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The problem with crime
Society, Politics & Law

The problem with crime

...Introduction - The material presented here raises general themes of order and disorder, the way they are represented or signified, and the place of crime in these representations. The material is based upon an audio file, originally 29 minutes in length, and examines the problem of crime in relation to the city of Glasgow. It was recorded in 1999. This OpenLearn course...
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Level 2: Intermediate 1 hr
Inheritance of characters
Science, Maths & Technology

Inheritance of characters

...Introduction - Genes are units of inheritance that contribute to a person’s behaviour and health. In this course you will learn what genes, DNA and chromosomes are and how they combine to make the human genome. You will also learn how the principles of inheritance work, the effect that our genetic make-up has on health, and how genetic material is passed on from...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Introducing public health
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introducing public health

...Introduction - This free course, Introducing public health, uses several activities to introduce two important public health issues: factors that influence health and ill-health; and the scope of public health work. Factors influencing health, or the ‘wider determinants of health and ill-health’ as they are often called, are complex and contested. Family...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs
Beginners’ Italian: food and drink
Languages

Beginners’ Italian: food and drink

...Introduction - In this free course you learn some basic vocabulary relating to food and drinks, greetings and introductions. You practise ordering drinks and snacks in an Italian café. You will also find out about customs to do with food and drink. Listening to Italian speakers in a variety of situations will enable you to practise initial listening skills. This...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Remaking the relations of work and welfare
Society, Politics & Law

Remaking the relations of work and welfare

...Introduction - This OpenLearn course provides a sample of Level 3 study in Social sciences...Remaking the relations of work and welfare: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: outline the ways in which the relations between work and welfare are made and remade in different places and at different times explain how these changing relations...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
Everyday English 1
Languages

Everyday English 1

...manage your digital badges online from your OpenLearn Profile. In addition, you can download and print your OpenLearn Statement of participation – which also displays your badge. This course has been produced as part of the Department for Education’s Flexible Learning Fund, the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales and with the kind support of Dangoor Education,...
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Level 1: Introductory 48 hrs
Equity – law and idea
Society, Politics & Law

Equity – law and idea

...Introduction - This free course, Equity – law and idea, is divided into two parts. To begin you will explore the background of equity. The discussion will focus on two interrelated perspectives concerning equity both as a body of laws and idea of justice. One example of why these might be considered ‘interrelated’ is that equity as an idea represents ‘an ethic for...
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Level 2: Intermediate 14 hrs
Teaching assistants: support in action
Education & Development

Teaching assistants: support in action

...Introduction - Teaching assistants, and similar learning support staff, are a substantial part of a workforce that spans the public sector. They are sometimes referred to as ‘paraprofessionals’ – workers who supplement and support the work of qualified professionals. We would argue, however, that teaching assistants have a distinct professionalism themselves which...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs