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The psychological benefits of multilingualism
Languages

The psychological benefits of multilingualism

...with a new language, and to welcome the inevitable linguistic uncertainty that is to come with open arms. After all, the psychological benefits of multilingualism speak for themselves. About Séverine Hubscher-Davidson - Séverine is a Senior Lecturer in French and Translation, and the Head of Translation, School of Languages and Applied Linguistics, The Open University...
What foster carers want you to know
Health, Sports & Psychology

What foster carers want you to know

...open their homes and hearts to children who cannot live with their own families, whether that be for a few days, weeks, months or even years. There can be many reasons why such situations arise, for example family illness, crisis, or situations where home isn’t safe. Fostering is unique in that it combines the responsibilities of parenting with professional duties, all...
Digital Film School
Science, Maths & Technology

Digital Film School

...Open University’s experienced team of filmmakers, who will show you some of the craft secrets that underpin good filmmaking, and how professionals stay up to date. You will learn the basics of editing, how to conduct an interview, the role of the producer and other crew members and how to archive your finished project. This material forms part of The Open University...
Video 1 hr 13 mins
The benefits of social media in academia
Education & Development

The benefits of social media in academia

...Open University's Open degree Transcript For academic professionals or students, social media can provide a range of benefits that change and develop as social media platforms and associated technology continues to evolve. In this article we will explore the three core benefits: connection, communication and collaboration. Social media is widely used by individuals and...
Introduction to music theory 1: form
History & The Arts

Introduction to music theory 1: form

...Open University course A234 Understanding Music. It is first in a planned sequence of courses that will each introduce different aspects of music theory...In this free course, you will learn how to identify musical form through close engagement with recorded music, and studying examples of folk, popular, and classical music from several world traditions. You will explore...
Geological processes in the British Isles
Science, Maths & Technology

Geological processes in the British Isles

...d), a shallow sea had encroached on this area once again Students who attend the Open University residential school week in northern Britain associated with this course will begin to evaluate the range of environments that existed there in the geological past. In the Lake District, a deep ocean has left a thick sequence of mudstones, shales and siltstones overlying and juxtaposed to a series of volcanic rocks. In ......
Surfaces
Science, Maths & Technology

Surfaces

...open sets to open sets. Thus, if (X, TX) and (Y, TY) are homeomorphic, then not only are the elements of X and Y in one–one correspondence, but so also are their open sets. We can thus regard (Y, TY) as being essentially the same space as (X, TX), so far as its purely topological properties are concerned: (X, TX) and (Y, TY) are merely two different ways of presenting...
Level 3: Advanced 20 hrs
Supporting adult learners’ positive mental health Badge icon
Education & Development

Supporting adult learners’ positive mental health

...Open University digital badge. Badges are not accredited by The Open University but they’re a great way to demonstrate your interest in the subject and commitment to your career, and to provide evidence of continuing professional development. The Open University would really appreciate a few minutes of your time to tell us about yourself and your expectations for the...