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National identity in Britain and Ireland, 1780–1840
History & The Arts

National identity in Britain and Ireland, 1780–1840

...social spectrum in Ireland, from landed Catholics and the middle classes, to the illiterate, Irish speakers and the poor. By 1829, the association had well over 3 million members. The organisation coordinated the movement in favour of Catholic emancipation in Ireland by organising a range of peaceful political activities, including petitioning campaigns, open-air...
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Level 2: Intermediate 4 hrs
Step up to leadership
Money & Business

Step up to leadership

...social time with but wouldn't necessarily regard as being particularly capable or skillful. This might lead to feelings of pity toward them. Equally, you might know someone who is indisputably capable and skillful at their job. So that is competent. But you struggle to engage with them on a personal level, as they might be quite cold and distant. You might acknowledge...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Essay and report writing skills
Education & Development

Essay and report writing skills

...social sciences investigation or a scientific experiment) are: Why was it done? How was it done? What does it mean? You will need to make some decisions, not only about what to leave out (because it isn't particularly relevant) but also about how to present what you are including to best effect: Do you wish to present your findings in chronological order? Would subject...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
The science of nutrition and healthy eating Badge icon
Health, Sports & Psychology

The science of nutrition and healthy eating

...Social. This is linked to habit. We eat because other people are eating at the same time and we use the time to chat with them. We may also use food to please others, preparing meals for them and eating with them. Sensory appeal. The preparation of food can produce very tempting smells. For example, supermarkets often position their bakery so that the smell of baking...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Heritage case studies: Scotland
History & The Arts

Heritage case studies: Scotland

...social memory, battlefield heritage and landscapes of regret’ in Hanna, S.P. and Del Casino, V.J. (eds) Mapping Tourism, Minneapolis, University of Minnesota Press, pp. 108–131. Johnston, R. and Ripmeester, M. (2007) ‘A monument's work is never done: the Watson monument, memory, and forgetting in a small Canadian city’, International Journal of Heritage Studies,...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
How teams work
Money & Business

How teams work

...socially. Here we discuss a number of examples, based on the discussion in Wenger (2009). Business organisations have been quick to adopt the communities of practice concept because they recognise that organisational knowledge is a critical asset that needs to be managed strategically. Prior attempts to manage knowledge in organisations have often focused on technical...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
Microgravity: living on the International Space Station Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Microgravity: living on the International Space Station

...Social Affairs of the United Nations in 2005, so it is already out of date. [3 pie charts showing changes in world population by age group from 1950 to 2050.] Figure 2 Changes in world population by age group from 1950 to 2050. Now, using the data in Figure 2, complete Activity 1. Activity 1 The ageing population from 1950 to 2050 Timing: Allow approximately 20 minutes...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Hadrian's Rome
History & The Arts

Hadrian's Rome

...social position, as a member of the Senate, who had experienced life under some terrible rulers. To Dio Cassius, ‘mild’ Hadrian was not as bad as some other emperors. Neither source would be regarded as completely reliable if judged by the standards expected of modern historians, that is to be objective, impartial and balanced. However, ancient authors did not adhere...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs