Description Semiotics Diploma Introducing our dynamic online course: the Semiotics Diploma. This comprehensive, rigorous programme delves deeply into the fascinating world of signs, symbols, and the meanings they convey. Learn from the comfort of your own home while connecting with a global community of fellow learners. Starting with a brief history and introduction, the Semiotics Diploma sets the stage for understanding the significance of semiotics in our lives. Explore the evolution of signs and symbols over the centuries and the impact they have on our communication, behaviour, and culture. The course then unfolds the diverse models of signs, providing learners with the necessary tools to understand and interpret these intriguing elements of communication. As you navigate through the Semiotics Diploma, you will uncover the relationship between signs and things, delving into how signs acquire meanings and their role in our perception of reality. Next, our Semiotics Diploma course engages you in the analysis of structures, revealing how signs are organised and how their arrangement affects meaning. The journey continues with a segment on literalism, inviting learners to explore the fascinating dimensions of literal signs, their use and their influence on our thinking and understanding. The engaging module on codes guides you to unravel the underlying system of rules that govern the use of signs. You'll understand how codes lend context, enabling us to interpret signs accurately and effectively. This process shapes our interactions, another key area covered in the Semiotics Diploma course, showcasing how we interpret signs in different interactive contexts, be they social, cultural, or personal. The fascinating aspect of authorship and textuality is also explored in our Semiotics Diploma. This segment encourages you to explore how authorship influences the meaning of signs and the effect of textuality on our interpretation. It also highlights the multiple perspectives that different authors can provide, expanding the scope of semiotic interpretation. Towards the latter part of the course, you'll delve into the realms of structuralist and poststructuralist semiotics, engaging with critical theories and approaches that influence our understanding of signs. It uncovers the dynamic interplay of structures, enabling a deeper, more nuanced understanding of semiotics. Finally, a module on methodologies and approaches wraps up the Semiotics Diploma. Here, you'll be equipped with a range of strategies to apply semiotic theory to various contexts, reinforcing the practical relevance of your newfound knowledge and skills. Throughout the course, engaging multimedia presentations, interactive quizzes, and robust discussion forums enrich your learning experience, facilitating a deeper understanding of complex concepts. This course offers a flexible learning schedule, ensuring that you can learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere. The Semiotics Diploma is not just an academic pursuit; it opens doors to a more profound understanding of the world around us. It equips you with analytical skills that are highly sought after in various fields, including marketing, communication, cultural studies, design, and more. Enrol in our Semiotics Diploma today, embark on a captivating journey of signs and symbols, and discover the powerful ways they shape our world. Don't just observe-interpret, understand, and shape the meaning around you. What you will learn 1:A Short History and Introduction 2:Models of Signs 3:Signs and Things 4:Analysing Structures 5:Literalism 6:Codes 7:Interactions 8:Authorship and Textuality 9:Structuralist and Poststructuralist Semiotics 10:Methodologies and Approaches Course Outcomes After completing the course, you will receive a diploma certificate and an academic transcript from Elearn college. Assessment Each unit concludes with a multiple-choice examination. This exercise will help you recall the major aspects covered in the unit and help you ensure that you have not missed anything important in the unit. The results are readily available, which will help you see your mistakes and look at the topic once again. If the result is satisfactory, it is a green light for you to proceed to the next chapter. Accreditation Elearn College is a registered Ed-tech company under the UK Register of Learning( Ref No:10062668). After completing a course, you will be able to download the certificate and the transcript of the course from the website. For the learners who require a hard copy of the certificate and transcript, we will post it for them for an additional charge.
Getting Started The research technique taken for the cybersecurity course program is designed to guide learners interested in enhancing their key capabilities in cybersecurity. The outcome of the Cyber Security Diploma, an accepted UK qualification, is that aspirants learn the abilities that organizations worldwide need. All programs are intended to provide learning based on ideas and practical insights that current and future businesses need. In addition, we look forward to developing effective team leaders, executives and leaders through creating and distributing industry-required learning. The qualification will identify and assess practical methods to safeguard individuals and data from cyber-attacks and related impacts safely and securely. Key Benefits This qualification will benefit the learner: Understand fundamental cryptographic principles and modes and the standards, regulations, and laws applicable to business and government organisations concerning encryption. Understand the core principles of digital investigations. Apply the types of tools that support professional digital investigations at a strategic level. Plan for investigations and forensics teams. Understand the physical and human resources required to manage a suspected cyber security incident. Apply Business Continuity Management to significant incident planning and response. Understand the role of senior leaders and strategic leadership. Evaluate the management streams and performance monitoring mechanisms that relate to information security. Understand how data protection legislation impacts considerations of strategy-setting and strategic leadership. Learners can progress to Level 6 University Degree (Top-Up) course or directly into employment in an associated profession. Key Highlights How do you keep your Business safe from cyber-attacks? To understand more about this, the Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security is the ideal starting point for your career journey. The program offers a semi-technical qualification and a unique course about cyber security as a workplace management discipline. The programme utilises many case studies from business organisations and embeds isomorphic learning into its technical education. Remember! The assessment for the qualification is done based on assignments only, and you do not need to worry about writing any exam. With the School of Business and Technology London, you can complete the qualification at your own pace, choosing online or blended learning from the comfort of your home. Learning and pathway materials and study guides developed by our Qualifi-approved tutors will be available around the clock in our cutting-edge learning management system. Most importantly, at the School of Business and Technology London, we will provide comprehensive tutor support through our dedicated support desk. If you choose your course with blended learning, you will also enjoy live sessions with an assigned tutor, which you can book at your convenience. Career Pathways The Qualifi Level 5 Level Diploma in Cyber Security can open many career pathways including, but not limited to: Security Consultant, with an estimated average salary of £46,568 per annum IT Security Analyst with an estimated average salary of £45,723 per annum Health Care Assistant with an estimated average salary of £44,033 per annum Ethical Hackers with an estimated average salary of £63,600 per annum Forensic Computer Analyst with an estimated average salary of £66,548 per annum Penetration Tester with an estimated average salary of £65,000 per annum Security Systems Administrator, with an estimated average salary of £ 60,100per annum Cyber Security Architect with an estimated average salary of £75,330 per annum About Awarding Body QUALIFI, recognised by Ofqual awarding organisation has assembled a reputation for maintaining significant skills in a wide range of job roles and industries which comprises Leadership, Hospitality & Catering, Health and Social Care, Enterprise and Management, Process Outsourcing and Public Services. They are liable for awarding organisations and thereby ensuring quality assurance in Wales and Northern Ireland. What is included? Outstanding tutor support that gives you supportive guidance all through the course accomplishment through the SBTL Support Desk Portal. Access our cutting-edge learning management platform to access vital learning resources and communicate with the support desk team. Quality learning materials such as structured lecture notes, study guides, and practical applications, which include real-world examples and case studies, will enable you to apply your knowledge. Learning materials are provided in one of the three formats: PDF, PowerPoint, or Interactive Text Content on the learning portal. The tutors will provide Formative assessment feedback to improve the learners' achievements. Assessment materials are accessible through our online learning platform. Supervision for all modules. Multiplatform accessibility through an online learning platform. This facilitates SBTL in providing learners with course materials directly through smartphones, laptops, tablets or desktops, allowing students to study at their convenience. Live Classes (for Blended Learning Students only) Assessment Time-constrained scenario-based assignments No examinations Entry Requirements This qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers restricting access and progression. Entry to the qualification will be through a centre application form or interview, and the candidates will be expected to hold the following: Learners who possess qualifications at Level 4 and Learners who have some technical and risk management work experience in a computing or security business environment and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals; Learners with a Level 5 qualification in another discipline want to develop their careers in cyber security and risk management. In certain circumstances, learners with considerable experience but no formal qualifications may be considered, subject to interview and demonstrating their ability to cope with the programme's demands. In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 5 (or equivalent) is required. International Qualifications will be checked for appropriate matriculation to UK higher education post-graduate programmes. The applicants are required to produce two supporting references, at least one of which should be academic. Progression Learners completing the QUALIFI Level 5 Diploma will progress to: (Pending a successful application to our Partner institution) a Level 6 University Degree (TopUp) course. Directly into employment in an associated profession. Why gain a QUALIFI Qualification? This suite of qualifications provides enormous opportunities to learners seeking career and professional development. The highlighting factor of this qualification is that: The learners attain career path support who wish to pursue their career in their denominated sectors; It helps provide a deep understanding of the health and social care sector and managing the organisations, which will, in turn, help enhance the learner's insight into their chosen sector. The qualification provides a real combination of disciplines and skills development opportunities. The Learners attain in-depth awareness concerning the organisation's functioning, aims and processes. They can also explore ways to respond positively to this challenging and complex health and social care environment. The learners will be introduced to managing the wide range of health and social care functions using theory, practice sessions and models that provide valuable knowledge. As a part of this suite of qualifications, the learners will be able to explore and attain hands-on training and experience in this field. Learners also learn to face and solve issues then and there by exposure to all the Units. The qualification will also help to Apply scientific and evaluative methods to develop those skills. Find out threats and opportunities. Develop knowledge in managerial, organisational and environmental issues. Develop and empower critical thinking and innovativeness to handle issues and difficulties. Practice judgement, own and take responsibility for decisions and actions. Develop the capacity to perceive and reflect on individual learning and improve their social and other transferable aptitudes and skills. Learners must request before enrolment to interchange unit(s) other than the preselected units shown in the SBTL website because we need to make sure the availability of learning materials for the requested unit(s). SBTL will reject an application if the learning materials for the requested interchange unit(s) are unavailable. Learners are not allowed to make any request to interchange unit(s) once enrolment is complete. UNIT1- Cryptography Reference No : DCS01 Credit : 30 || TQT : 300 Cryptography, the unit will develop knowledge, enhance skills and qualities. You can understand key cryptographic principles and modes.And provides to give a good knowledge of some commonly used cryptographic primitives and protocols. UNIT2- Digital Investigations and Forensics Reference No : DCS02 Credit : 30 || TQT : 300 Digital Investigations and Forensics in the unit will understand the core principles of digital investigations and how to apply types of tool that support professional digital studies at a strategic level. UNIT3- Communications and Incident Management Reference No : DCS03 Credit : 30 || TQT : 300 The Communications and Incident Management unit helps you to know more about the physical and human resources required to manage a major suspected cybersecurity incident. And this unit will provide how to apply Business Continuity Management to major incident planning and response also. UNIT4- Strategic Leadership Reference No : DCS04 Credit : 30 || TQT : 300 The unit will develop and implement leadership skills, and it will shape the future of your organization. It helps to understand the role of senior leaders and strategic leadership and evaluate the management streams and performance monitoring mechanisms that relate to information security. Delivery Methods School of Business & Technology London provides various flexible delivery methods to its learners, including online learning and blended learning. Thus, learners can choose the mode of study as per their choice and convenience. The program is self-paced and accomplished through our cutting-edge Learning Management System. Learners can interact with tutors by messaging through the SBTL Support Desk Portal System to discuss the course materials, get guidance and assistance and request assessment feedbacks on assignments. We at SBTL offer outstanding support and infrastructure for both online and blended learning. We indeed pursue an innovative learning approach where traditional regular classroom-based learning is replaced by web-based learning and incredibly high support level. Learners enrolled at SBTL are allocated a dedicated tutor, whether online or blended learning, who provide learners with comprehensive guidance and support from start to finish. The significant difference between blended learning and online learning methods at SBTL is the Block Delivery of Online Live Sessions. Learners enrolled at SBTL on blended learning are offered a block delivery of online live sessions, which can be booked in advance on their convenience at additional cost. These live sessions are relevant to the learners' program of study and aim to enhance the student's comprehension of research, methodology and other essential study skills. We try to make these live sessions as communicating as possible by providing interactive activities and presentations. Resources and Support School of Business & Technology London is dedicated to offering excellent support on every step of your learning journey. School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal. Our support team liaises with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receives a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and streamline all the support processes efficiently. Quality learning materials made by industry experts is a significant competitive edge of the School of Business & Technology London. Quality learning materials comprised of structured lecture notes, study guides, practical applications which includes real-world examples, and case studies that will enable you to apply your knowledge. Learning materials are provided in one of the three formats, such as PDF, PowerPoint, or Interactive Text Content on the learning portal. How does the Online Learning work at SBTL? We at SBTL follow a unique approach which differentiates us from other institutions. Indeed, we have taken distance education to a new phase where the support level is incredibly high.Now a days, convenience, flexibility and user-friendliness outweigh demands. Today, the transition from traditional classroom-based learning to online platforms is a significant result of these specifications. In this context, a crucial role played by online learning by leveraging the opportunities for convenience and easier access. It benefits the people who want to enhance their career, life and education in parallel streams. SBTL's simplified online learning facilitates an individual to progress towards the accomplishment of higher career growth without stress and dilemmas. How will you study online? With the School of Business & Technology London, you can study wherever you are. You finish your program with the utmost flexibility. You will be provided with comprehensive tutor support online through SBTL Support Desk portal. How will I get tutor support online? School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal, through which our support team liaise with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receive a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and to streamline all the support process efficiently. Learners should expect to receive a response on queries like guidance and assistance within 1 - 2 working days. However, if the support request is for assessment feedback, learners will receive the reply with feedback as per the time frame outlined in the Assessment Feedback Policy.
Begin your journey in compliance management with practical knowledge of the laws and legislations that make up the regulatory field in the United Kingdom. Do you know that FCA sets an annual CPD requirement both for senior managers and employees of financial service firms? As per TC 2.1.15 & 2.1.16, the requirement is 35 hours in each 12 months, including 21 hours of structured CPD activities. Furthermore, TC 2.1.20G27/05/2022 defines structures CPD activities as follows: “Examples of structured continuing professional development activities include participating in courses, seminars, lectures, conferences, workshops, web-based seminars or e-learning.” Our FCA Compliance Essentials Bundle, fulfilling and even exceeding the FCA requirement in terms of CPD hours, is ideal for any professional within Financial Services. Study method Online, self-paced Course format Video with subtitles Duration 40 hours Qualification No formal qualification CPD 40 CPD hours / points Certificates Certificate of Completion - Free Description LGCA's FCA Compliance Essentials eLearning library currently includes the following courses (new courses are added on a regular basis): AML Risk Assessment AML Suspicious Activity Reports and Suspicious Transaction Reports (SAR/STRs) Anti-Bribery and Corruption Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Finance Approved Persons Regime Assessing and Managing AML Risks Building an AML Risk-based Approach CASS Introduction Complaints Handling Compliance Introduction Compliance Monitoring and Testing Conduct Rules for All Staff Conflict of Interest (COI) Consumer Duty Establishing and Maintaining a Strong CDD Programme Ethics, Integrity and Fairness in Financial Services FCA: the Role and Approach Financial Promotions Regulation Fraud Detection and Prevention GDPR Awareness Introduction to Cybersecurity Introduction to Know Your Client (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) Market Abuse (MAR) Operational Resilience Senior Managers and Certification Regime SM&CR – The Conduct Rules Suspicious Transactions/Activity Reporting The Value of Customer Due Diligence (CDD) Treating Customers Fairly Vulnerable Customer Management Whistleblowing Creating a Compliance Culture in Financial Services Who is this course for? Financial Services Providers Accounting Offices Financial Institutions Brokers Wealth & Fund Managers Investment Firms Insurance Companies Law Firms Compliance Consultants Payment Solutions Providers FinTech & RegTech Companies Fiduciary Services Firms
Polarization, or the “polarized mind,” is a fixation on one view, causing widespread destructiveness. It needs presence and love to address. We aim to explore the lived experiences on irregular perceptions of reality with an open mind. Each Saturday includes: a live dialogue between Prof. Ernesto Spinelli and an International Existential Therapist; a moment to share your thoughts and feelings with the teachers; and a final integration facilitated by Bárbara Godoy. This series of ten dialogues set out to explore the multifaceted dimentions and complexities associated with Existential Therapies. It attempts to engage with various interpretations of insanity through the lens of patients often painful, confounding, and deeply unsettling life experiences. Polarisation - between Prof. Ernesto Spinelli and Prof. Kirk Schneider “I view polarization or that which I call the “polarized mind” as the fixation on a single point of view to the utter exclusion of competing points of view, and I see it as a core dimension of human destructiveness both individually and collectively. Arguably, polarization or the polarized mind is responsible for more devaluation and abuse than any other general psychological dimension, and it crosses cultures, parties, disciplines and so-called diagnosed and undiagnosed populations. In fact it is the undiagnosed populations—polarized cultural, political, and religious leaders and their followers–who have arguably caused the most human destructiveness by far, over those whom we conventionally termed the diagnosed The polarized mind may be partly dispositional but appears to be largely fear-driven and requires abiding presence and love to address it. We are in a race against time to avail people to these “nutrients.” Prof. Kirk Schneider. Prof. Kirk J. Schneider, Ph.D. is a leading spokesperson for contemporary existential-humanistic and existential-integrative psychology. Dr Schneider was a 2022 Candidate for President of the American Psychological Association (APA), a co-founder and current president of the Existential-Humanistic Institute (an award-winning psychotherapy training center), and a two-term Member of the Council of Representatives of the APA. He is also past president (2015-2016) of the Society for Humanistic Psychology (Division 32) of the APA, recent past editor of the Journal of Humanistic Psychology (2005-2012), a founder and frequent presenter/facilitator of the bridge-building dialogue approach the Experiential Democracy Dialogue and a trained moderator for the conflict mediation group Braver Angels. Dr Schneider is also an adjunct faculty member at Saybrook University and Teachers College, Columbia University and an Honorary Member of the Society for Existential Analysis of the UK and the East European Association for Existential Therapy. He received the Rollo May Award for “outstanding and independent contributions” to the field of humanistic psychology from the Society for Humanistic Psychology, APA and is a Fellow of seven Divisions of the APA (5, 9, 32, 42, 12, 29, and 24). His work on existential-integrative psychotherapy has been featured in a special issue of the Journal of Psychotherapy Integration (March 2016), as well as The Wiley World Handbook of Existential Therapy and the APA’s forthcoming Handbook of Psychotherapy. Dr Schneider has published over 200 articles, interviews and chapters and has authored or edited 14 books including The Paradoxical Self, Horror and the Holy, Rediscovery of Awe, Awakening to Awe, The Spirituality of Awe, The Polarized Mind, The Handbook of Humanistic Psychology, Existential-Humanistic therapy, Existential-Integrative Psychotherapy, The Wiley World Handbook of Existential Therapy, The Depolarizing of America: A Guidebook for Social Healing and his latest volume (February, 2023) Life-Enhancing Anxiety: Key to a Sane World. Dr. Schneider’s work has been featured in Scientific American, the New York Times, USA Today, The Guardian, Vanity Fair, Forbes Health, Psychology Today, BBC World News and many other health and psychology outlets. Prof. Ernesto Spinelli was Chair of the Society for Existential Analysis between 1993 and 1999 and is a Life Member of the Society. His writings, lectures and seminars focus on the application of existential phenomenology to the arenas of therapy, supervision, psychology, and executive coaching. He is a Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS) as well as an APECS accredited executive coach and coaching supervisor. In 2000, he was the Recipient of BPS Division of Counselling Psychology Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Profession. And in 2019, Ernesto received the BPS Award for Distinguished Contribution to Practice. His most recent book, Practising Existential Therapy: The Relational World 2nd edition (Sage, 2015) has been widely praised as a major contribution to the advancement of existential theory and practice. Living up to the existential dictum that life is absurd, Ernesto is also the author of an on-going series of Private Eye novels. Date and Time: Saturday 12 April from 2 pm to 3 pm – (UK time) Individual Dialogue Fee: £70 Venue: Online Zoom FULL PROGRAMME 2025: 25 January “Knots” with Prof. Ernesto Spinelli and Bárbara Godoy 22 February “Healing” with Dr. Michael Guy Thompson and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 22 March “Difference” with Prof. Tod DuBose and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 12 April “Polarisation” with Prof. Kirk Schneider and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 3 May “Character” with Prof. Robert Romanyshyn and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 21 June “Opening” with Dr. Yaqui Martinez and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 19 July “Meaning” with Dr. Jan Resnick and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 25 October “Invention” with Dr. Betty Cannon and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 15 November “Hallucination” with Prof. Simon du Plock and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 13 December “Hysteria” with Bárbara Godoy and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli Read the full programme here > Course Organised by:
Whether you're crafting a compelling blog, scrutinising a screenplay, or decoding ad scripts, you need to deploy and perceive language with the target audience at heart. The A-Level English Language course, designed for the self-paced scholar, empowers you to refine your command of a tongue embraced by 390 million worldwide 🌍. Delve into a comprehensive array of texts and augment your critical understanding with our bespoke course. If your aspirations hinge on written and spoken communication, English Language is a powerful asset to bolster your career trajectory. A-Levels are not just qualifications; they're a testament to your proficiency, a beacon recognised and respected by universities and employers across the UK. An A-Level is not just a line on your CV, but a symbol of academic rigour, enhancing your career prospects and unlocking new horizons 🌈. This distance learning course, sculpted to the most current specifications, is your stepping stone to success. It kicks off with a lucid induction and assignments intricately designed to help you accumulate the skills and knowledge needed for the final hurdle - the exam 🎯. What's in it for you? A fresh, invigorating course tailored to the latest specifications with dynamic content 📚 The fast track option (exams due 2022) for those eager to accelerate their progress ⏩ A complimentary e-textbook to facilitate your learning 📖 Access to a consortium of partnership exam centres (guaranteed exam venue) 📍 Limitless tutor support - from drafting a study plan to unwavering support throughout your journey 📈 An exam pass guarantee - If at first you don't succeed, we'll steer you towards your next attempt 🥇 Awarding Body: AQA Our course code: X903 Qualification code: 7702 AQA qualifications are not only internationally acclaimed and taught in 30 countries but also highly sought after by employers and universities. They enable students to springboard into the next stage of their lives. Our suite of AQA qualifications caters to a diverse range of abilities and includes GCSEs, IGCSEs, and A-levels 🏅. ⏳ Study Hours Anticipate committing between 250 and 300 hours to this comprehensive course. This estimate includes time dedicated to the completion of assignments. 💻 Study Method Our digital learning platform offers an engaging, dynamic, and flexible learning experience. Should you prefer hard copies, all learning materials can be printed at your convenience. We utilise a multitude of media to deliver this course, including videos, quizzes, and interactive exercises. 📚 Course Duration Embark on your learning voyage today. Benefit from unlimited support from our dedicated tutors for up to 24 months from your enrolment date. ✍️ Assessment Examinations are scheduled from Summer 2022. Your course will culminate in two standard written exams: Official Examinations: 2 hours 30 minutes, accounting for 40% of your total grade 2 hours 30 minutes, accounting for 40% of your total grade 1 coursework task, contributing 20% of your total grade (refer to NEA section) We will provide a guaranteed exam location at one of our many centres nationwide for your convenience. Assignments During your course journey, you will be asked to complete: • 10 assignments These are non-graded tasks designed to provide opportunities for tutor feedback and to gauge your progress. Non-exam Assessment (NEA): • 1 coursework task, contributing 20% of your total grade This coursework, part of the A-level assessment, is completed during your learning journey and forwarded to your exam centre for marking. More details will be provided upon enrolment. 🎓 Course Outcomes Upon successful completion, you will be awarded an A-Level in English Language by AQA (7702). This syllabus is specifically selected for its compatibility with distance learning. Your certification will be identical to those conferred by traditional schools, colleges, and universities. 📚 Additional Information Difficulty - Level 3 Pre-requisites - A strong recommendation of prior study in English language to GCSE level or equivalent. UCAS Points - 56 📘 Course Content Methods of language analysisPhonetics, phonology and prosodicsGraphologyLexis and semanticsGrammar, including morphologyPragmaticsDiscourse Textual variations and representationsThe textual range (various subjects, writers, audiences)Functions of the textsIdentity and representationsHow audiences are addressed and positionedStructure and organisation of the texts Children’s language developmentPhonological, pragmatic, lexical, semantic and grammatical developmentThe development of written languageThe functions of children’s languageTheories and research about language development Diversity and changeLanguage in its wider social, geographical and temporal contextsProcesses of language changeSocial attitudes to language diversity and change Language discoursesStudying texts that convey attitudes to language diversity and changeMethods of conveying views and opinions about language issues: representations, identities and positioning.Connecting to discourses about languageThe directed writing task Language Investigation (NEA)Choosing an investigation focusCarrying out the investigation (including ethics, record keeping and referencing)Organising and analysing the data and interpretation of findingsConcluding your investigation Original writing (NEA)An overview of the assessment and marking criteria, including organising and referencing workChoosing your area of original writing (Power of persuasion, storytelling & power of information)Choosing and analysing style modelsProducing a reflective commentary Preparing for the A Level examinationsRevision TipsExam TechniquesPreparing for Paper 1Preparing for Paper 2 Delve into the subtleties and nuances of the English language, studying everything from phonetics to pragmatics, grammar to graphology, and language development to discourses. This course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the richness and diversity of English, equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed for your A-Level examination.
Embark on a literary adventure with the A-Level English Literature distance learning programme, crafted to nurture you as a discerning, self-reliant reader. Delve into an extensive assortment of literary works spanning various centuries, cultivating an ability to scrutinise closely and assess diverse critical perspectives. You'll acquire the knack of articulating well-informed, independent views based on robust evidence. Furthermore, you'll master weaving critical standpoints into your essays to bolster and cultivate your arguments. An A-Level in English Literature lays a solid foundation for any field demanding superior written communication, research, and analytical prowess. This qualification can pave your way into various careers including Journalism, Teaching, Law, Academia, Media, Advertising, Marketing, Politics, and the Performing Arts. A-Levels, the educational hallmark of the UK, are esteemed by universities and employers alike as an emblem of substantial accomplishment. Harness the power of the English Language to inspire, motivate, and challenge yourself in a myriad of ways. Possessing an A-Level symbolises an in-depth comprehension of a subject, enhancing your career prospects and presenting new opportunities. Designed in line with the latest specifications, this A-Level English Literature course is poised to provide you the best shot at success. With our comprehensive resources at your disposal, including a clear induction and well-structured assignments, you'll be adeptly prepared for the exam. Benefits you'll enjoy: An innovative course, devised according to the latest specification featuring captivating and interactive content Option for fast track available for this course (exams in 2022) A complimentary e-textbook to facilitate your learning Access to a network of partner exam centres (guaranteed exam venue) Unlimited tutor support – aiding in crafting a study plan and offering unwavering support throughout Exam pass assurance (In case of initial failure, we’ll support you until your subsequent exam) A-level English Literature will stimulate your reading habits, promoting a critical approach and fostering an understanding of analysing a variety of critical viewpoints. Awarding Body Details: Awarding body: AQA Our course code: X902 Qualification code: 7712A AQA qualifications, recognised and taught across 30 countries globally, are esteemed by employers and universities, enabling learners to progress to their subsequent life stage. AQA qualifications cater to a variety of abilities, encompassing GCSEs, IGCSEs, and A-levels. ⏰ Estimated Study Time Allocate between 200 and 300 hours for studying, plus extra time for assignment completion. 🌐 Learning Methodology Our innovative online learning platform delivers this course, offering an interactive and engaging experience. For those inclined, printable learning materials are available. Learning resources incorporate diverse media, including videos, quizzes, and interactive activities. 🗓️ Course Duration Commence your learning journey by enrolling today, and enjoy unlimited tutor support for up to 24 months from enrolment. 📝 Assessment Method All current enrolments are for Summer 2022 exams. Official Exams: Complete two standard written exams: 3-hour exam, 40% of marks 2-hour 30-minute exam, 40% of marks One coursework task, 20% of marks (See NEA below) We offer a guaranteed exam spot in one of our nationwide exam centres, eliminating the need for you to find one. Assignments: Throughout your course, you'll need to complete: - One introductory assignment - Ten assignments Though not contributing to your final grade, these provide an opportunity to submit work to your tutor for marking and feedback, helping gauge your progress. Non-Exam Assessment (NEA): - One coursework task, 20% of marks The A-Level assessment for the new specification includes a non-exam assessment (NEA). This coursework is completed during your learning and sent to your exam centre for marking. Further details provided upon enrolment. 🎓 Course Outcomes Upon successful completion, receive an A-Level in English Literature, issued by AQA. This syllabus (7712A) is specifically chosen for its suitability to distance learning. Your certificate is indistinguishable from those issued to students in any other academic setting. ℹ️ Additional Information Difficulty Level - 3 Entry Requirements - We strongly recommend prior study of English literature to GCSE or equivalent level. UCAS Points - 56 _________ Course Content 1. Love through the ages: Shakespeare's Othello 2. Love through the ages: Poetry - Anthology (Pre 1900) 3. Love through the ages: Prose - The Great Gatsby 4. Love through the ages: Unseen poems 5. Texts in shared contexts: Drama - A Streetcar Named Desire 6. Texts in shared contexts: Prose - The Handmaid's Tale 7. Texts in shared contexts: Poem - Skirrid Hill (Post-2000) 8. Texts in shared contexts: Unseen prose extract 9. Independent critical study The course covers various themes and literary works, exploring 'Love through the ages' with works like 'Othello' and 'The Great Gatsby', and 'Texts in shared contexts' like 'A Streetcar Named Desire' and 'The Handmaid's Tale'. The course also includes an 'Independent critical study' unit to develop research skills and analytical thinking. Course Content Methods of language analysisPhonetics, phonology and prosodicsGraphologyLexis and semanticsGrammar, including morphologyPragmaticsDiscourse Textual variations and representationsThe textual range (various subjects, writers, audiences)Functions of the textsIdentity and representationsHow audiences are addressed and positionedStructure and organisation of the texts Children’s language developmentPhonological, pragmatic, lexical, semantic and grammatical developmentThe development of written languageThe functions of children’s languageTheories and research about language development Diversity and changeLanguage in its wider social, geographical and temporal contextsProcesses of language changeSocial attitudes to language diversity and change Language discoursesStudying texts that convey attitudes to language diversity and changeMethods of conveying views and opinions about language issues: representations, identities and positioning.Connecting to discourses about languageThe directed writing task Language Investigation (NEA)Choosing an investigation focusCarrying out the investigation (including ethics, record keeping and referencing)Organising and analysing the data and interpretation of findingsConcluding your investigation Original writing (NEA)An overview of the assessment and marking criteria, including organising and referencing workChoosing your area of original writing (Power of persuasion, storytelling & power of information)Choosing and analysing style modelsProducing a reflective commentary Preparing for the A Level examinationsRevision TipsExam TechniquesPreparing for Paper 1Preparing for Paper 2
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for working professionals in various job roles, both native and non-native English speakers, who use formal and informal written communications in the course of business, and who seek to improve their grammar usage. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: ?Examine nouns, pronouns, and verbs. ?Identify adjectives and adverbs. ?Identify prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections. ?Identify some important rules of grammar and some commonly made grammatical errors. ?Identify grammar rules regarding correct punctuation. ?Identify problematic sentence fragments, run-ons, and comma splices, as well as effective methods of rewriting sentences so that they are clear and complete. ?Identify methods for improving word choices. ?Identify methods for building effective sentences. ?Identify methods for editing text effectively. You learned the rules of grammar in school, but now you'd like to refresh and refine your grammar usage for your professional life. You need to state your ideas clearly and concisely in written communications and present yourself in a professional manner. In this course, you will review the rules of grammar, identify common grammar errors, and refine your business writing style. Improving your grammar will help you deliver polished and professional written communications. Correct grammar and a refined, concise writing style can help you clearly express your ideas to others, streamline the directions and instructions that you deliver, and create impressive presentations and reports. 1 - Identifying Nouns, Pronouns, and Verbs Identify Parts of Speech Identify Nouns Identify Pronouns Identify Verbs 2 - Identifying Adjectives and Adverbs Use Adjectives Use Adverbs 3 - Identifying Prepositions, Conjunctions, and Interjections Use Prepositions Use Conjunctions Use Interjections 4 - Identifying Rules Monitor Sentence Structure Monitor Modifiers Avoid Common Errors 5 - Identifying Correct Punctuation Use Parentheses Correctly Use Commas, Semicolons, Colons, Em Dashes, and Quotation Marks Correctly Use Numbers, Symbols, and Capitalization Correctly 6 - Identifying Sentence Fragments, Run-ons, and Comma Splices Identify and Resolve Sentence Fragments Identify Run-ons, Comma Splices, and Solutions 7 - Improving Word Choices Identify Commonly Misused Words Identify Synonyms, Antonyms, and Homonyms 8 - Building Effective Sentences Write with Purpose Consider the Audience Consider the Context 9 - Editing Effectively Use Correct Spelling Check Your Work
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for individuals who need to present information effectively in a professional environment. Overview This program can benefit anyone who presents; a trainer, a meeting facilitator, speaker, or seminar discussion leader. No matter which role you are assuming, this workshop will help you become more efficient and proficient with the skills of providing information to others. In this course, students will learn active listening skills to facilitate the exchange of ideas in meetings and presentations. They will also organize your ideas to create coherent and convincing oral presentations. Getting Started Icebreaker Housekeeping Items The Parking Lot Workshop Objectives Creating the Program Performing a Needs Analysis Writing the Basic Outline Researching, Writing, and Editing Choosing Your Delivery Methods Basic Methods Advanced Methods Basic Criteria to Consider Verbal Communication Skills Listening and Hearing: They Aren?t the Same Thing Asking Questions Communicating with Power Non-Verbal Communication Skills Body Language It?s Not What You Say, it?s How You Say It Overcoming Nervousness Preparing Mentally Physical Relaxation Techniques Appearing Confident in Front of the Crowd Creating Fantastic Flip Charts Required Tools The Advantages of Pre-Writing Using Colors Appropriately Creating a Plan B Creating Compelling PowerPoint Presentations Required Tools Tips and Tricks Creating a Plan B Wow 'Em with the Whiteboard Traditional and Electronic Whiteboards Using Colors Appropriately Creating a Plan B Vibrant Videos and Amazing Audio Required Tools Tips and Tricks Creating a Plan B Pumping it Up a Notch Make Them Laugh a Little Encourage Discussion Dealing with Questions Wrapping Up Words from the Wise Review of Parking Lot Lessons Learned Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations Additional course details: Nexus Humans Presentation Skills training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Presentation Skills course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
