LIS 1 Class 8/2/2013 Superbowl

Superbowl Sunday

3/2/2013

 Between two teams:

 

Football Highlights:

 Commercials:

 

 

LIS 2a Class 4/2/2013 For/Since and CV/Resumes

When do we use For/Since/During and While?

For
Use for a complete duration, that is a duration that is finished when you are speaking about it.

ex. I have been studying English for 2 months.
In this sentence 2 months is the complete duration.

Since
Use for a sentence talking about the start or beginning of a duration that is still occurring.

ex. I have been studying English since 1999.
In this sentence 1999 is the start of the time period that is continuing to today.

During/While
Use this when there are two simultaneous actions in the same duration.  You must have two actions to use during or while.

ex. During my holiday I went to London.

Here my holiday is the duration, and the two simultaneous actions are going to London, and being on holiday.

Exercises:

1. Sally has been working here _____ six months.
2. Sally has been working here _____ April.
3.  I haven't seen Tom _____ three days.
4. I haven't seen Tom ______ Monday.
5. I fell asleep ______ the film.
6. We met really nice people _______ our holiday.
7. The ground is wet.  It must have rained ________ the night.
8. We watched television ______ two hours last night.
9. Where have you been?  I've been waiting for ages.

We have been studying English...

1. ______  seven months.
2. ______ June.
3. ______  the beginning of last year.
4. ______ for about 20 minutes.
5. ______  I was a child in play school.
6. ______ ten months.
7. ______  a long time.
8. ______ five days.
9. ______  I was 17 years old.
10. ______ eleven days.
11. ______  I came to Ireland.
12. ______ 2 hours a day for 3 years.

For homework please complete these exercises by responding to the questions using the answers in parentheses:

1. How long have you lived in the UK? (3 years)
2. How long has Margaret been a nurse? (1999)
3. How long has Mark known Jennifer? (not long)
4. How long have they been studying Spanish? (a few years)
5. How long has Peter been playing golf? (a long time)
6. How long has Sinead been playing the clarinet? (secondary school)
7. How long has Lucy worn glasses? (1985)
8. How long will you be on holiday? (three weeks)
9. How long have you driven a car? (Christmas)
10. How long has Simon had his new computer? (a few weeks)

CV/Resumes
We learned about CVs/Resumes in class and how they are different in English from French versions.  You need to write your own CV in English that will be due in class 25/2/2013.

CV/Resume Notes

Writing a CV/resume in English is very different to writing one in French.  It is important to understand the structure and vocabulary used in English CVs/resumes.

Heading

Name: In English, the first name is written first, followed by your last name with only the first letter capitalized.

(ex. John Smith)

Address: This should be written on two lines and include a postal code.  In English, only the first letter of a city is capitalized.

                (ex. 49100 Angers)

Phone: Include the country code for your phone number so those who need to reach you can do so easily.

                (ex. +33 6 12 34 56 78)

Email: you do not need to write the word “email” before the heading, it is clear that this is your email thanks to the @.

(name.lastname@gmail.com) ß make sure that the email address is something professional that has your name in it, not something such as frenchgirl234@gmail.com

Birth Date: this is optional on an English CV/resume, however you may include it if you wish.  Make sure that you label this as Date of Birth on the CV and use the English date format of Day/Month/Year.  (ex. 3/12/1990)

Nationality: this is also not necessary to include, but if you would like to make sure that you have labeled it correctly. 

Objective

This part of the CV is important to give your future employer a quick definition of yourself and why you should be hired.  This is a short headline that is a description of how you fit into the job opportunity. 

(When using numbers here make sure that any number under ten is written out in word form.)

Work Experience

This is the most important part of your CV, so make sure that you are thorough in your descriptions.

1.        Make sure you put the date of your work experience either in a separate column or in bold so that it is easy to identify.  Use at minimum the years that you worked (ex. 2005-2007) but if you know the precise months include those as well (ex. June 2005 – September 2007).  If you are still currently working at this job write the date you started followed by present (ex. June 2005 – present).

2.        Write the name of the company that you worked for in another style such as bold or italics followed the location (city, country) where the company was located in regular font.

3.        Write the title that you held during the job and whether it was full time, part time, or an internship (stage en français).  (ex. Assistant Manager, Full Time)

4.        Then you should give a brief description of what the company does and your role within the company.  This could include any major achievements made during your experience (ex. Raised inventory productivity).

5.        Work experience should be listed from most recent to least recent.  There should be no large gaps in your experience unless it is accounted for by school.  You do not need to include seasonal jobs that do not relate to the opportunity that you are applying for. 

6.        DO NOT include specifics of how many hours you worked a week or how much money you earned, these can be discussed in an interview later if needed. 

7.        Avoid using the word “I” in the CV; instead write your information without the subject (ex. Oversaw construction site personnel).

8.        Here are some helpful "action verbs" (for example: achieved, arranged, assisted, co-ordinated, completed, dealt with, developed, established, expanded, handled, helped, implemented, improved, increased, interviewed, introduced, maintained, managed, negotiated, organised, planned, processed, programmed, proposed, promoted, purchased, redesigned, reduced, reorganised, revised, sold, solved, streamlined, supervised, trained, translated, worked, wrote).

Education Experience

Education is important to getting a job in the future and it is important that you list the equivalences correctly of the French system to an English system. 

1.        Make sure you put the date of your education experience either in a separate column or in bold so that it is easy to identify.  Use at minimum the years that you were in school (ex. 2005-2007) but if you know the precise months include those as well (ex. June 2005 – September 2007).  If you are still currently attending, write the date you started followed by present (ex. June 2005 – present).

2.        Write the Name of the School in English in another style such as bold or italics.  (ex. University of Angers or Charles de Gaulle High School (US) David d’Angers Secondary School (UK)).

3.        For university, write the equivalent in English only if possible, however you may write the French title and then translate it to English in parentheses.  (ex. L3 Anglais (equivalent Bachelor’s of English)). 

4.        Next for lycée, write what you obtained in the French system in French followed by the English or American equivalent in parentheses.  (ex. Baccalauréat (High School Diploma), specialty, with honors) or for UK (ex. Baccalauréat (A levels in (state the subjects), with honors).

5.        Write about any other training that you received through educational courses with descriptions and dates. 

6.        Underneath every school write any special mentions you received or activities that you did that might be applicable to the job. 

7.        Do not include grades because they are often not the same as the systems in Anglophone countries.  You can write that you were at the top of your class or had a high standing if that is the case. 

8.        Do not write about any schools attended before the age of 15.

Languages

1.        Include all languages that you speak and their level including any diplomas that you have received for language.

(ex. French (native language); English (fluent) TOEIC 789; Spanish (conversational); Italian (beginner)).

2.        If you have different levels orally and in written form be sure to specify those as well.

Programs/Skills

1.        Write about any skills in computer or other programs that you have that are useful to the job you are applying for.

(ex. Proficient in Microsoft Office, HTML, CSS and Content Management Systems).

2.        Do not list surfing the internet or email as a skill.  You can include a driver’s license if that will be important for your job.

Interests/Activities

1.        If you have room you may include any interests that you have that are interesting.  Do not put anything here that you would not want to discuss during an interview. 

2.        This could include sports or trips that you have taken. 

References

Often times employers will ask you to provide references from other jobs, you may decide to list references in this format:

Name, Title, Company, Location, Phone, Email address

Or simply write that References are available upon request. 

Important Tips for Writing a CV

·         Keep a simple format; use the same font throughout the CV to keep it clean.

·         To emphasize important words or headings, use Bold, italics, underlines, or CAPITALS.

·         A CV should fit neatly onto one page and have an easy to read font and size.  Use simple fonts like Times New Roman or Calibri in sizes 12 at the largest to 8 at the smallest. 

·         Always list things in chronological order from most recent to least recent.

·         List education first if you are applying to a school and work experience first if applying to a job or internship.

·         Always type and print your CV in black ink.

·         You do not need to attach a photo in the US or the UK. 

·         Be short, simple and concise in your phrasing. 

Words for Interests/Extracurricular activities

Licencié dans un club              Member of a club

Pratique en competition         At competetion level

Titulaire du BAFA                   Diploma in organising activities and looking after children

Secourisme                             First Aid

AFPS                                        First Aid Certificate

Educateur sportif (tennis)      I have a certificate which allows me to teach sport to children

Animateur (colonies de vac)  Children’s Summer camp organizer

Soutien scolaire                      Help children in difficulty with their schooling

Scoutisme                               I am Boy/Girl Scout

Travail saisonnier                   Seasonal work

                                                                     First Name Last Name

Address

Address

Email address

Phone Number

Date of Birth: dd/mm/yyyy

Nationality

Career Objective:

Explain why you are looking for a job and what position you hope to find.

