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Bedrooms: 3/
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Type: House
Charming 2 bedroom plus office Townhome. Reno, NV House
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Please note that this is a NON SMOKING home.
Charming 2 bedroom plus office town home fully furnished plus parking garage.
This home is set up for the vacationing families or for business travelers who prefer to have the comforts of home.
There are Flat screens TV's in living room and master bedroom along with Super Fast WiFi, Telephone, Cable TV.
The Master Bedroom has a Sterns Foster Kaitlin Luxury edition bran new Cal King size bed and is extremely comfortable!! The second bedroom is also a Sterns and Foster Kaitlin Luxury Queen bed is beyond y comfortable!! 3 bedroom is set up as an office with two cushions that can be used to sleep on. Also there is a desk with phone.
Two full Bathrooms with Shower heads that have extended hoses for that extra clean feeling!
Our home is very close to shops and restaurants and is 5 to 10 minutes away from downtown Reno.
The neighborhood is very quiet and super private.
Our home has one step up to get inside.
Our home has two patios for your sitting enjoyment. The inside patio is equipped with BBQ and 4 chairs with small tables and the front patio has a Tahoe feeling with all the pines trees and is very private also with 4 chairs and small tables to place your food and beverages on. Please note these tables are more like a coffee table.
Direct I-80 freeway access, 30 minutes up to Mt Rose or 45 minutes to Incline Village. Winter is here lots of fresh SNOW on the mountain!! Outdoors is wide open for adventure and enjoyment.
We hope you enjoy our home as much as we do when we come here to relax and get away from the life we live in the San Francisco bay area.
If you need a longer term rate I am very flexible so just email me as I respond within an hour or less.
Thank you and enjoy!
ChristineTripAdvisor property ID 4435254 ...Read more
Charming 2 bedroom plus office Townhome. Reno, NV Reno, Nevada
Additional Location Information
This is our retirement home no stairs or yard work. This is a town-home tucked away in the old Northwest area of Reno, NV and it is very private.
Our home is fully furnished with everything being bran new.
Very close to down town Reno as well as 30 minutes away from Mt. Rose and ski areas in North Shore Tahoe.
Lots of shopping and restaurants close by for your enjoyment.
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City vacations, Rural retreats
Proximity to TripAdvisor's Top Reno Attractions
Proximity to TripAdvisor's Top Reno Attractions
Last updated on May 25, 2016
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Please note: these rates exclude taxes and fees and may vary depending on the length of your stay. Rates are also subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Rental fees
- Fees for additional guests may apply.
- A/C or climate control
- Long term rentals allowed (over 1 month)
- Alarm Clock
- Hair dryer
- Clothes Dryer
- Washing Machine
- Central heating
- Soap/Shampoo Provided
- Iron
- Fireplace
- Linens Provided
- Corporate bookings allowed
- Cleaning Service
- House swap allowed
- Safe
- Ceiling Fans
- Towels Provided
Phone / Internet
- Telephone
- Wireless Internet
- Internet Access
Property Features
- Secure parking space
- Parking
- Freezer
- Paper Towels Provided
- Grill
- Blender
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
- Dishwasher
- Stove or Oven
- Satellite or cable TV
- Television
- Stereo or CD player
- Books
- Pool Table
- DVD Player
- Outdoor Dining Area
- Patio
- Garage
- Porch
- 4 Dining chairs
- 6 Lounge chairs
- Pet
- Suitable for the elderly
- Smoking
- Wheelchair accessible - ask
- children
Living space
- 1200 square feet
Reviews (12)
based on 12 reviews
of guests would stay again
Very good
A FlipKey verified reviewer
"Super comfortable and quiet condo"
Just rented Christine's condo for the second time this calendar year and it has become our home-away-from-home. It's a very comfortable space -- the bedrooms are nice, beds are comfy and the unit has everything you need. We did quite a bit of cooking during both trips and the kitchen was well equipped. TVs in the living room and master work great. Christine was so responsive and quick to resolve a cable outage problem during our last visit. One email and she had it resolved! The location is convenient to downtown and local grocery stores and other shops. Very peaceful and quiet to stay here. We love it. Thank you Christine for the use of your home.
A FlipKey verified reviewer
"Fantastic stay"
This is the second time we have stayed here. This visit was for 10 days in September.
This condo is well equipped, clean and very comfortable. And absolutely quiet! We are out for very long days and having a quiet, comfortable place to sleep is so important.
I totally disagree with the person who commented that the property was not adequately maintained. Having items to use and replace is great! We forgot to buy coffee and considered ourselves lucky that there was some in the cupboard to use. There was cold water in the fridge when we arrived. Having "personal items" such as dishes and cutlery is what makes it so easy to feel at home here.
We will stay here every time we're in Reno.
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Would you recommend this vacation rental to a friend? Yes
Recommended for: Travelers, Friends, Families w children
"Ideal for our family reunion overflow."
The town home in Northwest Reno was just what our family members needed: a clean, quiet, fully furnished, comfortable retreat at the end of busy days. There was much praise for the comfortable beds in particular. There is an enclosed garage which is reached from the kitchen and a garage door opener is part of the equipment supplied. This was particularly practical during short winter days.
The location is good as major stores and a main road are nearby. We would book Christine Hagberg's home again.
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"Home away from home."
We had a fantastic time in the Reno area at Christine's place... Easy drive to downtown and casinos, walking distance to a ton of local stores and restaurants even! The home is light and bright, super comfy and with all the amenities we needed for adults and kids. She left goodies for us in the fridge and we enjoyed cooking in the the full kitchen. We will come and visit again for sure!
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"Very cozy comfortable rental"
More then expected very cozy, clean and comfortable. Greeted with wine and cheese complimentary. Brand new comfortable beds, brand new grill. Everything you could ever needed very private.
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Recommended for: Romantic
"Comfortable, convenient, cozy, and wonderful!"
We stayed here ten nights for a working vacation.
Christine made everything so easy. From great directions to easy payment - it all went really smoothly.
The location was perfect for us. Everything you need is located within a half mile. Grocery stores, drug store, Starbucks, restaurants, Walmart - it's all right there. We tried the pub and the mexican food place and both were very good. It's also a quick hop to town if you want to go to the casinos.
The townhouse was very comfortable and has everything we needed and more. We didn't use as many amenities as most people might, such as the barbecue and patio, but it was all very nice. We mostly worked and slept, and since the sleep hours were short it was sure nice to have a programmable coffee pot. We ran out of coffee and found some in the cupboard to tide us over - thank you!
Having two bathrooms saved us tons of time in the morning, and the washer dryer was a huge bonus. When you've worked or played about 16 hours, it's sure nice to just drive the car into the garage and you're done, rather than having to carry your stuff a half a mile from the casino parking lot to your hotel. Skiers take note - this will make a huge difference at the end of a long day!
Our bed was really comfortable (and huge). The internet was flawless.
This place was completely quiet. Great news when you're only going to get five or six hours sleep. The bedrooms are at opposite ends of the house too.
Two couples or a family would be extremely comfortable here. I can't think of anything else this place needs. Kids can watch tv while a parent works in the office/den, yet everyone is close by.
We were very comfortable here, and really hope to do it all again next year.
Thanks for a great stay!
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Recommended for: Rugged, Romantic
New Zealand
"Wonderful neighbourhood, super convienient, home away from home"
I was a visiting academic to UNR and we stayed here for a month with my family. We were extremely happy with our stay. The house is very convenient to shops, supermarkets, take out restaurants and etc. Unr is about 10 minutes away by car which is no problem as there never seems to be any traffic. The house is roomier than it appears in the photos, it had everything we needed and more. The beds were very comfortable, much better than what you usually get at the best hotels. It had a great internet connection which was very helpful. We would love to stay again when we return to Reno.
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Zsolt Benkó
"Visit of two professors in a very nice charmng apartman"
We spent 9 nights in a very comfortable, charming and well equipped house. When we arrived the freezer was full with food, freshener, and with beer! I liked it very much after one da trip!
The kitchen is very well equipped with all necessary thing for a houswife. The rooms were clean and comfortable.
The contact with the owner of the apartment was excellent, Christine is very helpful and attentive. Payment was easy and I had no problems withe the reservation.
Just simply, I would recommend this place for everybody who want to spend a few calm days in Reno far from the noise of the casinos, but still in the vicinity of the city center!
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Recommended for: Disabilities, Luxury, Rugged, Romantic
A FlipKey verified reviewer
Sacramento CA
"Home away from Home"
I needed a place to stay while on a business trip to Reno. I've stayed in Hotels in the past, but decided to try something new. This Townhome was awsome!!! I was able to park in the garage, avoiding a long trip to the car in bitter cold. Within a half mile I found Starbucks, Large Grocery store, and a dozen eateries.
The house was very comfortable. The home had everything I needed to make dinner, coffee, watch a movie, and finish business on-line. Two new flatscreen Tv's and a very comfortable bed made for a cozy place to watch the snow fall.
I will be taking the family to Reno in a few weeks to Ski and catch a show. We will be staying here, rather than a hotel, as we can park car in the garage and don't have to unload all our ski equipment every evening. We can cook a meal for the family and then head out for a night on the town.
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Recommended for: Romantic
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San Francisco
"Absolutely Wonderful"
I travel all the time for work so hotels, eating out, limited space wears on me. Finding a place that feels like home is every business travelers dream. This adorable townhouse was more than comfortable, clean and in a great location! Had everything anyone would need plus more! The aborable patio was a great place for me to unwind after a rough day (whether from a day at the office or on the slopes). Don't spend your money at a hotel - trust me!
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"Best nights sleep ever!"
Christine has the most cosy and comfortable place in Reno.The beds are heaven and the surroundings are clean and very quite. If you plan to stay in Reno and need a great place for a family or two couples this is perfect!
Thanks, Christine
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"Warm and Cozy!"
We had many rentals to choose from off of the internet. We hit a home run when we stayed at this charmiong 2 bedroom, 2 bath townhome. It had easy access to downtown and the ski resorts in Truckee. I defintely would stay again!
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Another ECU student has been arrested for a series of sorority house break-ins. This as another student charged in connection with one of the cases is now out of jail.
Greenville police have charged Anthony Bertaux with four counts of first degree burglary. Warrants say between 8:00 p.m. on January 10th and 4:00 a.m. on the 11th the Apex man broke into Delta Zeta, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Alpha Delta Pi and the Chi Omega sorority homes, all on West 5th Street.
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Michael Ferguson is being held on a $25,500 bond on charges of first degree attempted burglary and consuming alcohol by a 19 or 20 year old. Arrest warrants say around 3:30 a.m. Ferguson tried to break into the Delta Zeta Sorority house. Greenville police aren't commenting on his arrest, saying more details would be available by Friday.
An ECU alert said a man pushed in an unsecured door at the house and once inside a resident confronted the intruder who took off running.
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Police from ECU and the City of Greenville searched for a burglary suspect early Wednesday morning near the campus of ECU.
An alert from campus police said a man pushed in an unsecured door at a house on East Fifth near the intersection with Rotary, near central campus, around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday. Once inside, police say the resident confronted the intruder, and he took off running. No one was hurt, and nothing was stolen.
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"The Via Appia Antica I" Rome Travelogue by martin_nl
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We actually started our day going to the Pyramide of Caius Cestius, after which we also went to the Baths of Caracalla. From the Baths of Caracalla it is only a short walk to the start of the Via Appia Antica, the oldest paved road outside Rome. Of course there are just like the saying goes many roads to Rome, but to walk on this one is very special.
The road starts where the Aurelian walls end. In the wall is the Museo della Murra, which is very interesting to go to, so you can have a look at the history of the Aurelian walls and have a look from the towers at the beginning of the Via Appia Antica.
From the top of the Museo delle Murra you can see this nice arch. It is part of the earlier walls.
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When you take the middle one it will ead you to the Catacombs of San Callisto.
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When going in May take along a book with you. And maybe a blanket and a picnic basket. You might think I'm cray, but you'll be glad I advised you. It is some peacefull and quiet here you have to experience it for yourself.
This tower also belonged to the chariot starting stalls. Scientist believe this stadium was never finised nor used, but they could still make up the reason why it was built...horse racing.
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The world's longest goat horns measured a tip-to-tip spread of 132 cm (52 in) on 16 April 2004 and belong to 'Uncle Sam' the goat, who is owned by William A and Vivian A Wentling (both USA) of Rothsville, Pennsylvania, USA. The outside curl of the left horn measured 99.9 cm (39.37 in) and that of the right horn measured 101.9 cm (40.12 in).
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Wu-Tang Clan at Epic, 1/7/12
They might be battle-hardened rap assassins, but the Wu-Tang Clan aren't above having a good time. The Clan were clearly up for a party on Saturday night at Epic, with Method Man admitting that hip hop is supposed to be fun: "Since when are hip-hop fans too cool to put their hands in the air?" he posed to a packed house.
