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What did Plato believe about the human soul? The one minute guide
History & The Arts

What did Plato believe about the human soul? The one minute guide

...Studies and qualifications [Plato compared the soul to a person driving a chariot pulled by two flying horses] [One horse is beautiful and noble; it wants to soar into heaven. This horse is our finer spirit.] [The other horse is ugly and bad. This horse represents our base nature, driven by passions and irrationality.] [The soul is our rational self, trying to keep...
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The origins of the First World War
History & The Arts

The origins of the First World War

...Read about Franz Ferdinand's assassination, discover the diplomatic crisis that engulfed Europe in July, explore Germany's strategic war plans, and lots more. We've suggested an order for you to read, but feel free to dip in and out wherever you like. Has this whetted your appetite about studying history? Find out more about The Open University's BA (Hons) in History....
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Are you care experienced and considering university?
Education & Development

Are you care experienced and considering university?

...for finding the key information necessary to simplify this process. Explore CLASS Cymru Support areas include: Before university Making applications Transition to university Studying at university After university Advice and support [university ready - white back ] This resource is part of the University Ready hub. Find more resources like this on the hub homepage....
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Issues in women’s football
Health, Sports & Psychology

Issues in women’s football

...Transcript The 2015 Women's World Cup Steph and Carrie discuss Carrie’s research into the women’s World Cup using the 2015 tournament in Canada as a case study. Transcript These three audios are taken from the free OpenLearn course, The football World Cup: where sport and politics collide. The course discusses both the men’s and the women’s World Cups in detail....
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Othello and apartheid
History & The Arts

Othello and apartheid

...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 Othello and Desdemona’s...
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Exploring the science of climate
Science, Maths & Technology

Exploring the science of climate

...study of weather and climate, from the amateur scientists of the Mannheim group in the late 18th century to the professional climate scientists of the present day. The album draws on material originally created to support The Open University course Exploring Science... Exploring the science of climate A brief introduction to this album. 18th century weather observers The...
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Duchess of Malfi: Deconstructing the play
History & The Arts

Duchess of Malfi: Deconstructing the play

...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 performance. Anatomy of a scene...
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Engaging with children and young people
Money & Business

Engaging with children and young people

...studying this course, you should be able to: understand more effective ways of engaging with children and young people understand the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences understand the difference between ‘at risk’ and ‘risky behaviours’ evaluate potential steps that can be taken to better support children and young people...Engaging with children and young...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs