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Discovering music: the blues
History & The Arts

Discovering music: the blues

...Open University course A111 Discovering the arts and humanities...Discovering music: the blues: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: describe the historical context of the blues explain the nature of typical blues lyrics recognise a blues scale understand the concept of primary chords understand the 12-bar blues structure...Discovering...
Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Textiles in Ghana
History & The Arts

Textiles in Ghana

...2.0 Licence. All other written material contained within this course originated at the Open University. Don't miss out: If reading this text has inspired you to learn more, you may be interested in joining the millions of people who discover our free learning resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University - www.open.edu/ openlearn/ ......
Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Sam Selvon, The Lonely Londoners
History & The Arts

Sam Selvon, The Lonely Londoners

...Open University course A230 : Reading and studying literature. It can also be found in the publication Sara Haslam and Sue Asbee (eds) (2012) The Twentieth Century, published by The Open University and Bloomsbury Academic...Sam Selvon, The Lonely Londoners: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: understand representations of the themes of...
Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
Religious diversity: rethinking religion
History & The Arts

Religious diversity: rethinking religion

...course will also give you a taste of the Open University course A227 Exploring religion: places, practices, texts and experiences. This short free course focuses on a selection of religious places and practices in London. However, the full course explores religion in a more global context, with a focus on how religion is actually lived and practiced...Religious ......
Introducing music research
History & The Arts

Introducing music research

...music research provides you with insights into the wide variety of possibilities for studying music at postgraduate level. In this free course you will explore diverse musical topics through four themes: inclusions and exclusions, practice, technology, and community. You will encounter music from different times, places and genres while being introduced a range of...
Level 3: Advanced 12 hrs
Veiling
History & The Arts

Veiling

...course is an adapted extract from the Open University course A332 Why is religion controversial?...Veiling: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: demonstrate skills in the analysis of visual and material expressions of religion understand the role of material culture within religious rituals and practices recognise the complexity and...
Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
Exercise and mental health
Health, Sports & Psychology

Exercise and mental health

...course is an adapted extract from the Open University course E233 Sport and exercise psychology: a case study approach...Exercise and mental health: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: demonstrate an awareness of the links between physical activity and mental health understand some of the proposed theories of why exercise benefits mental...
Level 2: Intermediate 2 hrs
Teaching mathematics Badge icon
Education & Development

Teaching mathematics

...Badged courses are all available on The Open University's OpenLearn website and do not cost anything to study. They differ from Open University courses because you do not receive support from a tutor. But you do get useful feedback from the interactive quizzes. What is a badge? Digital badges are a new way of demonstrating online ......
Level 2: Intermediate 24 hrs