The Staten Island legends showed up to appease their rabid Minneapolis fanbase and were able to turn a catalog full of aggressive rap classics into rapid-fire crowd pleasers even without the help of GZA, Raekwon and Ghostface Killah. Though the absences were noticeable, it didn't get the audience down.
The line to get into the club wrapped around the block for the better part of the night, with fans slowly (very slowly) trickling in after being patted down by security. DJs AppleJews and Kor dropped hip hop classics while the club filled in, a welcome departure from having too many opening acts muddy the vibe around the headliners. Instead, Wu tourmates (and extended family members) Brooklyn Zu took the stage and kept the feel cohesive, warming up the crowd with a sound ripped straight from the Wu-Tang playbook.
Zu members Raison the Zookeeper, Murdoc, and Shorty Shitstain (the line for grossest stage name ever starts right here) were obvious Wu acolytes, radiating that specific brand of hard, crew-based New York rap even before they made it known that they were "doing it for ODB"--a nod to Ol' Dirty Bastard, the famously deranged Wu-Tang member who passed away in 2004.
None of the members of BZ had the bizarre charisma of ODB, but the group came with an energy that was hard to dismiss. BZ's big, raucous choruses were backed with muscular beats, such a close Wu-Tang analog that the crowd was pleased even before the Clan appeared. Nothing from the group went on longer than two minutes, keeping the proceedings fresh even if their style was borrowed wholesale from the masters.
After a brief break, the entire Clan swarmed the stage with zero fanfare or theatrics--they just showed up and immediately started rapping. RZA, Method Man, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa and Cappadonna were all present, but just as Deck had stated in our interview, Ghostface, Raekwon, and GZA were all absent. That kind of dent in the roster could have made for a disappointing show, but the present members (along with some help from Meth's cousin Streetlife (who showed up on the Smoker's Tour at First Avenue late in 2011) were bent on delivering a good show.
The crowd smashed to the front in an excited mess, holding up ODB shirts like flags and shamelessly trying to pass lit joints to the Clan members onstage. They rapped along with their favorites, and the crew kept 'em coming in a steady stream, playing loads of material from 36 Chambers and Wu-Tang Forever, leaving off almost everything from the controversial 8 Diagrams.
Both Method Man and Cappadonna were vicious, performing with an energy that kept the entire show afloat. RZA, who skipped last January's Wu show at Epic, made his presence known in spurts, mostly hanging towards the back of the group while swilling (and spitting) Moet, coming out to strike only periodically but making it count each time. Deck was troubled with what seemed like a faulty mic, but was a furious presence when it came time for a punishing version of favorite "Triumph".
In all, while the Ghost/Rae/GZA absences were a disappointment, the remaining Clan members showed up to have fun, and the party atmosphere was worth the price of admission. If you came to witness the spectacle of every single Wu-Tang member onstage at one time, you might have left dismayed--but if you came to hear the group's classic tracks performed in their singular, inimitable way, it was a great night to be a hip-hop fan.
Personal Bias: My favorite Wu members (GZA and Ghostface) weren't there. Still, it was excellent to see RZA (who wasn't on the last tour).
The Crowd: Amped. Singing along and excited to see their favorites performed.
Overheard in the Crowd: Girl backstage to Method Man: "Do you watch Real Housewives?"
Random Notebook Dump: Method Man still loves to crowdsurf, but didn't get a chance to throw a table this time around (as he did at First Ave in October).
Photos: Check out the full slideshow by B Fresh Photography
Setlist: The set played out like a mega-mix of crowd favorites from the older albums. Here's what we caught:
Killa Beez
Shame on a Nigga
M.E.T.H.O.D. Man
Ice Cream
Bring The Pain
Winter Warz
Shimmy Shimmy Ya
Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nothin'' Ta Fuck Wit
Gravel Pit
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BCS National Championship: Tim Tebow turns it on
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Facing third-and-10 with Thursday's BCS National Championship tied 7-7, Florida called a draw for its 240-pound quarterback. Like a human water buffalo, Tim Tebow barreled over Oklahoma defenders 12 yards for a first down inside the Sooners' 20-yard line. OU's defense made good on its promise to show up and play well, holding Florida to a season-low 24 points. But late, when the Sooners needed to get Sam Bradford and the offense back on the field, they found no answer to Tebow's legs. "He's a good player," defensive tackle Gerald McCoy said. "He made some big plays when they needed him." OU's offense striking out twice inside Florida's 10-yard line proved to be the story of the first half. As for the second half? Tebow racked up first downs with nifty ball-handling and powerful running, which limited second-half possessions for the Sooner offense and kept Bradford on the sideline. The Gators swallowed up almost 12 minutes of the second half in two drives, both ending in touchdowns. In the third quarter, Florida put together a 75-yard drive in 13 plays, kept alive by Tebow, who converted two third-down attempts on quarterback draws. In all, Tebow carried the ball six times for 48 yards on the drive, setting up Percy Harvin's direct-snap, 2-yard touchdown plunge. "In the second half, Tebow put it upon himself that the offense was going to go out there and score some touchdowns and make some plays," said Gator cornerback Joe Haden. "He was stepping up his game. Instead of handing off, he would just keep it and run it up in there and just showed that he wanted to win the game." In the fourth quarter, the Gators put the game away with a grinding, 11-play, 76-yard touchdown drive that ate up almost seven minutes. Tebow connected on all six of his pass attempts that possession, including four for first downs. Two of those completions were inside shovel passes, which caught OU cheating toward defending the option on the perimeter. "A lot of it is their design and a lot of it is him, his ability to run or at least stay poised in the offense," coach Bob Stoops said. Tebow's final completion of the drive — and the game — went for a 4-yard touchdown that put the Gators ahead 24-14 with just over 3 minutes to go. With OU selling out to stuff Tebow up the middle at the goal line, Tebow faked like he was going to run, then jumped and lobbed a pass over the line to a wide-open David Nelson. "Tebow made the plays in the end," linebacker Mike Balogun said. "That's basically what it boils down to."


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can night elf druids do melee attacks in world of warcraft ive never played it
I feel so lame.
I feel so lame.
your brilliant! gaspness! u capture scenes wonderfully DX TEACH MEH!
Excellent piece. I even love how you included his treants in the background.
nice work
Runic double lightsaber?
Sorry that was the first thing that popped into my head when I saw that.
Sorry that was the first thing that popped into my head when I saw that.
Heh, a Night Elf Mohawk is cooler than a Druid, man!
