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Olaudah Equiano, the Abolitionist and Author
History & The Arts

Olaudah Equiano, the Abolitionist and Author

...introduction of Equiano and his autobiography focuses on his character and the patronage across Britain for his literature. The letters describe Equiano as African, enlightened, intelligent, upright, distinguished and of excellent character (Vassa, 2004). These descriptions of his character allow for consideration on the fluidity of Equiano’s identity as an Igbo,...
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Mosquito resistance to insecticides
Science, Maths & Technology

Mosquito resistance to insecticides

...Introduction - Natural selection acts on phenotypes that vary in survival and reproductive success, and the response to selection is a change in allele frequency resulting in evolution. In this free course, Mosquito resistance to insecticides, you will see how allele frequency can change rapidly in a population in response to selective pressure. You will consider how...
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Level 3: Advanced 3 hrs
The working-class garden
Society, Politics & Law

The working-class garden

...the allotment movement, I mean the introduction of allotments in the 18 Century, the idea that the working class could perhaps work harder on their own land to produce vegetables for themselves. And quite explicitly we come across reference to the fact, don’t we, that the possession of allotments means to say that some working class men don’t get involved in politics....
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Article 15 mins
Forth Road Bridge
History & The Arts

Forth Road Bridge

...Introduction - This unit focuses on the Forth Road Bridge that connects Edinburgh with Fife. This suspension bridge continues to face a number of problems regarding its deteriorating condition. The short video included in this unit illustrates some of the major structural issues facing bridges and examines some of the proposed changes to the use of the Forth Road Bridge...
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Level 1: Introductory 1 hr
Gaelic in modern Scotland
Languages

Gaelic in modern Scotland

...introductions from Europe and beyond, all influence the way Scotland's people now speak to each other and to the rest of the world. Created with the positive encouragement of Bòrd na Gàidhlig and with support from BBC Alba, this free course, Gaelic in modern Scotland, is available in both Gaelic and English. The course has been designed to provide a resource for people...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
Describing language Badge icon
Languages

Describing language

...manage your digital badges online from My OpenLearn. In addition, you can download and print your OpenLearn statement of participation – which also displays your Open University badge. The Open University would really appreciate a few minutes of your time to tell us about yourself and your expectations for the course before you begin, in our start-of-course survey. Once...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Particle physics
Science, Maths & Technology

Particle physics

...Introduction - In this free course, Particle physics, you will be introduced to the realm of particle physics that lies at the heart of a scientific understanding of the material world. Several concepts that you may already be familiar with, including atoms and energy, will be explored. You will also look at the various types of particle reactions, and the fundamental...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Changing cities
Society, Politics & Law

Changing cities

...Introduction - This free course explores the ways in which urbanisation processes help to generate issues of public concern. It elaborates a theoretical framework of critical spatial thinking that can be used to analyse the complex ‘agency’ of urban processes in generating, identifying and resolving the myriad issues associated with contemporary urbanisation. This...
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Level 3: Advanced 15 hrs