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Lysistrata by Aristophanes
History & The Arts

Lysistrata by Aristophanes

Enjoy Aristophanes' comic account of one woman's extraordinary method of bringing The Peloponnesian War to an end in this classical studies animation. ...WARNING: This animated version of the play Lysistrata contains scenes of nudity and sexual content. Transcript With thanks to Professor Oliver Taplin for his translation of this play.
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Video 5 mins
How arguments are constructed and used in the Social Sciences
Society, Politics & Law

How arguments are constructed and used in the Social Sciences

...study in Sociology...How arguments are constructed and used in the Social Sciences: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: understand how arguments may be presented in the Social Sciences...How arguments are constructed and used in the Social Sciences: 1 How arguments are used in the Social Sciences - The audio programme used in this course...
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Level 2: Intermediate 1 hr
Understanding economic inequality
Society, Politics & Law

Understanding economic inequality

...study some of the different dimensions of economic inequality, and learn about the main debates on its role in achieving economic success. You will also have the opportunity to put yourself in the shoes of a prime minister and explore what can be done to make economies less unequal...This free course, Understanding economic inequality, explores the causes of economic...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Beating procrastination with the Pomodoro Technique
Education & Development

Beating procrastination with the Pomodoro Technique

Short bursts of action can help motivate you while you study. This short animation tells you more about the Pomodoro Technique...Find out more about The Open University's BA/BSc (Honours) Open degree. Transcript Watch the other animations in this series
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Video 5 mins
60 Second Adventures in Astronomy: Large Hadron Collider
Science, Maths & Technology

60 Second Adventures in Astronomy: Large Hadron Collider

Turns out the Large Hadron Collider is not as dangerous as we thought...Find out about The Open University's Natural Sciences courses. Transcript Read Stephen Serjeant on why we need to build the LHC Discover how you can study physics and astronomy with The Open University
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Video 5 mins
Getting started with French 2
Languages

Getting started with French 2

...skills. Learners can mix and match the short courses and study more than one course at a time. Once this course is complete you will be directed to OpenLearn’s hub for language content where you will be able to build on your newly found language skills. You are now ready to start Week 1. Bonnes études ! (Enjoy your studies!)...Introduction: Acknowledgements - This free...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Everyday maths 2
Science, Maths & Technology

Everyday maths 2

...skills. You can read more on how to study the course and about badges in the next sections. After completing this course you will be able to: understand practical problems in familiar and unfamiliar contexts and situations identify the problems to be solved and identify the mathematical methods needed to solve them select mathematical methods in an organised way to find...
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Free course 48 hrs
Child mental health: is it in crisis?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Child mental health: is it in crisis?

...study of a young person with anxiety who is refusing to go to school, which is based on the real-life experiences of a service user of a child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS)...There is much discussion about the issue of children and young people’s mental health problems in the media, and we often hear this issue referred to as a ‘crisis’. But what does...
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Level 1: Introductory 3 hrs