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Art in Renaissance Venice
History & The Arts

Art in Renaissance Venice

...types used to advertise Venetian consumer products from the seventeenth century to the present day and images of Renaissance paintings depicting non-European figures. In the Biennale catalogue the point is made clear: ‘As the world of today struggles again with issues of immigration, ethnicity and race, the topic of diversity in historical Venice is particularly...
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
The Ancient Olympics: bridging past and present
History & The Arts

The Ancient Olympics: bridging past and present

...de Janeiro’, includes references to Poseidon, Hermes, Dionysus, Aphrodite, Apollo, Hercules, Artemis, Hephaestus and Zeus; and modern programmes such as the Rio 2016 Culture Festival remind us of Classical associations between sport, poetry, music, and prose composition. This course highlights the similarities and differences between our modern Games and the Ancient...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Historical perspectives on race
History & The Arts

Historical perspectives on race

...types’ or ‘species’ according to the design of their skulls (see Figure 2 above). This kind of early scientific categorisation would become an important tool in the development of eugenics and racist thinking, and was later linked with Charles Darwin’s evolutionary theories and the racial hierarchies of social Darwinism. The growth of nationalism, and the early...
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Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs
Exploring educational leadership
Education & Development

Exploring educational leadership

...types, theories, styles and models. Activity 2 Timing: Allow approximately 30 minutes The following animation outlines in summary the varying approaches which have been taken to understanding leadership. As you watch the video, identify the main models of leadership it mentions and how each might be distinguished from the other. NARRATOR In this animation, we’ll be...
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Level 3: Advanced 4 hrs
Data and processes in computing
Digital & Computing

Data and processes in computing

...types of brackets may be used to distinguish between different forms of data) interpret a given function description recognise correct syntax in formal expressions...Data and processes in computing: Key ideas - In this course, we will take an introductory look at two key ideas: forms of data handled by a software system, and the processes that may be applied to that data....
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Level 2: Intermediate 14 hrs
Supporting children’s learning in primary education today
Education & Development

Supporting children’s learning in primary education today

...types of activities that are designed to develop an understanding of learning and teaching in primary education...This free course explores different aspects of learning and teaching in primary education. It gives opportunities to engage with different types of activities that are designed to develop an understanding of learning and teaching in primary education. It...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Retail marketing
Money & Business

Retail marketing

...types of retailers we encounter while shopping. Activity 1 asks you to draw on your own shopping experiences to come up with your definition of retailing and Activity 2 asks you to determine whether there are differences between the retailers with which you shop. In Section 1 of this course we will explore the following: creating a definition of retailing retail product...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Reading and note taking – preparation for study
Society, Politics & Law

Reading and note taking – preparation for study

...type of material you are studying. You will also learn the techniques behind successful note taking and how to apply them to your own notes...Reading and note taking are two essential study skills. How do you read? This free course, Reading and note taking preparation for study, will introduce you to different techniques to help you to alter the way you read according to...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs