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From old English to modern English
History & The Arts

From old English to modern English

...history of a language in two main ways: externally – where, why and by whom the language was used; the political and social factors causing change – and internally – the pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary and written appearance of the language; the motivations for change arising from the structure of the language itself. I will structure my discussion around the...
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Approaching prose fiction
History & The Arts

Approaching prose fiction

...history of the form as a whole. These patterns cannot be assembled into a grand design, but the forms of fiction, the ways in which stories have been told, have their own history. An understanding of that historical pattern, haphazard and fragmentary as it may be, does give us some insight into the forms of life which literate societies have evolved in history, some...
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Level 2: Intermediate 20 hrs
World-Changing Women: Emily Davies
History & The Arts

World-Changing Women: Emily Davies

...that women’s achievements would be recognised as equal. However, women were not awarded degrees on an equal basis to men at Cambridge until 1948. Fifty years afterwards, in 1998, a special ceremony was held at the university to honour the 900 women who had earned, but not been awarded, degrees between 1869 and 1948. Discover more about education, history and gender...
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The Arts and Creativity
Education & Development

The Arts and Creativity

...History courses and qualifications. I’m a Senior Manager in the Access, Open and Cross-curricular Innovation team and my favourite aspect about the YXM130 module is that you can use short courses that you have already studied to count towards the module - what a win! When studying this module, you can also continue to explore a range of themes and be a little curious...
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International Women's Day
Society, Politics & Law

International Women's Day

...history and gender equality. This year the theme is 'Give to Gain'...International Women's Day celebrates the achievements of women to raise awareness about gender equality. International Women's Day is celebrated every year on 8th March, with thousands of events occurring around the world to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women. Below are some of...
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Brass Instruments
History & The Arts

Brass Instruments

...history have affected the design of brass instruments. Changing Key and Pitch Playing the cornet, trombone and trumpet, experts demonstrate hand stopping and lipping. Mechanical Innovation : Keys The keyed bugle and the ophicleide enabled brass instruments to have a distinct voice in the band music of the 19th century. How Valves Work A revolution in brass. Mechanical...
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Audio 1 hr 10 mins
Integrated health, safety and environmental management
Science, Maths & Technology

Integrated health, safety and environmental management

...history of the huge site, and make informed decisions on the various risk factors involved. Risk and farming Farming has always been a high risk industry, Farms are potentially dangerous environments which require complex risk management. Farm risk survey 1 Judy Howells, a surveyor who works for the National Farmers' Union's insurance department, begins a risk survey of...
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Audio 1 hr 11 mins
The Birth of Comedy
History & The Arts

The Birth of Comedy

...history, philosophy, science … and fart gags. Theatre first appeared in Athens 2,500 years ago to educate and entertain the growing audience of citizens. However Greek theatre wasn’t a quiet entertainment but a rowdy, competitive sport involving teams of performers battling each other for prizes... Creating a Spectacle: Theatre in Ancient Athens Why was theatre-going...
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Audio 1 hr 9 mins