How should we assess the prospects for continued European integration in the wake of the Brexit vote and of a resurgent nationalism in many European countries?...

Questions of European Integration (CMII0164)

Module Description

This module introduces you to the main issues that have been discussed by scholars in the field of audiovisual translation (AVT) and their...

Topics in Audiovisual Translation (CMII0099)

Module Description

This module introduces you to the main issues that have been discussed by scholars in the field of audiovisual translation (AVT) and their impact on research and the industry. Key writings and topics on the field are examined with the aim of situating AVT as a discipline in its socio-historical context. Topics to be covered include dedicated technology to AVT, ideological manipulation, censorship, gender issues, humour, cultural references, multilingualism, crowdsourcing, activism, fansubbing/fandubbing, eye tracking technology and corpus linguistics approaches applied to AVT.

Preparatory Reading

Díaz Cintas, Jorge. 2018. “‘Subtitling’s a carnival’: New practices in cyberspace”. The Journal of Specialised Translation, 30: 127-149. www.jostrans.org/issue30/art_diaz-cintas.pdf

You will receive one to one mentoring from experts who will supervise you perform common neurosurgical procedures and skills in a variety of environments.
The...

Practical NeuroSurgery (PNS) skills (CLNE0048)

You will receive one to one mentoring from experts who will supervise you perform common neurosurgical procedures and skills in a variety of environments.
The module consists of a workshop series followed by enhanced teaching activities (e.g. simulated patient or procedure) aimed to provide  exposure to core skills necessary for early-stage neurosurgical training. In addition, you will practice common neurosurgical scenarios with personalised feedback.
On successful completion of the module, you will be expected to:
• Demonstrate efficient history-taking and examination skills leading to accurate assessment, diagnosis and management
• Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrate good appreciation of 3D anatomy on micro, meso and macro scales
• Demonstrate safe and ergonomic technique when performing basic / common neurosurgical approaches and procedures
• Identify and avoid common pitfalls by adhering to good surgical practice