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Duchess of Malfi: Deconstructing the play
History & The Arts

Duchess of Malfi: Deconstructing the play

...University course A230 Reading and studying literature... The Duchess of Malfi A brief introduction to the play. Understanding Webster’s text The cast discuss examine what the language means and why Webster chose to use those particular words. Interpreting Webster’s text for the stage An exploration of the different ways the text can be deciphered and translated for...
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Video 27 mins
Managing for Sustainability
Science, Maths & Technology

Managing for Sustainability

...University course T867: Managing for sustainability... Source planning in waste Chris Murphy gives a brief overview of the waste industry from his experience. Source planning in occupational safety Joe Taylor explains the significance of planning from a Health and safety perspective. What is an environmental audit? Why is an environmental audit important? What is Life...
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Video 23 mins
Othello and apartheid
History & The Arts

Othello and apartheid

...University course A230 Reading and studying literature... The play as a metaphor Janet Suzman explains how she used a 400 year old play to bring attention to contemporary issues. Othello The character of Othello represents the ‘other’, the foundation of racial prejudices. Breaking Racial Taboos Janet Suzman decided to go ahead with the controversial physical aspect of...
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Coping with Depression
Society, Politics & Law

Coping with Depression

...Open University course D240 Counselling: exploring fear and sadness... Coping with Depression Stephen Fry, Trisha Goddard and Jim Brown share their experiences with anxiety and depression. Depression: diagnosis and stigma A look at being diagnosed with a mental illness. Depression and drug use Several people share their experiences of prescribed and recreational drugs....
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Video 38 mins
Worlds of English
Languages

Worlds of English

...University course U214 Worlds of English... The Expansion of English in China This video looks at the rapid expansion of the use, and teaching of English in China, from the 1970s to present. English in the European Union In recent years, English has become increasingly dominant as the language spoken at the European Parliament, in Brussels. This film examines why....
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Philosophy: Justice and Morality
History & The Arts

Philosophy: Justice and Morality

...University course A222 Exploring philosophy... Plato on justice and self interest A debate on whether citizens follow the law because of their good nature, or because they fear retribution. Classical and modern utilitarianism A discussion about the differences between classical and modern utilitarianism. Kant's moral philosophy An examination of Kant's teachings on...
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The Rainbow analysed
Science, Maths & Technology

The Rainbow analysed

...University course MU120 Open mathematics... The rainbow analysed introduction The rainbow analysed introduction Aristotle's theory In about 300BC Greek philosopher Aristotle proposed a theory to why the rainbow has such a specific shape. A full circle rainbow? Aristotle's model also tells us that if we are high enough we can see the full rainbow circle. This is often...
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The Environment
Education & Development

The Environment

...University's Environment courses I’m a Tutor Support Manager and I really like the multidisciplinary opportunities that the module offers. If I was to study this module, I would be interested in studying courses about the environment, because it is a challenging subject which can be seen from a number of different points of view and it’s such an important issue. Most...
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