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Introducing philosophy
History & The Arts

Introducing philosophy

...research? Should we respect nature? Do we have free will or is our behaviour totally predetermined by our genes? What is the mind and how is it related to the body? Is religious belief reasonable and is there life after death? I'm sure you'll agree that these are questions that concern us all and that the answers may profoundly affect how we conduct our everyday lives....
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Starting with law
Society, Politics & Law

Starting with law

...research for not turning to professionals for advice on financial or debt matters was that it costs too much (42%), that they are strangers (41%), while 40% of respondents felt they couldn’t be trusted. Most people (69%) would rather deal with a financial problem themselves than turn to others. When they do, over half of those with financial worries (54%) ask family,...
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Level 1: Introductory 3 hrs
MSE’s Academy of Money Badge icon
Money & Business

MSE’s Academy of Money

...research to make sure what you’re buying is the right thing for you. An example of this is retail snobbery. Two digital radio players, one costs 100 pounds. One costs 50 pounds. Which is better? Our instincts want us to say the 100 pounds one, because there must be a reason it’s more expensive. But it may just be they’ve spent money advertising the brand, or they...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
An introduction to exoplanets Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

An introduction to exoplanets

...research areas in astronomy: exoplanets. It would be a shame to study astronomy without sharing the primal and universal experience of viewing the night sky directly with your own eyes. If you have time, on any suitable night, try the following (you’ll need about an hour). Box 1 Stargazing Go outside on a clear night, preferably away from city lights. If you have them,...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Infection and immunity
Health, Sports & Psychology

Infection and immunity

...researchers must first obtain permission from the relevant Research Ethics Committee governing the proposed research...Session 2: Scientific lessons from the history of infectious diseases: 2.8 Edward Jenner and the scientific method - Now you know what Jenner did, the following activity prompts you to analyse how this action illustrates the scientific method and identify...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Everyday English 2
Languages

Everyday English 2

...research on the issue, which was helpful. During the discussion, the chair asked if anyone had any questions; she made sure everyone understood what was going on. The chair invited suggestions from all the participants, including from someone who had been quiet. She didn’t dominate the discussion, but kept it moving and made sure everyone participated. The chair made it...
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Level 1: Introductory 48 hrs
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Languages

Get ready for beginners’ French

...research into aspects of the French-speaking world that interest you most. If you live in a nearby country, perhaps there is an area of France that you visit frequently. See what you can investigate further: find out about the local industry, or whether any significant historical events occurred there. Is there a chance you might travel to a French-speaking country (other...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Brighton Pavilion
History & The Arts

Brighton Pavilion

...research. In fact I followed this programme in order to write what follows, and I hope you will enjoy following me step by step through what I discovered – and deciding whether you agree with my judgements. This unit is an adapted extract from the Open University course From Enlightenment to Romanticism c.1780-1830 (A207)...Brighton Pavilion: 2 A prince at the seaside -...
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs