designed to deliver the transferable skills needed for the world of work; task-based activities are designed to evidence critical thinking, demonstrate initiative, and show knowledge of a range of relevant subjects and sources. We often try to provide you with a choice of assessment type.
Support for assessments is integrated into our teaching and you'll usually have the opportunity for formative assessments that allow you to practice your skills and do well in your formal assessments. We also run extra classes on skills such as public speaking, structuring essays and exam technique that you'll be able to attend throughout your time at Leeds.
Entry requirements
A-level: ABB including B in Russian
Other course specific tests:
When an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be BBB at A Level including Russian and grade A in the EPQ.
Alternative qualification
Access to HE Diploma
Cambridge Pre-U
M1, M1, M2 including Russian
International Baccalaureate
34 points overall with 16 at Higher Level including 5 in Russian at Higher Level
Irish Leaving Certificate (higher Level)
H2, H2, H2, H3, H3, H3 including H3 in Russian
Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers
Welsh Baccalaureate
Other Qualifications
European Baccalaureate: 75% including 8.0 in Russian.
Read more about UK and Republic of Ireland accepted qualifications or contact the Schools Undergraduate Admissions Team.
Alternative entry
Were committed to identifying the best possible applicants, regardless of personal circumstances or background.
Access to Leeds is an alternative admissions scheme which accepts applications from individuals who might be from low income households, in the first generation of their immediate family to apply to higher education, or have had their studies disrupted.
Find out more about Access to Leeds and alternative admissions.
Typical Access to Leeds offer: BBC at A Level including B in Russian and pass Access to Leeds.
We accept a range of international equivalent qualifications. Contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for more information.
International Foundation Year
International students who do not meet the academic requirements for undergraduate study may be able to study the University of Leeds International Foundation Year. This gives you the opportunity to study on campus, be taught by University of Leeds academics and progress onto a wide range of Leeds undergraduate courses. Find out more about International Foundation Year programmes.
English language requirements
IELTS 7.0 overall, with no less than 6.5 in any component. For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications.
Improve your English
If you're an international student and you don't meet the English language requirements for this programme, you may be able to study our undergraduate pre-sessional English course, to help improve your English language level.
UK: £9,250 (per year)
International: £24,500 (per year)
Tuition fees for UK undergraduate students starting in 2023/24 and 2024/25
Tuition fees for UK full-time undergraduate students are set by the UK Government and will remain capped at £9,250 for 2023/24 and 2024/25. The fee may increase in future years of your course in line with inflation only as a consequence of future changes in Government legislation and as permitted by law.
Tuition fees for international undergraduate students starting in 2023/24 and 2024/25
Tuition fees for international students for 2023/24 and 2024/25 are available on individual course pages.
Tuition fees for a study abroad or work placement year
If you take a study abroad or work placement year, you'll pay a reduced tuition fee during this period. For more information, see Study abroad and work placement tuition fees and loans.
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There may be additional costs related to your course or programme of study, or related to being a student at the University of Leeds. Read more on our living costs and budgeting page.
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If you have the talent and drive, we want you to be able to study with us, whatever your financial circumstances. There is help for students in the form of loans and non-repayable grants from the University and from the government. Find out more in our Undergraduate funding overview.
Apply to this course through UCAS. Check the deadline for applications on the UCAS website.
Read our guidance about applying.
International students apply through UCAS in the same way as UK students. Our network of international representatives can help you with your application. If you're unsure about the application process, contact the admissions team for help.
Read about visas, immigration and other information in International students. We recommend that international students apply as early as possible to ensure that they have time to apply for their visa.
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Career opportunities
You'll gain the language and professional skills to prepare you for an international career in a wide range of sectors. This Chinese & Russian degree allows you to gain proficiency in two major world languages. As well as demonstrating that you're intellectually versatile, your languages degree will equip you with a wide range of skills across different disciplines which are attractive to employers, such as:
- good research skills and the ability to analyse complex information from multiple sources before drawing your own conclusions
- communication skills, enabling you to defend your views clearly, either verbally or in writing
- strong organisational skills and the confidence to work independently or in a team
- a deep understanding of cultural diversity, allowing you to work effectively with people whose backgrounds differ from yours
Leeds graduates have pursued careers across the globe and in a range of sectors, including education, the media, law, publishing, the civil service and diplomacy, business and finance and the charity sector. Many others have also pursued postgraduate study, including further training in language-based careers such as translating and interpreting.
