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Othello Act 5: Silence | Shakespeare Play by Play
This an analysis of Act 5 of Shakespeare's play Othello focusing on the theme of silence. Who gets to speak? who gets to tell others to speak? who is prevented from speaking? all this matters in Othello.
The Business Professor
De Novo Review
The standard of review in which an appellate court reviews the decision of a lower court anew as if the lower court had not rendered a decision.
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Amicus Curiae
An amicus curiae is an individual or organization who is not a party to a legal case, but who is permitted to assist a court by offering information, expertise, or insight that has a bearing on the issues in the case. The decision on...
The Guardian
Is Moldova ready to embrace an unmarried, childfree president?
Is Moldova ready to embrace an unmarried, childfree president? | Europe’s baby bust
Mr. Beat
When Does Speech Incite Violence? | Brandenburg v. Ohio
In episode 17 of Supreme Court Briefs, a KKK leader gets his hate rally on TV, and then promptly gets arrested. Wait a second, what about freedom of speech?
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Why Stop-and-Frisk is Legal | Terry v. Ohio
In episode 55 of Supreme Court Briefs, an undercover detective stops and frisks three men who were acting "suspiciously" outside of a jewelry store. Was that an invasion of their Fourth Amendment rights?
Mr. Beat
What Does the Second Amendment REALLY Mean? | US v. Miller
In episode 34 of Supreme Court Briefs, state troopers find an illegal sawed-off shotgun in the car of two gangsters, which leads to the only Supreme Court case about the Second Amendment of the 20th century.
Mr. Beat
Can You Burn An American Flag? | Texas v. Johnson
In episode 7 of Supreme Court Briefs, a dude named Johnson burns the American flag and the whole country seems to freak out. Does the First Amendment protect flag burning?
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Sensory Words and Phrases
Sensory Words and Phrases explores sensory words and phrases by identifying examples in literature.
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Recovering Intentionality
Political scientist Mark Bevir (UC Berkeley) highlights the core difference between the social sciences and natural sciences, involving intentionality.
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Democracy as a Contrast Idea
Political theorist John Dunn (Cambridge) describes how democracy originated as a political idea in contrast to monarchy and aristocracy.
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Tracking "Democracy"
Political theorist John Dunn (Cambridge) highlights the importance of investigating the etymology of "democracy" in order to better appreciate the evolution of our political beliefs.
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Understanding Rhetoric
“Understanding Rhetoric” will assist students in learning how to make an effective argument by balancing pathos, logos, and ethos appeals.
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The Anthropic Principle
Nobel Laureate in Physics Anthony Leggett (Illinois) describes the so-called Anthropic Principle that some invoke to answer the "fine tuning problem" of cosmology.
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In re Gault: Juvenile Rights
In re Gault was a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that ensured juveniles accused of a crime would receive the same Fourteenth Amendment rights as adults. It all stemmed from a teenager making a prank call.
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Employing Rhetorical Devices
The video entitled “Employing Rhetorical Devices” explores using rhetorical devices in a persuasive text.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Persuasion is an Art, Not a Science & 4 Tips to Be More Persuasive
Persuasion is an art, not an exact science. No matter what anybody claims, there is no one best way to persuade people that will work in all situations. However, there are principles or guidelines that will help you make more persuasive...
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What is Social Engineering
Social engineering is the psychological trickery used to get others to do things or reveal private information. Contrary to social engineering, which does not include disclosing sensitive information, this is a social science.
Mr. Beat
Texas v. Johnson
Dallas, Texas August 22, 1984 Protesters marched through the streets, destroyed property, spray-painted walls, broke windows, and threw dirty diapers and beer cans just outside of the Republican National Convention. Someone stole an...
Curated Video
Taking a Voluntary Sample
In this lesson, you will learn how to take a voluntary sample by appealing to individuals and allowing them to choose to participate. This method is useful for gathering general information, but it cannot be used to make generalizations...
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Authority for Judicial System - Article III
This Video Explains Authority for Judicial System - Article III
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Obscene Speech and the 1st Amendment
This Video Explains Obscene Speech and the 1st Amendment
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Learning Styles Auditory Visual Kinesthetic
You can use learning styles--visual, auditory, and kinesthetic (VAK)--when public speaking. FREE 7 Instant Tips for Confident & Composed Public Speaking http://www.communicationskillscoach.c... Whether for leaders, teachers, or students,...