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Ageism and age discrimination
Society, Politics & Law

Ageism and age discrimination

...course will focus on the ageism targeted at older people, looking at the stereotypes, prejudices and discrimination they experience and the impact they can have...Ageism refers to the way we think, feel and behave towards people based on their age. It is a fluid concept that can apply to any age group. Ageism exists in our institutions, in our relationships with others...
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Level 1: Introductory 3 hrs
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Digital & Computing

Digital skills: succeeding in a digital world

...course designed to help you thrive in the digital world. Explore key skills such as managing your digital identity, staying safe, finding reliable information, and maintaining digital well-being — all while developing a critical, reflective approach to life online... [Microsoft and Open University logos.] This course is part of the OpenLearn AI Hub: a collaboration...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
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Science, Maths & Technology

Discovering chemistry

...course, Discovering chemistry, introduces you to some of these concepts, beginning with the idea that everything that you can see is made of building blocks called atoms. This leads on to a look at the chemical elements and how they are arranged in the Periodic Table, enabling chemists to rationalise patterns in their chemical and physical behaviour. Next you will...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
The First World War: trauma and memory
History & The Arts

The First World War: trauma and memory

...German aircraft attacked southern English towns and cities, including London, causing casualties and, of course, instilling fear. It is clear that the killing of innocent civilians had a profound impact on public attitudes in Britain. The bombing of the school in East London provided further evidence for many of Germany’s barbaric aggression, as the following extract...
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Level 1: Introductory 9 hrs
Neighbourhood nature
Nature & Environment

Neighbourhood nature

...course, Neighbourhood nature, will provide you with basic scientific and observational skills so that you can go into your local neighbourhood to discover the animals and plants in open spaces. You will learn how to observe, identify and record the wildlife around you, building up a picture of a small part of your local environment...There is a fascinating world of nature...
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Level 1: Introductory 1 hr
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Money & Business

Personal branding for career success

...course on personal branding. Learn how to identify your strengths, showcase your skills authentically, and use the right tools to build a professional image that attracts opportunities - whether you’re advancing in your current role or seeking something new...The way you present yourself to your employers, both current and future, plays a crucial part in career success...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Language in the real world
Languages

Language in the real world

...course, Language in the real world, explains and illustrates why a knowledge about how language works (i.e. ‘linguistics’) is helpful – some might say essential – for different aspects of our everyday lives. It provides an introduction to ideas around what language is and to the field of Applied Linguistics, which is dedicated to exploring and addressing...
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
Why study languages?
Languages

Why study languages?

...course is an introduction to the differences in culture and language about which we all need to be aware. There are 10 independent sections: any selection of them can be studied in any order. Some are about why knowledge of other languages and cultures can be important; others are about what it's like to study a foreign language or to have a career using a foreign...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs