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War Memorials
History & The Arts

War Memorials

...sources of civic pride. In this case, the statue also shows us the power of imperialism in the Victorian popular imagination. [COMMEMORATING] Commemorating casualties But it was only during World War I that a shift from celebrating victories to commemorating war casualties became widespread. Because the First World War also saw an extension of the scale of conflict, we...
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Article 10 mins
Effective communication in the workplace Badge icon
Money & Business

Effective communication in the workplace

...Open University, who you'll hear from at the start of each week, introduces the course. Transcript Enrolling on the course will give you the opportunity to earn an Open University digital badge. Badges are not accredited by The Open University but they're a great way to demonstrate your interest in the subject and commitment to your career, and to provide evidence of...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Pluralism in Economics: inequalities, innovation, environment
Society, Politics & Law

Pluralism in Economics: inequalities, innovation, environment

...Open University course DD320: Doing economics: inequalities, innovation and environment....Session 2: Alternative views on the economy and income distribution: Introduction - Session 1 illustrated that growing the economy as a policy objective we should continue pursuing is a contested question within the discipline of economics. Similarly, the questions of how an economy...
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Level 2: Intermediate 15 hrs
Working with our environment: an introduction
Nature & Environment

Working with our environment: an introduction

...open in a separate browser window throughout your study. To help you manage your studies, and if you plan to study further, you might like to think about obtaining a copy of The Sciences Good Study Guide by A. Northedge et al., published by Open University Worldwide. Where particular skills, such as reading, note taking and using diagrams may be needed to help your study,...
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Level 1: Introductory 11 hrs
Essential for what? A global social reproduction view on the re-organisation of work during the Covid-19 pandemic
Society, Politics & Law

Essential for what? A global social reproduction view on the re-organisation of work during the Covid-19 pandemic

...Open University's Economics courses and qualifications. On 22 June 2022, OU Economics hosted a seminar with Dr Sara Stevano of SOAS, University of London, and Dr Michal Nahman of The University of the West of England, and co-curator of the ‘This Is Essential Work’ online exhibition. The event was chaired by Susan Newman, Professor in Economics at The Open University...
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Year of the Rabbit: Chinese New Year
Languages

Year of the Rabbit: Chinese New Year

...Open University's Language courses and qualifications. According to the Chinese zodiac, 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit, starting from January 22nd, 2023 (Chinese New Year's Day), and ending on February 9th, 2024. The sign of the rabbit is a symbol of longevity, mercy, elegance, peace, and prosperity in Chinese culture. The rabbit is a tame and tender animal, and swift in...
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What do historians do?
History & The Arts

What do historians do?

...Open University (1978–1994). Asa probably fits many people’s ideas of how a friendly historian might look. These days historians are more diverse: for example, they are not all male, white and tweed-jacketed! Still, they have a lot in common with Asa and work in much the same way. [A black and white photograph of a smiling man. The man wears a suit, tie, and glasses....
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
Scottish courts and the law Badge icon
Society, Politics & Law

Scottish courts and the law

...open and transparent way working to ensure justice...This free course, Scottish courts and the law, explores the role, function and purpose of the courts in Scotland and their relationship with the law. You consider the way in which cases come to court, the difference between the criminal and civil justice systems, the separation of powers, how individuals may become...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs