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Raising proficiency in English pivotal to next gen's future | theSundaily - 0 views

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"Education Ministry secretary general Tan Sri Madinah Mohamad said the future generations need to be equal or better in their English proficiency to compete in the rapidly changing globalised world" (Achariam, 2015). Achariam, Timothy. (2015, August 6). Raising proficiency in English pivotal to next gen's future. The Sun Daily [Kuala Lumpur]. Retrieved from http://www.thesundaily.my/news/1512360

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Education Ministry secretary general Tan Sri Madinah Mohamad said the future generations need to be equal or better in their English proficiency to compete in the rapidly changing globalised world" (Achariam, 2015). Achariam, Timothy. (2015, August 6). Raising proficiency in English pivotal to next gen's future. The Sun Daily [Kuala Lumpur]. Retrieved from <a href="http://www.thesundaily.my/news/1512360" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thesundaily.my/news/1512360</a> </div>

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Speaking the global language - Education | The Star Online - 0 views

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Rajaendram and Khor (2015) quoted an open letter from "a group of prominent Malaysian" that embraced integrative motivation for developing English proficiency: "'[I]f we aspire to be more proficient in the language, we are only trying to be better citizens of the world'" (¶4). What a breathe of fresh air among all the integrative motives that articles like this one often highlight! Rajaendram, Rebecca, & Khor, Ann-Marie. (2015, August 9). Speaking the global language. The Star Online, Education section. Retrieved from http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Education/2015/08/09/Speaking-the-global-language/

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Rajaendram and Khor (2015) quoted an open letter from "a group of prominent Malaysian" that embraced integrative motivation for developing English proficiency: "'[I]f we aspire to be more proficient in the language, we are only trying to be better citizens of the world'" (¶4). What a breathe of fresh air among all the integrative motives that articles like this one often highlight! Rajaendram, Rebecca, & Khor, Ann-Marie. (2015, August 9). Speaking the global language. The Star Online, Education section. Retrieved from <a href="http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Education/2015/08/09/Speaking-the-global-language/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Education/2015/08/09/Speaking-the-global-language/</a></div>

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Is paid research time a vanishing privilege for modern academics? | Times Higher Educat... - 0 views

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"While 39 per cent of those surveyed by THE say that the 40/40/20 workload model is still the ideal breakdown, compared with 38 per cent who do not, a massive 80 per cent say it is not realistically achievable in the time contractually available" (Mayo, 2019, Less time for research but more time on work, ¶9). Mayo, Nick. (2019.07.25). Is paid research time a vanishing privilege for modern academics? Retrieved from https://www.timeshighereducation.com/features/paid-research-time-vanishing-privilege-modern-academics

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"While 39 per cent of those surveyed by THE say that the 40/40/20 workload model is still the ideal breakdown, compared with 38 per cent who do not, a massive 80 per cent say it is not realistically achievable in the time contractually available" (Mayo, 2019, Less time for research but more time on work, ¶9). Mayo, Nick. (2019.07.25). Is paid research time a vanishing privilege for modern academics? Retrieved from <a href="https://www.timeshighereducation.com/features/paid-research-time-vanishing-privilege-modern-academics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.timeshighereducation.com/features/paid-research-time-vanishing-privilege-modern-academics</a></div>

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BBC Two - The Secret War on Terror, Episode 1 - 0 views

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"This episode looks at how the West became involved in abductions, secret prisons and even torture...."

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Nocking The Arrow: Taking Steps Towards Global Competency - 0 views

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How can I tell if a website is credible? - 0 views

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Helpful Hints to Help You Evaluate the Credibility of Web Resources - 0 views

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"These guidelines are to help you become familiar with various types of Web resources and the reliability of the information" you find among them (¶2, retrieved 2016.12.22).

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"These guidelines are to help you become familiar with various types of Web resources and the reliability of the information" you find among them (¶2, retrieved 2016.12.22).</div>

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93 Documentaries to Expand Your Consciousness - 0 views

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"There are over 800 documentaries now cataloged in our library of social change films. ... The films cover a wide array of topics, from media to war to politics and sustainability" (¶1-2, 2016.06.16).

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"There are over 800 documentaries now cataloged in our library of social change films. ... The films cover a wide array of topics, from media to war to politics and sustainability" (¶1-2, 2016.06.16).</div>

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Australian Curriculum | Global Education - 0 views

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"The Australian Curriculum sets out the core knowledge, understanding, skills and general capabilities important for all Australian students. It describes what all young Australians are to be taught as a foundation for their future learning, growth and active participation in the Australian community" (Australian Curriculum, ¶1, 2016.07.20).

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"The Australian Curriculum sets out the core knowledge, understanding, skills and general capabilities important for all Australian students. It describes what all young Australians are to be taught as a foundation for their future learning, growth and active participation in the Australian community" (Australian Curriculum, ¶1, 2016.07.20).</div>

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Sea Surface Temperature | Climate Change | US EPA - 0 views

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This page dated 2015 provided graphs and data on sea surface temperature changes since 1880.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This page dated 2015 provided graphs and data on sea surface temperature changes since 1880.</div>

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News | UN Women - Headquarters - 0 views

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A directory of news and other items in categories by type, topic, region, and country

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Center for Instructional Excellence - Intercultural Learning 101 - 0 views

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Purdue University's modular online prep. course for studying abroad

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Publications - 0 views

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Catalog of the Council of Europe's Pestalozzi programme publications, currently 1-5 (2017.02.23)

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MERLOT II - Search - 0 views

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"The new MERLOT Smart Search extends access to online learning materials well beyond MERLOT's curated and peer reviewed collection. Smart Search helps to answer the pervasive and nagging question, "Where can I find OERs?'" (MERLOT Webmaster, One Stop Searching for All Your OER Needs!, ¶1, 2017.03.30 [JST]).

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"The new MERLOT Smart Search extends access to online learning materials well beyond MERLOT's curated and peer reviewed collection. Smart Search helps to answer the pervasive and nagging question, "Where can I find OERs?'" (MERLOT Webmaster, One Stop Searching for All Your OER Needs!, ¶1, 2017.03.30 [JST]).</div>

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Survival International - The movement for tribal peoples - 0 views

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"Watch this short, satirical film, written by Oren Ginzburg and narrated by actor and comedian David Mitchell, which tells the story of how tribal peoples are being destroyed in the name of 'development'."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Watch this short, satirical film, written by Oren Ginzburg and narrated by actor and comedian David Mitchell, which tells the story of how tribal peoples are being destroyed in the name of 'development'."</div>

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Time to revive our love for the English language | Free Malaysia Today - 0 views

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This Sept. 13, 2014, article announced a national requirement for public university students in Malaysia to demonstrate proficiency in English before they graduate.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This Sept. 13, 2014, article announced a national requirement for public university students in Malaysia to demonstrate proficiency in English before they graduate.</div>

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English proficiency the way forward - BorneoPost Online | Borneo , Malaysia, Sarawak Da... - 0 views

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This Sept. 14, 2014, article announced a national requirement for public university students in Malaysia to demonstrate proficiency in English before they graduate.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This Sept. 14, 2014, article announced a national requirement for public university students in Malaysia to demonstrate proficiency in English before they graduate.</div>

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Farewell message from Director Takahashi of the Department of JET Programme Management ... - 0 views

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"In order for Japanese people to be able to make necessary contributions and play an important role in the future of the world as a member of the international community, it is vital that Japanese people cultivate an interest in other countries. In particular, I have a strong desire to see the younger generation on which the future of Japan depends upon, look outward to the world."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"In order for Japanese people to be able to make necessary contributions and play an important role in the future of the world as a member of the international community, it is vital that Japanese people cultivate an interest in other countries. In particular, I have a strong desire to see the younger generation on which the future of Japan depends upon, look outward to the world."</div>

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Abe Fellowship - Fellowships & Grants - Social Science Research Council - 0 views

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This page provides an overview of the Abe Fellowship Program, its purpose and research agenda: "The Abe Fellowship Program Committee seeks applications for research explicitly focused on policy-relevant and contemporary issues with a comparative or transnational perspective that draw the study of the United States and Japan into wider disciplinary or theoretical debates" (Policy-Relevant, Contemporary, and Comparative or Transnational Research, ¶2) from eligible candidates every year by September 1st.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This page provides an overview of the Abe Fellowship Program, its purpose and research agenda: "The Abe Fellowship Program Committee seeks applications for research explicitly focused on policy-relevant and contemporary issues with a comparative or transnational perspective that draw the study of the United States and Japan into wider disciplinary or theoretical debates" (Policy-Relevant, Contemporary, and Comparative or Transnational Research, ¶2) from eligible candidates every year by September 1st.</div>

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Lord Nicholas Stern: The state of the climate - and what we might do about it | Talk Vi... - 0 views

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"Economist Nicholas Stern lays out a plan, presented to the UN's Climate Summit in 2014, showing how the world's countries can work together on climate" (deck, ¶1, 2014.10.31).

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Economist Nicholas Stern lays out a plan, presented to the UN's Climate Summit in 2014, showing how the world's countries can work together on climate" (deck, ¶1, 2014.10.31).</div>

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