*Lame reference to an awesome commercial*
*Lame reference to an awesome commercial*
Whoh, thats amazing. Can't say I'm overly fond of the gear set, but you make it look better than it does in game His pose and attitude make me think he's feral, but the clothing leans toward Balance. Hmmm
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Woah! This is my cosplay this year and I'm working on it at the moment! Great picture, I really love this set! ^^
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(We have a Girasol and have tried to do back carries but my son is squirmy and does NOT like being wrapped.)
Would a Mei Tai be better for this purpose than a SSC? I am a little hesitant to get one because I think my husband (who loves using the Ergo and the ring sling with our son) would probably not be comfortable using it.


text: population decline Amber Waves of Change: Homecoming (Part 4) By Carol Hillendahl • Apr 7, 2015 Photo by David Guth What is it that keeps a community afloat in the face of dramatic population decline? In his final chapter on the concerns in rural America, University of Kansas Journalism Professor David Guth reveals that family ties and aggressive community planning keep the High Plains populous. From Kansas Public Radio, see how communities are managing to hold their own. Amber Waves of Change: Rural Newspapers (Part 3) By Carol Hillendahl • Apr 7, 2015 (Photo by David Guth) / Kansas Public Radio The struggle to survive for small town local media is in direct correlation to the dwindling population. In the third installment of the four part series on issues facing rural America, from Kansas Public Radio, Professor David Guth addresses the apparent, imminent demise of rural newspapers. As well as what challenges rural publishers are facing, where the decline of subscribers and advertisers is equal to a slow march towards demise. Predicted population changes will affect every corner of the country By Cindee Talley • Jan 25, 2015 washingtonpost.com The population in the United States is rapidly growing. It's expected to expand by 49 million people by 2030 reports the Washington Post. More people along with Baby Boomers retiring will dramatically alter the age demographics of many communities, leaving some with larger burdens of social services and fewer workers to help fund them. Greeley County, Kansas Fights Depopulation By Adam Vos • Oct 28, 2013 Matt Nager/The Wall Street Journal In a town and county named in honor of Horacy Greeley, the man credited with saying "Go West, young man," officials fear for the town's survival after three decades of accelerating population decline. Greeley County, Kansas does not have demographics on its side. Rural areas across the Great Plains tend to experience high death rates as baby boomers age and die, while young people move away. The county has lost over a third of its population since 1960.


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A Thai woman tries to avoid working in the red-light district of Bangkok and seeks some security by living with a European man.
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British ceramics artist Carolyn Genders demonstrates her techniques in a recent appearance before Lander University students, members of Greenwood Area Studio Potters and other local ceramists.
Internationally known, award-winning ceramics artist Carolyn Genders, of East Sussex, England, appeared at Lander University recently to speak with students and local ceramists.
Genders demonstrated the techniques she uses in crafting and decorating her clay objects. In a biographical sketch, she explains that the year-round transformation of the landscape near her home in England influences her work. She said she creates forms and surfaces that strive to convey nuance of shape, balance and mass while creating mood and atmosphere.
Her audiences at Lander included 18 students who are enrolled in the visual arts program in the Department of Art, and several members of the Greenwood Area Studio Potters (GASP), and other community artists.
Assistant professor of art Sandy Singletary described Genders as "a superstar" of her craft, and said it was a wonderful experience for students to have the chance to observe as she demonstrated her ceramics techniques, and to ask questions.
Genders has written and contributed to several books and articles on ceramics. A Fellow of Britain's Craft Potters Association, she is a tutor at West Dean College in Sussex, England, and is in demand as a lecturer to a variety of groups and schools.


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Sh!tlisted: The Very Worst of Craigslist
Yeah No Sketch Show creator Greg Hernandez says the inspiration for their current show, Sh!t Listed: The Very Worst of Craigslist, came from an ad on the site that was so preposterous it was just asking to be turned into comedy. The troupe used the post as a jumping-off point for a musical number in their debut show, Summer Lovin', Some R Hatin', and it was such a hit they decided to devote a whole night of sketches based on terrible Craigslist ads. Some of the postings they are using feature a search for an amateur exorcist in the volunteer section, a lost-man notice in the lost and found section, and, of course, a penis measuring ad. Other sketches include "Acting Camp," "Planned Parenthood," and "The Tallest Boy at Clubhouse Jäger." Hernandez claims that even though the ads themselves are the worst of the worst, Yeah No Sketch takes them even further, punching them up to their most ridiculous extreme. Their last show sold out, so you might want to get your tickets in advance.
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The ideal cookbook for healthy grain-free eating.
In Grain-Free Gourmet, Jenny Lass and Jodi Bager transform recipes for traditional favorites such as lasagna, pizza, cakes, pies, cookies and other classics into grain-free versions that taste exactly like, and are often better than, the originals.
Included are mouthwatering recipes for:
The recipes are free of grains, starches, refined sugars, and lactose, yet are packed full of flavor. This book offers delicious alternatives for carb- and health-conscious dieters as well as for individuals with high cholesterol, lactose and gluten intolerances, or digestive and intestinal disorders.
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1. Re: Oracle 9i client on windows 719426 Dec 20, 2011 4:50 PM (in response to 906521)Unsupported configurations may work,may sometimes work,may not work. You never know, when something does not work, WHY does it not work.
The first supported Oracle version (client and server) is 10.2.0.5, but recommended is the latest version 188.8.131.52.
2. Re: Oracle 9i client on windows 7Srini Chavali-Oracle Dec 20, 2011 6:42 PM (in response to 906521)As noted, install a supported version of the client, such as 11gR2. The 11gR2 client can access databases as old as 126.96.36.199.
Also, Oracle installs typically do not like spaces in directory names/paths. See Step 9 here - http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E11882_01/install.112/e24187/install.htm#BABEHAFJ
3. Re: Oracle 9i client on windows 7Krishna-Oracle Dec 21, 2011 4:18 AM (in response to 906521)Hi,
The minimum supported version for windows 7 is 10.2.0.5. Unsupported version may work, but it will create unexpected issues.
How to Install Oracle 10gR2 on MS Windows 7/Windows 2008R2 (Doc ID 1173433.1)
4. Re: Oracle 9i client on windows 7Helios-GunesEROL Dec 21, 2011 7:16 AM (in response to 906521)Hi;
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Saturday 28 April 2012, 15:00
KXSRFC v ELRFC friendly followed by TOWIE party - 15:00 KO, 19:00 party, 28th April, Club House, Holland Road, nr West Ham tube
Come out and support us for our last warm-up game before heading to the Bingham Cup, against our fellow clubhouse buddies, East London RFC. A BBQ and other refreshments will be available during and after the match. It might be a friendly but gloves will definitely be off, so please come and support us, and take us to the tournament in a winning frame of mind
Following the games, the clubhouse will be overrun with hoisted cleavage, six inch stilettos and enough fake tan to fill the Thames estuary. It's the The Only Way Is Essex party. More details TBC but rumours are of spray tanning, a tattoo booth and someone even said vagazzling?! Bar and disco til late.


