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World Social Work Day
Health, Sports & Psychology

World Social Work Day

...studying in the field or you're just interested in social work or health and social care, select from our fantastic range of free resources on the subject. You can: Try a day in the life of a social worker with our interactive. Take our quiz 'How much do you know about children in care?' Listen to our podcasts on social work practice, work and law. Take a look at our free...
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Week 2 Civilisations: The debate
History & The Arts

Week 2 Civilisations: The debate

...Studies, will be reflecting on episode two of Civilisations on Friday 9th March between 12pm - 2pm. Let us know your thoughts in this discussion hub...[Terracotta Army (BBC programme use)] The Terracotta Army 210 BCE Welcome to this post-viewing discussion of Civilisations! Episode 2 ('How do we look?') was presented by Mary Beard, and addressed ancient representations of...
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More ‘salad bowl’ than ‘melting pot’
Society, Politics & Law

More ‘salad bowl’ than ‘melting pot’

...study for students of sociology or for observers of society. This coexistence is not always peaceful. There have been awful violations of human dignity in the recent past in Gujarat, Kashmir…yet Indian School showcases how most of India lives, a ‘salad bowl’ not a ‘melting pot’. Each community preserves its unique flavour, rubbing off on every other community,...
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Introducing global development issues
Society, Politics & Law

Introducing global development issues

...do you want? [Introducing Global Development] The courses can be studied independently, but we recommend you start with Introducing global development and then follow this with Introducing key global development challenges. This content is associated with the Open University courses DD870 Understanding global development and DD871 Key challenges in global development....
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Would you recognise county lines exploitation?
Society, Politics & Law

Would you recognise county lines exploitation?

...multi-media sources and engaging activities to immerse you in key issues and debates relevant to the Criminal Justice System of England and Wales. The module focuses on a range of criminal offences, such as murder and theft using real case studies, as well as aspects of criminal defences. The module is also built around themes of law reform, campaigning, and inequality....
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Geological time
Science, Maths & Technology

Geological time

...study of the Earth, its origin, structure, processes and composition. This album is concerned mainly with the interpretation of geological maps and the relationship between the landscape and underlying rocks. It reveals how the geological history of any area can be interpreted from a geological map. Dr Andrew Bell visits Morecambe Bay and the 'special' Siccar Point to...
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Myth in the Greek and Roman Worlds: the Temple of Diana at Nemi
History & The Arts

Myth in the Greek and Roman Worlds: the Temple of Diana at Nemi

...myth Open University academic Valerie Hope explains how objects found at Nemi reveal how mythology played a key role in everyday life. Why study myth? Chris Emlyn-Jones, Valerie Hope and Paula James reveal the enduring importance of myth. A330: Myth in the Greek and Roman worlds How story and myth are embedded into the monuments and artefacts of ancient Greece and Rome....
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Veiling: Tradition, Identity and Fashion
History & The Arts

Veiling: Tradition, Identity and Fashion

...Studies, talks to the anthropologist Emma Tarlo, of Goldsmiths, University of London, about different attitudes among British Muslims towards veiling, fashion and the commercialisation of the hijab. This material forms part of the Open University course A332 Why is religion controversial?... Veiling in the Southern Indian City of Calicut Exploring the many varieties of...
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