mundo actual

English translation: current world affairs

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Portuguese term or phrase:mundo actual
English translation:current world affairs
Entered by: rhandler

13:08 Jun 3, 2005
Portuguese to English translations [Non-PRO]
Education / Pedagogy
Portuguese term or phrase: mundo actual
This term appears on a a "Curriculum do Curso" do Instituto do Emprego e Formação Profissional" and I'm not sure whether it should be translated as "Current Affairs" or "Modern World" ("Modern Studies" in the UK. Any ideas, please?
Julie Allison
United Kingdom
Local time: 20:18
current world affairs
Explanation:
How about this blend of your own suggestions? Check at these examples:

ICWA.org
... The purpose of the Institute of Current World Affairs is to provide ...
Except within the expansive boundaries of "current world affairs," and with the ...
www.icwa.org/

International Relations and Security Network ISN - Home
... and additional information on unfolding events in Uzbekistan. » More. »
More ISN dossiers. Russian Regional Report; Current World Affairs Links ...
www.isn.ethz.ch/
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rhandler
Local time: 16:18
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I'll use this one as it covers every aspect of the term, thank you, everyone
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Summary of answers provided
5Real World; Current Affairs; Modern World
Marian Greenfield
5current affairs
Karen Haggerty
5current world affairs
rhandler
2Contemporary Studies
Norbert Hermann


  

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Real World; Current Affairs; Modern World


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Marian Greenfield
Local time: 15:18
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 51
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current affairs


Explanation:
You say you know the term for the UK. This would be the term for the U.S. Good luck!

OSHER - History and Current Affairs
... Summer 2005 - History & Current Affairs. Click Here to Return to Main Page
... We will present the entire course in four parts over four terms. ...
www.continuing-ed.calpoly.edu/o_history.html - 48k - Cached - Similar pages

NYU SCPS | Programs in the Humanities | Course Listing
Search. › Advanced Course Search ... Current Affairs. › The American Dream: An
Exploration Through Film and Literature X02.9281 ...
www.scps.nyu.edu/departments/ course_listing.jsp?deptId=7&catId=42 - 25k - Cached - Similar pages



    Reference: http://www.continuing-ed.calpoly.edu/o_history.html
    www.scps.nyu.edu/departments/ course_listing.jsp?deptId=7&catId=42
Karen Haggerty
Local time: 12:18
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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current world affairs


Explanation:
How about this blend of your own suggestions? Check at these examples:

ICWA.org
... The purpose of the Institute of Current World Affairs is to provide ...
Except within the expansive boundaries of "current world affairs," and with the ...
www.icwa.org/

International Relations and Security Network ISN - Home
... and additional information on unfolding events in Uzbekistan. » More. »
More ISN dossiers. Russian Regional Report; Current World Affairs Links ...
www.isn.ethz.ch/

rhandler
Local time: 16:18
Native speaker of: Portuguese
PRO pts in category: 179
Grading comment
I'll use this one as it covers every aspect of the term, thank you, everyone
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6 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5
Contemporary Studies


Explanation:
Name of Group: Contemporary Studies. Time and Place: Tuesday 2pm-3:45pm Activities room. How many in Group: varies 6-8. Contact: Tina Barkway (Bexley college tutor) ... Contemporary Studies is a course covering a wide view of the world around us. News items, local activities, special ...

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Research Newsletter of the Faculty of Education and Contemporary Studies, May 2004. Faculty of Education and Contemporary Studies. Research Newsletter. Number 2. March - April 2004. Publications. Neil Burton, \"Financial Resource

Norbert Hermann
Local time: 20:18
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 4
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