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"On January 14, 2009, Nortel Networks initiated financial restructuring under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) in Canada. Since then most of the company's assets have been sold off, no severances or retirement allowances have been paid, all medical benefits and life insurance have ceased and the province of Ontario has taken over the Nortel pension fund. The NRPC's major priorities are to ensure that Nortel retirees and former employees receive the maximum possible compensation for the benefits they have lost and to provide pensioners more favourable financial options when Ontario winds up the pension fund. We will do this through representation at the CCAA process and by seeking urgent action from governments to protect our rights as citizens and as Nortel creditors and by communicating our story to political leaders and the public nationwide."
Don Sproule, Chairman NRPC
US District Court judge to speed division of remaining Nortel assets
Supreme Court of Canada won't hear Nortel bondholders case
Ontario court rejects US bondholders' appeal of Nortel asset allocation
Nortel Pensioners Face Decision on Payment Options
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Nortel U.S., Bondholders Lose Bid to Overturn Cash Ruling
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As many of you are aware, the recent decisions in the US and Canadian courts could result in potentially significant distributions for many of Nortel's former employees, pensioners and disabled employees. Unfortunately Nortel's bondholders and other US creditors have decided to appeal these decisions.
As this litigation drags on, it is clear that for many claimants, distributions from the Nortel estate may not happen in their lifetime. You should treat your claim in the Nortel estate like any other asset you own. It is thus important for claimants to prepare instructions for their personal estate executor/executrix detailing who to contact to obtain updates with respect to outstanding claims and distributions. Contacts should include:
Ernst & Young for outstanding non-pension related claims;
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Koskie Minsky and the NRPC for general information and some tax implications on Nortel estate payouts.
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Master of Arts in Religion
The Master of Arts in Religion program is an academic degree designed to combine a foundational theological education with sufficient flexibility to allow students to pursue particular interests. It may be the highest degree a student plans to pursue, and so be used for personal enrichment or appropriate vocational training; one may also pursue the MAR as a transitional degree in preparation for further advanced studies.
Students who enroll in the MAR are seeking formation in the life of Christian theological scholarship. The program regularly attracts students from a wide variety of religious backgrounds, and these students work together throughout their time here as they develop research plans. Each student works with a common program advisor in the initial stages of her or his studies, and then is assigned to a field-specific faculty member in their second semester. All MAR students are invited, though not required, to participate in chapel worship and other community events on campus.
The curriculum at Seminary of the Southwest follows a path focused on three areas of formation: being, knowing, and doing. The seminary's foundational attention to academic excellence (knowing) is complemented by attention to character (being) and skill (doing). Each program seeks to produce well-rounded, thoughtful graduates who have become not only competent in a field of study but wise and charitable in its practice.
Graduates of the Master of Arts in Religion program at Seminary of the Southwest will display integral formation in these three areas:
- Being: Develop the scholarly disciplines that accompany and support a curious and charitable intellect;
- Knowing: Acquire a broad knowledge of the content and methods of biblical studies, church history, theology, and Christian ethics;
- Doing: Demonstrate skills for sharing theological knowledge and engaging in theological argument in both written and oral form.
The MAR requires 51 credits. The degree may be completed in two years of full-time study or up to five years of part-time study. MAR students are invited, but not required, to participate in all aspects of community life at the seminary. They may take courses from the Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Master of Arts in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care and Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation sequences. Students may also take advantage of offerings from the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary and the Austin Graduate School of Theology.
We offer two tracks for Master of Arts in Religion students: a general studies track and a concentration track. Students may take a concentration in one of the following subjects: Old Testament, New Testament, Church History, Ethics, Theology, Hispanic Church Studies, or Liturgics.
All students complete a thesis or comprehensive exams as part of the degree requirements.
Prior to being awarded the degree, each candidate must fully discharge all financial obligations to the seminary and all requirements for this degree must be completed within five years from the date of entry into the program.
Course Requirements for the Concentration Studies Track – Thesis Option
Biblical Studies…………………………………………………..6 credits
Historical Studies…………………………………………………6 credits
Theological Studies……………………………………………….6 credits *
Theological Ethics Studies………………………………….6 credits
MAR Research & Writing Course………………………..3 credits
Area of concentration……………………………………… 12 credits
(including distribution credits)
Thesis………………………………………………………………6 credits
(includes 1 semester of preparation and
1 semester of writing)
Electives……………………………………………………………..6 credits
Course Requirements for the General Studies Track – Thesis Option
Biblical Studies……………………………………………………6 credits
Historical Studies………………………………………………..6 credits
Theological Studies……………………………………………..6 credits *
Theological Ethics Studies……………………………………6 credits
MAR Research & Writing Course………………………… 3 credits
Thesis………………………………………………………………..6 credits
(includes 1 semester of preparation and
1 semester of writing)
Electives……………………………………………………………18 credits
Course Requirements for the Concentration Studies Track – Comprehensive Exams Option
Biblical Studies……………………………………………………6 credits
Historical Studies………………………………………………..6 credits
Theological Studies……………………………………………..6 credits *
Theological Ethics Studies……………………………………6 credits
MAR Research & Writing Course………………………….3 credits
Area of concentration……………………………………….. 12 credits
(including distribution credits)
Comprehensive Exams …………………………………….. 3 credits
Electives………………………………………………………….. 9 credits
Course Requirements for the General Studies Track – Comprehensive Exams Option
Biblical Studies……………………………………………………… 6 credits
Historical Studies………………………………………………….. 6 credits
Theological Studies……………………………………………….. 6 credits *
Theological Ethics Studies……………………………………… 6 credits
MAR Research & Writing Course……………………………. 3 credits
Comprehensive Exams ………………………………………….. 3 credits
Electives………………………………………………………………. 21 credits
*Liturgy 1 may be counted as three hours of theology credit


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Jurassic Park - Oooo lots of dinosaurs, my favorite.
Bruckheimer/Emmerich Films (The Rock, Godzilla, etc) - Won't get boring. Plenty of action here.
Aliens - An extra-terrestrial century. Throw in Alien vs Predator for good measure.
Star Wars - Will wookie hair get caught in the chainring?
Kung Fu (Bruce Lee, Jet Li, etc) - Lots of fighting so trying to dodge a punch might throw me off balance.
Matrix - I can be The One on The Two wheels.
War Flicks (Bridge Over the River Kwai, Saving Private Ryan, etc) - Lots of shaky cameras could make me sick.
Band of Brothers - Separate from War flicks because of length. My favorite mini-series.
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Philosophy and Politics (BA)
Philosophers investigate the nature of reality using logical reasoning rather than empirical methods. It is therefore integral to the study of Politics.
Combining Philosophy with Politics enhances your ability to explore and test the basic beliefs and values that underpin our ideas about politics, and gives you sophisticated intellectual tools with which to do it.
In your first year you will concentrate on core modules. In your second and final years you can choose from a wide range of optional modules.
Politics as an area of study develops your knowledge and understanding of governments, governance and societies. Politics is central to our everyday lives. It explores people and power and involves drama and events of great significance both today and historically. Think of the electoral struggle between Left and Right, the power play of the Cold War, and the great enterprise of European integration. Studying for a politics degree means investigating how politics works and delves into how parliaments and governments function while also allowing you to evaluate political ideas such as power, freedom, democracy, conflict, legitimacy and accountability.
Philosophy at Cardiff covers the full range of philosophical concerns, with a particular emphasis on ethics and aesthetics. Modules cover both the analytic and Continental styles of Western philosophy, which is unusual in the UK.
Key facts
|UCAS Code
|Entry point
|September 2016
|3 years
|Studying in Welsh
|This course offers elements that are taught through the medium of Welsh. Please contact the Admissions tutor for more information.
|Typical places available
|Typical applications received
|Typical A level offer
|ABB excluding General Studies
|Typical Welsh Baccalaureate offer
|WBQ core will be accepted in lieu of one A-level (at the grades specified above).
|Typical International Baccalaureate offer
|32 points with 6,5,5 at HL
|Other qualifications
|Applications from those offering alternative qualifications are welcome.
Detailed alternative entry requirements are available for this course.
|QAA subject benchmark
Politics and International Relations, Philosophy
|Admissions tutor(s)
Mr Jonathan Kirkup, Admissions Tutor
Miss Louise Hearse, Course Administrator
Important Legal Information: The programme information currently being published in Course Finder is under review and may be subject to change. The final programme information is due to be published by May 2016 and will be the definitive programme outline which the University intends to offer. Applicants are advised to check the definitive programme information after the update, to ensure that the programme meets their needs.
The first year is an introductory year. It is the results of the second and final years of study that determine your degree classification. The degree is made up of compulsory modules as well as optional modules, allowing you to tailor it to reflect your specific interests. A particular feature is the option of writing a dissertation in your final year.
Year one
You will study 60 credits in Politics and 60 credits in Philosophy during your first year of study.
|Module title
|Module code
|Mind, Thought and Reality
|20 credits
|Moral and Political Philosophy
|20 credits
|Introduction to Government
|20 credits
|Module title
|Module code
|Y Da, Drwg a'r Gwleidyddol - The Good, the Bad and the Political
|20 credits
|Introduction to Political Science
|20 credits
|Introduction to International Relations
|20 credits
|Introduction to Political Thought
|20 credits
|Introduction to Globalisation
|20 credits
|Introduction to European Integration
|20 credits
|Four Great Works in Philosophy
|20 credits
Year two
You will take 60 credits in Philosophy and 60 credits in Politics.
Year three
You will take 60 credits in Philosophy and 60 credits in Politics.
The School of English, Communication and Philosophy offers intellectually stimulating programmes of study, shaped by the latest research. We have a supportive learning environment, where students are enabled to acquire a range of skills and a wealth of specialist knowledge.
Our programmes foster intellectual skills, such as critical thinking, close analysis, evaluating evidence, constructing arguments, using theory, and the effective deployment of language in writing and in debate. We also help you gain experience in team-working, independent research, and time management. A range of formative and summative assessment methods are used, including essays, examinations, presentations, portfolios, and creative assignments.
Lectures provide a broad structure for each subject, introduce key concepts, and convey relevant up-to-date information. These are outlined in course syllabi.
Seminars provide an opportunity to ask questions and discuss key ideas in a small group environment. Their purpose is to assist you to integrate the information and ideas you receive from lectures and readings and to explore issues critically and in depth. Set questions and readings form the basis for discussion by directing your attention to relevant aspects of the subject matter and to various types of sources of information. Giving presentations develops your capacity to gather, organise and synthesise relevant information and ideas and to communicate these in a logical and concise manner. Tutor-led and student-led discussion hones logical skills and gives you practice in applying different concepts, theories and methods to the subject-matter at hand. It also exposes you to different interpretations of political ideas and events. Group problem-solving helps to develop collaborative skills.
Essays and examinations are used not only for assessment purposes but also as a means of developing your capacities to gather, organise, evaluate and deploy relevant information and ideas from a variety of sources in reasoned arguments. Prior advice and written feedback (for essays) are used to help you understand what is required.
School of English, Communication and Philosophy
In 2013/14, 91% of the School's graduates who were available for work reported they were in employment and/or further study within six months of graduation.
In 2013/14, 96% of the School's graduates who were available for work reported they were in employment and/or further study within six months of graduation.
Politics at Cardiff is a respected recruitment pool for a variety of employers within this sector with the Public Service Ombudsman for Wales, the Department for Education, Oxford City Council, the UK Border Agency and a range of political parties all recruiting from the last graduating year.
Outside of the political sector, the degree is of interest to employers in both the public and private sectors, with graduates taking up management training opportunities within EY, Enterprise Rent A Car, Zurich Insurance and King Worldwide.
3 Year(s)
Next intake
September 2016
Places available
The School of English, Communication and Philosophy admits around 360 students every year to its undergraduate degree programmes.
The School of European Languages, Translation and Politics admits around 230 students every year to its undergraduate degree programmes.
Applications received
The School of English, Communication and Philosophy - 1500
The School of European Languages, Translation and Politics - 1300
QAA subject benchmark
|QAA subject benchmark
Politics and International Relations, Philosophy
Overview and aims of this course/programme
Politics at Cardiff is an exciting, extensive and challenging academic programme which covers a broad range of areas in the study of Politics, including International Relations, Political Theory, European Union, domestic political systems and public policy.
Our students can study not just Single Honours Politics, but also International Relations & Politics and Joint Honours Politics with a wide range of other subjects, including Law, Economics, Sociology, History, Languages and other Arts subjects.
In the Politics programme we aim at
· Providing a flexible structure that facilitates a broad and balanced education in the key areas of politics
· Producing graduates with the intellectual and employability skills appropriate both for further study and for a range of working environments
· Providing opportunities for students to fulfil their academic potential, acquire research and transferable skills, maximise their career potential and achieve personal growth
· Providing students with a sound basis of knowledge, understanding and skills in the main areas of politics.
A degree in politics from Cardiff is highly respected by employers, both within the political environment and outside. Our graduates are able to demonstrate a wide portfolio of acquired skills, such as oral and written communication skills, research skills and analysis, teamwork, self-management and problem solving skills which are in demand across both public and private sectors.
Philosophy is essentially a distinctive set of reading, thinking, and communication skills. Studying for a degree in Philosophy develops your abilities to identify the reasons for people's claims, find the assumptions lying behind those reasons, critically assess the reasons and the assumptions, find good reasons yourself to see where they lead, and communicate all of this clearly and effectively. Philosophy graduates are known for their incisive analytical abilities and their ability to construct and communicate clear arguments.
The Philosophy programme at Cardiff University combines breadth of content with the flexibility required for students to pursue specific interests and to specialise if they want to. We offer modules in both the analytic and the continental traditions of Western philosophy, and in all the central areas within the discipline: aesthetics, epistemology, ethics, language, metaphysics, mind, moral psychology and political philosophy.
Year 1 is a foundation year designed to equip you with the skills for advanced study and to give you an overview of the subject that will enable you to make informed choices from the modules available in Year 2 and the Final Year. You take three subjects worth 40 credits each: these must include Mind, Thought and Reality and Introduction to Moral and Political Philosophy and your other joint honours subject. Joint honours students take 60 credits in each of their two subjects in their second and final years. In Year 2, you select your 60 credits in Philosophy from a range of modules which encourage you to build on the foundation year, developing a solid understanding of the core areas of Philosophical inquiry. In Final Year there is a range of more specialised modules in which you can pursue interests developed in the previous two years and engage with current issues in research and scholarship, enabling you further to develop analytical and presentational skills that employers will value, as well as equipping you for postgraduate study.
What should I know about year five?
· Attend all Lectures and seminars
· Engage with all forms of in-course assessment to allow self-reflection on progress towards the learning outcomes
· Engage in independent study in addition to taught study. Increasing independence of learning is expected as the programme progresses
· To complete the required reading and self-directed study.
· Students are expected to adhere to the Cardiff University policy on Dignity at Work and Study.
Students are expected to attend and participate in the lectures and seminars for all modules on which they are enrolled. In line with University policy, attendance will be monitored at specific 'points of engagement' throughout the year. Students with good cause to be absent should inform the member of staff who convenes module, who will provide the necessary support. Students with extenuating circumstances should submit the Extenuating Circumstances Form in accordance with the School's procedures.
The total number of hours which students are expected to devote to each 20-credit module is 200. Of these, 30 hours will be contact hours with staff (lectures and seminars); the remaining 170 hours should be spent on self-directed learning for that module (reading, preparation for seminars, research, reflection, formative writing, assessed work, exam revision).
Students are expected to adhere to the Cardiff University policy on Dignity at Work and Study.
How is this course/programme structured?
Students need to pass 120 credits each year. Approximately half of these credits come from Politics and half from Philosophy.
What should I know about year four?
Not applicable
What should I know about year three?
This degree programme will allow you to develop a number of valuable skills. Students who are awarded a Single or Joint Honours Politics degree will be able to:
· Gather, organize and deploy evidence, data and information from a variety of sources;
· Develop a reasoned argument, synthesize relevant information and exercise critical judgement;
· Reflect on their own learning and make use of constructive feedback;
· Manage their own learning self-critically.
· Communicate ideas effectively and fluently, both orally and in writing;
· Use communications and information technologies for the retrieval and presentation of information;
· Work independently, demonstrating initiative, self-organisation and time-management;
· Collaborate with others and contribute to the achievement of common goals.
Many of the learning outcomes listed above involve practising skills that are transferable to numerous areas of employment. Students who engage with the programme will practice and develop the ability to:
- Communicate concepts, theories and arguments and the appraisal of them accurately and clearly, both orally and in written form
- Assess the validity of different evidence and argument
- Use a variety of sources in a comprehensive and well-documented manner
- Explore critically their own beliefs and values
- Display sensitivity to the diversity of beliefs, practices and ways of life
- Use electronic sources of information effectively
What should I know about the preliminary year?
The Politics programme uses several different methods of teaching and learning. During your degree, you will attend lectures and participate in seminars. The lectures provide a broad structure for each subject, introduce key concepts, and convey relevant up-to-date information. These are outlined in course syllabi. The Seminars are kept small and usually average between 12-15 students. It provides an opportunity for students to ask questions and discuss key ideas in a small group environment. Their purpose is to assist students to integrate the information and ideas received from lectures and readings and to explore issues critically and in depth. The seminars are also designed to give students an ample opportunity to participate and to provide close contact between them and members of the academic staff.
Furthermore, the programme is delivered through students' independent reading, preparation of essays and presentations, as well as feedback on essays and presentations by academic staff.
We also host guest lectures, as an extracurricular activity, which features visiting guest speakers, usually eminent practitioners and academics involved in various aspects of international relations and politics.
A diverse range of learning and teaching styles is used throughout the programme. Students will attend lectures, participate in seminars and tutorials, and study independently in preparation for each session. All of the taught modules within the programme are optional. There is also an opportunity to take 20 credit per year as a free standing module from another subject. All taught modules involve some formative assessment which is returned to you with individual feedback. Generic Feedback is provided for all forms of summative assessment. In the Final Year students can choose to write a dissertation on a topic of their choice (subject to supervisory availability and approval of the title by the Board of Studies).
What should I know about year one?
These programmes are assessed mainly by essays and examinations. Other forms of assessment include seminar presentations, class tests, book and article reviews, and dissertation.
Formative assessment is provided as feedback on coursework through written comments and individual discussion and on oral seminar presentations through individual guidance.
Summative assessment for most modules takes place through one or more of the following methods: unseen examinations; open book examinations; portfolios of essays; and (if chosen) the dissertation. The form(s) os summative assessment for individual modules are set out in the relevant module description. Assessment methods are chosen as most appropriate to elicit the skills, knowledge and competencies developed by the module. Not all skills are assessed directly (e.g. the accurate and clear oral communication of concept and theories). However, opportunities are made available for the development of such skills in seminar presentations, and their value is emphasised to students. Details of any academic or competence standards which may limit the availability of adjustments or alternative assessments for students with disabilities are documented in the Module Descriptions.
