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The many guises of the emperor Augustus
History & The Arts

The many guises of the emperor Augustus

...Introduction - This free course focuses on Rome’s first emperor, Augustus, who lived from 63 BCE to 14 CE. The rule of Augustus marked a significant political change in Rome, and Augustus’ position as emperor was initially fragile and controversial. Key to his success in holding onto power was his masterful use of visual propaganda to cement his position and underline...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Schubert's Lieder: Settings of Goethe's poems
History & The Arts

Schubert's Lieder: Settings of Goethe's poems

...Introduction - This course looks at a selection of short poems in German that were set to music by Franz Schubert (1797–1828) for a single voice with piano, a genre known as ‘Lieder’ (the German for ‘songs’). Once they became widely known, Schubert's Lieder influenced generations of songwriters up to the present day. This course discusses a choice of Schubert's...
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs
An education in Religion and Worldviews
History & The Arts

An education in Religion and Worldviews

...Introduction - Religious Education is a statutory requirement for all school children in England. This course explores how the teaching and scholarly community is working to ensure this curriculum remains relevant for the twenty-first century. It is aimed at parents, faith and community group members and all others who might be interested in the purpose and content of...
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Level 1: Introductory 3 hrs
What chemical compounds might be present in drinking water?
Science, Maths & Technology

What chemical compounds might be present in drinking water?

...Introduction - This free course focuses on the chemistry of the p-block elements in Groups 13 to 18 of the Periodic Table. The periodicity in the chemistry of these elements will become apparent and any remarkable effects, such as the so-called inert pair effect, will be highlighted. The approach adopted illustrates how main-Group chemistry is important in everyday life....
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs
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Languages

How to learn a language

...Introduction and guidance: Introduction and guidance - This free course, How to learn a language, is for anyone thinking of learning a language. Whether it is the first time you are venturing into language learning, or if you have already started, this course will show you how to keep motivated, set your own goals, and develop strategies to learn a language. You will...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Richard Tol - Stories of Change
Nature & Environment

Richard Tol - Stories of Change

...managed by perhaps ten civil servants in the Treasury, that's all you need. Instead we have a large department of climate change that employs many, many civil servants, all of whom are making up silly rules. And I would simply abolish that whole department and replace them with a working group of ten civil servants or so in the Treasury and that's all we need. RH: OK. So...
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Engaging with children and young people
Money & Business

Engaging with children and young people

...Introduction - Perhaps more than any other engagement, the first encounter that a young person has with police can form their perception for years to come. Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Children 2013-2014, Baroness Massey of Darwen, is clear that: Children’s first encounter with police officers can have a lasting effect on how they view the police and...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Rounding and estimation
Science, Maths & Technology

Rounding and estimation

...Introduction - For many calculations you use a calculator. The main aim of this course is to help you to do this in a sensible and fruitful way. Using a calculation to solve a problem involves four main stages: Stage 1: working out what calculation you want to do; Stage 2: working out roughly what size of answer to expect from your calculation; Stage 3: carrying out the...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs