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Exploring the history of prisoner education Badge icon
History & The Arts

Exploring the history of prisoner education

...concepts of the course. In Session 1 there was an introduction to the idea of reading critically, looking for the gap, what writers did not say as well as how they presented their ideas. Was this an important idea to understand? Have you noticed whether your understanding of the concepts, practices, themes and issues of prison history have changed since you started the...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
An introduction to exoplanets Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

An introduction to exoplanets

...prompts you to explore astronomy outside this course, too. For example, if you ever need cheering up, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day archive. I can always find something there that makes me smile or feel inspired. And I hope exoplanets will also inspire you. Let’s get started and see how it goes. By the end of this week, you will be able to: recognise the...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
‘Problem’ populations, ‘problem’ places
Society, Politics & Law

‘Problem’ populations, ‘problem’ places

...concept which, as developed and utilised in the US context, is frequently used as shorthand for poor urban blacks and black pathology (Young, 2007). The idea that poor people are responsible for their own situation is reflected in US government policy which, since the 1980s in particular, has dismantled public welfare programmes and reduced expenditure on the kinds of...
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Level 2: Intermediate 5 hrs
Religious diversity: rethinking religion
History & The Arts

Religious diversity: rethinking religion

...for reflecting on patriotic sacrifice. The role of Christian belief and worship is de-emphasised in comparison to St Paul’s own presentation of its purpose. The testimony of the veterans and their families emphasises the importance of these public acknowledgements of loss and sacrifice for the nation. Activity 6 Read the article ‘Occupy Protesters Chain Themselves to St Paul’s Pulpit’ which featured on the Guardian ......
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Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs
The Scottish Parliament and law making Badge icon
Society, Politics & Law

The Scottish Parliament and law making

...concept of the rule of law, how an Act of Parliament is structured and considers how and why members of the public are encouraged to become involved with the work of the Scottish Parliament...This free course, The Scottish Parliament and law making, explores the law making powers of the Scottish Parliament and examines its place in the UK’s constitution. It considers...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Mathemateg bob dydd 1
Science, Maths & Technology

Mathemateg bob dydd 1

...de. Mae hwn yr un peth â 5 mililitr (ml). [Described image] Ffigur 26 Llwy de I fesur meintiau mwy, mae’n debyg y byddech yn defnyddio jwg mesur o ryw fath. Yn aml mae jygiau mesur wedi’u labelu â mililitrau, yn arbennig rhai newydd, a gallant ddod mewn meintiau gwahanol: gall rhai fesur hyd at 500 ml o hylif ac eraill hyd at 1 litr (1 000 ml). Gall rhai ddal mwy...
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Level 1: Introductory 48 hrs
From Brexit to the break-up of Britain?
Society, Politics & Law

From Brexit to the break-up of Britain?

...concepts to understand the changing nature of the UK as a political and economic entity. The course reflects on a range of possible futures for the UK and its associated nations and regions. The course lasts four weeks, with approximately three hours’ study time each week. You can work through the course at your own pace, so if you have more time one week there is no...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Supporting female performance in sport and fitness Badge icon
Health, Sports & Psychology

Supporting female performance in sport and fitness

...concepts of women being too weak to play sport. Events of the last century have shown that women are equally as capable as men to participate in all sports. However, for women and men to have equal opportunities to fulfil their potential in sport, we must have an equal understanding of women’s and men’s bodies. These differences are often ignored in medical and sport...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs