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Introducing philosophy
History & The Arts

Introducing philosophy

...human situation...Ever wondered what it would be like to study philosophy? This free course, Introducing philosophy, will introduce you to the teaching methods employed and the types of activities and assignments you would be asked to undertake should you wish to study philosophy and the human situation....Introducing philosophy: Introduction - This course gives you an...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Coping on the Coast: moral economies and liminality at the heart of things that matter
Society, Politics & Law

Coping on the Coast: moral economies and liminality at the heart of things that matter

...human beings, their sense of security and well-being is inextricably intertwined with the place to which they most strongly feel that they belong. This could be the place where they were born and raised, or a place they moved to for an important reason, like escaping persecution or war, or to be with someone they love. Thus, for those whose lives and livelihoods are bound...
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Video 15 mins
Assessing risk in engineering, work and life
Science, Maths & Technology

Assessing risk in engineering, work and life

...human activities carry some risk that the activity will lead harm to people, the wider environment or have some other unwanted effect. This is true for everything from crossing a road to operating a major oil refinery. We all do these risky things because they carry benefits; crossing a road allows someone to get to the place they need to be at and we all rely on the...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Can renewable energy sources power the world? Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Can renewable energy sources power the world?

...humanity’s use of fossil and nuclear fuels have been a major catalyst of renewed interest in the renewable energy sources in recent decades. A sustainable energy source can be defined as one that: is not substantially depleted by continued use does not produce significant pollution or other environmental problems does not cause health hazards or social injustices. In...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Literacy, social justice and inclusive practice
Education & Development

Literacy, social justice and inclusive practice

...resources, technologies and differing ideas about what it means to be literate. There is a complex interaction between the agency of learners and the structures that shape their educational settings and experiences. In this course, we use the term ‘agency’ to mean all people’s inherent capacity to engage, interpret and make choices within their particular social...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
Waste management and environmentalism in China
Nature & Environment

Waste management and environmentalism in China

...resources identify some of the emerging social responses to China’s environmental problems assess your own waste management habits...Waste management and environmentalism in China: 1 Waste in China - From their changing diet to owning more household objects, the Chinese are becoming great consumers. Production of consumer goods needs resources such as raw materials,...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
A question of ethics: right or wrong?
Health, Sports & Psychology

A question of ethics: right or wrong?

...resources lack of comfort relationship issues exploitation. Think about an area of sport or fitness practice that you are familiar with and list any potential ethical dilemmas that may occur in each of these categories. Where possible, try and note down a possible solution or prevention. Comment The example you think of will be very specific to the area selected. However,...
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Level 2: Intermediate 7 hrs
Why is the time right for Donald Trump's style of charismatic leadership?
Society, Politics & Law

Why is the time right for Donald Trump's style of charismatic leadership?

...human with exceptional qualities that can be depended upon to ensure that everything they do will be right. It is because Trump is a charismatic leader that he can say “trust me” and give few details as to his priorities or policies, even on something as serious as foreign conflict. It’s why he can say, when asked who he’s consulting: “I’m speaking with...
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