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A short introduction to the English language
Languages

A short introduction to the English language

...introduction to the English language, will look at the role language plays in our lives, with a particular focus on the English language. It will examine the history and the future of the language, from the Anglo-Saxons and Shakespeare to social media communication and stand-up comedy...This free course, A short introduction to the English language, will look at the role...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
An introduction to computers and computer systems
Digital & Computing

An introduction to computers and computer systems

...introduction to computers and computer systems, challenges how we view computers through the examples of processors in kitchen scales and digital cameras, as well as examining the work of art that, at heart, is a computer. You will also explore how computers are connected together to achieve even more than when working alone...This free course, An introduction to...
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Level 1: Introductory 16 hrs
Introduction to Working with Young People
Education & Development

Introduction to Working with Young People

...Introduction to working with young people... Music at the Madcap Centre Young people explore their musical abilities with Steve, a musician with a talent for working with young people.. Making Music Together Recording a DJ set, designing a cd cover, and a guitar lesson. Behind the scenes the facilitators discuss the group's teamwork. Cooler than School Learning is fun at...
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Video 1 hr 28 mins
An introduction to intercultural competence in the workplace
Education & Development

An introduction to intercultural competence in the workplace

...Introduction: Introduction - Welcome to this short online course on Intercultural competence in the workplace. Over the next two weeks you’ll explore what role culture can play in a range of professional settings, and learn how you can analyse situations in your own workplace in which intercultural competence is required. The overall aim of this course is that you’ll...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Introduction to adolescent mental health Badge icon
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introduction to adolescent mental health

...introduction to adolescent mental health. The course is designed to encourage a greater understanding of mental health issues as well as to explore the variety of strategies that can be employed to support young people...Research indicates that throughout the world, young people’s mental health and wellbeing is at risk. Indeed, media headlines warn of a global mental...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Introduction to Ukrainian language and culture
Languages

Introduction to Ukrainian language and culture

...introduction to Ukrainian languages and culture. This course is for everybody who is interested in finding out about Ukraine and its people and wants to get a first insight into its rich cultural heritage. It is also for learners who interact directly with Ukrainian refugees, for example by hosting refugees in their homes, and who want to bring what they have found out...
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Level 1: Introductory 25 hrs
An introduction to visualising development data
Science, Maths & Technology

An introduction to visualising development data

...Introduction Making comparisons the fair way Learning to read charts - bar charts The questions that statistics asks Learning to read charts - line charts Scatter plots over time Scatter plots more generally - charting one indicator against another Extending the scatter plot - bubble charts Three dimensions good, four dimensions better? Motion charts So where do we go...
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Video 45 mins
Three Irish poets - introduction
OpenLearn Ireland

Three Irish poets - introduction

A look at three female Irish Poets – Ellen O'Leary, Katharine Tynan and Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill...Find out more about The Open University's English courses and qualifications. [Ellen o'Leary, Katharine Tynan and Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill] In this collection of articles we look at three female Irish poets. The first two - Ellen O’Leary (1831-1889) and Katharine Tynan (1859-1931)...
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Article 5 mins