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VILLA APHRODITE- SPACIOUS & Stylish
Especially suitable for children with a dedicated Pirate bedroom equipped with TV, children's books, toys and animated DVDs.
This beautifully appointed, luxury villa on the exclusive peninsula is 10 minutes from the charming bohemian seaside town of Kas. Aphrodite s located on a prime accessible corner. off the peninsular road. From its elevated position it enjoys stunning sea and mountain views, breathtaking sunsets and there are no steep driveways to deal with..Sea platforms are just 5 mins walk away from the villa. The local minibus (dolmus) stops right outside the villa to take you into Kas centre with its fabulous array of shops, cafes, restaurants, supermarket, bakeries and bars. Set in a large, traditional Mediterranean landscaped garden of olive and citrus trees, creeping bougainvillea and jasmine, herbs and mimosa, the villa has been architect designed to ensure maximum privacy, comfort and tranquility.
Aphrodite boasts a 40 square metre private pool with sleek and stylish outdoor furnishings. A huge colourful fully cushioned barbeque allows all guests to stretch out while enjoying evening meals, watching the sun drop into the sea*
Coastal style interior design features throughout, with designer furniture and nautical features accenting the privileged seaside position. The villa is fully air-conditioned and double glazed. There is a downstairs toilet and shower in addition to the 3 ensuite showers and toilets upstairs. The living area opens out to the pool, terraces and gardens.
The double bedroom features a cabana style 4 poster beds, spacious en suite with walk-in wardrobe. The family suite has a cabana style 4 poster bed and an adjoining children's room that can sleep 3 children- bunk beds and a further pull out bed This is perfect for families with younger children especially those who need the close proximity of their parents while away on holiday. The family suite also benefits from a large walk in wardrobe and a jacuzzi bath in the ensuite in addition to a walk in shower. There is a further twin bed room with ensuite shower room that can be made up as a kingsize double if required.
Two bedrooms share a large balcony which overlooks the pool enjoying panoramic sea views. The twin room enjoys its own private balcony shaded by citrus trees and bougainvillea.
The villa is equipped with wifi, TV, CD/DVD player, a large collection of DVDs and books in English for the enjoyment of the guests.
Fuat the caretaker visits daily to tend the garden and pool. He will provide local information and see to any issues that arise ensuring your stay is undisturbed. Fuat also offers a delicious BBQ for guests at very reasonable cost and can also provide bread and pastries every morning at cost price on request. We can also provide linen/towel changes and villa cleans during your stay for a small additional fee.
We can arrange 2 way transfers transfers and car hire for excellent rates
This Spacious Villa can accommodate 6 adults as well as 3 children. There is also a cot, cot linen and highchair provided.
Ample easy access level parking for cars and only a few steps to reach the Villa entrance from the parking.
*the sun sets into the sea in Spring and Autumn.
Amazing sea views and sun sets! The best in Kas!
Beautiful gardens, perfect location and open plan living space with all bedrooms en-suite. Perfect for all types of groups
Brendan said that Kas is a special place. I now know what he means.
We spent a wonderful week in June in Villa Aphrodite with our 19 year old son. The location and the sea views are stunning. The villa is very comfortable and the furnishings, fitout and overall standards are exceptional. The outside areas, pool, bbq, loungers, are fabulous, and very relaxing.
Kas itself was a fun place, lots to do and see, and yet not too big or too busy. Plenty of restaurants, shops, curiousities. We did a couple of boat trips, (Bermuda and Captain Garlic Ali), which were great. We also took water taxis to local beaches, and did some kayaking. We visited Saklikent, and rafted in some refreshingly cold water. We also spent time at some Lycian ruins and a trout farm in Tlos. The Friday market in Kas is worth going to, there is a great buzz, and we picked up some gifts for family at home.
All in all, a fantastic first visit to Turkey. It will not be our last.
First of all, Kas is a wonderful place to be, it was the first timee and sure it won't be the last.
We spent a week end of may with my family and my sister's family in this wonderful villa.
The location is exceptional and the facilities offered by the villa are really nice.
A stay with children is really cool since there is a play area and all the stuff to make them happy !
The pool and outside facilities are very well maintained and designed.
I am really looking forward to get back there to enjoy it for a longer time !
The Villa Aphrodite in Kas, was beyond all descriptions we had read from previous reviews. For the entire 2 weeks of our holiday we were extremely comfortable. Be that relaxing by the pool or unwinding in and round the villa. The Villa Aphrodite is all you could possibly want and more.
The Villa Aphrodite is spacious, clean and well equipped with all the mod cons you'd expect from such a palatial villa. With the stunning views at your disposal, you didn't need an excuse to eat in. And for those who like to cook under the stars, there is a great BBQ area on the terrace.
The pool is cleaned daily by caretaker (Fuat) who is on hand to deal with any of your queries throughout your stay. The Villa comprises of 3 large bedrooms all with en-suite. Two of the rooms have access to the balcony and views of the magnificent sunset. The lounge is very open and has access to the terrace from various patio doors. When the weather becomes too hot outside, you can relax indoors and watch a variety of films on the plasma tv. There is also a separate dining and office area, all of which surround a grand spiral staircase – all rooms are fully air conditioned throughout.
The location was just what we wanted. Quiet and tranquil in the day with beautiful views of the Mediterranean, and stunning sunset views at night- these simply "took your breath away" most evenings.
You could take a lovely evening stroll – 20 mins or so; if the walk doesn't take your fancy, then a short (5 mins – 21 Lira) taxi ride into Kas Town. You could even catch the local bus-3 Lira per person "which stops right outside the Villa"
Alternatively you could hire a car which will then make it easier to explore the beautiful island of Kas, which has so many beautiful sights. We particularly enjoyed spending days at Akcagerme –Plaji beach – a short 5 minute car ride. The children loved the sea here, firstly because of the sea water platform, and secondly it was less choppy than the others we had visited.
The beach also had a separate water slide area (3 different slides) . There is also a good choice of snacks available on site, we especially liked the "strawberry cheesecake cornetto" – "just one cornetto" rapidly turned into 3 on some days.
Every Friday there is local market selling fresh fruit and veg at cheaper prices than most supermarkets. The market was ideal to get all your "real" fakes – We had some great banter with the market traders and came away with some great bargains.
Neil, Anne (Aug 15)
We had a lot of fun and the villa is very beautiful and clean
We spent a week end of may in Kas, a lovely city which is highly welcoming !
The villa was very nice and all thee stuff available for my kids.
Inside and outside facilities are well designed and maintained.
We did not face any issue during the stay.
I am looking forward to return there for a longer stay !
Kas is a delightful seaside town that has managed to preserve its unique charm and character despite its increasing popularity with tourists and travellers. Its stunning location on the island-studded Turkish Mediterranean coast with rugged mountains rising up from the shoreline is the stuff of dreams. The bustling harbour, where each morning fishermen sell fresh-caught seafood, and from which you can take excursions to the many surrounding islands, is lined with traditional tea gardens. Right next to the harbour the main Town Square provides a focal point where locals and tourists blend seamlessly. Fanning out from here, narrow jasmine-scented, alleys overlooked by traditional Ottoman balconies and packed with restaurants, bars, cafes and shops, await exploration.
Kas is 185 kilometres south west of Antalya and 160 kilometres south east of Dalaman. It enjoys a Mediterranean climate with hot summers (average May-Sep 20-28 C) and mild winters. The population of 8,000 inhabitants swells considerably during the holiday season. The 500-meter, Yatan Adam ("Sleeping Man") mountain, overlooks the town, while across from the peninsula lies the Greek island of Meis.
In ancient times the region surrounding Kas was known as Lycia and the area is replete with tombs, relics and ruins from this and other civilisations. The amphitheatre - the only Anatolian amphitheatre facing the sea - dating from the first century BC is amazingly well preserved and seats up to 4000. It lies 500 meters to the west of the Town Square. Other significant remains are the sarcophagi strewn around the city and the 4th century BC rock tombs, which line the surrounding mountains and are illuminated at night.
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High Summer Season
15 Jun 2018 - 15 Sep 2018
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
Low summer
16 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2018
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
End of season shoulder
1 Oct 2018 - 31 Oct 2018
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
My Standard Rate
7 night minimum stay
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|Refundable Damage Deposit
On booking you will be emailed a booking agreement with full terms and conditions for you to complete and sign.
If you would like breakfast, mid stay cleans or linen changes please let us know and we can organise this for a small fee- price on application
Transfers and car hire can be arranged on request
Minimum stay charged at 7 days
10 days permitted and charged pro rata
10 % discount for two week bookings with complimentary welcome BBQ
Last minute deals will be available
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Re/code has reported the new date for the unveiling of a smaller iPhone and a smaller iPad Pro, although it's not clear if Apple changed its mind and moved the date from the previously reported March 15 or the early reports were off the mark.
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It does not have to be a special occasion for us to make it though! We often just crave the rich yet subtle flavors, and contrasting textures of the soft semolina and crunchy nuts. Making it a uniquely rich comfort food!
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Makes: about 4 cups
stick of butter, unsalted
cup semolina
cup sugar
cups water
pinch saffron
green cardamom pods (crushed and muddled, discard the shells, use the seeds)*
pistachios (crushed)*
raw almonds (slivered)*
*save some of each to use as a garnish
- In a medium/large saucepan, on low heat, slowly melt together the butter and semolina. Stir occasionally and mix well, until the mixture is golden/dark brown. (This should take about 20 minutes).
- At the same time, in a separate small/medium sized saucepan, on medium/low, heat the sugar, water, saffron and cardamom seeds. Heat well, so the sugar dissolves (boiling is okay but not necessary).
- When the sugar has dissolved and the semolina is brown, carefully add the sugar water to the semolina (it may bubble a lot, turn the heat down if necessary). Stir well.
- Stir in most of the almonds and pistachios (reserving some to use as a garnish). Keep stirring and cooking on low for about 7-10 minutes, (until all of the water is absorbed and the surface areas that have contact with the pan get smooth).
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Originally posted by ThirdJohnAdams
Well I just saw two things on the news that really makes me worry about this bit of news.
First of all, this breaking news involving Morehead NC, hazmat(currently investigating 9 "Punctured" containers holding the "highly explosive PETN used in the foiled detroit attack")
The police have and are going door to door, and forcing people to evacuate....lets hope those containers don't blow up....
Second, I just saw a ticker, about possible plots during the national polls...so beefed up security around the time of those....Weren't tea partiers and followers of the constitution already deemed homegrown terrorist? or something along those lines.
So now the one day real change has a chance to happen to this country, we now have the U.S. gov pulling scare tactics, and intimidating people;which may not be verbal or physical, just the sight will be enough for some I'm sure.
Scary timing....
Originally posted by liveandletlive
Sec. 4. Definitions. As used in this order:
(a) the term "State" has the meaning provided in paragraph (15) of section 2 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002(6 U.S.C. 101(15)); and
(b) the term "Governor" has the meaning provided in paragraph (5) of section 102 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5122(5)).
Homeland Security Act of 2002, 6 USC 101.
In this Act, the following definitions apply:
(15) The term ''terrorism'' means any activity that—
(A) involves an act that—
(i) is dangerous to human life or potentially
destructive of critical infrastructure or key resources;
(ii) is a violation of the criminal laws of the United
States or of any State or other subdivision of the United
States; and
(B) appears to be intended—
(i) to intimidate or coerce a civilian population;
(ii) to influence the policy of a government by
intimidation or coercion; or
(iii) to affect the conduct of a government by mass
destruction, assassination, or kidnapping.
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(5) "Governor" means the chief executive of any State.
I don't understand how "the term "State" has the same meaning" as "the term terrorism"??
[edit on 12-1-2010 by liveandletlive]
(d) The Council may establish subcommittees of the
Council. These subcommittees shall consist exclusively of
Members of the Council and any designated employees of a Member
with authority to act on the Member's behalf, as appropriate to
aid the Council in carrying out its functions under this order.
Originally posted by whitewave
Also noted is the fact that there are more than 10 states so why only 10 governors? Is it for regionalization of the U.S. and abolishing of individual states?
10 regions of the U.S.
So now if any of those pesky states start clamoring on about rights not granted to the Feds, they'll simply no longer be considered "states" but numbered regions answerable to the overlord new Governor?
Originally posted by nixie_nox
reply to post by whitewave
If you read it you would see that they only have 2 year terms. And the governors can't have more then 5 members of one party. Even the chairs each have to be each party. Both parties are equally represented.
So there is a pretty good chance that all states will be at least represented once.
yea, giving those governors an opportunity to talk about the national gaurd and other security concerns is such a huge scary thing.
This is giving the states more power as far as I am concerned.
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(a) There is established a Council of Governors (Council).
The Council shall consist of 10 State Governors appointed by
the President (Members), of whom no more than five shall be of
the same political party. The term of service for each Member
appointed to serve on the Council shall be 2 years, but a Member
may be reappointed for additional terms.
(b) The President shall designate two Members, who
shall not be members of the same political party, to serve as
Co-Chairs of the Council.
Members shall serve without compensation for theirwork on the Council. However, Members shall be allowed travelexpenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, asauthorized by law.
Originally posted by liveandletlive
In this Act, the following definitions apply:
(15) The term ''terrorism'' means any activity that—
(B) appears to be intended—
(i) to intimidate or coerce a civilian population;
Originally posted by Sky watcher
I told you all he was the Anti-Christ before he was elected and ATS censored every one of my warnings. Well thanks allot, NOW ONLY GOD CAN STOP HIM.
"The ten horns you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but who for one hour will receive authority as kings along with the beast. Rev. 17:12
The next thing we will see is a mass terror attack so he can go after the Revolutionist and the Church.


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What started as an exclusive label in a one-room studio in small city of Jammu in 1993 spread its wings in Dubai in 2004 and soon transformed into a full- fledged boutique; and by 2010 had to open its second store with much bigger space to accommodate the growing customer base. September 2015 saw Ghungat opening its Store in Houston to cater to the growing international clientele. Dubai being an international destination and our foray in the USA gave Ghungat a phenomenal experience to dress the Indian origin brides from the world over and that reflects in each of the Ghungat ensemble.
All of these events led to Ghungat bringing their extravagant creations to New Delhi, where it promises to become a front-runner for brides who are demure yet daring.
"Perfection has always been the key and we look for those perfect craftsmen with enormous expertise. The detailing for us always has to be luxe and each of the ensembles has to have a personality."
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The era of specific decor trends is waning. Rooms full of traditional or modern or country styles have been replaced by a more eclectic sensibility, interior decorators and designers agree.