Careers support
Leeds is the 5th most targeted university in the UK by graduate recruiters (The Graduate Market in 2022). At Leeds, we are fully committed to developing your employability and career prospects. You'll have a wealth of opportunities to develop your skills and make the most out of your time at Leeds and during the time you'll spend abroad.
Experience of living abroad, combined with detailed study of languages and cultures, is valuable preparation for employment in a multicultural, multinational environment.
We encourage you to prepare for your career from day one. That's one of the reasons Leeds graduates are so sought after by employers.
Our experts in the University's Careers Centre will support you to make informed decisions about your career path, understand the opportunities available and the steps you need to take to pursue your choices. You'll be encouraged to attend on-campus events including graduate recruitment fairs, employer networking and information sessions, and meetings with our alumni.
The Union provides career-related support through the part-time job hub, student societies and other activities throughout the year. Clubs and societies are a great way to get involved in lots of activities and explore your interests. They're also a great way to develop your skills such as team working and leadership. For example, you could be a key player in an award-winning sports team, or become a committee member and chair society meetings, or you could even project manage a volunteering trip overseas. The Union is home to School Reps who are appointed by students to represent the views and be the voice of students in your School.
At Leeds, you can access support to help you start your own business. Whether you want to learn about enterprise or become an entrepreneur, we offer award-winning specialist support.
As a student with us, you'll be guided in your career choices and prepared for life after your degree in a variety of ways. Workshops and events are organised for you by the School throughout the year and focus on networking, understanding the value of your language skills, hearing from alumni about their career experiences and hosting graduate recruiters who want to hire you.
We'll also keep you informed of work/voluntary placements for your time abroad and any other part-time and volunteering opportunities that you can fit around your studies.
We encourage you to prepare for your career from day one. That's one of the reasons Leeds graduates are so sought after by employers.
Leeds for Life is our unique approach to helping you make the most of University by supporting your academic and personal development. Find out more at the Leeds for Life website.
The Careers Centre and staff in your faculty provide a range of help and advice to help you plan your career and make well-informed decisions along the way, even after you graduate. Find out more about Careers support.
Study abroad and work placements
Study abroad
This five-year course involves two periods of study abroad. You'll study for a year at a university or language institute in China or Taiwan, and you'll also spend a year taking an intensive Russian language course in a Russian-speaking country.
As part of your Russian undergraduate degree you'll spend a year at a higher education institution in a Russian-speaking country.
You'll benefit from expert instruction in intensive language classes and broaden your understanding of the countries and cultures in which Russian is spoken. Of course, you'll also have plenty of time outside the classroom to travel and explore.
You'll have the option of University accommodation (subject to availability), or you may choose to arrange your own private accommodation.
Whilst on your Year Abroad, there is constant liaison between the institutions and the University of Leeds to provide guidance, support and advice. You'll be able to use the student blog, and the Russian Academic Society has a Facebook group to discuss living and studying on your Year Abroad.
For many students the Year Abroad is the highlight of the course, through which you gain insights into the culture and society of Russian-speaking countries, broaden your mind and make new friends.
The Year Abroad is essential not only in developing the Russian language skills you'll have acquired during your first year, but also in deepening your understanding of Russophone countries and communities. The language skills developed during your Year Abroad will be built on when you return to Leeds to complete your degree.
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Annual Report to the President
Annual Report to the President on Progress Implementing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
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Vice President's Introduction
Dear Mr. President,
A year ago on February 17, 2009, Congress passed, and you signed, H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. In the three months prior to the Act, the nation lost 2.2 million jobs. Financial institutions were on the brink of collapse, and the "Great Recession" was being recognized for what it was – the most calamitous economic downturn since the Great Depression. You asked me to lead the implementation of the Act, with a focus on getting its efforts underway quickly, watching the taxpayers' funds carefully, and putting America back to work. Attached is a report on the first year of our implementation efforts.
One year after the passage of the Act, we can report that approximately 2 million jobs have been created or saved thanks to the Act's impact on hiring in the private sector, by local and state governments and by non-profits. This estimate comes from the Congressional Budget Office and is corroborated by the analysis of the Council of Economic Advisers. In January, we received more than 160,000 reports on progress from recipients of funds under the Act. These reports provided a transparent look at what was going on in projects and activities that accounted for a sample representing about 20 percent of overall spending under the Act.
