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Language and thought: introducing representation
History & The Arts

Language and thought: introducing representation

...think it means, whatever that might be, or does what you say carry its own meaning, separate from your intentions in saying it? This free course, Language and thought: introducing representation, introduces you to the key questions about how meaning is conveyed in language...How does what you say come to mean something? Does what you say inherently represent what you, the...
People, automobiles and statistics
Science, Maths & Technology

People, automobiles and statistics

...systems must be appropriate to the occupants, this influences things like seatbelt locations and airbag deployment which could themselves cause injury if there is a poor match between design and occupants’ build. It’s clear that people’s physique will be a key influence in selecting a car. So manufacturers need to understand how factors such as: height, leg length,...
OpenLearn Wales take your learning further
Society, Politics & Law

OpenLearn Wales take your learning further

...Thinking of studying with The Open University? You’re not alone. Thousands of learners have experienced the quality of our free, informal provision and have gone on to study at The Open University. We are the largest provider of part-time higher education in Wales. Find out about The Open University in Wales and browse our full range of courses and qualifications. More...
Death around the world
Health, Sports & Psychology

Death around the world

...think of rituals as being ‘traditionally’, many are constantly evolving and are shaped by shifting cultural values and technology. So, which country has professional mourners and where were funerals live-streamed before the practice became so popular during the Covid pandemic? You can find out more in this short cartoon, where Dr. Erica Borgstrom explores some of the...
Investigating Psychology Interactive
Health, Sports & Psychology

Investigating Psychology Interactive

...thinking not only across time but also within the context of social, conceptual and historical changes; the development and application of different perspectives and methods; and through chains of influence between researchers. Note 1: some information given here about Hans Asperger and Asperger syndrome is now out of date. You can find more current information in Week 1...
Critical Reflection
Money & Business

Critical Reflection

...thinking can often give the impression that being objective, rational, dispassionate and independent are prerequisites for being a manager. However it’s quite possible many managers could be caught in a whirlwind of outside influences, affecting their every action and it’s these pressures that critical reflective approaches seek to expose by questioning many of the...
Learning to change
OpenLearn Ireland

Learning to change

...thinking about making a significant change in your life, such as returning to study or taking a different direction at work? This album looks at the learning journey of three people who’ve changed their lives through learning, not only through formal education, but by a continuous process of lifelong learning. The four video tracks show you how to build on what you...
How can mobile technology help underpin reproductive rights?
Health, Sports & Psychology

How can mobile technology help underpin reproductive rights?

...systems. Babatunde Osotimehin, executive director and under-secretary-general of the United Nations, tells SciDev.Net that governments and all partners in reproductive health need to provide information and access to voluntary family planning to all people of reproductive age. “These will enable both women and men to make informed decisions about their reproductive...