Mixing and matching has become a trend in itself. Midcentury sofas on a provincial Swedish flat-weave rug. Vintage lighting and a repurposed industrial cart as a coffee table. An antique Indian sari coverlet on a sleek, lacquered bed frame.
This trend's more liberating than limiting.
"The look is about combining decorative elements and mementos from your personal history — the places you've been, where you're at and where you're going — and arranging them artfully to create a stylish, beautiful, lived-in space," says New York interior designer Elaine Griffin.
The explosion of inspirational media has helped drive the shift, she thinks; amateur decorators now get ideas and confidence from design blogs, TV shows and shelter magazines.
If you're updating a room this fall, here's a sampler of ideas to get the creative wheels turning:
Sizing things up (or down)
At the International Contemporary Furniture Fair this spring in New York, which presented a first look at what retailers will be offering for fall, designers were playing with scale, particularly in lighting.
California lighting company Cerno showed Silva Giant, a 7-foot-tall floor lamp with a slanted walnut base and barrel shade. The company's Valeo model had a cranelike walnut base that extended 9 feet, with an aluminum rod suspending a large linen shade. Despite its size, the fixture seemed to frame the space rather than loom over it. (olighting.com)
Moooi's Raimond chandelier was a sphere of LED lights that evoked a fireworks burst, while MioCulture showed whimsical, glowing LED-lit, floor-lamp cones. Tango Lighting's Memory Floor Light has a 3-foot black, brown or white shade with a choice of dramatic interior colors. (mioculture.com; tangolighting.com)
Big was big, but the show also featured lighting that occupied as little space as possible. Patrick Townsend's SuperString series played with naturally occurring patterns in science and astronomy. CP Lighting showed its new Growth collection of brushed aluminum branchlike fixtures. (patricktownsend.com; cplighting.com)
Retailers also will be offering slivers of table lamps.
Material world
For its textile collection this fall, Crate & Barrel is putting linen front and center, but not the old-fashioned kind, says Sandy Kortright, a senior buyer at the retailer.
"For the fall collection, we hung our hat on linen that's casual and soft. The idea is not to iron linen but keep it lovely, organic and casual, with a few soft wrinkles spread throughout," she says. "The linen feels easy, welcoming and inviting to use." (crateandbarrel.com)
Indian-inspired soft cotton prints are also in vogue. West Elm and Crate & Barrel are offering pin-tucked, hand-blocked and embroidered textiles for beds and lounges. (westelm.com)
You'll see a range of throws in various textures, from cashmere to quilted motifs to nubby wools. There are thick, chunky knitted weaves on blankets, ottomans and rugs but luxe wool and silk blankets, too.
Designer James de Wulff is turning concrete into small tables; concrete and stone — either real or faux — are being incorporated into many pieces this fall, including tables, lamps and accessories such as vases and outdoor planters.(2modern.com )
Look for warm metallics, too.
"Yellow metals — gold, brass and bronze — are turning up everywhere, as posts on bookcases, shelves, cutlery, edging and details of china, decorative objects, picture frames, furniture legs and feet," says Griffin.
Lighting designer Tom Dixon has a collection of gleaming copper shades on iron bases, a cylindrical web of etched stainless steel, and a cool collection of angular gem-shaped fixtures done in sand-casted, nickel-plated aluminum.(tomdixon.net )
Rustic modern
Several retailers are combining rustic elements — such as wood slabs, industrial metals and rougher textiles — with chrome, plastics or luxe fabrics for a style tagged "rustic modern." These are versatile pieces that could sit well in a lot of living spaces.
You'll find pickled or washed grainy woods in furniture from Bernhardt and others, replacing some of the deeper ebony woods of past seasons. Crate and Barrel's Jeremiah rocker is a chalet-ready chair with a woodsy fabric cover. The Fonda rug incorporates slivers of rocky hues in a graphic floor covering.
West Elm's got a desk that's a mango wood slab on an iron base. There's a shaggy wool rug here, too, that adds texture and dimension.
Pottery Barn has a collection of chunky, silvered-glass lamp bases with character, especially when paired with burlap lampshades. (potterybarn.com )
Pattern, color
A wide range of neutrals are strong colors for fall. Think deeper hues of graphite, chocolate and slate balanced by lighter tones of ash and stone — a mix of rock and woodland hues.
There's still a lot of punch in the palette, however. Citron and mustard work well with the neutrals. At the modern end of the spectrum, neons and deep pink provide counterpoint to muted naturals like vanilla and soft white. Saturated hues like oxblood, orange and ruby add heat and energy, and blues are big: Sapphire, teal and navy play well with deeper tones as well as the whites and creams.
Accent pieces like pillows and rugs are a good way to incorporate new color; look for examples in small furnishings, tabletop items and towels and rugs at CB2, Target and other retailers.
Jacquard, ikat, paisley, tile and hand-block motifs are all over bedding and throw pillows, as well as rugs. Graphic modern patterns are also strong.
Traditional twists
Carl Robinson designs matte-black wall coverings accented with jet beading and gold designs; the luxe, art-deco vibe is echoed in other elements of fall 2013's decor, including quilted motifs and glass-with-brass combos for upholstered accent pieces.(carlrobinson.co.uk )
At Bespoke Global, Antoine Shapira's Brazilian Crab cabinet incorporates brass, slate and palm in a console perched on elegant curved legs. It's a mix of bygone-era sensibility with modern glam. (bespokeglobal.com )
Crate and Barrel has some pieces for fall that turn traditional furniture on its ear. The Arietta slipper chair is done in a sapphire-blue velvet with gray legs. The brass-hued Melrose floor lamp turns a classic midcentury table lamp shape into something unexpected.


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Transcript: I think collectively we should be all together at the table much more often than we are. Because I think that the table is such a magnet for interaction. From the family on to world issues. It's . . . Food is a conduit, a venue that we can sort of permeate each others' thoughts. So at the table beginning with the family and the family eating together; to the leaders eating each others' food at the table and maybe discussing the poignant issue over a nice bowl of pasta.


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actually this batman is basiaclly the same batman:
Miller explained that in Amazing Heroes #102. He seems different in Batman: Year One because he was very young and inexperienced. But as silentflute points out, it's certainly the same person.
"The 55-year-old Batman of Dark Knight is very different from the 25-year-old Batman of 'Batman: Year One.'" Miller explains. "He's very young, very enthusiastic. He may be Batman at his most joyful. He's a young man. He's also a Batman who makes a lot of mistakes. He's a young man who charges out thinking he can change the world on his own. He learns that he can't. He finds out that the abilities of one man are limited, even an extraordinary man like him. No matter how skilled you are, if the numbers are against you, you need a psychological advantage, which is what the bat costume gives him. Even as he learns the bat-symbolism to scare people, he finds himself very quickly outnumbered."
In Wizard #162, Jim Lee and Dan DiDio explained about Batman in All-Star Batman & Robin: "It's Batman in his prime!" Lee says excitedly. "Batman is more of an S.O.B. than in Batman: Year One. I think he's tougher; more of a force of nature. Don't stand in his way because nothing is going to stop him." "Batman has also never experienced the lose of a partner (as Batman in Dark Knight Returns had)," DiDio adds. "He's in the process of training someone to stand by his side while he perfects his craft."
Miller himself explained about Batman in All-Star Batman & Robin to Newarama: "He is a dick. He dresses up like a bat, and throws people through windows nightly. His only human contact is with a cranky butler. Now he's got a twelve year old boy on his hands, and he's trying to play daddy, and it ain't going to work. Of course he's a dick. He explains it to Alfred in the story, saying, "I'm a young man, but I won't always be young, and the mission has to continue." Robin is his apprentice. He's training his replacement. That's the life he intends for Robin. Of course Alfred's reaction is, "I'm dyspeptic!" and is horrified that Bruce would do such a thing, and even, if he did something like that, admit it out loud. Alfred already has to deal with this nutcase as a boss, and now he has to worry about a kid as well. Batman had been watching Dick Grayson because he was the most talented kid he'd seen yet. I felt that somebody finally had to explain why he would bring a kid into his world. Bruce was going to wait, as he puts it, "Until the kid was old enough to shave." He was planning on taking him under his wing in maybe another six years, but instead, he has to do it when the kid is still too young for the job. It was the murder of Dick Grayson's parents that forced his hand. There's always banter back and forth, where Robin thinks that a lot of the stuff Batman does is old fashioned and weird.
I love the "Boy Wonder" line, before he was turned into the Teen Wonder, and almost a "Grim Robin." But I just love the idea of a young Robin. That's why I created Carrie Kelley in Dark Knight - I just loved the contrast between this stocky, tough, dark adult, and a colorful little pixie running around.
Also – if you're older than 12, are you going to come up with that costume? Do you think Bruce would? Robin creates "Robin," essentially. Bruce hadn't thought this thing through enough, given that he was somewhat "forced" to take Robin in before he – both Bruce, and Dick – were ready. Handling a kid? That's kind of outside his purview – somewhere outside of what he trained himself for. So he's struggling with the whole thing."
In Comics Interview #31, Miller explained about Batman in Batman: Dark Knight Returns:
"During the ten years that he isn't Batman that precede this series (after Jason Todd's death), he's a dead man," explains Miller. "Bruce Wayne goes through the motions but there's no one home. In the beginning of the series in fact, Bruce refers to Batman as "him." During the ten years that he hasn't been Batman he's gotten into racing cars. But he was born to be Batman, and whatever Bruce Wayne might have been is completely irrelevant. Bruce Wayne is Batman's host body. Bruce Wayne died when his parents go blown away. He really loves fighting crime. He's fighting what is in his mind a holy war. In my series I put forth the idea that he was always going to be Batman, that his parents murder was as inevitable as him putting the costume on. In fact, I have an incident earlier in his life that foreshadows what's going to happen to him (when he falls down into the cave as a child and meets the bats). Fate.
Batman's methods can't be nice. Much of what he does to criminals is staged like a horror movie. He's the hero who acts like a villain - the epitome of the Dionysian hero, just as Superman - the Appollonian hero. In Christian terms, Batman commits evil to fight evil. And the whole problem with Batman is that he makes no compromises along the way. When he comes out of retirement he acts exactly as he did before. Except he's a bit less patient now because he's only got a certain amount of time left. The central conflict is the world versus Batman.
I stress that Superman and Batman are enemies, and that Superman and Batman have been enemies for decades. They've never liked each other. Batman has tremendous contempt for Superman because he's such a "good boy," because he takes orders, from the President, among other people. Superman is something of a federal agent. And Superman, frankly, is scared of Batman. Because Batman represents to a certain extent, his own dark side. Which Superman doesn't want to look at. They imply completely different points of view. Superman implies a benevolent world - Batman implies a malevolent world. I cannot see two personalities like that getting along, acting friendly.
Originally, my feeling was much like many other people's - I had always thought that Robin was a real pain-in-the-ass, but I now realize what a brilliant creation it was, because it really does give a human context to Batman's character. If Batman is done properly, he's such a powerhouse that he needs a restraining figure - and just a human being to be with him, especially a brightly-colored child, as perverse an idea as it is that a grown man would drag a child into the bullets!"
Miller explained to Comic Book Resources about Batman in DK2:
"In the first Dark Knight, Bruce was a very self destructive, tortured man," explains Miller. "He was endlessly angry. When this story begins, three years have passed and he looks younger than he did in the first Dark Knight. He is strangely happy and at peace. He is a much more powerful figure and he has been tested. Every hero has to be tested, that's how they're defined. Batman's trained all his troops underground and is finally reemerging to bring back the glory boys to save the day."
proof Batman laughing in Dark Knight Returns, Batman year one and All Star Batman and Robin,Joker's poisoning of the water supply, Jim Gordon's affair with Sarah Essen, whom he is clearly still in love with, while still being married to Barbara, Jim beating up detective Flass, the inclusion of the Joker's henchwoman, Bruno from
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And I'll repeat for the 3rd time.....Frank's ,or any writters statements, wants and desires for his story, is not proof or even evidence of a connection between an older story and one being told in the here and now.
Inclusion of events and characters are likewise not evidence or proof of a connection.
Simply put there are a lot of character portrayal inconsistencies.And you pointed one out.
All Star Batman is by far a much bigger Dick then he is only a year or 2 before [Year One] and he's a much bigger Dick then his future incarnation in The dark Knight returns.
The all Star Batman is by far more extreme then ether.
Now maybe Frank intended for both TDKR Batman and Y1 Batman to be bigger ***** and more extreme but thats not what ended up being published.
Maybe DC edited his work or told him to tone it down.
But simply put. All Star Batman's portrayal is far more Darker,Extreme and a Bigger Dick then TDKR and Y1's portrayal of the character.
So All Star does not fit as easily as you make it sound.
And there are plenty of other inconsistencies I could point out.
And again no matter what the writters says or wants, simular events or characters, is not proof of a connection between the universes.
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I would like to change the color of my cathedral ceiling. I would like to do this from a 3D view, so I can see the changes as I make them. How is this accomplished?
The material of a cathedral ceiling is derived from the materials specified in the room it is part of. This material can either be changed using the Material Painter tool, or specified in the Room Specification dialog.


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School board members in Naperville Community Unit School District 203 are scheduled to meet in closed session tonight to discuss the controversy that has arisen over their recent hiring of a superintendent who received his doctorate from an unaccredited university.But Mark Mitrovich of Gig Harbor, Wash., and a consulting firm that said he was qualified for the job contend he was straightforward with District 203 about his education at the University of Santa Barbara in California and that his work experience and strong references make him well-suited to lead one of Illinois' largest school districts.
"There is nothing that was not legit," said Hank Gmitro, an associate with Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates who noted that the State of Illinois does not require that superintendents have received doctorates. "He's been in education for 30 years. He's been a high school principal, a successful high school superintendent."
Controversy over Mitrovich's hiring arose last week after board members learned that the U.S. Department of Education does not list the University of Santa Barbara, where Mitrovich received his doctorate in July 1993, as having recognized accreditation.


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I've heard the saying before:
"If I wasn't a programmer I would be a writer."
That statement would be true. Over the past few months I've felt a strong desire to start blogging and writing about my experiences as a young web-developer.
But then I began to think… I recall that it wasn't more than a year ago where I still wanted to be a educator with a discipline in Latin. Would that still make me a writer if I wasn't a programmer? Possibly. I suppose that every programmer would be a writer if they weren't programming. Google searches suggest that most programmers are also writers in their spare time. I'll just answer my own statement and say "Yes" with confidence.


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"For they have healed the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace." Jeremiah 8:11, KJV
It doesn't matter which recent headline you choose, United Nations "Peacekeepers" are not only abusing their positions, they are continuing to sexually abuse minor children.
UN Probes Alleged CAR Child Abuse by Peacekeepers
UN peacekeepers in Central African Republic face fresh abuse claims
New allegations of sexual abuse against four girls by UN Peacekeepers
UN Peacekeeping in Crisis as Fresh Child Abuse Allegations Emerge in CAR
According to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation:
"The head of MINUSCA and UN Special Representative, Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, said that every allegation of sexual exploitation and abuse would be thoroughly investigated, and that in this latest case, a fact-finding mission was already underway.
He said that UN personnel were collaborating to establish the facts, and said there was "no place in UN peacekeeping for those who betray the trust of the people we are here to help".
His predecessor in the job was asked to resign by the Secretary-General last August following earlier allegations of sexual abuse against blue helmets in the Central African Republic."
Blue helmets? The UN "peacekeepers" are referred to as "blue helmets"? How friendly and 'peacekeeperish' is that? The helmet color of UN "peacekeepers" is blue although it almost certainly does not matter to the children who are raped by men in helmets that carry weapons and ride in tanks.
According to Newsweek:
"MINUSCA [the U.N. peacekeeping mission in CAR] declined to specify which countries the accused peacekeepers came from or how many were involved in the allegations. Unnamed sources told AFP that the peacekeepers came from Gabon, Egypt and Morocco, and AFP reported that the allegations brings the total number of sexual abuse cases against U.N. peacekeepers in CAR to 26."
Twenty-six may not sound like a high number however, most of these crimes of a sexual nature go unreported. Sexual exploitation and abuse allegations against UN "peacekeepers" has a long and sordid history. Reducing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in UN Peacekeeping: Ten Years After the Zeid Report states:
"In 2004, after numerous allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) by United Nations (UN) peacekeepers made international headlines, both the UN Security Council and US Congress deliberated over what actions should be taken to solve the problem of peacekeepers violating the populations they were sent to protect. UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan asked the Permanent Representative of Jordan, His Royal Highness Prince Zeid Ra'ad Zeid al-Hussein, a former civilian peacekeeper and the UN ambassador of one of the major peacekeeping troop contributors, to prepare a comprehensive report on sexual exploitation and abuse in UN peacekeeping missions. The Zeid Report, released in March 2005, recommended the establishment and implementation of a comprehensive strategy to eradicate SEA by UN peacekeeping personnel."
There's just nothing like a comprehensive government report to fix any situation. What a sad commentary on those who are supposed to be keeping the peace!
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Meet the artist: Matthew Barney
Saturday June 7, 2014
2 – 3:30 pm
Baillie Court, Art Gallery of Ontario
Visionary artist Matthew Barney in conversation with Luminato Festival Artist Director Jorn Weisbrodt, and our Curator of Modern & Contemporary Art Kitty Scott, on the occasion of the Canadian premiere of River of Fundament at the Elgin Theatre, and the exhibition of works from Barney's DRAWING RESTRAINT series at the AGO.
Presented by Luminato Festival in partnership with the Art Gallery of Ontario.
Matthew Barney was born in 1967 in San Francisco. Since 1991, his work has been presented worldwide. His most recent project, River of Fundament, is featured in a major new exhibition at Haus der Kunst, Munich, opening March 2014. Barney's many notable solo exhibitions include: Prayer Sheet with the Wound and the Nail at Schaulager, Basel (2010); DRAWING RESTRAINT at Kunsthalle Wien, Vienna (2008) and Serpentine Gallery, London (2007); and The CREMASTER Cycle at the Solomon R. Guggenheim, New York; Museum Ludwig, Cologne; Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, Paris; and Artangel, London (2002). Barney was the recipient of the Europa 2000 Prize at the 45th Venice Biennale in 1993 and the Hugo Boss Prize in 1996. He lives and works in New York.


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review: bobbi brown brightening nudes sparkle eye shadows.
hot off the success of her wildly popular january collection neons & nudes, bobbi's spring 2012 brightening nudes collection continues to take nudes to a new place.
the four sparkle eye shadows - silver moon, ballet, mica, and sunlight - combine just the right about of sparkle and color. each one looks distinctly like it's stated hue, but still packs the glimmer. i also have some of bobbi's limitied edition sparkle eye shadows from prior collections (the limited edition denim sparkle eye shadow from summer 2010 is one of my makeup collection treasures) and the best thing about 'em is the formula somehow clings to lids all day, so you can say goodbye to glitter-cheek fallout.
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Occupy Wall Street – Occupy Philadelphia
The Occupy Wall Street movement is now going into its second month. It's getting colder and wetter out side so it will be a test of their endurance through the winter months. But I think they've sparked some nerves that many Americans have been feeling about the disproportionate bonuses of corporate CEOs are recieving. Especially if they slash thousands of workers from the payroll citing financial reasons, then are awarded $20-30 million dollar bonuses in cash and stock. That doesn't happen in other countries–and it shouldn't be happening here. I think this movement will be making its voice heard even louder in the coming election year.
But enough soapboxing. I'm posting this photo essay of pictures taken when Bonnie and I were in Philadelphia visiting her daughter Lori and grandson Sam last month. The Occupy movement had just spread from Wall Street in New York to City Hall in Philadelphia and was in its early days. At this writing (Sunday, November 6, 2011) I understand they're still there.
I went down to see and photograph the protest twice, once with Bonnie and Lori and the second time with Paul, Lori's boyfriend. Together they produce an online photo/news magazine called Your Daily Cheesesteak about Philadelphia events, happenings, and cool things to see and do. It's a slick, hip site and worth checking out. Paul's a photo and tech guy and has helped me enormously with this site and all questions about WordPress, the open source online software for hosting this site, as well as the majority of sites on the web.
Since starting this site almost two years ago I've been tooling with it and trying to figure out WordPress's idiosyncrasies, of which there are many. One that I could never get right was a hit counter. With a couple of clicks, Paul saw my problem and the hit counter appeared on Sunday, October 9, 2011. By the next morning Naked Filmmaking had over 200 hits already. I mention this because when I posted the photo essay of photos from Occupy Oakland earlier this week the counter was at 6,200. By the next morning it was up to 7,400. I'd had 1,200 visitors overnight!
I'm adding this photo essay because the Occupy movement has obviously captured a lot of interest, so I'd like to share these photos for those people. Peace.
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Betty June Kuttenberg, 79, of Pringle, passed away on Thursday at River Run Nursing Center, Kingston.
Born in Jackson Twp., she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Kava Zimmerman. Prior to her retirement she was a sewer in many different dress factories in the area. She was a member of the Bennett Presbyterian Church, Luzerne and the Ladies United Garment Workers Union.
She was preceded in death by her husband Rupert Kuttenberg and brother, Frank Zimmerman.
Betty is survived by children; Mary Beth Bogdan and husband John, Kingston; James Kuttenberg at home; Donna McLaughlin and husband Victor, Wyoming; grandchildren, Vanessa Parry, Stephanie Fetch, Jordan and Scott McLaughlin; great grandchildren, Liam, Lily Parry and Johnny Fetch; sister, Myrtle Brown, Dallas.
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Time: March 20, 2016 from 8am to 12:30pm
Location: D&R Canal Towpath - East Coast Greenway
Street: Start - Trenton Transit Center
City/Town: Trenton to Princeton
Website or Map: http://www.tr2nb40.org/conten…
Phone: 973-214-1811
Event Type: walk, hike, freewalkers, east coast greenway, great canal walk, d&r, canal, trenton, princeton
Organized By: Paul Kiczek
Latest Activity: Mar 20, 2016
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A FREE 12-mile walk from city to country. This is 1/2 day warm up for the Great Canal Walk (http://TR2NB40.org ). Covers the first leg of the Canal and follows the same East Coast Greenway / D&R Canal towpath. A casual walk to size up the trail and get back into your walking groove.
This is scheduled as a 4.5 hour walk with easy start / finish using trains. At Princeton, options are to go toward town or head to Princeton Junction train station - heading back home. Let us know if you need/or want to offer carpooling.
See more details on the Great Canal Walk Series here.
Miles walked can be added to your total for the 100-mile Cross-Jersey Walking Challenge (http://crossjerseywalk.org).
Best mass transportation plan is to park at Alexander Rd and D&R Canal parking lot at 7:00 am and get one of us to shuttle you to Princeton Junction train station to catch the 7:27 to Trenton arriving at 7:46. Or, parking is available at the Princeton Junction train station which is less than 2 miles from where our walk ends.
NEW: This year (2016) basic information sheet for the walk, including info on transportation is the same - Click here for details (updated 3/18/16)


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Bachelor of Science (Single Honours)
Sociology (including a Foundation Year)
University of Chester
University of Chester
Chester Gateway House/Chester Parkgate Road campus
Undergraduate Modular Programme
Full-time and Part-time
Classroom / Laboratory,
4 years
7 Years
Annual - September
17a. Faculty
17b. Department
Not applicable
Learning and Teaching Institute (Level 3); Social and Political Science (Level 4 - 6)
Monday 18th January 2016
This dynamic programme enables students to develop a critically informed sociological understanding of the social world with an emphasis on theoretical analysis and evidence-based evaluation of key social trends and issues. It aims to:
Key to this programme is the introduction and sustained development of a 'sociological imagination' to instil a life-long enthusiasm for the subject and key areas of sociological analysis (as identified in section 27).
By the end of Level 3 students should be able to:
FHEQ Level 4:
At level 4 students will gain knowledge of key sociological theories (all modules) and learn to apply these to the social world to gain an understanding of the relationship between the individual, groups and institutions (SO4102, SO4103, SO4104, SO4105). Students will explore the intersection of social, political and economic influences and understand how these may impact upon social life and social policy both locally (SO4102, SO4103) and globally (S04105). The importance of the role of media representations and how they help inform ideas about social groups will also be explored (SO4104).
FHEQ Level 5:
At level 5 students will build on their knowledge base to develop a more in-depth knowledge and critical awareness of their social world. Students will learn to critically explore the role and organisation of power in societies (SO5101), the role and nature of citizenship (SO5106) and will be encouraged to think about how competing theories and ideologies help contribute to a critically informed position (SO5101, SO5105, SO5106). Students develop practical knowledge about the process and practice of social research at this level and will be able to distinguish between research paradigms and understand their role in the production of knowledge in the social sciences (SO5103). Students also have an opportunity to apply their developing 'sociological imagination' in a work-based setting (WB5101).
FHEQ Level 6:
At level 6 students' knowledge and understanding will continue to be informed by a critical analysis of contemporary theory and will consider the tensions and possibilities of an emancipatory sociology (SO6101, SO6102, SO6107). The core theoretical module will explore the contested nature of sociological knowledge (SO6101) and there are opportunities to consider the discipline's contribution to socio-political change (SO6102), the understanding of the cultural milieu (SO6203) and to understand the relevance of emotions to interpret contemporary events (SO6107). The dissertation module (SO6106) will further allow students to develop an independent, in-depth exploration of a topic of their choice through a literature based study or empirical research. The latter approach will allow students to apply their knowledge of qualitative or quantitative methods, as previously taught in SO5103, to complete their research.
Thinking and cognitive skills are developed on an incremental basis as the student progresses through the three years of study. Description, together with the fostering of intellectual curiosity, at Level 4 is enhanced at Level 5 and Level 6 by the development of skills that demonstrate the ability to progressively engage in analysis and synthesis respectively. Techniques of description, critical analysis and synthesis in relation to the understanding of society will include; the construction of reasoned arguments, the critical interpretation of evidence in relation to research methodology and texts, and the development of an ability to practice reflection on knowledge which has been accumulated and developed.
Cognitive Skills
By the end of Level 3, students should be able to:
Students will develop an ability to manage their time and to plan, conduct and report research in a variety of different formats. Students will learn how to conduct themselves in professional contexts and will gain experience in conducting small scale research, will contribute to an academic conference and will refine their skills in a work-based environment. They will know how to handle qualitative and quantitative data and develop IT skills throughout their degree. Students will be able to work both independently and as part of a team, will be used to working to deadlines and will have been encouraged to reflect on their own strengths and weaknesses to help continuing personal development.
The programme offers opportunities to develop learning, thinking and communication skills by ensuring students work both independently and in conjunction with others across a range of different assessments. By the end of the level 3 students should be able to:
FHEQ level 5:
FHEQ Level 6:
Sociology has been widely acknowledged as the 'science of society', and it is the establishing of a 'sociological imagination' and the development of generic skills and tools of social analysis that provide the theoretical and methodological backbone of the Programme. In sum, the Programme is comprised of intellectually stimulating modules that provide an emphasis on theory and practice, and the significance of applying sociological knowledge with respect to the understanding of contemporary social issues and questions surrounding what might be done to overcome them. The programme has been designed to conform to the structure of Single Honours Degrees at the University of Chester. In this structure students at Level 4 will complete six modules from the Single Honours subject. There are a further five modules at Level 5 (plus WB5101), and a further five at Level 6 (with one double weighted dissertation module (SO6106, 40 credits)). All students study a total of 120 credits per level. There are options at each level to take at least one module from other programmes within the Department of Social and Political Science. This will help further develop a critical imagination towards society, crime and the political economy.
The foundation year comprises six modules listed in section 24b.
Level 4: SO4101 The Sociological Imagination (core) SO4102 Self and Society (core) SO4103 Welfare Politics (core)SO4104 Media, Representation and Society (core) SO4105 International Political Sociology (core) And one of the following: SO4305 Crime Continuities and Change SO4309 Policing, Crime and Society SO4701 Introduction to British Politics SO4901 Introduction to Security Studies
Level 5: SO5101 Shaping of Society (core) SO5103 Research Methods (core) SO5105 Dissecting the Body (core) SO5106 Citizenship and the Modern World (core) WB5101 Enhancing your Employability through Work Based Learning (core) And one of the following:SO5304 Crime, Harm and Victimisation SO5305 'Dangerousness', Mental Health and Crime SO5307 War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity SO5701 Politics and Policies SO5702 The Individual and the State SO5703 Global Politics and International Relations SO5902 United States: Politics and Cultures
Level 6: SO6101 Advanced Social Theory (core) SO6106 Dissertation (core) Two from the following:SO6102 Social Change and Social Movements SO6107 Sociology of Emotions SO6203 Con_txts of Communication And one from the following:SO6102 Social Change and Social Movements SO6107 Sociology of Emotions SO6203 Con_txts of Communication SO6303 Criminal Representations SO6309 Crime and the Life Course SO6703 Politics of Sustainability and SO6901 Africa in the World.
Study Abroad:
Students can take the programme as a five year rather than four year route which offers the possibility of one year abroad. Study Abroad students taking their forth year abroad need to register on WB5008. This module will be offered as a complementary year of study abroad to students who have successfully completed their third-year (Level 5) of study. Students for Study Abroad must be recommended for the module, and the study programme that the student undertakes must be agreed with the department(s) that the student is studying in. Students must have successfully completed Level 5 with an overall average of 55% or higher (2.2 average), to receive final approval to participate in WB 5008.
120 credits at Level 3 entitles the student to a Foundation Certificate
120 credits at Level 4 entitles the student to a Certificate of Higher Education
240 credits at Level 5 entitles the student to a Diploma of Higher Education
360 credits at Level 6 entitles the student to a Bachelor's degree
Other vocational qualifications at Level 3 will also be considered, such as NVQs.
Mature students (21 and over) that have been out of education for a while or do not have experience or qualifications at Level 3 (equivalent to A-levels) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
The University of Chester is committed to a policy of widening access and participation by groups currently under represented in Higher Education. To this end, we will consider a diverse range of entry qualifications and, if you are a mature student and do not hold the minimum formal qualifications, your application will be treated on an individual basis and your previous experience will be taken into account when assessing your suitability to the programme.
This programme relies on the Sociology benchmark statement (QAA, 2016*). The Single Honours Sociology Programme emphasises the skills of critical analysis, synthesis and the generation of a reflexive capacity. These are highlighted in the benchmark statement. The attainment of these skills is gradual and incremental, and the process of achievement of subject knowledge and understanding, and cognitive abilities is embedded within the programme's modules throughout the levels.
Subject Knowledge and Understanding
Able to describe and examine a range of key concepts and theoretical approaches within Sociology, evaluate their application and creatively use concepts in analyzing social phenomenon or addressing social problems: The programme focuses on the need to establish a strong theoretical understanding of the social world beginning with a description of theory at level 4 (SO4101, SO4102) a critique of the construction of knowledge at level 5 (SO5101, SO5103) and an in-depth critical analysis of theory at level 6 (SO6101, SO6203, SO6107, SO6106).
Able to provide an analytical account of social inequality addressing key dimensions and sites of power, inequality and stratification: Alongside its focus on theory the sociology programme couples this with a strong emphasis on its application to the real world to establish a critical understanding of social issues. At level four trends and issues are identified and evaluated (SO4101, SO4102, SO4103, SO4104, SO4105) and further problematised at levels 5 and 6 (SO5101, SO5105, SO6107, SO6203).
Able to provide an analytical account of social diversity, addressing issues of identity, difference, and their relationship to inequality and power and to be able to provide an analytical account of the social shaping of identity and difference: The focus on social diversity and identity and how it relates to inequality and power is explored at levels four (SO4102, SO4103, SO4105), five (SO5101, So5105, SO5106) and six (SO6102, SO6107).
Able to analyse social processes shaping individuals, groups, social practices, social institutions and social structures: This broad foci is integral to our programme and the topic is covered in most of the modules within a variety of different contexts; in terms of the theory that underpin these analyses (SO4101, SO5101, SO6101), in an introductory module exploring a variety of contexts which impact upon the individual (SO4102), in the political context (SO4103, SO4105, SO5101, SO5106, SO6102), within a cultural context (SO4104, SO5105, SO6203) and in many of the optional modules.
Able to provide an analytical account of the relationship between social action and social structure: This is a key theme in the module Self and Society (SO4102) and further explored in more depth in the core theoretical modules at each level (SO5101 and SO6101).
Able to examine the processes that underpin social change. conflict and social stability: The importance of the political, economic and social processes that contribute to social change are explored throughout the different levels (SO4105, SO5105, SO5106, SO6102) and students who have a specific interest in the political processes involved in social change are able to select some of the optional political modules further exploring this issue.
Able to use specialist knowledge of one or more sub-topics within Sociology to construct a sociological argument: The programme explores a range of topics onto which students are expected to apply their sociological imagination which areas such as media representations (SO4104), the international political context (SO4105), disability and the body (SO5105), social media and communication (SO6203) and sociology of emotions (SO6107).
Able to examine a range of data sources, research strategies and quantitative and qualitative methods and assess the appropriateness of their use: Research methods are introduced to students at level 4 (SO4102), further explored and refined at level 5 (SO5103) and theoretically interrogated (SO6101) and applied in an extended individually-led project by students at level 6 (SO6106).
Able to understand and evaluate the use of comparison in Sociology either looking diachronically across time or synchronically across context: It is important to be able to evaluate strengths and weaknesses between and within theories and to compare social issues both within a country (e.g. by considering intersectionality) and between countries. Comparison is utilised throughout the programme as a useful technique. International Political Sociology (SO4105) lays the foundation in adopting an evaluative comparative insight alongside other modules throughout the programme (SO4102, SO5101, SO5103, SO5106, SO6102, SO6203).
Able to evaluate the relationship between sociological arguments and evidence: Students begin by learning to apply sociological theory to a variety of contexts (including health, sexuality, media, welfare, transport, eating practices, consumptive practices) at level 4 (SO4102, SO4103, SO4104, S4105) and are encouraged to evaluate policy practice, representations, laws and ideologies to establish sociological arguments. This is developed at levels 5 and 6 to establish a critical voice in relation to understanding the world (SO5101, SO5105, SO5106, SO6101, SO6102, SO6106, SO6107, SO6203
Able to analyse ways in which Sociology can be distinguished from other forms of understanding and explanation: The sociological interrogation of social issues is contrasted with 'common sense' ways of understanding to highlight the value of a 'sociological imagination' (SO4101, SO5101, SO6101). In other modules other widely accepted ways of understanding are challenged (e.g. SO5105 interrogates a purely scientific or biological way of knowing the body, SO6107 offers a sociological understanding of emotions).
Able to understand ways that sociological knowledge can be used across a variety of professional contexts - public, private, and third sector organisations both national and international: Students are encouraged to think about how Sociology can be used to understand professional contexts such as governmental organisations both in the UK and outside (SO4103, SO4105), the NHS and medical institutions (SO5105) and therapeutic professional contexts (SO6107). Further to this students are able to benefit from the work based learning module (WB5101) which allow them to spend 5 weeks in an organisation of their choice and reflect on the ways their programme contributes to understanding this setting.
At the end of level 6, students on this programme will have obtained the range of cognitive abilities outlined in the Sociology benchmarks (2016*) these are as follows:
Particular modules throughout the programme offer the opportunity to utilise a range of sources and evidence to explore the social world (SO4103, SO4104, SO4105, SO5103, SO5105, SO6203, SO6102 and SO6106). In addition the core theory modules running throughout the programme help to refine and enhance the ability to develop an argument which includes competing positions (SO4101, SO5101 and SO6101).
The optional modules running throughout the programme in addition allow each student to benefit from specific criminological, economical or politically focused modules which further contributes to their developing 'sociological imagination'.
(*see the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education. (2016). Sociology. Retrieved April 07, 2017, from http://www.qaa.ac.uk/en/Publications/Documents/SBS-Sociology-16.pdf)
The learning, teaching and assessment methods for the foundation year (level 3) are designed to development students' academic skills and subject knowledge to successfully prepare them for their undergraduate degree programmes. There will be a focus on introducing students to the mode of delivery they will experience at undergraduate level on programmes across the University. These include the development of professional skills, seminars, lectures, debate, group and individual projects, and confidence with presentations and group discussion. Diversity of assessment types enables students to practise and demonstrate a wide set of knowledge and skills. There will also be instances whereby assessments will have a relationship with real-world scenarios and professional practice. Examples of assessments are group and individual presentations, exams, essays, posters and the development of a portfolio or project.
Formative assessment is a key component of development on the foundation year (level 3). This will be used so that students can monitor their own performance, reflect on their development and prepare for summative assessments. This is particularly salient for the study skills provision, where skills development will be continuously (self) appraised by students and lecturers via group and personal tutorials. The subject-specific modules and study skills curriculum are not delivered as two distinct areas of the foundation year. Students will need to demonstrate proficiency in academic study skills throughout all of their modules.
A key aspect of the foundation year (level 3) will be the identification and development of critical thinking skills and reflection on one's own progress. This will be 'situated' within the University Study Skills module but students will be expected to utilise skills-based learning from this module across the programme. The programme aims to give students opportunities to take charge of their own learning by identifying their own interests and areas for development.
Methods of learning and teaching:
Learning and teaching on the Sociology Programme is experienced through a variety of learning and teaching methods. As the student gains skill and confidence in their approaches to learning, higher levels of reflexive and critical learning will be facilitated. In line with the Sociology benchmarks, there will be significant emphasis on student participation and an overriding attempt to relate sociological knowledge and understanding to everyday concerns that students bring with them to a course of study. Teaching and learning will emphasise the shaping of critical thinkers who are able to describe and evaluate competing arguments and perspectives. The programme's approach to learning and teaching is informed by the need to take account of assessing for diverse ability, and addressing issues of student progression and retention. The teaching will be underpinned by the scholarship and research activities of the teaching team. Formative assessment will be embedded throughout and across all modules with the aim of enabling students to take ownership of their own learning. Time is dedicated at the end of one module at each degree level to review and reflect upon the wider transition between levels or the transition to Graduand and beyond (SO4102, SO5103, SO6101).
These are employed for the purpose of orientation and for the transmission of key knowledge and perspectives in a structured form. Lectures also introduce a model for the generation of critical evaluation, as a fundamental process, in higher education. Finally, they provide a basis for self directed study.
In this format the lecturer encourages discussion made during the presentation and interacts with participants by alterations and adaptations to both the content and pace of the lecture. These lectures will also typically include a range of formative assessment techniques including, for example, question and answer sessions and group discussions.
This develops critical and evaluative processes by debate regarding perspectives, experiences and outlook.
These are intended to provide experience in collaborative and creative problem solving. Workshops may include relevant case studies, simulation and virtual experiences.
These provide the participant with the opportunity to investigate issues and present these to the rest of the group. They have the role of providing the participant with investigatory experience, the sharing of knowledge, the justification to others of the conclusions reached and experience of semi formal or structured presentation. Presentations will be the vehicle by which some summative assessment is provided.
These are learning exercises, which are participatory. Small groups of participants share knowledge and experiences and attempt to develop information, which arises from the formal Programme or from self directed study.
This is regarded as an essential component of any Honours Degree. Participants have a wide range of resources and learning materials at their disposal. These are introduced at the beginning of the course, and their use is encouraged and reinforced through the delivery of modules. These resources may include tutorial support, audio-visual materials, library and information technology facilities.
This provides the participant with experience of a work environment that is relevant to the programme of study. In addition it provides a key basis on which to advance the process of reflection.
This provides the participant with the opportunity to work through problems that encourage the study of related disciplines to advance the understanding of realistic situations. Studying in context, especially where a skill can be developed, is an excellent way to encourage the participant to think of how to learn and not necessarily what to learn.
Assessment and feedback
Written coursework is marked according to the generic marking guidance criteria that can be found in the programme handbook. Examinations are also marked according to these criteria, although account is taken of exam conditions. All examination assessment, and coursework assessment is marked anonymously for reasons of equity (although some exceptions apply to assessments such as presentations). Moderation of marking is undertaken in accordance with University of Chester regulations. Students are reminded that all marks are provisional until confirmed by the External Examiner and the Programme Assessment Board.
Each 20 credit module is assessed on a 4000 word-equivalent basis. The module descriptors provide a clear indication of the relationship between individual assessment components and learning outcomes, both in terms of knowledge and understanding and different skills.
The full range of assessment types is as follows:
Essay (ranging from 1000-3000 words): SO4101, SO4102, SO4104, SO4105, SO5101, SO5105, SO5106, SO6101, SO6107, SO6203
Critical reading exercise: SO4103, SO4105
Seen examination: SO4101, SO4103, SO5101, SO6107
Unseen examination: SO5105, SO6101
Multiple choice exam paper: SO4102
Oral presentation: SO6107
In-class test: SO5103
Research proposal: SO5103
Negotiated title extended essay (4000 words): SO6102
Dissertation: SO6106
There is an attempt to balance formal examinations with coursework and presentations. All modules incorporate an element of formative assessment.
With regard to reassessment, students will only need to be reassessed in the component of the original assessment that they fail. Where possible, reassessment will be in the same form as the original assessment. However, there are some cases, for example, where students are involved in a collaborative presentation, where, for logistical reasons, reassessment in the same form is not possible.
Finally, the sociology programme endeavours above all to promote excellence in research and teaching to the benefit of all our students, with the primary aim to enhance the student experience. The Programme team are encouraged to engage in scholarly activities, study for further qualifications, take part in staff development and further training, and to recognise and understand issues around student diversity, retention and progression.
The Sociology Programme does not prepare students for specific vocational or professional employment. Indeed, this would be difficult as Sociology is a diverse discipline which has a number of professional and vocational applications. However, students completing the degree will exit with a range of attributes that they can apply in a vocational context. The Single Honours Sociology degree emphasises the skills of critical analysis, synthesis and the generation of a reflexive capacity. These are skills demanded by industry that can enable graduates to function effectively in the world of employment, and to play a positive and effective role in the wider community. It is anticipated that many students who complete this Programme will gain employment in a field that will have a relationship to social process and enquiry. Sociology provides a pathway towards many possible career choices, ranging from the caring professions, through to business, management, the media, local government and the voluntary sector.
The University of Chester is committed to the active promotion of equality of opportunity both as an employer and an educational institution. For this purpose it has an Equal Opportunities Policy and appropriate codes of practice to ensure compliance with the Equality Act 2010. The Policy covers discrimination in relation to the protected characteristics of disability, age, race, gender, religion and belief, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. The policy relates to all aspects of employment, academic and student experience. It is implemented by heads of department reporting to a designated member of the Senior Management Team. Support is provided by the Director of HRM in consultation with bodies such as the Equality Forum.
The aim of the policy is to ensure that all students and all members of staff at the University of Chester have equality of opportunity and are treated solely on the basis of their aptitude, ability and potential to pursue a course of study or to fulfil the requirements of a job. The policy also aims to eliminate unlawful or unfair discrimination.
The objective of the policy is to have a University which is open to all sections of the community, where people from all groups in society are represented at all levels, and in whose activities all members of staff and all its students can participate fully and equally for the benefit of the University of Chester.
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