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Rio 2016: Green pools, drug cheats, sexism and nationality - A short reading list
Health, Sports & Psychology

Rio 2016: Green pools, drug cheats, sexism and nationality - A short reading list

...Studies at Johns Hopkins University: North Korea has pursued "sports diplomacy" as a matter of national policy since the 1980s. It is one - distinctly non-politicised - way for the politically isolated North to interact with the outside world and benefit from intercultural contact and exchanges. Some cynical and sanctimonious observers label this "propaganda," when in...
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Rounding and estimation
Science, Maths & Technology

Rounding and estimation

...study in Mathematics...Rounding and estimation: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: round a given whole number to the nearest 10, 100, 1000 and so on round a decimal number to a given number of decimal places or significant figures use rounded numbers to find rough estimates for calculations use a calculator for decimal calculations...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Exploring learning disabilities: supporting belonging Badge icon
Health, Sports & Psychology

Exploring learning disabilities: supporting belonging

...skill development! We would really appreciate a few minutes of your time to complete this survey and tell us about yourself and your experiences of CPD and lifelong learning. The Open University is working in collaboration with the CPD Standards Office in a national study to understand more about individual professionals' experiences, perceptions, and practice for adult...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Collaborative leadership in voluntary organisations
Money & Business

Collaborative leadership in voluntary organisations

...studying this course in order to take the survey....Introduction and guidance: 1 The course: an overview - This course, and another written by the same authors, Developing leadership practice in voluntary organisations, are designed to develop your understanding of leadership, and to help you develop your leadership practice in the voluntary sector context. Both are aimed...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Scales in space and time
Science, Maths & Technology

Scales in space and time

...study of an oak tree! By studying it you will be introduced to concepts in physics, chemistry, biology and life-sciences, and Earth and environmental sciences. Across these multiple disciplines you will meet time scales that include ages, durations and rates, and size scales including distances in three dimensions, which underpin areas and volumes...Scale – dealing with...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Introducing Virgil’s Aeneid
History & The Arts

Introducing Virgil’s Aeneid

...studying this course you should have: gained a deeper understanding of ‘epic poetry’ in the ancient world explored the Aeneid’s central themes, in particular Roman values read in detail some passages of the Aeneid and investigated how Virgil uses language to enhance the impact of the poem considered some issues involved in reading poetry which was originally written...
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Level 2: Intermediate 7 hrs
A short introduction to the English language
Languages

A short introduction to the English language

...studies. Interested in taking your learning further? You might find it helpful to explore the Open University’s English language courses and qualifications....A short introduction to the English language: Introduction - In this free course, A short introduction to the English language, you’ll be taken on a tour of the role that language plays in the lives of the human...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Was Alcibiades the Athenian Donald Trump?
History & The Arts

Was Alcibiades the Athenian Donald Trump?

...skillful and ruthless politician must weave around his audience. Since there was no party system and no elected politicians either, every day in Athens was like being on the campaign trail. As a result, Athens provides a striking parallel to this year’s seemingly endless presidential primary season. [Alcibiades and courtesans ] Alcibiades and courtesans Just as the...
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