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The law-making process in England and Wales
Society, Politics & Law

The law-making process in England and Wales

...De-fence?’ What? This fence? Yeah, well. Right. So my cabinet is a bit like my gang. I’m the leader of that gang. I like that, it’s good. I’ll be Prime Minister, then. Finally, I will have ultimate power. Ah, but will you? Yes. Ah, but will you though? Yeah. But will you? Yes. No. Because you’re forgetting about: Parliament. Now, one of its most important roles...
Speeches and speech-making
History & The Arts

Speeches and speech-making

...based upon three things. You have ethos, which is the character of the speaker, his credibility, whether or not the audience trust him. And then you have pathos, which is the emotions of the audience. And then you have logos, which is the reasoning of the argument. Presenter Rhetoric, the art of persuading and pleasing people, was a valued part of a traditional education,...
Level 1: Introductory 1 hr
Understanding research with children and young people
Health, Sports & Psychology

Understanding research with children and young people

...based in their local communities. You might like to make notes as you watch, and you can pause the video as many times as you wish. Once you have finished viewing, answer the questions that follow. Write your answers in the box on the screen, then click on ‘reveal discussion’ to see if that mirrors your own thoughts, or offers you further ideas. Video 2 What did the...
Using voluntary work to get ahead in the job market
Money & Business

Using voluntary work to get ahead in the job market

...based. The drop-down lists of activities range from finance to entertainment and lists of interests from heritage to homeless and housing. 4) Charities Websites of many charities also have drop-down lists of skills/interests, commitment level, location, and preferred role type, e.g. Sue Ryder Care and the RSPCA. Other charities such as CSV provide a range of activities to...
Approaching literature: reading Great Expectations
History & The Arts

Approaching literature: reading Great Expectations

...based on the type of genre the book belongs to. This is one of the most familiar and fundamental ways of approaching literary texts. The novel broadens the scope of study of a realist novel, in both literary and historical terms. The course includes extracts from critical writings, which are discussed in detail...This free course, Approaching literature: reading Great...
Making sense of art history
History & The Arts

Making sense of art history

...base an interpretation of the meaning of the painting later in the course...Making sense of art history: 5.6 Question 5: In what way is dark and light colour used? - How light or dark a colour appears is termed its tone or ‘value’. A colour's value is increased, or lightened, by adding white or another lighter value colour to it. A colour's value is decreased or...
Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Working in the voluntary sector Badge icon
Society, Politics & Law

Working in the voluntary sector

...based on other work or volunteering experience, or on your qualities as; for example, a good listener or general troubleshooter. Sometimes you might be happy with these additional roles and they may be acknowledged by your organisation, perhaps in terms of when being interviewed for a promotion. For some people, however, these informal roles might become a burden in an...
Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Janis Joplin and the Sexual Revolution
History & The Arts

Janis Joplin and the Sexual Revolution

...based, mainly male rock ‘n’ roll bands created: A strong perceived connection between technology, electricity, and the male sphere […] most rock performers who were visible to the public were men who manipulated electronic instruments and equipment. Behind the scenes was a male-dominated industry of producers, songwriters, publishers, and recording engineers....