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Year of the Rooster: Chinese New Year
Languages

Year of the Rooster: Chinese New Year

...working day. In Chinese astrology, each zodiac year is not just paired with an animal sign, but also one of five elements: Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, or Earth. 2017 is a Fire Rooster Year. Babies born in this year will be believed to be trustworthy, punctual and hardworking. Celebrate the new year by dipping into some of our fantastic resources on China and Chinese. Want to...
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The influence of From A Distance on audiences and participants
Society, Politics & Law

The influence of From A Distance on audiences and participants

...reflecting on acts of witnessing and empathy, but also feelings of shame. [Visitor's handwritten reaction to From A Distance] [Visitor's handwritten reaction to From A Distance] [Visitor's handwritten reaction to From A Distance] [Visitor's handwritten reaction to From A Distance] To find more about Behjat’s work and the reception during the event watch this video:...
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Upper Buckingham Street, Dublin, Ireland: from speculative landowners to multi-tenanted tenements
Society, Politics & Law

Upper Buckingham Street, Dublin, Ireland: from speculative landowners to multi-tenanted tenements

...century, its demotion to tenement use, then attempted rehabilitation in the late 20th century. The housing on the street represents every era from fine Georgian residences to middle-class Victorian dwellings and a range of purpose-built flats intended for the working classes built both by a private semi-philanthropic housing company (DADC) and by the city authorities....
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What is language?
Languages

What is language?

...work?...This short animated video explores the fundamental questions about the origin and function of language, and gives a quick introduction to the history and social significance of our communicative abilities. Transcript If this piece has piqued your interest in the world of words, we have many language courses available for you to study. If you want to know more...
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International Day of Happiness
Health, Sports & Psychology

International Day of Happiness

...working to end conflict, poverty and other unfortunate conditions in which so many of our fellow human beings live." Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon 20 March marks the start of spring, and it is also the International Day of Happiness when people around the globe share and celebrate what makes them happy. If that's not enough to get your happy juice flowing, we've prepared...
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Art and Visual Culture: Medieval to Modern
History & The Arts

Art and Visual Culture: Medieval to Modern

...of Neo-classical sculpture in an English country house. And you will find out about a key movement in modern art, Abstract Expressionism, and take a look at some iconic works in Tate Modern. This material forms part of The Open University course A226 Exploring art and visual culture...The podcast collection Try a FREE course Take it further with The Open University...
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Think like an entrepreneur
Money & Business

Think like an entrepreneur

...work, entrepreneurs think differently. They combine creativity with resilience, testing ideas, learning from setbacks, and adapting fast. In this interactive, guided by entrepreneur and business expert Julian Hall, you’ll explore what makes entrepreneurs unique, the different paths they take, and the skills that drive success. Whether you dream of launching a start-up,...
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Good Academic Practice Collection
Education & Development

Good Academic Practice Collection

...work: exploring academic integrity course. Plagiarism comes in all shapes and forms. This short interactive course is essential if you want to understand what is meant by good academic practice. The other resources in this collection will help to further your understanding. Check out our series of short animations If you are a student studying with The Open University you...
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