Qualifications:

Concrete reasons why you are qualified

Experience:

Dates                                        Name of Company,Location                                                   Title

List your main duties

Dates                                        Name of Company,Location                                                   Title

List your main duties

Dates                                        Name of Company,Location                                                   Title

List your main duties

Education:

University Name (Dates Attended)

Current Status

Major and Program

Mentions

Awards

High School (Dates Attended)

Final Note

Awards

Activites

Languages

Skills/Hobbies

References available upon request.

 BAD RESUME EXAMPLE

Fiona Jenkins

13 Valley Lane

Dundee

DD3 7UH

Tel: (01382) 1234567

hotbabe@mail.com

Personal Details:

Marital Status: Single

Children: None 

Health: Very good

Nationality: British

Education:

1993 – 2000                  Highgate Primary School, Dundee

2000 – 2005                  Balgay High School, Dundee

            Achieved 3 Highers and 8 Standard Grades

2005 – Present              Tayside College, Dundee

                                                Currently studying to achieve HNC Retail Management

Work History:

Retail Assistant, Kensington Clothing, Dundee                                        2002 - 2005        

Duties: Worked part time in a clothes shop.

Assistant Manager, Streetwise Fashions, Perth                                       2005 - Present

Duties: Asisting in the running of a busy high street clothes shop.

Hobbies / Interests:

I enjoy watching TV, playing games on my computer and going out with my friends.

Additional Information:

Fluent in French and Spanish

Driving Licence (6 points)

Referrences:

Mrs Stewart                                                          Mr Jenkins                            

Tayside College                                                13 Valley Lane

Dundee                                                 Dundee

DD8 7PL                                               DD3 7UH

LIS 1/ LIS2a Dubai Megastructures Video

1. Where is this hotel located?                                                        (00:01)

       

2. At 321 meters, the Dubai hotel is taller then which French structure?      (00:09)

       

3. What does its name mean?                                                         (00:18)

        a. The Arabian Tower     b. The Sail Tower        c. Desert Hotel       d. The Arabian Hotel

4. In November of what year did construction start?            (00:50)

                a. 1994                  b. 1984                  c. 2004                 

5. Why did the prince of Dubai decide to create a tourism industry?              (01:30)

                a. He knew that oil would someday run out.

                b. He wanted to be like Egypt.

                c. He had too much money.

6. In what year is the oil boom predicted to end in Dubai? (02:13)

              

7. What are Dubai's "3 untapped assets?"                                 (02:40)

       

8. How many stars does this hotel have?                                   (03:20)

               

9. What did the architecture team design before the hotel?             (04:10)

        a. Smaller schools and offices     b. skyscrapers     c. hotels

10. What buildings does the architect draw in a few lines to show you what an icon is? (05:20)

       

11. What is the inspiration for the shape of the building?      (05:55)

               

12. What two natural disasters pose a threat to the hotel?  (07:37)

        a. Earthquakes     b.  Gulf storms     c. Hurricanes       d. Cyclones       e. Drought

13. What was the island originally to be built from?                 (10:42)

               

14. Instead what was the island made from to keep it low? (11:04)

               

15. What are these blocks compared to?                                      (11:42)

               

16. What does the red line on the map represent?                 (15:12)

       

17. How long are the foundation blocks combined?                               (16:39)

        a. 6.5 miles     b. 5.2 miles     c. 4.3 miles     d. 9.8 miles

18. Why did the building have steel Xs on the back?                               (17:49)

        a. To make the hotel look better              

        b. To protect the thin concrete walls from the strong winds. 

        c. To keep the building standing under the weight. 

19. What were the dimensions of each metal structure?      (19:23)

                a. 187 tons and 23 meters in length         

                b. 133 tons and 42 meters in length

                c. 165 tons and 85 meters in length

                d. 112 tons and 74 meters in length

20. What difficulty does this cause?                                                                (19:45)

               

21. What does heat do to steel?                                                       (22:24)

         

22. What problem did wind cause for the building? (26:40)

               

23. What was added to the skeleton to fix these?                    (28:05)

       

24. What was the issue with the restaurant?                              (29:49)

               

25. What is the high temperature in Dubai?                                                (32:14)

        a. 33 degrees   b. 40 degrees     c. 28 degrees     d. 49 degrees

26. What amazing quality does the white wall have?               (33:18)

       

27. What problem does the height of the atrium and cooling cause?               (34:32)

       

28. How many kilowatts were needed for each room?          (37:00)

                a. 6          b. 11          c. 12          d. 14

29. What problem could the high amount of electricity cause?                           (37:39)

       

MAG1 Class: 4/2/2013 Homework

Please read this article and think of responses to the questions at the end.  We will discuss this article in class next week!

Monday, Jan. 28, 2013

What Free Costs

By Massimo Calabresi

Aaron Swartz made access to ideas a lifelong crusade. In adolescence, it drove him to become a top programmer. But as a young adult, it brought him face to face with a potential sentence of 35 years in prison on 13 counts of fraud, cybercrime and other charges after he allegedly stole a massive database of academic journals. On Jan. 11, as Swartz was months from trial and suffering from what friends say was a renewed bout of depression, his crusade came to an end when he took his life in his Brooklyn apartment. He was 26.
Despite his history of depression, friends say Swartz's death is the result of abuse by prosecutors seeking to make an example of him. "He was an enormously sweet and generous kid," says Harvard law professor Lawrence Lessig, who knew and mentored him for more than 10 years. Lessig says the prosecution "became overwhelming" and "too much to bear." The prosecutors and their supporters say they acted within their discretion and that the $58 billion in annual lost revenue from U.S. copyright violations necessitates a tough line on computer-related intellectual-property crime. Idealistic loose cannon or Robin Hood of the open Internet, Swartz has come in death to personify the debate over how much information should be freely available and how aggressively the government should punish those who "liberate" it.
Swartz showed at age 14 early skills as a programmer, helping write the code for RSS, which allows people to subscribe to online information. A year earlier, he told the Chicago Tribune that his user-generated online encyclopedia called the Info Network, which predated Wikipedia, would remain ad-free because the Internet "was based on open standards and freedom not ads." He spent a year at Stanford University but left to found a company that merged with Reddit, the popular news and information portal.
Once he was out of college, Swartz's activism took a political turn. In 2008 he used public libraries to download and post online nearly the entire government archive of federal-court filings, PACER, which then charged 8¢ a page. In a 2008 manifesto, Swartz said people should "take information, wherever it is stored, make our copies and share them with the world."
That is essentially what Swartz was accused of doing in 2010, when he allegedly broke into an MIT wiring closet and downloaded some 4.8 million documents from JSTOR, a private, subscription-based nonprofit repository of scholarly publications. Swartz felt the articles, some of which were produced with government funding, should be available to all. After he was caught, Swartz turned over the hard drives and said he had intended to give the information away. JSTOR has since made some of its collection freely available online, but U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz said after Swartz's arrest, "Stealing is stealing, whether you use a computer command or a crowbar."
Swartz's fight for free ideas coincided with the rise of intellectual-property theft online. From 2010 to 2011, the federal government cracked down on such thefts, part of a 64% increase in cybercrime indictments and a 71% rise in convictions. Defense attorneys complain that prosecutors coerce guilty pleas by loading on charges to increase the cost in money, time and stress for defendants. Prosecutors recently offered Swartz six months in jail if he pleaded guilty and were flexible about how and where that time would be served. His lawyers sought to reduce the charges to a series of misdemeanors, but prosecutors insisted on at least a felony charge. Swartz's father alleged at the funeral that his son was "killed by the government."
Swartz's death dramatically illuminates his lifelong push to increase access to ideas and innovations that could better the world, but it is not clear whether it has advanced that cause. In tribute, supporters have encouraged the release of copyrighted materials, and hackers have attacked MIT's network. The university is reviewing its role in the case. The government has expressed condolences and defended the prosecution.

Questions for Consideration

1.        What are the main ideas discussed in this article?

2.        What is internet piracy?  How does this article relate to the topic of internet piracy?

3.        What is the difference between intellectual property and artistic property?

4.        Do you think that Swartz's sentence was too harsh?

5.        Do you think all people should have free and equal access to educational tools?