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Nationalism, self-determination and secession
Society, Politics & Law

Nationalism, self-determination and secession

...free course, Nationalism, self-determination and secession, will provide you with an introduction to studying political ideas by looking at how people who see themselves as nations challenge the existing order to assert their right to a state of their own...What makes a 'nation' and what makes peoples strive for nationhood? This free course, Nationalism,...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Political ordering
Society, Politics & Law

Political ordering

...free course, Political ordering, asks questions about what states are and how they are involved in the processes of governing and ordering social life. Building from an awareness of just how much of everyday life involves the state, the course questions whether states have this authority to govern. It also asks about situations in which states may not be able to command...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Exploring ancient Greek religion
History & The Arts

Exploring ancient Greek religion

...free course, you will explore this question by looking at textual and visual evidence relating to Amphiaraos’ sanctuary, which was located at a town called Oropos, in northeast Attica. You will engage with this material to learn about some of the different ways the ancient Greeks interacted with Amphiaraos, both individually and as part of their community. Study note:...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Understanding water quality
Nature & Environment

Understanding water quality

...free course, Understanding water quality, helps explain the options....Understanding water quality: Introduction - Please note, this course was written in 2003/2004 therefore some of the information is now outdated. In this free course, Understanding water quality, you will look at the main properties of natural water and how these may be altered by pollutants of ......
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
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Education & Development

Succeeding in postgraduate study

...course. Transcript This free course will help you to become familiar with the requirements and demands of postgraduate study, and to develop the skills and confidence to pursue your learning further. It will help you to consider some conventions for critiquing academic writing and develop your understanding of the challenges of demonstrating critical awareness of a...
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Level 3: Advanced 24 hrs
Starting with law
Society, Politics & Law

Starting with law

...course if you are a beginner or returning to study...This free course, Starting with law, explores key legal concepts such as legal capacity and the rights and responsibilities of the individual. You will examine how laws are made, and how they affect us at different points in our lives. It is an ideal course if you are a beginner or returning to study....Starting with...
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Level 1: Introductory 3 hrs
European Day of Languages
Languages

European Day of Languages

...free courses and other resources about language learning. So, what are you waiting for? Test your language skills How to learn a language Exploring English Language for work and travel What can learning languages do for you? Let more real Open University Language students tell you Why study language? Discover 9 reasons to learn a foreign language Try our language courses...
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Autumn on OpenLearn
Miscellaneous

Autumn on OpenLearn

...free learning resources, of course...1: Walk among the autumnal landscape The woods provide the perfect backdrop for an autumn walk, with an array of rich colours and woodland creatures. Why not take a walk there and check out the nature happening around you? Here are some free resources to inspire you to do so. 2: Make the most of the night sky October provides the...
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