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Getting started on ancient Greek
History & The Arts

Getting started on ancient Greek

...adult males, cast votes for a citizen to be exiled for ten years. If at least 6,000 votes in total were cast, then the citizen with the most votes was ‘ostracised’ (or, on an alternative interpretation, 6,000 votes had to be cast against a single individual). More than 10,000 ostraka have been unearthed at excavations in Athens, in the agora (the marketplace or...
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Level 1: Introductory 16 hrs
An introduction to minerals and rocks under the microscope
Science, Maths & Technology

An introduction to minerals and rocks under the microscope

...careful study of minerals in thin sections is a key part of the interpretation of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks. If you'd like an interactive overview of the geological makeup of the landscape of the British Isles, take a look at our Geology Toolkit. This OpenLearn course provides a sample of level 2 study in Science...An introduction to minerals and rocks...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Understanding science: what we cannot know Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Understanding science: what we cannot know

...careful and take the time into account. The ionised gas that we now see as the CMBR will have since condensed into atoms, stars and galaxies. Cosmologists have long been guided by what is called the ‘cosmological principle’. This states that on the very largest scales the universe is generally ‘homogeneous’ (all places are alike) and ‘isotropic’ (all...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
A freelance career in the creative arts Badge icon
History & The Arts

A freelance career in the creative arts

...care not to overcommit. Find some time for yourself between commitments and deadlines...Week 1: What is a creative freelance career?: 4.2 The planned approach - The planned approach differs to the organic approach in that it is less opportunist and more deliberate. For example, you may decide to work part time in formal employment to support yourself while developing your...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Exploring languages and cultures
Languages

Exploring languages and cultures

...careful that if we focus too much on difference we can reinforce it, er, and that’s one of the challenges we face as facilitators because in these situations where we are usually more facilitating than training. It’s a little bit like if you go on a honeymoon and you recognise there are some things that, you know, he snores and she does strange things with the...
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Level 1: Introductory 14 hrs
Introduction to complex analysis
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to complex analysis

...careful about how we apply results such as the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. For example, suppose that the endpoints alpha and beta of normal cap gamma coincide, as illustrated in Figure 3. Then equation sequence part 1 integral over normal cap gamma z squared d z equals part 2 one divided by three times left parenthesis beta times cubed minus alpha cubed right...
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Level 3: Advanced 12 hrs
Gweithio hybrid: datblygu sefydliadol
Money & Business

Gweithio hybrid: datblygu sefydliadol

...adults, Great Britain, May 2020 to May 2021. Ffynhonnell: Y Swyddfa Ystadegau Gwladol – Arolwg Barn a Ffordd o Fyw. Nodiadau ar gyfer Ffigwr 13: Efallai na fydd y canrannau yn dod i 100% wrth eu hadio oherwydd talgrynnu. ‘Cyfnod clo gwanwyn 2020’: 23 Mawrth 2020 i 13 Mai 2020. ‘Cyfyngiadau hydref a gaeaf 2020’: 14 Hydref 2020 i 4 Ionawr 2021. ‘Cyfnod clo...
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Level 1: Introductory 21 hrs