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Introducing International Relations
Society, Politics & Law

Introducing International Relations

...Write a couple of sentences as to why, in your view, the slideshow presents an example of international relations? There’s no single correct answer to this first question, so just write a couple of sentences to summarise your initial thoughts. Discussion You might have noted the involvement of multiple states (countries); the way issues like trade and investment reach...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Understanding ADHD
Health, Sports & Psychology

Understanding ADHD

...writing this course in 2019-2020, research into ADHD in adults is still in its relatively early stages and therefore it is difficult to draw firm conclusions about this cohort. However, for children and adolescents, much more extensive research has been carried out. The data suggest that prevalence rates of the condition for this age group vary across the world as shown...
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Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs
Social problems: Who makes them?
Society, Politics & Law

Social problems: Who makes them?

...Writing in the 1950s, the American sociologist C. Wright Mills (1959, pp. 7–10) drew a distinction between ‘personal troubles’ and ‘public issues’. He suggested that although there were many ‘troubles’ or ‘problems’ that individuals experienced in their lives, not all of these emerged as ‘public issues’ which commanded public interest and attention...
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Level 2: Intermediate 20 hrs
The poetry of Sorley MacLean
History & The Arts

The poetry of Sorley MacLean

...writes as he pleases, in English, Scots and languages of his own invention. Morgan's ‘First Men in Mercury’ can be read as a witty parable about language and imperialism. There are two voices. The leader of the Earth men seeks to communicate with the Mercurians. At the outset, his Standard English is calm and assured: – We come in peace from the third planet. Would...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
Children and violence: an introductory, international and interdisciplinary approach
Society, Politics & Law

Children and violence: an introductory, international and interdisciplinary approach

...writing in 1878, drew close parallels between children and ‘native peoples’, claiming that both were characterized by an innate viciousness towards others that glorified in violence for violence's sake. He wrote of a ‘cruelty so noticeable among children, so much so indeed, that it may be described as one of the most distinguishing traits of boyhood’ (Wake, 1878,...
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Level 2: Intermediate 20 hrs
Early years team work and leadership
Education & Development

Early years team work and leadership

...Write a pen portrait of yourself, highlighting your key strengths, areas for development and any other factors that influence your ability as a leader of, or in, a team. Comment Below is an extract from Sarah’s journal notes. I think I have some leadership skills and qualities because I get on well with people, especially parents. My communication skills are good and I...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Mental health in society
Health, Sports & Psychology

Mental health in society

...Write a letter to yourself briefly describing your initial thoughts about the subject of mental health in society, your own value base including any prejudices you might have, and what you hope to learn. Seal your letter in an envelope. You will be reminded to open it again at the end of the course to see what might have changed. This OpenLearn course is an adapted...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Exploring economics: the secret life of t-shirts
Society, Politics & Law

Exploring economics: the secret life of t-shirts

...Write down an example of a good you imagine being produced with a labour intensive technique, and a good you imagine produced with a capital intensive technique. Discussion Fruit picking can be done using a labour intensive technique when the farm owner employs a large amount of seasonal workers to pick up the fruit. These days, fruit picking can also be done using...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs