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Introduction to music theory 1: form
History & The Arts

Introduction to music theory 1: form

...Introduction to music theory 1: form: Introduction - This free course explores form, or how music is organised in time. You will look at form in popular music and jazz from the United States, dance music from the Democratic Republic of Congo, North American Indigenous song, and Hindustani classical music. You will explore how form is represented through the use of...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Joe Smith - Earth In Vision Introduction
Nature & Environment

Joe Smith - Earth In Vision Introduction

...Project Joe Smith Interview My name is Joe Smith and I’m Professor of Environment and Society at The Open University. Introducing the Earth in Vision project We’ve gathered together a body of more than 20 interviews from the leading figures across 60 years of natural history and environmental programme making. You could call it a natural history of natural history,...
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Video 12 mins
Introduction to making political and social change
Society, Politics & Law

Introduction to making political and social change

...Introduction to making political and social change’ gives you a grounding in some of the key citizenship skills and information you will need to intervene in the world as it changes around you. This free course explores how you can make change politically and socially, giving essential background information to get started, examples of inspiring changemakers, advice on...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
An introduction to minerals and rocks under the microscope
Science, Maths & Technology

An introduction to minerals and rocks under the microscope

...introduction to minerals and rocks under the microscope, you will experience the study of minerals using a polarising microscope. While the study of minerals can involve electron or ion beam chemical analysis, the polarising microscope remains the prime tool for the study of rock thin sections and is the foundation of learning to recognise, characterise and identify...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
History of reading: An introduction to reading in the past
History & The Arts

History of reading: An introduction to reading in the past

...introduction to reading in the past, consists of a series of essays, drawn from material contained in the Reading Experience Database, that illustrate different aspects of reading in Britain during the period from 1450 to 1945. These essays are designed for you as the reader to dip in and dip out, allowing you to pick which essays best suits your purpose...This free...
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Level 2: Intermediate 1 hr
Teamwork: an introduction for school governors (Wales)
Education & Development

Teamwork: an introduction for school governors (Wales)

...introduction to the field of teamworking. You can also access the other courses in this collection: An introduction to leadership for governors and Inclusive education: knowing what we mean. Teamwork plays an important and essential role in developing and sustaining a successful governing body. This course provides an opportunity for you to reflect on your own team...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Free Course: An Introduction to Public Leadership
Money & Business

Free Course: An Introduction to Public Leadership

...Management. To find out more about our range of short courses starting from £160 visit our short courses page. Don't miss out - If you use our free courses sign up for a free OU account to track your progress and gain recognition for your learning. - Subscribe to our newsletter and stay in touch with what's new in the world of free courses and other free educational...
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Article 1 hr
Rewriting DNA: An introduction to genome editing
Science, Maths & Technology

Rewriting DNA: An introduction to genome editing

Why would scientists want to alter the DNA of organisms or cells? One OU Ph.D. student explains all you need to know about genome editing...Genome editing, also referred to as “gene editing”, “genome engineering” or “gene engineering”, encompasses various modern technologies that allow scientists to alter the DNA of organisms or cells. These techniques aim at...
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Article 10 mins