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Pygmalion meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer
History & The Arts

Pygmalion meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer

...Open University course A330 Myth in the Greek and Roman worlds... Pygmalion meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer A short introduction to this album. Pygmalion and Popular Culture: Paula James How an episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer parallels the myth of Pygmalion. Pygmalion and Popular Culture: Lorna Jowett Gender, femininity and identity in TV's Buffy the Vampire Slayer....
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Audio 48 mins
A tribute to the world of myth: Ovid and Holkham Hall
History & The Arts

A tribute to the world of myth: Ovid and Holkham Hall

...Open University course A330 Myth in the Greek and Roman worlds... A tribute to the world of myth: Ovid and Holkham Hall A short introduction to this album. Ovid at Holkham Hall The significance and legacy of Thomas Coke's art collection at Holkham Hall. Thomas Coke of Holkham The passionate collector: Thomas Coke. Depictions of myth How art chosen by Thomas Coke spans...
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Audio 44 mins
What LGBTQ+ Relationships Can Teach Us About Love
Health, Sports & Psychology

What LGBTQ+ Relationships Can Teach Us About Love

...Open University's Open degree As we reach LGBTQ+ history month, there’s no better time to look back on the lessons we’ve learnt along the way – not least on our ability to bring about rapid social, cultural and legal changes via respectful debate, patience and listening to the views or our opponents. I’d also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge how, in...
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Article 15 mins
Introduction to Arabic
Education & Development

Introduction to Arabic

...resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University – www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses...Week 2: Joining letters: Introduction - In this week you will learn joining letters, long vowels, interrogative particles, and the influence of Arabic on other languages. Week 2 will be focusing on the further foundations of learning Arabic, like joining letters, long...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
English: skills for learning Badge icon
Education & Development

English: skills for learning

...Open University’s mission to promote the educational well-being of the community. The courses also provide another way of helping you to progress from informal to formal learning. To complete a course you need to be able to find about 24 hours of study time, over a period of about 8 weeks. However, it is possible to study them at any time, and at a pace to suit you....
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Rugby tackles homophobia
Health, Sports & Psychology

Rugby tackles homophobia

...openness and acceptance (Anderson, 2005). This TV advert is a step towards even more openness and acceptance. [Gareth Thomas rugby player] Gareth talks about how he hid his sexual identity and his feelings, however when an individual feels unaccepted and alienated from society problems can occur. Whilst in this advert he refers to his sexuality as being ‘so minor’, in...
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Article 10 mins
What is The Bottom Line?
Money & Business

What is The Bottom Line?

The Bottom Line is the business conversation programme where the people at the top share their insight into what really matters. Presenter, Evan Davies, explains the format of the popular BBC Radio 4/Open University co-produced programme...Transcript More about The Bottom Line Listen via the BBC iPlayer Radio app or subscribe to the podcast via your chosen podcast provider
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Video 1 min
Advice on studying with a mental health condition
Health, Sports & Psychology

Advice on studying with a mental health condition

...declare a mental health condition at university? Are there any concerns when it comes to studying with a mental health problem? Open University student, Patrice Belton, sheds some light in these videos...What happens when you declare a mental health condition at university? Transcript What are some of the concerns around studying with a mental health condition? Transcript...
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Video 8 hrs 33 mins