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The Rainbow analysed
Science, Maths & Technology

The Rainbow analysed

...course MU120 Open mathematics... The rainbow analysed introduction The rainbow analysed introduction Aristotle's theory In about 300BC Greek philosopher Aristotle proposed a theory to why the rainbow has such a specific shape. A full circle rainbow? Aristotle's model also tells us that if we are high enough we can see the full rainbow circle. This is often witnessed from...
Worlds of English
Languages

Worlds of English

...course U214 Worlds of English... The Expansion of English in China This video looks at the rapid expansion of the use, and teaching of English in China, from the 1970s to present. English in the European Union In recent years, English has become increasingly dominant as the language spoken at the European Parliament, in Brussels. This film examines why. Singlish...
Audio 1 hr 4 mins
Evolution
Science, Maths & Technology

Evolution

...course S366 Evolution... Evolution A short introduction to this album. Northern Norway An undisturbed natural laboratory. One of the most isolated arctic landmasses, an ideal location to observe rapid evolutionary change. Mainland Reindeer The behaviour and evolution of the mainland species. Analysing how they live and what they eat. Mainland Species Biology Inside the...
Audio 25 mins
Business problem solving and improvement
Science, Maths & Technology

Business problem solving and improvement

...Course T889 Problem solving and improvement: quality and other approaches... Business problem solving and improvement A short introduction to this album. COSi: Introducing the 'LEAN' approach The LEAN approach to business at a small cosmetics firm. COSi: Training staff to use LEAN Training staff to use the LEAN approach in the workplace. COSi: The attractions of LEAN A...
Statistics: What is it or what are they?
Science, Maths & Technology

Statistics: What is it or what are they?

...courses and qualifications Statistics... What is it? or What Are They? Most people have some sort of idea, or at least think they have, about what statistics is. But before we get into that, there’s a basic question to answer: is the word ‘statistics’ singular or plural? It looks like a plural because it ends in ‘s’. But ‘mathematics’ and ‘physics’ end...
The legacy of Empire: The Bengal Famine
History & The Arts

The legacy of Empire: The Bengal Famine

...course, had a say in voting for the government) than it did to its Indian ones – who had no such hold over their rulers. Right now, it appears increasingly fashionable to sing the praises of the British Empire. Gordon Brown has even gone so far as to argue that the British should "stop apologising" for it. At the same time, he played an enthusiastic part in celebrating...
Let’s Talk About Uni – a podcast about real student experiences
Education & Development

Let’s Talk About Uni – a podcast about real student experiences

...course that suits you, and a whole lot of other things! Episode 2: How do I get through the application process? How do you decide where and what to study and choose the right course for you? And where should you start with your Personal Statement? In this episode we lead you through the application process, step by step, and share real-life experiences of the application...
Start writing essays
History & The Arts

Start writing essays

...course A172 Start writing essays... Start writing essays An introduction to this album. Researching an essay Open University tutors Tim Baugh and Lesley Hoose discuss essay titles, research and schedules with OU student Beth Lewis. Early stages of essay writing John Humphrys stresses how important it is to know your subject and know your position in the argument. What is...