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THE MISSION OF THE IBD:
What is the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBD)?
To develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
The IBD is taught world-wide and is internationally recognised and understood by universities and employers as an excellent preparation for further study or employment. It is administered by the International Baccalaureate Organisation, a body which is independent of any government and has an international perspective.
Welcome to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at Varndean College Varndean College has been an IB World School since 2008. We chose the IB because we think it is offers something exciting and different: a broad, academically rigorous education for the whole person. We also really value its international perspective and its commitment to creating a better and more peaceful world. IB students work hard, but get an education which is neither driven by assessment requirements nor subject to any government policy. I really enjoy working with IB students. The course encourages them to be open-minded, intellectually curious and keen to learn. They seem to have a lot of fun, too. In the whole UK, over 90 schools now offer the Diploma Programme. Do join us if you think it’s for you! Dr Sean McEvoy, IB Diploma Co-ordinator
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What does the course involve?
You choose one course from each of six subject areas, three or four at Higher Level and the rest at Standard Level. The content of Standard Level courses is smaller than that of Higher Level courses, and they are usually a little less demanding academically.
Everyone also follows the Core Programme.This is made up of: The Extended Essay
You will write an extended essay of 4,000 words which researches a topic of particular interest to you in any subject. A teacher will work with you individually to help you prepare, write and present your project. The essay is externally assessed and counts towards your final mark (see page 13).
Theory of Knowledge
You study the foundations of knowledge in particular areas (see page 12).
Creativity, Activity, Service
A central, worthwhile and exciting part of the IB programme. You will take part in a variety of extracurricular activities, comprising some creative work, activity, and service in the community (see page 14). Varndean College IB brochure 2017.indd 3
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What subjects are on offer in the IBD at Varndean College?
Students who want to study Maths, Physics, Engineering or Economics at university but who do not want to take HL Maths, can also be entered for A Level Maths alongside SL Maths.
What are the Entry Requirements at Varndean College? We require a minimum of grade 5 in GCSE English and in GCSE Maths, plus four or more A* to B grades in four different subjects. Certain subjects at Higher Level have particular subject requirements. For these, see the specific subject sections in this booklet. Varndean College also welcomes an increasingly large number of students from all over the world. International students should provide evidence of qualifications gained over the last two years and will then be interviewed by the College. We may also ask you to complete an entrance test in English or Maths if you do not have GCSEs or IGCSEs.
How will I be assessed? There are no external examinations at the end of Year One. All the written exams take place in May of Year Two and the results are published in July. We hold internal exams in June of Year One and January of Year Two. Coursework comprises up to 30% in most subjects. In Literature and Modern Languages, the coursework consists of oral assessment. Theory of Knowledge is assessed by an externally-marked coursework essay. The maximum possible score is 45: a maximum of seven points for each subject, plus a maximum of three for the core. In order to pass the diploma, you need 24 points.
Do I have to pass everything to get a qualification? It is rare for any of our students not to achieve the full Diploma. In the past, one or two have decided that taking all six subjects is too much and become IB Diploma Course students. This means that they take three, four or five of their subjects and achieve IB grades in each. Both HL and SL IB individual certificates are accepted by some universities for entrance to degree courses, though the full Diploma is preferred. If a student were to complete the course but fail to achieve enough points overall for the full Diploma they would still be awarded Course Grades in all six subjects. 4
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What might my timetable look like? IBD students have fuller timetables than A Level students. A sample Year One timetable:
Some very good reasons why the IBD might be the right choice for you You keep all your options open for another two years. No future career path will be closed down for you at the age of 16. You have free choice about which subjects you take at Higher Level. All degree courses and employment opportunities remain open to you. You gain an internationally recognised qualification known and understood by universities and employers all over the world. Who knows where in the world you will want to work or study in the future? Universities are enthusiastic about the rounded education which the IBD provides. Students who have studied the IBD have a wide knowledge, a capacity to think for themselves and a proven ability to carry out independent research. Taking a subject at Higher Level prepares you just as well for degree level study as an A Level in that subject would do, if not better. The Varndean IBD is a coherent, focused course which encourages you to see the links between subjects. Last, but certainly not least, the stated aim of the International Baccalaureate Organisation, it is worth repeating, is ‘to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect’.
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Group One: Literature A1
Entry requirements: grade 5 or above at GCSE English A1 is an exciting course covering a wide range of English and world literature: novels, plays and poetry from the past and the present. You read 13 texts for Higher Level and 10 for Standard Level. Some are studied in depth and closely, some more rapidly. We will read from a historical and political perspective, always being aware of how literature speaks about human experience in different cultures. We’ll also look at what kind of knowledge of the world and of ourselves we can gain through literature. Assessment is by coursework, oral presentation and two exam papers at the end.
Group Two: Second Language French or Spanish or German
Entry requirements: grade B or above at GCSE French or Spanish This is a course that will quickly develop your language skills as well as your knowledge and understanding of French, German or Spanish culture and society. Topics will develop from the context of the individual in society, to the consideration of more complex global, political, cultural, social, moral and ethical issues by the end of the second year, when you will be able to engage in discussion and debate. These topics or issues will be studied through a range of authentic media sources - television, press, radio, internet, film – and through some literary texts and extracts. A novel is studied at HL.
I was unsure of what kind of career to pursue and the IB offered the opportunity to study a wider range of subjects. Also the IB allows you to study abroad which is an option I wanted to consider. Olivia Wynne Thomas (IB Student)
Spanish (ab initio ) (SL only) Entry requirements: evidence of prior study of a modern foreign language This course assumes no prior knowledge of the Spanish language. It is a fast-paced course that will enable you to reach a basic level of communicative competence so that you will be able to communicate orally and in writing in a variety of everyday situations. A general awareness and appreciation of the culture of Spain and Spanish-speaking countries will be fostered.
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The variety of subjects the IB offers enables me to be certain of what I want to do in the future and to build my confidence. Varndean College has a solid reputation for the IB, which makes it stand out. Hugo Robilliard (IB Student)
Group Three: Individuals and Societies History
No specific entry requirements You will study a very broad range of historical issues and controversies from the late 19th and 20th Centuries. This will enable you to develop a critical and comparative understanding of World and European history, focusing on issues such as the rise and rule of single party states, the development and fall of communism and the causes, practices and effects of war. Both offer you the chance to get to grips with notions of continuity and change over time. There is also the opportunity for you to research an historical question of your own choice, equipping you with essential investigative skills and preparing you well for study beyond college.
Global Politics
No specific entry requirements In our inter-connected world the decisions that politicians make increasingly have a global impact. You will study the people, power and politics behind the conflicts and decision-making which affect citizens on an international scale. Central to this will be an investigation of concepts such as sovereignty, human rights, development and peace. Studying a range of contemporary conflicts and issues, you will gain a greater understanding of the global consequences of the actions of politicians on all sides of the debate. You will also have the opportunity to study a number of global political challenges such as poverty, cultural conflict and migration.
Psychology
No specific entry requirements Psychology is the study of human behaviour and experience. You will gain an increased understanding of the nature of human beings, both as individual people and as members of social groups. During the two years you will develop an appreciation of Psychology as an academic discipline and as a body of knowledge which is relevant to your own life. Psychological knowledge can be applied in a variety of contexts, including the assessment and selection of people for educational and occupational purposes, the treatment of psychological disorders and the implementation of change in organisations, to name but a few.
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Group Four: Experimental Sciences Biology
Entry requirements: for Higher Level at least an A grade; for Standard Level at least a B grade in both core and additional Science (or Biology) at GCSE
It’s difficult to mention just one thing I have enjoyed most the IB as a whole is just fantastic. All the students support each other. Learning together and succeeding together are two of the many things I’ve most enjoyed. Anna Banze (IB Student)
This course will give you an understanding of the structure and functioning of organisms at all levels from the molecular level to the whole organism. You will be encouraged to appreciate the diversity of life and how different organisms show adaptations that enable them to exploit different environmental conditions and to recognise that these adaptations are a result of evolutionary change. Both Standard and Higher level are offered and assessment is by terminal exam papers plus teacher-assessed practical skills. You will also be required to participate in a collaborative project.
Physics Entry requirements: for Higher Level at least an A grade; for Standard Level at least a B grade in both core and additional Science (or Physics) at GCSE What is Physics? Basically, Physics tries to explain how the universe works as simply as possible, but no simpler. From Quarks to Quasars, Physics is all about understanding and predicting nature. Together we will look at how our world (and beyond) behaves and try to make sense of it. You will enjoy Physics if you want to find out about life, the universe and everything, develop models to explain how the universe works, sharpen your problem-solving skills and see how physics is used in the world around us. You will discover how our ideas of how things work have changed over the centuries; scientists are not always ‘right’. A theory only lasts until an experiment proves it wrong! Then we need a new one. IB Physics places great emphasis on the practical uses of the subject, the scientific method and how discoveries are communicated to other physicists around the world as well as the public. The course is assessed by exams at the end plus teacher-assessed practical skills. You will also take part in a collaborative project with the Chemists and Biologists.
“Students coming to us with the IB have an intellectual inquisitiveness which makes them attractive to us. They don’t have a narrowness of thought or that deadening specialism which limits their academic development.” DR EWAN FERNIE, UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
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Group Five: Mathematics Mathematical Studies (SL only)
Entry requirements: at least a grade 5 in Mathematics GCSE (Higher tier) This course is designed to provide a broad mathematical experience for students for whom mathematics is not their main interest. You will be introduced to further mathematical skills and techniques beyond your previous experience. However, the emphasis will be on developing your ability to choose between alternative strategies for solving problems. The course will initially draw from the experience of students from a variety of backgrounds, building confidence in your mathematical skills and developing an understanding of the importance of the application of mathematics in a range of contexts. The techniques covered will be delivered through approaches which will include group, or individual, investigative work and the analysis of results to aid the understanding of the underlying mathematical structures and the need to identify the mathematical rules that facilitate further problem solving.
I’ve enjoyed being really engaged in the learning; the lessons will always stretch you and it’s great seeing the progress you can make.
The design of the course will allow for periods of review, giving opportunities to test acquired knowledge. Assessment is by 2 exam papers and a piece of coursework.
Jacob Page (IB Student)
Mathematics Entry requirements: for Standard Level, a grade 7 in Maths GCSE; for Higher Level, grade 9 in Maths GCSE. The SL course is designed to provide a mathematical experience for students for whom mathematics is a clear interest. The core topics are algebra, functions and equations, circular functions and trigonometry, vectors, statistics and probability and calculus. The emphasis will be on developing your ability to apply and use mathematical techniques rather than on the derivation, validity and possible generalisation. Graphical calculators and relevant computer software will be used to assist in this aim. Students wishing to study HL Chemistry or Physics should study SL Mathematics, not Maths Studies. Assessment is by 2 exam papers and a piece of coursework. The Higher Level course is for students with a strong background in Mathematics. Students will be likely to include Mathematics as a major component of university studies - either in its own right or within courses such as Physics, Engineering or Technology. The course focusses on developing important mathematical concepts in a comprehensive, coherent and rigorous way. Number Theory and Graph Theory are studied alongside the topics covered in Standard Level Maths. Assessment is by 3 exam papers and a piece of coursework.
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Group Six: The Arts and Further Subjects Chemistry
Entry requirements for HL: at least an A grade in both Core and Additional Science (or Chemistry ) at GCSE The course starts with the important foundation ideas of atomic structure, the mole concept, bonding and energetics. This leads on to group chemistry, equilibrium and kinetics. The more demanding concepts involved in thermodynamics and equilibrium will challenge students, stimulating and extending their appreciation of chemistry. Knowledge of organic chemistry will be developed to include important industrial and environmental aspects. You will be encouraged to consider the impact chemistry has made on society and the responsibilities those connected with the chemical industry have. The option module is Medicinal Chemistry linking nicely with the organic chemistry content. The chemistry department has links to both Brighton and Sussex Universities in particular and regular events at both, plus competitions such as the Olympiad exam and the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge. Chemistry is a key part of most vocational scientific occupations and mandatory for medicine, veterinary and dental sciences. You should also be taking Maths, not Maths Studies at SL.
Philosophy No specific entry requirements Studying Philosophy will teach you how to formulate arguments in a rational and logical way and to be able to critically examine your own experiences and their ideological and cultural biases. It will introduce you to the plurality of philosophical traditions and should develop in you a way of thinking that draws on personal reflection and a knowledge of philosophical traditions. You will be introduced to diverse approaches to philosophical reflection that encourage you to engage both academically and personally in reflecting upon a range of materials from primary and secondary philosophical texts, literature, arts, contemporary media and first-hand experience.
The IB keeps open all options and allows you to carry on studying a wider range of subjects. It is a course which is well-respected by universities and the people I know who have taken it have really enjoyed it . Lola Dickinson (IB Student)
Visual Arts It is very helpful if students following Visual Arts within the IB Programme have some prior experience of art-making at a level equivalent to GCSE, but this is not essential for Standard Level. Our Visual Arts IB programme aims to engage you successfully with your own creative practice, developing ambition, confidence and success. You will have the opportunity to experience a broad range of ideas and processes before focusing on an area of creative interest and strength. Gallery trips, European study visits, meetings with artists, designers and photographers will help you extend your understanding of the changing contexts in which art is made. Your tutors are themselves practicing artists. You will build a portfolio of work on a range of scales, selecting pieces from this for your final exhibition.
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German or Spanish
Entry requirements: grade B or above at GCSE
This is a course that will quickly develop your language skills as well as your knowledge and understanding of German or Spanish culture and society. Topics will develop from the context of the individual in society, to the consideration of more complex global, political, cultural, social, moral and ethical issues by the end of the second year.
Film (available at HL and SL)
No specific entry requirements
This course combines a study of the history and theory of film from an international perspective with the discipline of textual analysis. Students also create and produce an original film as part of a team or as an individual (SL). In addition, HL students create an individual trailer for the film production. There are no final written exams: the course is assessed by a mixture of practical work, oral presentation and written assignments, including script writing and production planning.
Theatre No specific entry requirements Theatre in the Making: Exploratory workshops and research tasks focussed on the acquisition and development of all skills required to create, present and observe theatre. Theatre in Performance: Higher Level students participate in three performances working from a different perspective in each (e.g. acting, writing, directing); Standard Level students participate in two performances. Theatre in the World: Students study at least two contrasting theatre practices from different cultural and historical periods. For example, these could be classical Greek theatre and Kathakali. Independent Project: Either: Devising - students create and present an original piece of work or: Exploring Practice - students undertake a practical study of theatre practice and demonstrate their findings in research or practice.
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THE CORE
Theory of Knowledge What is the basis for our understanding of the world and our beliefs? How do our individual beliefs relate to the subjects we study? What status should we give to scientific knowledge as compared to artistic or literary knowledge? What is the influence of society and culture on what we think we know and believe? What problems of bias does our own experience present? How does language influence our experience and ideas of truth? What problems of communication does language present? What is the relationship between perception and I think, questions of “reality”? How does maths relate to the world? Is it possible to have emotional therefore truths?
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Theory of Knowledge is a central element of the International Baccalaureate in which we ask fundamental questions about the nature of knowledge and its relationship to the subject areas of the diploma. Its principal aim is to explore the main categories of knowledge with special reference to the various problems that students encounter in their everyday learning. It is hoped that students will acquire a set of critical and conceptual tools to enable them to reflect upon and better understand the continual connections which can be drawn among the other parts of the IB programme. The course takes as its content the academic, cultural and individual interests of the students and subjects these to critical analysis through applying a set of analytical tools which will be of vital and continuing value as you progress through your courses. Apart from an appreciation of the role of language in thought and knowledge, an understanding of the requirements of logical rigour for knowledge claims, and an investigation of various knowledge systems, you will examine conceptual issues in mathematics, the natural sciences, the human sciences, and history. The course also pays considerable attention to moral issues of current popular debate with particular attention being paid to making and defending judgements of value. You will be stimulated to develop as questioning thinkers, who are empowered to explore the nature of their subjects, ethical debates and their personal contributions.
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The Extended Essay The Extended Essay is a perfect opportunity for you to engage with your favourite subject. It is written in the style of a university dissertation, being presented formally with an abstract, footnotes, bibliography and page numbers. The maximum length is 4,000 words. You can write on almost any topic in any subject available on the IB Programme as a whole – not just the subjects available at Varndean College.
Some Recent Extended Essay Titles at Varndean College: Group 1 Literature: Symbolism in Toni Morrison’s Beloved. Group 1 Literature: What role does the character of Lavinia have in the representation of different, clashing forms of patriarchal power and authority in Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus? Group 2: French (in French): Baudelaire’s poetry: Romanticism or Modernism? Group 2: German (in German): Kraftwerk and the culture and technology of Germany in the 1970s. Group 2: Spanish (in Spanish): The male-centredness of the Spanish language. Group 3 History: A comparison of the foreign policy of two Soviet leaders, Stalin and Khrushchev. Group 3 History: Was the impact of colonisation wholly negative in British India and French Algeria? Group 3 History: Who was the most significant physicist in the progress of quantum physics from 1900-1927? Group 3 History: ‘Between its creation in 1948, up until 1956, the NHS only partially improved structural and economic factors with regard to hospital provision in England and Wales compared with the inter-war years.’ How far is this statement correct? Group 3 Human Rights: The ethics of foreign intervention in domestic wars. Group 3 World Religions: An analysis of how Church of the Latter Day Saints, the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church approach textual interpretations. Group 3 Philosophy: An evaluation of a utilitarian approach to voluntary euthanasia. Group 3 Psychology: The contribution of genetics, personality, sensation-seeking and reversal theory in highrisk sport participation. Group 4 Biology: Eye dominance and monocular depth perception. Group 4 Chemistry: Is aspirin a timeless wonder-drug, or is it inferior to the new Non-Steroidal AntiInflammatory Drugs? Group 4 Physics: An investigation into the effect on the range of a catapult of changing its counterweight. Group 6 Visual Arts: A comparison of the work of Klimt and Schiele.
Each student has their own supervisor whom they meet individually for advice on planning, researching and writing, but the essay remains very much their own work. The essay is marked by an examiner somewhere else in the world. The Extended Essay is important to the aims of the Diploma Programme because ‘Students are, to a large extent, responsible for their own independent learning, through which they acquire and communicate in-depth knowledge and understanding. The research process necessarily involves intellectual risktaking and extensive reflection; open-mindedness, balance and fairness are key pre-requisites for a good extended essay.’ The Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge are each marked externally and given a grade A-E. The two marks are combined to produce a core points score of 0, 1, 2 or 3 which contributes to the overall points score for the Diploma. Varndean College IB brochure 2017.indd 13
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THE CORE
Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) Because the IB believes that education should include every aspect of life an important part of the Diploma Programme core consists of Creativity, Activity and Service. Students complete a programme in all three areas. CAS activity hours are not formally timetabled. Some take place during the college day, such as team sports, creative writing or choir. Others take place at times convenient to you. Personal tutors meet students individually to help them to organise their CAS programmes. Students keep a personal log in which they record what they have done and reflect upon what they have learned as they progress in each activity. IB students at Varndean have undertaken a wide range of CAS creative activities: acting in plays; singing in the choir; learning a musical instrument; taking part in the college’s creative writing programme. There has even been an IB knitting group! For action, IB students have played in the college’s netball or rugby teams, but they have also taken part in fitness programmes, running, hill-walking, street dancing, skiing and pilates. There are many service opportunities available. Some IB students are active in the students’ union; a considerable number volunteer in the NHS in Brighton; some have worked with the elderly; others volunteer at the Link College or local Primary schools. Whatever you do, the CAS programme is a crucial part of the core of the Diploma Programme and its commitment to a complete and principled education.
The IB Tutorial Programme Every IB student has a personal tutor who meets the student on a regular basis. The tutor is there to help with work planning, to advise on CAS and to support progress generally through the Diploma programme. As the course develops, attention turns to university applications. The personal tutor provides a great deal of help with the whole process of choosing a university course and with writing the application. The tutor also writes the students’s reference. All IB tutors also teach their tutees; they get to know the student and their individual needs very well throughout the course. The tutor also provides a point of contact for parents with the college.
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After the IB? PROGRESSIVEDISTINCTIVESUCCESSFUL Universities value highly the wide knowledge and intellectual qualities evident in applicants who have studied the IB Diploma. They know that IB students have learnt to be self-reliant and to use their time well. They recognize that IB students already understand academic research methods. At Varndean College we have an outstanding record of placing IB students at the universities they want to attend, and, in particular, on the most demanding degree courses. In 2015 nine IB students won places at Oxford or Cambridge universities for 2016 entry. In the 2015 UCAS round 63% of Varndean IB applicants went to Russell Group universities. Varndean IB students go on to study a wide range of subjects at degree level. Pictured right are some of our 2016 leavers: Stefan Penman (Shoreham College) will read Biomedical Science at Sussex University; Freya Way (Oathall) is going to Emmanuel College Cambridge to study Natural Sciences; Hannah Bashir-Eviston (Hove Park) will take Anthropology at University College London and Lucy Golding (PACA) is studying Education at the University of East Anglia. Our students have also always been very successful in gaining places on medical and veterinary degree courses. Below are five of our successful applicants for 2016: Alan Hasanic (Cardinal Newman) will study at St George’s Hospital in London; Anna Casey (Lewes Priory) at Brighton and Sussex Medical School; Ava Frohmader (Oathall) is going to Liverpool to take Veterinary Science; Tess Angus (Lewes Priory) will be a Medical student at Manchester University and Odhran O’Donoghue (Chailey) will read Medicine at Wadham College, Oxford.
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What people have said about the IB Diploma at Varndean College “The college has a very successfulInternational Baccalaureate Diploma course. In 2011/12, all students completing the course passed and the average diploma score per student was very high compared to national and international averages.” OFSTED Report, September 2012 “Doing the IB was an invaluable experience for me. It offers a holistic outlook on education as something valuable in itself, that looks to form critically thinking and independent students as opposed to just regarding education as one step to lead to the next rung in a ladder, rather than a life carefully considered. The IB challenges students both to think and act creatively in every aspect of their life.” Ex-Varndean College student “Having completed my first term at university, I see how much more I have been prepared for this than other students who did A Levels. The IB has enabled me to make the transition from Sixth Form to university far more easily, because the referencing, essay writing and even the exams that I am expected to do at university are very similar to my experience with the IB. I am so glad I took it.” Ex-Varndean College student “I think the IB is a fantastic all-round education which stops young people having to narrow their choices too early. Subjects like TOK help to bring all their learning together and develop their understanding of the meaning of knowledge and what it is to learn. The relatively small number of students means they all get to know each other and develop strong and positive relationships, which is really positive. I also think it’s great that they don’t spend the whole time cramming for exams, but have time to enjoy and explore their subjects.” Parent whose two daughters both chose the IB at Varndean College “Although the course includes a lot of hard work, he seems to really enjoy what he is learning and it gives him a good idea of what will be expected of him at university. An excellent course run by very capable and caring staff.” Parent of a recent Varndean College IB student
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