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Form and uses of language
History & The Arts

Form and uses of language

...study in Arts and Humanities...Form and uses of language: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: understand how language can be used for different purposes understand the importance of form and word choice when addressing different audiences...Form and uses of language: 1.1 Introduction - Apart from writing poetry, Sassoon kept a diary...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Developing high trust work relationships
Money & Business

Developing high trust work relationships

...study in Business and Management...Developing high trust work relationships: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: understand the broad roles of trust in modern economics explain the changes in organisational dynamics that have led to a focus on trust within organisations understand and discuss the consequences of trust within...
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Level 2: Intermediate 2 hrs
Can we get to a world without suicide?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Can we get to a world without suicide?

...study at his home is filled with files and research papers. “As a father, I had one thing to do and I failed,” he says, his voice faltering for the first time. “My son was dying in front of me and I couldn’t see it, despite my education, despite my devotion as a father… So you see this is coming from an incredible sense of guilt. I suppose what I’m trying to...
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Article 15 mins
Asset allocation in investment
Money & Business

Asset allocation in investment

...studying this course, you should be able to: recognise how typical client objectives and constraints impacts on asset allocation set client risk and return objectives in the context of an asset allocation process describe the reasons for a written investment policy statement and its major components recognise typical client objectives and constraints and how these impact...
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Level 3: Advanced 9 hrs
Health and wellbeing in the ancient world
History & The Arts

Health and wellbeing in the ancient world

...studies might be useful. By enrolling on this course you can track your progress and gain a Statement of Participation for completing the whole course. The Open University would really appreciate a few minutes of your time to tell us about yourself and your expectations for the course. We welcome your feedback and suggestions to improve the experience for other learners....
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Level 1: Introductory 18 hrs
A moment of zen: Jon Stewart leaves The Daily Show
History & The Arts

A moment of zen: Jon Stewart leaves The Daily Show

...study I did with two graduate students at Indiana University found its political coverage was just as substantive as that of the broadcast television networks in reporting on campaign issues and candidate qualifications. At a time of shrinking public trust in the news media, his self-proclaimed “Best ---- News Team Ever” repeatedly, and hilariously, reminded us of the...
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Article 5 mins
What actually happens if Britain leaves the EU?
Society, Politics & Law

What actually happens if Britain leaves the EU?

...studies organisations for a living, I believe that it is strongly in Britain’s interests to remain in; it is why I am a member of the European Movement. Now, you may disagree with that view, but it is surely vital that when it comes to the Brexit referendum, voters know what happens next if Britain chooses to leave. One possibility is direct single market access via...
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Article 10 mins
Can being part of a team help break the pain barrier?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Can being part of a team help break the pain barrier?

...study with members of Oxford University’s rowing squad looked at whether pain and fatigue thresholds are higher when the athletes are rowing with their teammates, or on their own. The athletes rowed either alone or with their teammates on separate stationary ergometers, or rowing machines. We measured their pain thresholds using a blood pressure cuff, applied to the arm...
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Article 5 mins