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A changing uniqueness – The changing ‘place’ of the West
OpenLearn Ireland

A changing uniqueness – The changing ‘place’ of the West

...introduction of new economic and social relationships through the political process of the wider society (and new layer) was affected by the local culture and became established as a unique combination of elements (although individual elements were also found elsewhere) and local characteristics. That new layer presents the conditions for the next layer. Through the...
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Southwest Donegal: uniqueness and interdependence in 2015
OpenLearn Ireland

Southwest Donegal: uniqueness and interdependence in 2015

...Introduction to the Programmes’, in The Open University (1985) Changing Britain, Changing World: geographical perspectives, Broadcast Handbook, Milton Keynes, The Open University Press. Jess, P. (1985) ‘TV08 Southwest Donegal: Tradition and Change’, in The Open University (1985) D205 Changing Britain, Changing World: geographical perspectives, Broadcast Handbook,...
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Explore the baking and culture of Europe: France
Languages

Explore the baking and culture of Europe: France

...Introduction: English In most French families, buying bread is a daily task. The French traditional baguette is much nicer eaten fresh, sometimes when it's still warm, which is why most French people visit their local bakery at least once a day. The baguette is still the most popular form of bread, but several others are available. There are several white bread varieties,...
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Scottish lecturers take strike action in campaign for fair pay
Society, Politics & Law

Scottish lecturers take strike action in campaign for fair pay

...introduction of national bargaining in the college sector, EIS FELA members were forced by their employers to ask the Scottish government to intervene. Only once during the seven years of national bargaining has there been a reasonable offer from the employers’ side with no government intervention required. Lecturers have repeatedly highlighted the continuing opposition...
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Happy birthday Shakespeare!
History & The Arts

Happy birthday Shakespeare!

...Introduction to Shakespeare's First Folio to give you the low-down on the background to this amazing book. Select a tab to begin... The Comedies [comedy genre shown with gold faces] Shakespeare was a master of comedy and audiences across the globe today still laugh out loud at the double-entendres, wit and confusion between characters that light up works such as The...
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Article 3 hrs
Developing reading skills in relation to the Social Sciences
Society, Politics & Law

Developing reading skills in relation to the Social Sciences

...Introduction - This course looks at developing reading skills in the context of using Social Science materials. This material is primarily an audio file, originally 11 minutes in length and recorded in 1988. This OpenLearn course provides a sample of Level 2 study in Sociology...Developing reading skills in relation to the Social Sciences: Learning outcomes - After...
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Level 2: Intermediate 1 hr
Getting started with Chinese business culture essentials
Languages

Getting started with Chinese business culture essentials

...introduction to doing business with China. This OpenLearn course is an extract from the beginning of the Open Centre for Languages and Cultures short course, LG002 Chinese business culture essentials. After completing this free course, you may wish to register for the full course to continue your learning!...Getting started with Chinese business culture essentials:...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Eutrophication
Nature & Environment

Eutrophication

...managed....Eutrophication: Introduction - Eutrophication describes the biological effects of an increase in the concentration of nutrients. The collective term ‘nutrients’ refers to those elements that are essential for primary production by plants or other photosynthetic organisms. Eutrophication is most often caused by increases in the availability of nitrogen and...
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Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs