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Concepts and theories in international relations
Society, Politics & Law

Concepts and theories in international relations

...analysis of capitalist economies. It focuses on the interactions between the state system and the development of global capitalism. Marxism has both positivist and post-positivist tendencies, relying on objective observation, though arguing it has its limits. Marxism is generally viewed as critical theory, exploring how the modern capitalist world developed and how it...
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Level 2: Intermediate 4 hrs
Language in the real world
Languages

Language in the real world

...analysis and careful consideration of all contributing aspects of context. In addition, it is important that applied linguistic perspectives on particular issues get communicated to interested parties in an intelligible and engaging manner. As you can see, applied linguistics is serious business...Language in the real world: Acknowledgements - Except for third party...
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
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Society, Politics & Law

Legal skills and debates in Scotland

...analysis. This attitude was criticised on appeal by the House of Lords (the highest civil appeal court for Scotland until the UK Supreme Court superseded it). Lord Simmons called this approach ‘a naked usurpation of the legislative function under the thin disguise of interpretation’. He went on to say that ‘if a gap is disclosed, the remedy lies in an amending...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
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Money & Business

Working in teams

...data and maintain computer based information systems in an accurate and timely manner. Ability to participate and contribute effectively as a team member. Good organisational and administration skills and the ability to meet deadlines. Ability to motivate others and facilitate learning in order to change attitudes and behaviour. Ability to contribute towards team and...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Early modern Europe: an introduction
History & The Arts

Early modern Europe: an introduction

...data to try to understand the life of ordinary people in the early modern world. (He also played a part in the planning of The Open University.) An extract from the opening chapter of his book The World We Have Lost (1965) gives a vivid picture of the differences between the early modern and the modern world. Read the following extract from Peter Laslett, ‘English...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
History of reading: An introduction to reading in the past
History & The Arts

History of reading: An introduction to reading in the past

...data/images/c/ cassells_family_189711.jpg Figure 14 Cassell’s Family Magazine, November 1897 Sunday reading was a class of its own and Molly vividly recalled what she was allowed to read on that day. Her treasured Sunday books were typical examples of the genre. For instance, F.L. Bevan’s The Peep of Day was a popular gift book of the time. It retold stories from the...
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Level 2: Intermediate 1 hr
So, you want to be a nurse? A brief introduction to nursing
Health, Sports & Psychology

So, you want to be a nurse? A brief introduction to nursing

...data report for 2020/2021 suggests that in the UK just over 10% of those on the nursing register are male (80,500) (Nursing & Midwifery Council, 2021). Select the answer for Question 1c here In the UK, what percentage of nurses work in hospitals? 23% 45% 56% 80% a. 23% b. 45% c. 56% d. 80% The correct answer is c. Answer According to Carmel (2017), in the UK 56% of nurses...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Aquatic mammals
Nature & Environment

Aquatic mammals

...data gathered can tell us a lot about what happened, but little about why. We are still left with the problem of interpreting the sequence. Try this for yourself. For example, why might the seal have moved away from the fish at point A? Answer Here is one interpretation (and it is difficult, if not impossible, to prove). It’s possible that the initial descents and...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs