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Art and visual culture: medieval to modern
History & The Arts

Art and visual culture: medieval to modern

...University course A226 Exploring art and visual culture...Art and visual culture: Medieval to modern: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: understand the changing perceptions and definitions of art across history understand the relationship between ‘art’ and visual culture understand the global dimension of art and how it has changed...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
Basic science: understanding experiments
Science, Maths & Technology

Basic science: understanding experiments

...guide through this course. She is a Media Fellow at The Open University with a specialist interest in volcanoes. Janet will appear at the start of each week to tip you off about the coming highlights and challenges, to remind you what you’ve learned and to help you make the most of these four weeks of scientific discovery. Over the next four weeks you will carry out a...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
The social in social science
Society, Politics & Law

The social in social science

...universally, that is, in all situations. In addition to being universal in scope, if knowledge is considered to be objective then it is also assumed to be detached from subjective experiences in any one situation. In this way, objective knowledge is detached from the specific object under investigation at any point in time. In such instances there is the possibility that...
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Level 3: Advanced 15 hrs
Particle physics
Science, Maths & Technology

Particle physics

...Universe and an understanding of the reactions between these particles is crucial in order to have an appreciation of how the Universe works, how it began, and how we came to be here. Before embarking on this course, you should note that it is assumed you have a basic understanding of the concept of energy and electromagnetic radiation. You should be aware that atoms...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Translation as a career
Languages

Translation as a career

...University course L801 Introduction to translation theory and practice, which is the first part of the OU’s MA in Translation. You might also be interested in the second part: L802 Translation in practice...Translation as a career: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: understand the skills required to become a professional translator...
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Level 3: Advanced 4 hrs
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History & The Arts

A freelance career in the creative arts

...beginner level, for individuals who already have a creative idea but limited knowledge of freelancing and business. You’ll start by enhancing your understanding of what freelancing and running your own business actually means, learning from the experiences of others in your situation through case studies included throughout the course. You’ll reflect on your current...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
General Election 2015 - 79Rewind
Society, Politics & Law

General Election 2015 - 79Rewind

...University Twitter account. Each week, we'll be tweeting key milestones from the 1979 election campaign that correspond with the 2015 election countdown. Here on OpenLearn, you'll find a wealth of content from our academics comparing and contrasting the two events as well as some interesting archive materials. Anyone fancy reading Thatcher's beauty tips, for example? Or...
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Activity 5 mins
Inside the mind of a simultaneous translator
Languages

Inside the mind of a simultaneous translator

...University of Geneva. But now the two traditional capitals of the multilingual conference world – the UN offices in Geneva and New York – have been joined by Brussels, as the expanding European Union incorporates more and more languages. The current total is 24, and some meetings involve interpretation of every one. Looking down over the delegates at the IMO, I was...
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Article 10 mins