History Goes To the Movies

Modern history lecturer Dr Marnie Hughes-Warrington talks about her latest book History goes to the movies: studying history on film...

Listen to the first part (0'00" to 1'36") and answer the following questions:

• How many books has she so far published?
• What’s her opinion on film (general view)?
• What’s her opinion on historical film (as a historian)?
• What’s the point she wants to make in her latest book?
• Why are history films particularly valuable?

It's pretty difficult... so blame me if you have a hard time with that! (at least it sounds much better here than in the classroom)

Mid-Term Examinations

I'm doing my best to get all the results this very week. Not the very first day, though.

Overall impression:

• LISTENING: Pretty good results.
• READING: Average. Some did very well while other did poorly... the rest stood around the pass mark (either above or below).
• SPEAKING: As with Listening, your performance was quite acceptable, especially for those many who usually stay silent... and can do rather well.
• WRITING: Probably the weakest skill.