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Publishing The Origin of Species
Science, Maths & Technology

Publishing The Origin of Species

...Open University in collaboration with the British Council. They form part of Darwin Now, a global initiative celebrating the life and work of Charles Darwin and the impact his ideas about evolution continue to have on today’s world. © British Council 2009... Publishing The Origin of Species A brief introduction to this album. John Murray and Darwin The current John...
Business problem solving and improvement
Science, Maths & Technology

Business problem solving and improvement

...Open University 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...
Othello and apartheid
History & The Arts

Othello and apartheid

...Open University course A230 Reading and studying literature... The play as a metaphor Janet Suzman explains how she used a 400 year old play to bring attention to contemporary issues. Othello The character of Othello represents the ‘other’, the foundation of racial prejudices. Breaking Racial Taboos Janet Suzman decided to go ahead with the controversial physical...
Duchess of Malfi: Deconstructing the play
History & The Arts

Duchess of Malfi: Deconstructing the play

...Open University course A230 Reading and studying literature... The Duchess of Malfi A brief introduction to the play. Understanding Webster’s text The cast discuss examine what the language means and why Webster chose to use those particular words. Interpreting Webster’s text for the stage An exploration of the different ways the text can be deciphered and translated...
In the night sky - Galaxies
Science, Maths & Technology

In the night sky - Galaxies

...Open University's space science team, give you the lowdown on what to look for if you want to take up stargazing. From big bang to black holes; from spotting stars to identifying galaxies this collection is a beginner's guide to astronomy introducing you to the key features at each level of size whether solar, stellar, or galactic... Identifying different types of galaxy...
Coping with Depression
Society, Politics & Law

Coping with Depression

...Open University course D240 Counselling: exploring fear and sadness... Coping with Depression Stephen Fry, Trisha Goddard and Jim Brown share their experiences with anxiety and depression. Depression: diagnosis and stigma A look at being diagnosed with a mental illness. Depression and drug use Several people share their experiences of prescribed and recreational drugs....
The Environment
Education & Development

The Environment

...Open University's Environment courses I’m a Tutor Support Manager and I really like the multidisciplinary opportunities that the module offers. If I was to study this module, I would be interested in studying courses about the environment, because it is a challenging subject which can be seen from a number of different points of view and it’s such an important issue....
Psychology around the world
Health, Sports & Psychology

Psychology around the world

...Open University course D110 Exploring psychological worlds: thinking, feeling, doing....Psychology around the world: Introduction - Welcome to this exciting free OpenLearn course! In this course you will explore how psychology helps us to understand human thoughts (how people think), emotions (how people feel) and behaviours (what people do) across different societies....
Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs