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A journey through two Englands
History & The Arts

A journey through two Englands

...system of things called "Gover'ment," which, whatever it might be, was no business of his, any more than the most outlying nebula or the coal-sacks of the southern hemisphere: his solar system was the parish; the master's temper and the casualties of lambing-time were his region of storms. He cut his bread and bacon with his pocket-knife, and felt no bitterness except in...
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Getting started with Chinese 1
Languages

Getting started with Chinese 1

...system including tones, and how to pronounce some initials and finals. Whilst learning how to pronounce some syllables, you will also learn what Pinyin is and its relationship with Chinese characters. In the quiz section, you will have the opportunity to test yourself on what is covered in Week 1. Finally, in the consolidation and extension section, you will be shown how...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
The oceans
Science, Maths & Technology

The oceans

...system of the planet. Using the Google Earth layers, explore some of the features you saw in Video 3: the mid-ocean ridge, and the sections across the Marianas Trench (the deepest known location), the Scotia Sea Trench (a more typical ocean trench) and the section shown in Figure 3. You should investigate and note the depths, gradients and general features you observe. At...
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Level 2: Intermediate 15 hrs
Exploring how migration changes the places where we live
Society, Politics & Law

Exploring how migration changes the places where we live

...think about migration in a way which is pragmatic and focusses on both economic benefits and values: Message Key lines Stronger Together “Our community's success depends on making sure everyone who is a part of it-including immigrants-feelswelcome here.” Innovation “Immigrants are innovators: entrepreneurs and small-business owners whose contributions are helping us...
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Everyday maths 2
Science, Maths & Technology

Everyday maths 2

...thinking about putting a fence around it for safety. The radius of the pond is 7.4 m. What length of fencing would you require to fit around the full length of the pond? Round your answer up to the next full metre. Figure 12 A round garden pond Answer d = 15 cm Using the formula C = πd C = 3.142 × 15 C = 47.13 cm Since you need 47.13 cm and have ribbon that is 0.5 m (50...
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Free course 48 hrs
Achieving public dialogue
Science, Maths & Technology

Achieving public dialogue

...think of ways in which the public might in future become more engaged in decision-making about science that has social impact...Achieving public dialogue: 1 How did the notion of public dialogue arise? - There is a good case to be made that the emphasis on ‘dialogue’ in relation to science and the public in the UK coincided with the publication in 2000 of the House of...
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Level 3: Advanced 16 hrs
A blow to the head; a blow to rugby?
Health, Sports & Psychology

A blow to the head; a blow to rugby?

...think critically, slower motor skills, and can lead to volatile mood swings. Unfortunately, at the current time, CTE can only be definitively diagnosed post-mortem. These risks, alongside the large financial settlements that have been awarded to former NFL players who have suffered multiple concussions, maked us wonder whether rugby may be the next sport in the concussion...
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Why pulling out of the EU won't give Britain complete control over its affairs
Society, Politics & Law

Why pulling out of the EU won't give Britain complete control over its affairs

...thinks not...[Overhead view of UK and Europe at night with lights on] For years, crusaders of the Eurosceptic cause have claimed that all the evils of the world will disappear once Britain leaves the European Union. British fishermen and women will be able to fish as much cod as they like and greengrocers will be able to weigh Brussels sprouts in pounds. Britain will...
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