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The physical world: collisions
Science, Maths & Technology

The physical world: collisions

...Open University course S207 The physical world... The physical world: collisions An introduction to this album Accident investigation At the scene of a vehicle collision, both the physical evidence and the laws of physics, help police establish precisely what happened Particle collisions Professors Frank Close and Tejinder Virdee explain why physicists smash particles...
Indian Raga Music
History & The Arts

Indian Raga Music

...Open University course AA317, Words and music... Indian Raga Music A short introduction to this album The Tabla Musician Shubhasis Bhattacharjee describes the Tabla, and how it is played. Tabla Solo Shubhasis Bhattacharjee shows how compositions are put together using the Tabla and his voice. The Alap Debashish Bhattacharjee plays alap and sings. He explains the story...
Exploring the science of climate
Science, Maths & Technology

Exploring the science of climate

...Open University course Exploring Science... Exploring the science of climate A brief introduction to this album. 18th century weather observers The Mannheim group of amateur scientists starts to systematically gather data about the weather. Records of global climate What scientific and natural records reveal about global climate over the last 150 years. Climatic evidence...
Philosophy: Justice and Morality
History & The Arts

Philosophy: Justice and Morality

...Open 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...
Investigating bacterial communication
Science, Maths & Technology

Investigating bacterial communication

...Open University course S204 Biology: uniformity and diversity... Investigating bacterial communication A short introduction to this album. Discovering bacterial communication With antibiotic resistant bacteria constantly emerging, scientists are trying to find new types of anti bacterial drugs. One promising area of research is bacterial communication. Signal molecules...
Duchess of Malfi: Deconstructing the play
History & The Arts

Duchess of Malfi: Deconstructing the play

...Open 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...
Worlds of English
Languages

Worlds of English

...Open 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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Publishing The Origin of Species
Science, Maths & Technology

Publishing The Origin of Species

...Open University in collaboration with the British Council. They form part of Darwin Now, a global initiative celebrating the life and work of Charles Darwin and the impact his ideas about evolution continue to have on today’s world. © British Council 2009... Publishing The Origin of Species A brief introduction to this album. John Murray and Darwin The current John...