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Dejusticia - Listen on YouTube, Spotify - Linktree. A Puzzle Mat for Assembling Colombia’s Geologic History. If you have ever assembled a large jigsaw puzzle, you know how difficult a task it can be, especially if the picture you are putting together is unclear or if pieces are missing. The process becomes even harder without a table or puzzle mat to display and support all the pieces during the building process.

Earth’s deep history might be the biggest puzzle geologists try to put together. Earth’s deep history might be the biggest puzzle geologists try to put together—and it’s not an easy job. Geologists use isotope geochronology, a method that relies on the predictable decay of isotopes of radioactive elements, to determine when a particular rock formed, and they apply this information to establish the timing of past geologic events. A Box of Unsorted Pieces Colombia comprises a mosaic of five major geographical regions: the Amazon, Andean, Caribbean, Orinoco, and Pacific.

The Need for a Puzzle Mat The CGD also aids in assessing the effects of societal events on geological research. Hay futuro si hay verdad | Informe Final Comisión de la Verdad. If It Were My Home. Sino-Japanese Interactions Through Rare Books - Online Course. Books have played a major role in the formation of Japan’s culture, particularly those brought from China. On this course we’ll examine how big an impact these books have had, as well as looking at how books and religion are connected in Japan and East Asia, and the history of publishing in Japan.

Understand more about Chinese books, language and culture Through the course you’ll discover more about the different types of Chinese books, their characteristics and their history. We’ll also look at books with strong Chinese influences and examine the culture of the area of the world that use the Chinese writing system. Learn about the development of Japanese culture We’ll then look at how these books made their way to Japan and how Chinese culture influenced Japanese culture. Explore the connection between books and religion in East Asia You’ll also learn about the connections between publishing and religion - examining the influence of Zen Buddhism on Japanese culture.

Buddhism Through Its Scriptures. Reconciliation Through Indigenous Education. This course will help you envision how Indigenous histories, perspectives, worldviews, and approaches to learning can be made part of the work we do in classrooms, organizations, communities, and our everyday experiences in ways that are thoughtful and respectful. In this course, reconciliation emphasizes changing institutional structures, practices, and policies, as well as personal and professional ideologies to create environments that are committed to strengthening our relationships with Indigenous peoples.

For educators, this means responding to educational reforms that prioritize improved educational outcomes for Indigenous learners. In addition, educators must support all learners to develop their knowledge and understanding of Indigenous people’s worldviews and cultures as a basis for creating equitable and inclusive learning spaces. This course is regularly updated and may change. The Medieval Icelandic Sagas. Programa del curso Skip Syllabus DescriptionWeek 1: Historical overview.

We explore what is unique about the Sagas as a genre, compare some contrasting views on their origin and examine how the Sagas are related to other works of European Medieval literature. Week 2: Manuscripts. We get an overview of the world of Old Norse manuscripts and talk to some experts of Icelandic textual criticism about the extant (and lost) manuscripts of our three main Sagas. Week 3: Landscape and Archaeology. Coursera | Online Courses From Top Universities. Join for Free.

Realidad Social Latinoamericana. Timeline of History. Casa de la Historia. Ver los nombres de países en el Atlas Histórico Mundial GeaCron. Sin duda alguna me declaro un admirador de la web GeaCron. Esta web muestra interactivamente un Atlas Histórico Mundial y Cronologías desde el 3000 a.C. hasta la actualidad, destacando principalmente la evolución de las fronteras y algunos eventos históricos de relevancia.

Y lo más importante, aparte de navegar geográficamente por el globo terráqueo, puedes navegar temporalmente, viendo, por ejemplo, cómo eran las fronteras de los países en el año 1492, momento en el que se descubrió América por Cristóbal Colón. En este punto, que cada cuál deje navegar su curiosidad temporal. Problema: No veo el nombre de los países en el mapa Pues bien, una vez que descubrí la web, me percaté que no observaba el nombre de los países en el mapa, cuando sabía con certeza que tenían que aparecer.

Solución: deshabilitar NoScript Muchos usuarios de Firefox, como es mi caso, utilizamos un complemento que se llama NoScript. Agradecimientos ¡Viva el Software Libre! Relacionado 7 junio, 2016 En "Mapas" 24 junio, 2016. Home - African Ceremonies. Japanese Culture Through Rare Books - Online Course. A book is a tool for preserving words and images. Through books, an abundance of information, including the knowledge and experiences of the people of the past, has been handed down to the present. But books are more than records of words and images. Their form, appearance, and even the scripts and styles used tell us about the fashions and technologies of the times that produced them.

By studying old books, we can learn a great deal about the geographical areas in which they were made, the historical background, and the individuals and groups involved in their making. While displaying remarkable similarities with books produced in other areas of the Sinitic cultural sphere, Japanese books also possess some unique features, starting with their sheer diversity of form and appearance. Keio University’s Book Collection Keio University’s Institute of Oriental Classics is a unique institution specialized in rare East Asian books. Develop your interests in Japan and rare books. China (Part 1): Political and Intellectual Foundations: From the Sage Kings to Confucius and the Legalists.

Introduction to Kabbalah. Course Syllabus Skip Syllabus Description 1. Introduction: Kabbalah and its Academic study The lesson will introduce you to Kabbalah and to its academic study. We will discuss the term “Kabbalah,” and the varieties of forms and schools of Kabbalah throughout history. 2. Sefirot: The Kabbalistic Theory of the Divine Structure We will learn about one of the most central concepts of Kabbalah – the Sefirot: a structure of ten divine powers. We will also explore the concept of God as En-Sof (The Infinite) and his relationship with the Sefirot. 3. The Inner Life of God: The Dynamics within the Sefirot We will explore interrelation of the different Sefirot and the effect of their inner dynamics on the lower realms. We will also learn about Kabbalistic theories about the formation of Evil and Kabbalistic demonology. 4.

The Qur'an. 14 libros para entender el problema de la coca en Colombia. Montaje: Diseño Editorial – ¡Pacifista! Este artículo forma parte de nuestro Proyecto Coca II – Misión Rural. Para ver todos los contenidos haga clic acá. Por Andrés Bermúdez Liévano Muchos libros se han escrito sobre Pablo Escobar, sobre el cartel de Cali y sobre las redes de cocaína colombiana en Estados Unidos. Pero muy pocos que nos ayuden a entender la realidad del campo colombiano en donde crece la coca, de la gente que más afectada se ha visto por la violencia de esas redes criminales (como cultivadores y consumidores) y de la misteriosa planta que dio origen a uno de los negocios ilegales más rentables del mundo.

Por eso consultamos a 10 de las personas que mejor conocen el tema de drogas en Colombia y estos son los libros que recomiendan leer estas vacaciones. La planta El río (1996) – Wade Davis Antes que nada, este es un libro de aventuras. La coca, pasado y presente, mitos y realidades (2007) – Sandro Calvani La droga prohibida Cocaína andina – Paul Gootenberg Los fracasos históricos.