To understand psychopathology, one must learn a foreign language, lend an ear as it were to a language that is complex and symbolic. We aim to explore the lived experiences on irregular perceptions of reality with an open mind. Each Saturday includes: a live dialogue between Prof. Ernesto Spinelli and an International Existential Therapist; a moment to share your thoughts and feelings with the teachers; and a final integration facilitated by Bárbara Godoy. This series of ten dialogues set out to explore the multifaceted dimentions and complexities associated with Existential Therapies. It attempts to engage with various interpretations of insanity through the lens of patients often painful, confounding, and deeply unsettling life experiences. Character- between Prof. Ernesto Spinelli and Prof. Robert Romanyshyn “I begin with the term psychopathology to emphasize that the word is about the logos—the thinking/speaking—about the sufferings of the psyche. To understand psychopathology, one must learn a foreign language, lend an ear as it were to a language that is complex, symptomatic, symbolic, and embodied. As complex, psychopathology reveals and conceals the sufferings of psyche. As symptomatic, psychopathology reminds one of things too important to forget but which are forgotten because they are too painful to remember. As symbolic, psychopathology is neither about facts nor ideas but about images, alchemical vessels that not only hold and contain psyche’s sufferings, but also cooks them. As embodied, psyche’s sufferings are inscribed in the flesh, etched as lines of character. To practice psychotherapy as an existential therapist situates therapist and patient in a dialogical field that is complex, symptomatic, symbolic, and embodied as a gestural field between them.” Prof. Robert Romanyshyn. Prof. Robert D. Romanyshyn, an Affiliate Member of The Inter-Regional Society of Jungian Analysts, a Fellow of the Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture, and a Professor Emeritus of Clinical Psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute, was recently awarded the Distinguished Lifetime Contributions to Humanistic Psychology Award from the Society for Humanistic Psychology APA Division 32. He has published eight books and numerous articles in psychology, philosophy, education, and literary journals. He is also a published poet and has written a one-act play about Frankenstein. In 2009 he created a multi-media DVD entitled Antarctica: Inner journeys in the Outer World, which offers a psychological reflection on the melting polar ice. In addition to online seminars and interviews, he has given lectures and workshops at universities and professional societies in the U.S., Europe, Australia, South Africa, Canada, and New Zealand. Prof. Ernesto Spinelli was Chair of the Society for Existential Analysis between 1993 and 1999 and is a Life Member of the Society. His writings, lectures and seminars focus on the application of existential phenomenology to the arenas of therapy, supervision, psychology, and executive coaching. He is a Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS) as well as an APECS accredited executive coach and coaching supervisor. In 2000, he was the Recipient of BPS Division of Counselling Psychology Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Profession. And in 2019, Ernesto received the BPS Award for Distinguished Contribution to Practice. His most recent book, Practising Existential Therapy: The Relational World 2nd edition (Sage, 2015) has been widely praised as a major contribution to the advancement of existential theory and practice. Living up to the existential dictum that life is absurd, Ernesto is also the author of an on-going series of Private Eye novels. Date and Time: Saturday 3 May from 2 pm to 3 pm – (UK time) Individual Dialogue Fee: £70 Venue: Online Zoom FULL PROGRAMME 2025: 25 January “Knots” with Prof. Ernesto Spinelli and Bárbara Godoy 22 February “Healing” with Dr. Michael Guy Thompson and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 22 March “Difference” with Prof. Tod DuBose and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 12 April “Polarisation” with Prof. Kirk Schneider and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 3 May “Character” with Prof. Robert Romanyshyn and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 21 June “Opening” with Dr. Yaqui Martinez and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 19 July “Meaning” with Dr. Jan Resnick and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 25 October “Invention” with Dr. Betty Cannon and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 15 November “Hallucination” with Prof. Simon du Plock and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 13 December “Hysteria” with Bárbara Godoy and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli Read the full programme here > Course Organised by: