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Understanding PCSO powers
Society, Politics & Law

Understanding PCSO powers

...Introduction - Welcome to this free OpenLearn course Understanding PCSO powers. Following the introduction of the PCSO in 2002, the role has become embedded in modern-day policing and is, for many communities, the only contact they have with someone they can pass information on to and raise issues of concern with. This course will introduce you to some of the powers that...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Wilberforce
History & The Arts

Wilberforce

...Introduction - William Wilberforce, the politician and religious writer, was instrumental in the abolition of slavery in Britain. This course explores Wilberforce’s career and writings and assesses their historical significance. In particular it examines the contribution that Evangelicalism, the religious tradition to which Wilberforce belonged, made in the transitions...
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs
Fire ecology
Science, Maths & Technology

Fire ecology

...Introduction - This course explores the role of fire as an agent of natural disturbance in ecosystems. Many terrestrial ecosystems around the world are fire-prone and fire, or more specifically, the fire regime, controls their composition and structure. Factors such as climate, vegetation type and the source of ignition differ among ecosystems and affect aspects of the...
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Level 2: Intermediate 4 hrs
Software and the law
Science, Maths & Technology

Software and the law

...Introduction - This free course, Software and the law, explores the laws relevant to software and its use – taking a global perspective, since the trade in software is international and information made available on the web can be viewed globally. A major part of this course is devoted to intellectual-property law – the issue of who owns software and digital content...
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Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs
Following Jareth through the Labyrinth: How Bowie influenced my research
Languages

Following Jareth through the Labyrinth: How Bowie influenced my research

...introduction to Bowie planted the seeds for my later interests and academic obsessions and how the dictatorial character of the king he portrayed reappeared to me when I studied Racine. In conclusion, rather than simply reiterate how Bowie led me on a labyrinthine journey to study the richness of French culture, I will point out how French culture was also an essential...
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Article 5 mins
The Scottish Parliament and law making Badge icon
Society, Politics & Law

The Scottish Parliament and law making

...introduction to the main principles involved in the managing of the devolution settlements and looks in more depth at bilateral relations, correspondence, parliamentary business, legislation and concordats. Handling correspondence under devolution: the general principles for the handling by UK government departments of correspondence from members of the devolved...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Challenging Workplace Gender Roles: One Woman’s Story
Society, Politics & Law

Challenging Workplace Gender Roles: One Woman’s Story

...introduction of comprehensive education, this was abolished and now every pupil had access to a post-primary education. This meant that education could be more inclusive, as children were no longer segregated by an unfair exam. A new, more liberal curriculum was also introduced to give pupils a broader education which was accessible to all (Paterson, 2020). It was...
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Article 10 mins
Understanding science: what we cannot know Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Understanding science: what we cannot know

...manage your digital badges online from My OpenLearn. In addition, you can download and print your OpenLearn statement of participation – which also displays your Open University badge. The Open University would really appreciate a few minutes of your time to tell us about yourself and your expectations for the course before you begin, in our start-of-course survey. Once...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs