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Design Behind the Bike
Science, Maths & Technology

Design Behind the Bike

...looks at what influences the designer and the consumer. The films form part of the Open University Course T317 and T174... History History of the Bike and the Tour de France Aesthetics The significance of aesthetics Wheels The history, design and evolution of the wheel Materials Titanium , carbon fibre and the resurgence of steel Frame Design Design through the Years...
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Technology, networks and international order
Society, Politics & Law

Technology, networks and international order

...course DU301 A world of whose making?... Technology, networks and international order A short introduction to the album. Technological revolutions Helen Yanacopulos and Simon Bromley discuss technological revolutions and waves of innovation. The benefits of ICT's Simon Bromley and William Brown discuss the benefits and development of ICT's (information and communication...
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DIY: Measuring latitude and longitude
Society, Politics & Law

DIY: Measuring latitude and longitude

...courses and qualifications. To pinpoint your position on a map of the world you need to work out your co-ordinates, known as latitude and longitude. Latitude is your position north or south of the Equator. Lines, or parallels, are drawn around the Earth at intervals. The North Pole is assigned the latitude 90º north and the South Pole latitude 90º south. Lines of...
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Languages and the refugee crisis
Languages

Languages and the refugee crisis

...course, the languages involved play an essential role in this situation: how will refugees learn the new language and how long will it take them? How much, and in which contexts, will they use both their native language and the new language they will have to learn in their asylum country? What will be the impact of this situation on the linguistic habits of the second and...
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The dilemma of tourism and the Irish language, 1983
OpenLearn Ireland

The dilemma of tourism and the Irish language, 1983

...course it’s a catch 22 question, are you going to lead this into a sort of Indian reservation and have no development at all or are you going to risk the language and the culture by having development?” Transcript: Father McDyer, 1983: 'The dilemma of development' FATHER MCDYER Tourism is particularly obnoxious in obliterating local traditional culture, because...
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Year of the Rabbit: Chinese New Year
Languages

Year of the Rabbit: Chinese New Year

...courses and qualifications. According to the Chinese zodiac, 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit, starting from January 22nd, 2023 (Chinese New Year's Day), and ending on February 9th, 2024. The sign of the rabbit is a symbol of longevity, mercy, elegance, peace, and prosperity in Chinese culture. The rabbit is a tame and tender animal, and swift in movement. People born in...
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Systems Thinking: Diagramming Tutorials
Science, Maths & Technology

Systems Thinking: Diagramming Tutorials

...courses. Systems thinking practitioners at the OU have supported and developed the use of a range of diagramming techniques as the principal tools through which visual modelling and communication can happen. The following diagramming techniques each have videos providing animated tutorials – one video describing What the technique is and at least one other video...
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Dying Matters Awareness Week
Health, Sports & Psychology

Dying Matters Awareness Week

...courses, videos and interactives...We only get one chance to have our dying wishes met, which is why it’s vital to talk, plan and make arrangements for the end of life – before it’s too late. Did you know death, dying and bereavement has been a major research and teaching theme at the OU for over twenty years? Find out more on our research page. During this year's...
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