List of articles from archive in month: May 2014
Why Historical Films can’t/CAN be Good
On May the 15th, a lecture was held in the Faculty of Arts by Professor Robert A. Rosenstone from the California Institute of Technology, entitled “What Does the Historian Filmmaker Do (to History)? : Inventing Truth on the Movie Screen”. I must admit, before this lecture began, I had my doubts. As a historian and keen Medievalist re-enactor, I thought to myself, was he really going to try and justify Braveheart?
William Francis Hannell - International iForum , 29 May 2014
International Students Take up the Challenge of Volkswagen Prague Marathon
From the early morning hours, Old Town Square was crowded and preparations were in full swing, organising supplies of energy drinks, nutritious food and setting up various health related stalls and stands. Everywhere you looked, there were runners warming up with their supportive friends or families. This year, the event had something for everyone including a full marathon, a relay, team competitions, a family mini-marathon and even a dog walking race – the only thing required was some energy and encouragement!
Edvinas Vensas - International iForum , 21 May 2014
Sunday in the Footsteps of Franz Kafka
Prague is s city of contrasts, with modernist buildings and centuries-old cobble streets – every corner tells stories of a past that is still present in the reflection of the windows, in the eyes of the citizens. There are secrets and stories waiting to be told, there are people who remain icons of the city transcending the barriers of time.
Queralt Morros Baro - International iForum , 6 May 2014
Getting what you’ve earned: an insight in to the future of university assessment methods
How do we achieve the most beneficial and educational system for university students? I attended a talk hosted by the Faculty of Education at Charles University in Prague to look in to assessment methods in higher education, specifically focusing on Mathematics, and to find some answers concerning the current state and future of our marking systems, approaches, lecturing styles and learning by framing the state and effectiveness of our current educational models.
Poppy Gerrard - Abbott - International iForum , 2 May 2014