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Poster of film. Wikipedia The set novel for C1 students is " In the heat of the night " by John Ball. You are going to read the novel and then compare it to the 1967 film based on the book. The novel is divided into 15 chapters. Students are required to read relevant chapters and bring the book to class for discussion. As well as reading the book, there will be a final project (oral presentation) and an in class essay. If you haven't ordered your copy of the book yet, you can read the foreword and first chapter here . Click on " look inside ". Reading schedule Read chapters 1-3 by Wednesday 30 November (Group C1B)/ Thursday 1 December (Group C1A) Read Chapters 4-6 by Wednesday 14 December (Group C1B)/ Thursday 15 December (Group C1A) Read chapters 7-9 by Wednesday 21 December  (Group C1B)/ Thursday 22 December (Group C1A) Read chapters 10-15 by Wednesday 11 January   (Group C1B)/ Thursday 12 January (Group C1A)

National Palace Museum, Taipei, Taiwan Genghis Khan (1162 -1227) was the founder of the Mongol Empire , one of the most powerful forces in the world at that time. He is known as the most brutal leader the world has ever known, but he was one of the most successful. He united many nomadic tribes in Asia and conquered Central Asia and northern China. How can a child from humble beginnings living in cold and arid steppes become a great leader? Mongolia today How much do you know about Mongolia? Public domain Follow this link to learn some facts about Mongolia (capital, government, official language, population in Mongolia and China, geography and climate). Mongol empire during Genghis Khan time   Read about Genghis Khan's life before you watch the video. Look at this map and explain how Genghis Khan expanded from his Mongol Homeland. National Geographic New research may have brought light into why a Mongol nomadic tribe was able to conquer most ...

Shakira & Alejandro Sanz with King Juan Carlos I.  ALAS_CUMBRE_64. CC-BY Surely this is one of the top stories of the week. King Juan Carlos I of Spain announced his intention to abdicate on Monday 2 June. What is your reaction to this piece of news? Do people talk about it in your circles? How has the international press reacted? If you are interested, keep reading.... Watch or read the international press CNN. Watch the American news Visit this link to watch a series of short videos about King Juan Carlos's abdication. BBC news Visit this link to read about the announcement of King Juan Carlos's decision to step down. The Guardian Read this report published in a popular British newspaper. Canadian CBC News Another report from a Canadian point of view. Other monarchs who abdicated How much do you know about Spanish kings and queens? Do you know the king pictured below? Click on his image and learn about this Spanish king.   Portrait b...

© Blenheim Palace. Image byLola la Torre Hello everyone! I hope you had a nice summer and managed to relax.  I'd like to share with you how I spent my summer holiday, but, you'll have to guess rather than me telling you!  Guess the pictures 1) Look at this picture and guess what this building is: a) a hotel      b) a language school    c) a palace Click here to find out. 2) Do you know the man represented in the picture? What is his connection with the building in the photo above? Click on the image below to find out.   Image from Wikimedia Video Watch the video below about Winston Churchill. Several people talk about him and how he influenced politics during and after his death. As you watch take notes on the following: What is Churchill's impact in today's politics? What personal traits made him successful? What talents did he have? Things you can do around Blenheim Palace Once again, I'd like you to guess w...

Bohol Tarsier by mtoz. Wikimedia Surely this little tarsier is the symbol of a beautiful country, the Philippines. Not only did we learn lots of facts about the Philippines, but also tried delicious food cooked by the presenter! Thanks so much from all of us. It was a memorable day. I hope you enjoy exploring the Philippines. Most links have been provided by Elizabeth. Tourist attractions  Mount Pinatubo. Image by Jean-Marie Hullot. Flickr.com History and much more The Philippines is an archipelago of 7,107 islands. With a population of more than 97 million people, the Philippines is the 12th most populated country in the world. Click here to find out more about its history and the connection with Spain the 1898 war geography and administrative divisions ethnicity and language