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Microbes – friend or foe?
Nature & Environment

Microbes – friend or foe?

...data in the current section, of a group of 100 people how many would, on average, be found to carry one of Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus pneumoniae or Clostridium difficile? Why are individuals carrying these microbes generally not ill? Answer Streptococcus pyogenes is found in one-tenth of the population, so that means that 10 people in every hundred would carry...
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Level 1: Introductory 2 hrs
Nationalism, self-determination and secession
Society, Politics & Law

Nationalism, self-determination and secession

...analysis of the core concepts, and ‘unpack’ or evaluate the arguments and claims made. Others go further, offering not only new ways of thinking about the core problems, but practical suggestions for policy-makers. For example, democratic ways of deciding on claims for secession. One reason this can be hard to think about all at once is that real world events, such as...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Exploring ancient Greek religion
History & The Arts

Exploring ancient Greek religion

...analysis of visual evidence, this time to consider how it might shine light on the political importance of religious practice. [Ancient Greek temples had similar architectural elements. This image shows you the location of the Parthenon frieze, a decorative band located above the architrave of the temple. Friezes were made up of rectangular architectural features, known...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
The use of force in international law
Society, Politics & Law

The use of force in international law

...analysis. When consulting the texts for this activity, you should focus on selecting relevant parts of the decisions, which comment on the issues that the questions are asking you to consider. Find and read: the ICJ decision in the Nicaragua Case (paras 191–95, Merits) the ICJ Advisory Opinion on the Legality of the Threat or Use of Nuclear Weapons (ICJ Rep 1996, paras...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
How arguments are constructed and used in the Social Sciences
Society, Politics & Law

How arguments are constructed and used in the Social Sciences

...analysis of the way the arguments are presented. Participants in the audio programme were: John Clarke Professor of Social Policy at The Open University; Dr Digby Johnson a member of The Social Affairs Unit (a registered charity); Bea Campbell a writer and journalist. Activity 1 Listen to the linked audio files, Evidence and Argument. You may want to use the titles and...
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Level 2: Intermediate 1 hr
Different types of business
Money & Business

Different types of business

...analysis/sme-definition/ (Accessed 28 January 2014). Manta Media (n.d.) ‘Merrythought Ltd’ [Online]. Available at www.manta.com/ic/mtznkgm/gb/merrythought-ltd (Accessed 28 January 2014). Mercadona (n.d.) ‘What is Mercadona?’ Valencia, Mercadona [Online]. Available at www.mercadona.es/corp/ing-html/empresa.html (Accessed 28 January 2014). Merrythought (n.d.)...
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Level 1: Introductory 3 hrs
Effective communication in the workplace Badge icon
Money & Business

Effective communication in the workplace

...data. Video 4 Although you might feel nervous about attending an interview, remember that this is an opportunity to communicate your skills and experiences to an audience who are interested in hearing what you have to say. As well as remembering the importance of creating a good first impression, as outlined in Week 3, it can be useful to have a structure in mind when...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Cell signalling
Science, Maths & Technology

Cell signalling

...data base (pdb) files indicated in the figure legends. These files can be downloaded, viewed and manipulated using a suitable molecular viewing programme, such as Viewerlite tm. This OpenLearn course provides a sample of Level 3 study in Science...Cell signalling: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: define and use each of the terms...
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Level 3: Advanced 12 hrs