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The legacy of Empire: The Bengal Famine
History & The Arts

The legacy of Empire: The Bengal Famine

...learned of the 1943-4 Bengal Famine, I have always wanted to do more to bring it to the attention of the general public. One of the motivations of The Things We Forgot To Remember is as an answer to the question "Why study history?" There are a lot of answers to this, but one important reason is that people are already talking about history, and sometimes, they have got...
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What is Systems Thinking in Practice Hub about?
Society, Politics & Law

What is Systems Thinking in Practice Hub about?

...learning resources added regularly. Many of the courses are derived from modules, some no longer taught, but still relevant to today’s challenges. Some courses deal with systems thinking in general while some deal with the use of systems thinking within particular domains such as environmental management or international development. Some of the courses may cover...
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Questions in science
Science, Maths & Technology

Questions in science

...learn and discover more about science, then these short courses are for you. There are three short taster courses in the disciplines of chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science and ethics in science for you to study. It does not matter which order you study the different taster courses in. This suite of courses consists of 3 different blocks of study, each of...
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Open Talks - Wales: Music Nation
History & The Arts

Open Talks - Wales: Music Nation

...an overarching study of Welsh music history and detailed consideration of the ideas, beliefs, practices and institutions that shaped it. Learn more with OpenLearn [Open Talks from The Open University in Wales] Open Talks is a video series where Open University academics share their expertise and passion on a subject or issue of their choice. Watch more from Open Talks...
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Decolonising the Curriculum through the History of Mathematics
Science, Maths & Technology

Decolonising the Curriculum through the History of Mathematics

...learn about Fuller as well as raise questions about mathematical cultures. [This is a photograph of Katherine Johnson] Katherine Johnson, a mathematician who worked for NASA In the second example, we consider prosopography as a way to view communities of mathematicians whose presence in archives and historical records are more obscure. Using the example of the West...
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Video 10 mins
Introduction to Working with Young People
Education & Development

Introduction to Working with Young People

...Learning is fun at the Madcap Centre -and James now has lots to show for it. Building Confidence Callier's now got the self-esteem to do a live gig. Fulfilling the Dream Dan's "got the hunger" to go much further! A song for a friend Jackie has composed a very personal song, and performs it with Steve's help. The project worker's role Steve's love of music inspires...
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Video 1 hr 28 mins
This Student Life
OpenLearn Ireland

This Student Life

...learning course? What are the challenges of being a modern student? This Student Life is a drama following three students through their experiences on DD102. Each episode takes a look at life from the perspective of contemporary students studying social sciences... Welcome to the OU Our three students are preparing to enter the world of study. A journey begins Studying...
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Audio 3 hrs
Advanced French: At the science museum in Paris
Languages

Advanced French: At the science museum in Paris

...Learning Outcomes include how to express wishes, preferences and necessity, how to structure arguments, write a summary, use the subjunctive, express the conditional, pronounce numbers, and express wishes. The material includes authentic video and sound audio recordings, texts and literary quotes that underpin the 30-plus interactive study activities presented. These...
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Level 3: Advanced 15 hrs