To date, I have spoken to governors of all 50 states and local officials from over 130 jurisdictions. These state and local officials – both Democrats and Republicans -- have widely acknowledged the critical role that the Recovery Act has played in preventing teacher layoffs and avoiding tax increases.
By design, the Act had three primary purposes: Rescue, Recovery and Reinvestment. The enclosed report reviews our progress in each of these three areas. Almost 20 million Americans have gotten extended unemployment benefits thanks to the Act, and over 95 percent of working families have had their taxes cut. Jobs have been created thanks to tens of thousands of projects now underway nationwide. And the groundwork for the economy of the next century is being put in place as we invest in high speed rail, health technology, broadband, a smarter electrical grid, clean cars and batteries, and renewable energy.
Our work is far from finished. Many projects are just now getting underway, and will be creating jobs throughout 2010 and beyond. Today, we are announcing an additional $1.5 billion of innovative surface transportation projects that will support jobs and economic growth from coast to coast. Work on many Recovery Act projects will accelerate in the spring and summer months as weather conditions permit work on roads, bridges, water projects, and Superfund site clean ups.
Predictions at the outset of the Recovery Act warned of the potential for wide spread fraud. To combat this, Congress and the Administration put in place mechanisms to deter this fraud, including enhanced project reviews by agencies and the Office of Management and Budget, oversight of all spending and contracts by a team of 12 Inspectors General who make up the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board, and focused work by the Justice Department's Anti-Fraud Task Force on 'Recovery Act activities. While any waste or fraud is unacceptable, the record to date compares very favorably with both public and private sector experience.
At the same time, we have been diligent in getting the funding into the hands of those who are creating jobs. Through the end of January, we have given tax cuts and obligated funds totaling $453 billion. We are on target to meet the Administration's commitment that 70 percent of the funds will have been outlayed and delivered in tax benefits by September 30, 2010 – indeed we are ahead of schedule in meeting that goal.
The work that you set us out to do a year ago is going well. Projects underway thus far range from clean energy programs to highway improvement projects, from new health care facilities to investments in the nation's "smart grid." These successes have been the product of work by the 28 agencies who received Recovery Act funds. I meet with the heads of the major cabinet agencies regularly and can report that they have been engaged and responsive. The excellent work of the various White House staff is the glue holding together the network of federal agencies, and is essential to our progress.
I want to thank you for the confidence you showed in giving me this important task and I believe that we have served the American people well.
Joe Biden
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is a strategic and significant investment in our country's future. The Act will save and create jobs immediately while also laying the foundation for a robust and sustainable 21st century economy by modernizing our health care, improving our schools, modernizing our infrastructure, and investing in the clean energy technologies of the future.


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He's named Bo.
The identity of the first puppy — the one that the Washington press corps has been yelping about for months, the one President Obama has seemed to delight in dropping hints about — leaked out Saturday.
The little guy is a six-month-old Portuguese water dog given to the Obama girls as a gift by Sen. Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts. Malia and Sasha named it Bo.
Breaking news from The Washington Post.
Bo is six months old. His markings include a "white chest, white paws and a white goatee." He met the First Family in a top-secret meeting at the White House a few weeks ago.
The only unfortunate part of the whole affair is the tendency of breed owners to call the dogs "Porties." But ah, well.
Says The Post:
Malia and Sasha chose the name, because their cousins have a cat named Bo and because first lady Michelle Obama's father was nicknamed Diddley, a source said. (Get it? Bo … Diddley?)


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Returning to Mandolin Mondays this week, we have mandolinist Ethan Setiawan playing a stunning crosspicking original tune from his forthcoming album. The composition is called "Uncrossed" and Ethan is playing his Monteleone Grand Artist here.
Originally from Goshen, Indiana, Ethan Setiawan has a command of the instrument far beyond his twenty-five years. He's a Berklee School of Music Alum, and has won both the
Today, special MM guest Ethan Setiawan takes on the monumental Chick Corea composition "Spain" with his Clark F5 Mandolin.
Ethan is a Berklee student here in Boston and is already known in acoustic circles for his diverse musicianship. He started out studying with jazz mandolin luminary Don Stiernberg, and since then he has continued to branch out into other styles such as bluegrass, funk, and many others. In 2014
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With so many variables, it's hard to decide on an EV. Here's what we grappled with in our decision to (Spoiler Alert) lease a 2016 Nissan Leaf:
1.Range anxiety (at 110 miles per charge, is that enough for our family?)
2.Understanding federal and state incentives
3.Degradation in battery life over time – how real is this?
5.Room for 5 people comfortably?
6.Newer models coming out (Tesla 3 and Chevy Bolt)
7.Cost of operation vs gas vehicle
8.How do you install a charger (EVSE) in the garage?
9.How much could we use our solar panels to charge it versus off-grid power?
10.Are those HOV stickers still available in California?
11.Lease vs buy
12.Hybrid vs Pure EV
And here is what we found out and decided:
1.Range anxiety is real but do-able with planning ahead
At 110 miles, that's 50 miles each way with a 10-mile cushion. Luckily stop-and-go traffic seems to help EVs, since they regenerate some energy during braking, the opposite of gas cars. So the 10-mile cushion seems fairly safe. With the ability to trickle charge at your destination, that can add 5-10 miles per hour, and that's possible with a standard 110V outlet and the free cable that comes with the car. With a 240V Series 2 charger on the other end, you can add 20 miles per hour to your battery and really extend your range. And if you plan around a DC charger, such as most Nissan dealers have, you can go 80+ miles, get an 80% recharge in 30 minutes and head home. So for us, we have a gas car for long trips and we will use the EV for all around town and mid-range trips of 50 miles or less, 80 miles or less with ability to charge on the other end.
2.Federal and state incentives
The dealers were offering $7,500 federal rebates, and $2,500 state rebates in California, although the state money was contingent of renewal of the program, so we couldn't take that for granted. By leasing, the $7,500 was rolled into the deal, along with other dealer incentives that pushed the capital cost reduction well over $10K. We'll hope to get the state rebate, too. The government continues to do its best to give EVs a start in the market dominated by internal combustion engines.
3.Degradation of battery life over time
The research we made showed we could expect 70% battery life after 5 years or so, and that charging behavior is a key determining factor in this. Just like a cellphone battery, if you charge it often, the battery loses its ability to hold a charge faster. So we've been trying to run it down under 50% before recharging. But if we have a possible trip the next day, we'll have to top it off in the garage. With a lease, this is not a large issue.
This is answered by test driving, and your local dealer would love you to do so, because they're so convinced you'll be hooked that you'll probably get one. They really are a joy to drive. The big difference I noticed right away was acceleration. There is no delay between putting the pedal down and the engine responding, so it's peppy. Acceleration on the freeway onramp is scary easy. And the Leaf handles turns and braking nicely as well. I've never been so excited about driving a new car as this one, and I've probably driven a dozen new cars over the years.
5.Room for 5 people
Because they have to count their pounds like the Weight Watchers of car designers, EVs are not as roomy as their gas cousins. But I found the Leaf had plenty of room for 3 in the back seat
6. Wait for new models or pull the trigger now?
We had a career change that made this decision for us. And the 3-year lease gives us a timetable to get to where the new Teslas, Chevys, and Nissans have worked out some bugs and extended range on affordable models to 200+ miles. Then our next EV can be all the car we'd ever need to go between LA and San Francisco with one stop or go to the mountains. But if I had a car with 2 years left in it, I would have run it into the ground and waited for the next generation of EVs.
7.Cost of operation
This breaks down into gas vs electricity cost and maintenance and insurance cost differences, if any. Let's assume we're getting 3.8 miles/kwh on the Leaf (which we are). At $0.20/kwh, that's about $0.05/mile. A comparable gas car might get 30 miles per gallon on $3/gallon gas. That's $0.10/mile (double). Plus, maintenance should be much less for an EV, with fewer moving parts under the hood. And insurance on the Leaf was less than our other cars. So we stand to save $750/yr on gas alone at 15,000 miles/yr.
8.Chargers 101
You don't call it a charger, first of all! The EV community seems pretty stubborn about calling them EVSE's. So we'll have to go with that until a TV show character gives one a cooler name. For now, I'll call it a charger. I found some for $300, but ended up getting a Clipper Creek one for $600 that everyone swore by. I had a 30 amp RV plug at 240V already on the back of the garage, and planned to use that. But that could only handle the 24 amp charger. The 32 amp charger would make a big difference in charging speed, so I had my electrician upgrade the breaker to 40 amps and ran a new line in the garage. It is charging from nothing to full in about 5 hours.
The brains of the whole charging thing is in the car. The car knows when to turn off the charger. The car can set a timer to turn on and off at a certain time to take advantage of off-peak electric rates. All you need that EVSE to do then is safely move the current. You might spend your first year's gas savings on an EVSE and installation.
9.Using solar power to charge the car
We have an excess of solar PV capacity on the roof of about 1,000 kwh/year, or 3,800 miles per year worth. The utility pays us $0.04/kwh for that power, as part of our net metering agreement, so that's a bum deal. We might as well use it for an EV. That means the first 3,800 miles per year are at $0.01/mile. Then we start paying Tier I rates from the utility. But, even in the middle of summer in the middle of the day, when our PV panels are maxed out, they only produce 4 kw, and the charger uses 6.6 kw, so we can't charge at full blast without help from the grid. All that comes out in the end-of-year wash, when the utility calculates what we took versus what we returned to the grid, regardless of what time of day it was. Net metering is a good deal for the consumer, who gets to use the grid whenever their panels can't power them as a virtual battery, and just clear up their account at the end of the year, like those general store owners used to do in all the Westerns when the farmers sold their crops for the year and bought their wives and daughters fabric to make dresses.
10.HOV stickers in California
We wanted one of those mud flap stickers like on those Priuses when they first started strutting their environmental superiority over our gas cars 15 years ago. But we also heard those stickers aren't available any more. Well it seems that's true, for hybrid EVs (check your specific model at the DMV website). But for our ZEV (zero emission vehicle), they have a shiny white HOV lane sticker available by mail for $22, once you get your registration in the mail. And until then, you can drive the carpool lane with impunity since you have no plates; just watch for the highway patrolman.
11.Lease vs buy
We bought our solar panels when leasing them would have been easier, so we're not lease lovers. But with the longer range models coming online in the next year or two, and the dealers' willingness to take all the uncertainty and paperwork out of the federal rebate process for us, and a sub-$300/month lease on offer with a reasonable downpayment, we decided on the 15,000/mile a year lease.
12.Hybrid vs Pure EV
A plug-in hybrid seems like the perfect compromise … the economy of an EV driving around town near home with the range of a regular gas car. But we just wanted to make more of a statement than that … that we can plan around limited range and charging stations to make an electric vehicle with no emissions work. And why spend an extra $2,000 or so to have a redundant engine under the hood – that's not a no-cost compromise. My wife and I just have come to believe through our research that the natural gas plant down the street can burn gas and make electricity and get it to our house to charge our car more efficiently than the oil companies can get gasoline to the gas station by way of the refinery by way of the ship from the Middle East for my gas engine to burn. And if 30-50% of the power comes from my rooftop solar panels or solar panels in the Mojave Desert or hydropower, then I think that makes a pure EV make good sense now and, even more so, in future.
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Televisa takes 100% of Cablecom
August 15, 2014
By Colin Mann
Mexico's dominant broadcaster Televisa, has confirmed that it has now acquired 100% of the equity interest of Grupo Cable TV (Cablecom). The move follows its August 2013 acquisition of a 51 per cent interest in the operator.
The transaction involved the conversion of certain debt instruments previously subscribed and a payment of Ps.8.550 billion (€490m).


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Mesos4u Date: Apr/10/17 15:27:05 Views: 795There are two types of bosses in MapleStory: strong monsters with low respawn rates that appear near the end of a given region is set of maps, and raid bosses. Maple Story mesos. The first type of monster is more common and less dangerous. The second requires a party to defeat unless your character is at a very high level (~100+ depending on the boss) and you have high damage output.


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First transmitted in the UK on the 3rd January 1990.
This episode is not based on any of Colin Dexter's novels.
This is episode 1 in series 4. Chronologically this is episode 12.
Colin Dexter appears in the church funeral scene at 46m10s and at 46m51s.
Directed by John Madden: He also directed the following episodes; Promised Land (the fifth episode of series 5), Dead on Time (the first episode of the sixth series) and The Way Through the Woods one of the Morse 'specials'.
Written by Alma Cullen: She also wrote the following episodes of Morse: The Secret of Bay 5B, Fat Chance, and Death of the Self. She also wrote an episode, 'Fun Times for Swingers' (1996) for the TV series A Touch of Frost. She now writes mainly for the theatre.
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The death of a senior fellow outside his Oxford college of Beaufort, during an apparent mugging, while on the way to give a controversial speech, leads Morse to suspect the prominent environmentalist was killed because of his beliefs. The death appears to have been a heart attack and Morse is just about to give up on the case, which is what his superior wants him to do, but feels that Master Matthew Copley-Barnes (Geoffrey Palmer) and his family, including a well-known reporter, Sylvie Maxton (Cheryl Campbell) who lived with the family when she was young, are not telling him everything about some mysterious packages the Master is receiving. (The title is from Paradise Lost by John Milton.)
(Some spoilers will be contained within the review)
This is not one of my favourite episodes but I think this is a lot to do with one of the subject matters, incest and child abuse, which can make for uncomfortable watching. However, all the cast are very good in this episode, especially Geoffrey Palmer as Master Matthew Copley-Barnes.
It isn't often we see actor Geoffrey Palmer playing such a horrid character as most British people will associate him with the loveable characters of Ben Parkinson in 'Butterflies', Jimmy Anderson in The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin and one of my favourites as Lionel Hardcastle in As Time Goes By.
As I said above one of the subject matters, the other being environmental issues, is a difficult subject to watch but I suppose the writer and the production team were very brave to tackle such a subject in 1990 as unlike now the subjects of incest and child abuse were barely in the news never mind mainstream TV.
Great to see the wonderful actor Tom Wilkinson in the episode.
Co-incidently his character, Jake Normington, who runs off to America when the situation in Oxford becomes too uncomfortable for him is emulated by Tom himself who left for America to seek work there in films and achieved that with some great success. His films include, Shakespeare in Love, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Michael Clayton to name but a few.
I love actors who can react facially to convey an emotional. So many actors are incapable of doing this properly and always end up gurning. This is one reason why I love John Thaw as an actor, his ability to convey so much facially without having to say a word.
I love this reaction from Mrs Copley Barnes (Barbara Leigh-Hunt) when Lewis mentions to a woman who plays on a Steinway piano that he bought an electronic keyboard for his kids. Lewis's reaction is also worthwhile.
What makes this episode better is the wonderful music especially during the scene that introduces Tom Wilkinson's character. I think the music is Gregorio Alligri's, Miserere. I'm afraid my knowledge of Choral music is very basic. I must do something about that.
My score of 6 out of 10 is probably, on reflection, an unfair score and should probably be a seven but I don't believe any higher than that.
The piece of music at the beginning is I believe Piano Sonata No. 25 by Beethoven (1770 – 1827) or at least the middle section of the piece. I am not completely certain.
The music is being played as Sylvia arrives to find Mrs Copley Barnes giving a lesson to one of her pupils. The piece is by Mozart and is called Piano Sonata in A, K.331:1 Andante Grazioso.
This piece is being sung by the college Choir and being conducted by a friend of Morse. It is by Gregorio Alligri (1582 – 1652). The piece is called Miserere mei, Deus.
This piece is played during the break in and arson attack on Mick McGovern's house. It is by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 – 1750) and the piece is called Prelude and Fugue in C Minor BWV 546. BWV relates to Bach-Werke-Verzeichnis which is the best known and most widely used catalogue of Bach's compositions.
The next piece is being played by Imogen and Sylvia. It is by Georges Bizet and is called Bizet: La Poupée (The doll) N°3 from Jeux d'enfants op.22.
Morse is talking to Sylvia who then plays the piano remarking that the piece was exercise for the fingering. It is by Mozart and is Sonata No. 11 in A Major for Piano, K331:1 Tema Andante Grazioso
I'm afraid I am unable to identify the choral piece when Mrs Copley Barnes decides to kill herself.
Literary Quotes
Literary References
The Master Copley Barnes remarks that Dr. Julian Dear's attacker had "wild eyes". The Master goes on to say that it reminded him of a young Wittgenstein, if that meant anything to Morse or Lewis. Morse replies by asking if the Master was referring to Wittengenstein before or after his Norwegian period.
Ludwig Josef Johann Wittgenstein (1889 – 1951) was an Austrian-British philosopher who worked primarily in logic, the philosophy of mathematics, the philosophy of mind, and the philosophy of language. From 1929 to 1947, Wittgenstein taught at the University of Cambridge.
Wittgenstein came to feel that he could not get to the heart of his most fundamental questions while surrounded by other academics, and so in 1913 he retreated to the village of Skjolden in Norway, where he rented the second floor of a house for the winter. He later saw this as one of the most productive periods of his life, writing Logik (Notes on Logic), the predecessor of much of the Tractatus.
While visiting Imogen's stables Sylvia talks to her husband Ron. Sylvia mentions that she used to be called 'commendeble sylvia'. This is a reference to a song in Shakespeare's Two Gentlemen of Verona.
Song: "Who is Silvia? what is she"
(from Two Gentlemen of Verona)
Who is Silvia? what is she,
That all our swains commend her?
Holy, fair, and wise is she;
The heaven such grace did lend her,
That she might admirèd be.
Is she kind as she is fair?
For beauty lives with kindness.
Love doth to her eyes repair,
To help him of his blindness;
And, being helped, inhabits there.
Then to Silvia let us sing,
That Silvia is excelling;
She excels each mortal thing
Upon the dull earth dwelling;
To her let us garlands bring.
At the end of the episode, Morse quotes from Milton's Paradise Lost;
"Th' infernal Serpent; he it was, whose guile
Stird up with Envy and Revenge, deceiv'd
The Mother of Mankind"
At seven and seven seconds we see a painting behind Morse as he is about to leave the Master's lodgings.
The painting is by John Turnbull and is called The Declaration of Independence. The original is in Washington DC.
There was very little art to be seen in this episode and those that were seen briefly I couldn't identify.
The college that Copley Barnes is Master is referred to as the fictional Beaufort College.
The episode starts with shots of Merton College and then the master Copley Barnes and Dr Julian Dear walk through Merton College at the beginning of the episode.
The stairs are the entrance to the T.S. Eliot Theatre and the Mure Room.
The above is St Alban's Quadrangle.
Dr Dear and the Master are leaving St Alban's Quad and heading toward the Front Quad.
Morse and Lewis walk and talk after speaking to the Master. They are walking from St Alban's Quad to the Front Quad.
8m –
The day after the killing of Dr Dear we get this overhead view of Merton College Front Quad.
10m –
Sylvie Maxton arrives at the Master's Lodgings.
This is in actuality the Master's Lodgings University College on Logic Lane, Oxford.
Below is the door Sylvie enters on Logic Lane.
The above is the Master's Lodgings, University College, Logic Lane.
13m –
Morse and Lewis discuss Dr Dear and music is playing.
They are standing in St Alban's Quad.
21m –
Lewis is looking through Dr Dear's things in his college rooms.
It is written on IMDB that this is Brasenose College but I don't believe it is. If you look at the roof in the background it is nothing like any roof in Brasenose.
I believe it is Merton College.
24m –
The Copley Barnes have a family photograph in Merton College Fellows Garden.
29m –
Morse and Lewis interview Mrs Copley Barnes about the unwanted parcels.
44m –
Morse and Lewis discuss the case and Morse asks if Lewis saw a young man come out of the building.
They are standing between the Front Quad and St Alban's Quad.
45m –
The mourners entering Merton College Hall.
46m –
Dr Dear's funeral.
This is University College Chapel.
© Cathedral Music Trust.
1h31m –
Phil Hopkirk walks through first Merton College Fellows' Gardens and then St Alban's Quad.
1h34m –
Mrs Copley Barnes is in the University College Chapel.
1h41m –
Morse and Lewis stand at the entrance/exit to Merton College which leads on to Merton Street.
In the second part of my posts on pub locations used in the Inspector Morse series, I wrote about having determined that I believed The Old Barge Pub was the pub used in the episode, The Infernal Serpent. I am happy to report that I have heard from the manager of the afore-mentioned pub that it was indeed used in the Infernal Serpent episode.
The manager went on to tell that the industrial like buildings seen behind Lewis are in fact a Tesco and flats. So also picture below and the buildings on the right.
The Old Barge, 2 The Folly, Hertford
So, a big thank you to the manager of The Old Barge for not only taking the time to write to me but to confirm The Old Barge as a Morse location.
Interesting Facts
The character of Matthew Copley Barnes appears as his younger self in an episode of Endeavour, 'Trove', season two episode one. He is played by Jamie Parker in the Endeavour episode.
We also glimpse in this episode Dr. Matthew Copley Barnes's daughter, Imogen and his wife, Blanche.
Imogen Copley Barnes, his daughter and his wife Blanche. (The actors are not credited).
Geoffrey Palmer as Matthew Copley-Barnes (Born: June 4, 1927 – )
David Neal as Dr. Julian Dear ( February 13, 1932 – Died: June 27, 2000)
Barbara Leigh-Hunt as Blanche Copley-Barnes (Born: December 14, 1935 – ) She was married to Richard Pasco until he died in 2014. Richard is known for having appeared in the Morse episdoe, 'Dead on Time as William Bryce-Morgan.
Pearce Quigley as Mick McGovern (No info)
Michael Attwell as Parsons (Born: January 16, 1943, – Died: March 18, 2006)
Cheryl Campbell as Sylvie Maxton (Born: May 22, 1949 – )
John Joyce as Mr. Gray (Born June 4, 1939 – Died November 2009)
Ian Brimble as Phil Hopkirk (Born: 1948 – )
Tom Wilkinson as Jake Normington (Born: February 5, 1948 – )
Irene Richard as Imogen Garrett (No info)
George Costigan as Ron Garrett (Born: 1947 – )
Denys Hawthorne as Chief Superintendent Rennie (Born: August 9, 1932 – Died: October 16, 2009)
Sydnee Blake as Mrs. McGovern (No Info)


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Yogi Ferrell says no hard feelings with Dallas, he needed change in career
Yogi Ferrell verbally agreed to a contract to stay with the Dallas Mavericks — then realized his agent had gotten him into a terrible contract. Rather than take the one-year qualifying offer for $2.9 million then become an unrestricted free agent next year, but the deal they first agreed to was for less money ($2.5 million) then gave Dallas all the power with a $2.9 million player option the second year. Backing out of an agreed to deal is not a good look, but Ferrell wanted to get a better deal for himself.
He did with a two-year, $6.2 million contract with the Kings.
On The Jim Rome Show a couple days ago, Ferrell said there were no hard feelings.
"I was fortunate (the Mavericks) were able to put me in the position that they were in. There were no hard feelings. I decided I needed the chance in my career. With my style of play, I feel like it fits better with the Kings than the Mavericks."
He thanked the Mavericks — including Mark Cuban and coach Rick Carlisle specifically — for giving him a chance when other teams did not. However, with ball handlers such as Dennis Smith Jr. and Luka Doncic on the roster, his role was not going to expand.
Sacramento has De'Aaron Fox at the point and Ferrell will back him up, getting run in an athletic second unit that includes Buddy Hield, Harry Giles (who showed real promise at Summer League) and more. Ferrell is going to get more of a chance, then can be a free agent in 2020 when there should be a lot more cash available in the market than this past summer.


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Love Potion opens with spice; a mixture of peppercorns and clove. It's dry and warm. This heat is over creamy tropical florals and an earthy, dark patchouli. The dry-down is something that really does remind me of a spiced black tea. It's like chai but without any of the "cool" spices like cardamom. Love Potion is a fiery, spicy black tea. It actually gives an illusion of "steam".
Notes listed include black pepper, ylang-ylang, clove, vanilla, jasmine, wild rose, vetiver and dark patchouli. PERFUMER – Irina Adam
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Being an oil, this wears closely to the skin. Projection is below average and longevity is average.
The 1/4 oz perfume oil retails for $48 at Phoenix Botanicals. Samples are also available for purchase.
Victoria's Final EauPINION – Spiced black tea with creamy florals. It does remind me of tea even though there is no tea in it. The spices and the "steamy" warmth give an "illusion" of black tea.


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Yummy! LOVE your family food experiments!ReplyDelete
Sounds YUMMY!!!!!!!!!!!ReplyDelete
Those homemade fries look amazing. Share the recipes, please!ReplyDeleteReplies
"Recipe" might be too strong of a word. I peeled the potatoes, Steve cut them, and then he fried them, fried a second time, and then I drained and salted them. I believe Steve followed the directions in one of Alton Brown's cookbooks for oil temperature.Delete
I meant the recipes for the different fry sauces, but I can see how I didn't make that clear. :)Delete
Ah, sorry! It's two parts mayo to one part ketchup. One had a small amount of pickle juice added and one had onion powder.Delete
We went to Utah over the summer and also had Fry Sauce at a little roadside stand. We had never heard of it, but it was yummy! I had no idea it was a Utah "thing."ReplyDelete
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