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Message from Anh Tho Andres

Anh Tho Andres is a professor in Marketing and Communication at UBIS University based in Geneva, Switzerland.

As a multilingual Translator and Interpreter, and Lecturer in Communication, Anh Tho understands the challenges faced by Professionals in a globalized Corporate World.

Working on her DBA Degree at Paris-Est University (France), Anh Tho Andres is authoring a series of articles on Intercultural communication. She is also working on a series of glossaries in English-French-and Vietnamese on Management subjects. Contact: anhtho.andres@gmail.com for further details.

On this blog, Anh Tho is sharing with students and colleagues her research findings as support material to her ON-GROUND and ONLINE classes.

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Wuthering Heights - TV 1998 (full version)

Course Objectives

In order to facilitate the informed analysis and maximum appreciation of British literature and films, this course spends considerable time introducing the major theory of adaptation-, popular culture-, and film studies. It then delves deeply into the rich history of film, and of cinematic adaptations specifically, before concluding with a special emphasis on current issues in adaptation studies. Read more...

Some Useful Resources for Studying Film (Introductory)

Understanding Film: How to Read a Film: Movies, Media, and Beyond, James Monaco;

Style & Technical Matter: Film Style and Technology: History and Analysis, Barry Salt ;

Film Theory: Film Theory and Criticism, Braudy and Cohen;

Film History: an Introduction (readings 11/18/22/24/26), Bordwell, Thompson;

Film History: “History of American Cinema” Series California, Musser/Bower;

Film and Literature: An Introduction and Reader, Timothy Corrigan;

Film and Literature: The Cambridge Companion to Literature on Screen, Cartmell and Whelehan;

Adaptation and Appropriation, Julie Sanders.

CULTURAL MARXISM: The Corruption of America

Some good leads for interesting readings and films which helps to understand the destruction of values such as religion, community, family, tradition, culture leading to chaos, cultural pessimism

The Frankfurt School of Critical Theory
| Yale Open University by

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFpGf7aPXNA

About Karl Marx Life and Philosophy
| Peninsula College by Dr Cecil Wesley

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FosfvOdXrrw

Foundations of Marx's Philosophy and Economics
| David Gordon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_N0bWXjzu-c

Marx's Theory of Capitalism

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rS3-_s-ghbk

Why Marx Was Right: Terry Eagleton Marxist Critic & Political Philosopher
| Institute of Art and Ideas (IAI) by Prof Terry Eagleton

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYktnB7j81o

What is the Relevance of Marxism in the 21st Century?
| The New School

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9BtOGfP7_A

Marxism and Confucianism Today: Comparative Philosophies
in the Eurasian Realm (UC Berkeley Events)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jcdoVIoNJo

The Fall of America & the Western World: Understanding & Surviving the P...

My UBIS ONLINE Class: The Truth behind the Global Economic Collapse (Ful...

Dr. Marc Faber; " World Central Banks Are Going To Bankrupt The World!

9 April 2014 economy news Marc Faber Economic Predictions - Economic Gam...

Compassionate Ethics in Difficult Times - The Dalai Lama

Edward Snowden: Here's how we take back the Internet

Corporate Social Responsibility Definitions

Definitions - Guidelines of the European Council

1. Definition: http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/corporate-social-responsibility.html#ixzz2uuWxMtZA

A company’s sense of responsibility towards the community and environment (both ecological and social) in which it operates.

Companies express this citizenship (1) through their waste and pollution reduction processes, (2) by contributing educational and social programs, and (3) by earning adequate returns on the employed resources.

2. definition: http://ombo.berkeley.edu/name/questions/glossary

The corporate belief that a company needs to be responsible for its actions – socially, ethically, and environmentally.

3. Definition: http://www.mallenbaker.net/csr/definition.php

For instance, the CSR definition used by Business for Social Responsibility is:

Operating a business in a manner that meets or exceeds the ethical, legal, commercial and public expectations that society has of business.

On the other hand, the European Commission hedges its bets with two definitions wrapped into one:

A concept whereby companies decide voluntarily to contribute to a better society and a cleaner environment. A concept whereby companies integrate social and environmental concerns in their business operations and in their interaction with their stakeholders on a voluntary basis.

4. Definition: http://searchcompliance.techtarget.com/definition/corporate-social-responsibility

Corporate social responsibility is an umbrella term used to describe voluntary corporate initiatives concerned with community development, the environment and human rights.

CSR policies and programs seek to benefit society while simultaneously improving a corporation’s public image and profitability. The term is often criticized for simply being a public relations buzzword.

5. Definition: http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/policies/sustainable-business/corporate-social-responsibility/index_en.htm

The Commission defines corporate social responsibility as

“the responsibility of enterprises for their impacts on society”. To fully meet their social responsibility, enterprises “should have in place a process to integrate social, environmental, ethical human rights and consumer concerns into their business operations and core strategy in close collaboration with their stakeholders”.

CSR Guidelines and Principles

The European Commission encourages enterprises to base their approach to corporate social responsibility on internationally recognised CSR guidelines and principles. This is especially the case for larger enterprises and for enterprises seeking to adopt a more formal approach to CSR.

Five instruments together make up an evolving and increasingly coherent global framework for CSR:

PDF to download

OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises are far reaching recommendations for responsible business conduct that 44 adhering governments – representing all regions of the world and accounting for 85% of foreign direct investment – encourage their enterprises to observe wherever they operate.

The 10 principles of the United Nations Global Compact

The UN Global Compact asks companies to embrace, support and enact, within their sphere of influence, a set of core values in the areas of human rights, labour standards, the environment and anti-corruption. Companies can sign up to the UN Global Compact, which subsequently commits them to submit a yearly communication on progress report.

ISO 26000 Guidance Standard on Social Responsibility

The ISO 26000 guidance standard on social responsibility is a voluntary international standard. It provides guidance rather than requirements, so it cannot be certified, unlike some other well-known ISO standards. It is aimed at all types of organisations, not just enterprises.

United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights

The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights define what governments and enterprises should do to avoid and address possible negative impacts on human rights by enterprises. Based on the UN Guiding Principles, the European Commission has been developing an introductory guide to human rights for small businesses, and guidance for 3 business sectors.

International Labour Organisation Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises on Social Policy

This declaration offers guidelines to multinational enterprises, governments, and employers' and workers' organisations in such areas as employment, training, conditions of work and life, and industrial relations. This declaration is the only ILO text that is also addressed to enterprises. The ILO provides a help-desk for enterprises on international labour standards.

In addition, for questions related to reporting and transparency, enterprises frequently refer to the Global Reporting Initiative and to the International Integrated Reporting Council.