Students will receive written feedback on written assessments, and oral feedback on assessed presentations and their contributions to seminars. The opportunity to understand and use feedback constructively will also be provided through regular meetings with Personal Tutors at key moments every year.
Other information
- Each module uses the Central Learning website, a Virtual Learning Environment at Cardiff University. Through the Central Learning site you will have access to relevant materials for the module, such as multimedia materials, presentations, lecture handouts, bibliographies, further links, electronic exercises, discussion groups, etc.
- Academic Tutors have office hours for students to meet and discuss any learning queries as well as the opportunity in seminars.
- The School has a wide programme of visiting speakers and guest lectures and students are encouraged to attend.
- There will be an opportunity for you to reflect on your progress and on the skills that you will develop through a section on the Central Learning site called Planning Personal Development.
- Furthermore, centrally the university has a range of services to support you, including the Careers Service, the Counselling Service, the Disability and Dyslexia Service, the Student Support Service, and excellent libraries and resource centres.
Every student is assigned a personal tutor and will meet him/her for regular Academic Progress Meetings (one per semester). There is a form to fill in before each Academic Progress meeting which is designed to help you reflect on the written feedback and the reasons for the marks you have received from the previous round of assessment. You will discuss this feedback and your reflections on it with your personal tutor.
In addition, all staff have weekly office hours during teaching weeks and students may make appointments to see their personal tutor or module leaders on a one-to-one basis about any issues. Staff may also be contacted by email. Details of the office hours and email addresses of staff are provided in the Module Guide for each module.
Use of Learning Central, the University's Virtual Learning Environment, will vary from module to module as the module leader feels appropriate for the specific contents of the module but will normally at least include making lecture handouts available online.
Distinctive features
Graduates from this programme will be able to:
Politics programmes aim to develop in students a critical understanding of key aspects of modern politics, including International relations, domestic politics of key European states, European Union politics and political theory, along with a command of associated transferable skills.
Students who are awarded a Single or Joint Honours Politics degree will be able to:
· Identify and explain the central concepts of political science, and demonstrate familiarity with the vocabulary of political discourse;
· Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key aspects of normative and empirical Political Theory;
· Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key aspects of modern politics, including the structure and operation of selected European political systems at the national and European Union levels and international politics embracing global and regional studies;
· Demonstrate particular expertise in Political Theory and/or European Politics and/or international relations in the case of Joint Honours students, and in the case of Single Honours students: for Political Theory this means a critical understanding of key ideas selected from the history of political thought and contemporary political theory; for European politics this means a critical understanding of the structure and operation of selected European political systems at the national, European and/or regional level, along with an awareness of the social, economic and cultural contexts of political behaviour and theoretically-informed views of the factors that account for political change; for international relations this means a critical understanding of the nature of the international system and of global power structures, with main foci in terms of agencies such as States, International Organisations and other Transnational actors, along with an awareness of international political theories;
· Appreciate the uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of knowledge;
· Apply different concepts, theories and methods to the analysis of political ideas, institutions and behaviour;
· Examine and evaluate different interpretations of political issues and events;
· Make use of contemporary research, such as articles in refereed journals.
Graduates from this programme will be able to:
· Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of important concepts, theories, problems and arguments in the main areas of Philosophy, such as logic, metaphysics, epistemology or philosophy of mind, and moral, political or social philosophy.
A Knowledge and Understanding
· Demonstrate familiarity with the ideas and arguments of some of the major philosophers in the history of the subject, encountered in their own writings
· Demonstrate awareness of some major issues currently at the frontiers of philosophical debate and research.
· Display precision of thought and expression in the analysis and formulation of complex and controversial problems.
B Intellectual (analytic and cognitive) skills
· Construct and justify arguments whileforming independent, fair and well-supported assessments of conflicting views and opinions
· Explore critically their own beliefs and values, and question their presuppositions
· Appreciate the diversity of competing theories, and of competing interpretations of theories and texts, in Philosophy
C Subject-specific skills
· Apply philosophical concepts, theories, arguments and methods to some of the major problems, both theoretical and practical, facing human reflection, life and society.
· Read closely philosophical texts from different philosophical traditions, and interpret these texts carefully, with due regard to their context
· Awareness of the bibliographic conventions of the discipline and their role in communicating information.
How will I be taught?
· the opportunity to pursue a degree programme which develops the skills that are relevant to the academic world and the world of work alike
· the emphasis on practical research skills that will benefit you throughout your career
· the emphasis placed on independent learning in a supportive environment
· Further information on schemes, modules, teaching methods and assessment can be found on the Politics website.
Philosophy at Cardiff is taught by staff with an international reputation for innovative and influential research. Our passion for the subject and the strength and range of our scholarship enable us to offer a degree which is:
- Inclusive.We teach the central areas within modern Philosophy: aesthetics; epistemology; ethics; language; metaphysics; mind; moral psychology; and political philosophy. While we concentrate on the argument of philosophers in the modern period, which is to say from the 17th century and Descartes onwards, and are interest in the work of thinkers in both the Analytic and Continental traditions of Philosophy. You will therefore encounter a broad range of philosophical issues and a broad range approaches and indeed interpretations of what Philosophy is.
- Challenging. Research-led teaching means students engage with new ideas that are helping to shape the future of the discipline. We see the study of Philosophy in its various contexts as broadening horizons, and as a way of engaging in pressing issues form the world outside of academia.
- Diverse. After Year 1 there are no compulsory modules. We give you choice – but we also give you the skills and knowledge to make informed choices. The second year of your degree will equip you with a thorough understanding of the core arguments of the principal areas of Philosophy. This will provide a solid foundation for the third year. Here modules will focus on the topics that the lecturers themselves are actively researching. You will therefore have the opportunity to explore issues in greater depth, as your competence. knowledge and confidence increases. Our teaching varies between modules, ranging from traditional-style lectures to smaller-group seminars in which students develop their writing and presentational skills in a supportive environment designed to help them take responsibility for their own learning.
- Engaged. At Cardiff we do not think of Philosophy as isolated from the rest of culture or separate from society. We take pride in an approach to Philosophy that takes notice of the place of philosophy in public life, not least in moral and political decision-making, as well as engaging with such contemporary approaches as Experimental Philosophy.
Admissions tutors
Mr Jonathan Kirkup, Admissions Tutor
Miss Louise Hearse, Course Administrator
Key Information Sets (KIS) make it easy for prospective students to compare information about full or part time undergraduate courses, and are available on the Unistats website.
Get information and advice about making an application, find out when the key dates are and learn more about our admissions criteria.How to apply