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“Pobal Teanga Faoi Bhláth”: why Good Friday Agreement affects the Irish language
Languages

“Pobal Teanga Faoi Bhláth”: why Good Friday Agreement affects the Irish language

...Social and Cultural Issues’, the Agreement committed its co-guarantors to taking a series of actions and interventions aimed at recognising ‘the importance of respect, understanding and tolerance’, citing Irish as ‘part of the cultural wealth of the island of Ireland.’ For the very first time, the British Government was party to an agreement which included...
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Why not ‘World Religions’?
History & The Arts

Why not ‘World Religions’?

...social, economic, and so on. This is the approach taken in the OpenLearn course Census stories: bringing statistics to life in Milton Keynes, created with Religious Studies staff at the OU, which is also free on OpenLearn. We can start with particular concepts we tend to associate with religion, and then examine these from a variety of perspectives. This is the approach...
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Level 1: Introductory 1 hr
Extending and developing your thinking skills
Education & Development

Extending and developing your thinking skills

...social, cultural or educational factors. A strong argument these days is that knowledge is central to our information age and movement towards a knowledge-based economy. The creation and use of knowledge depends on our ability to think. Good thinking could be viewed as empowering for individuals and society. Education can be seen as a process of joining a community in a...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
How to learn a language Badge icon
Languages

How to learn a language

...social media. Badges are a great motivation, helping you to reach the end of the course. Gaining a badge often boosts confidence in the skills and abilities that underpin successful study. So, completing this course should encourage you to think about taking other courses. ['How to learn a language' digital badge]...Introduction and guidance: How to get a badge - Getting...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Assessment in secondary modern foreign languages
Education & Development

Assessment in secondary modern foreign languages

...social and cultural ‘dimensions’ of the language (Grenfell and Harris, 1999, p. 41). All of these aspects of target language use will need to be assessed as the students move towards becoming good language learners. In this context, making progress in language learning goes beyond simple knowledge of vocabulary and grammar structures. Therefore, monitoring and...
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Level 3: Advanced 11 hrs
Does prison work?
Society, Politics & Law

Does prison work?

...socially disadvantaged, people who are alcohol and drug addicted, people who don't have work and stable ties, and that's the prison population. So, they're vulnerable before they come into custody but then you have to look at what the stage is that they're at in custody. Often it's a period where family ties are finally cut. If relationships have been a bit dodgy then...
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Level 2: Intermediate 1 hr
An appreciative approach to inquiry
Education & Development

An appreciative approach to inquiry

...social sciences research involves. [Described image] Figure 1 A view on the meaning of inquire Activity 1 What does the term inquiry mean to you? Timing: Allow about 10 minutes Think about the terms inquiry and research and what they mean to you in your context. Draw a concept map with the two terms pushing outwards from the centre. Write down as many words or phrases as...
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Level 3: Advanced 12 hrs
Travelling for culture: the Grand Tour
History & The Arts

Travelling for culture: the Grand Tour

...social advancement and entertainment, on what was known as the Grand Tour. A central objective was to gain exposure to the cultures of classical antiquity, particularly in Italy. In this free course, you’ll explore some of the different kinds of cultural encounters that fed into the Grand Tour, and will explore the role that they play in our study of Art History,...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs