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The Partition of British India: Timeline
History & The Arts

The Partition of British India: Timeline

...become members of both political parties. 1919-1922 Attempt at forging a permanent Hindu-Muslim nationalist political alliance, led by Gandhi who is now the dominant force within Congress. With postwar constitutional reforms offered by the British falling well short of home rule and dominion status, combined with increased repression of the nationalist movement, Gandhi...
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Impossible Peace 2: The bunker in the peace
OpenLearn Ireland

Impossible Peace 2: The bunker in the peace

...becoming more obvious. The IRA would meet in a ‘Convention’ before the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis vote in late January 2007. And inside the British intelligence community, that vote for policing is described as the “landmark event” - the “pivotal moment” in the new approach of the Provisional Movement; a confirmation that the war was over. There were, and still are,...
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A brief history of the ever-changing definition of culture
Health, Sports & Psychology

A brief history of the ever-changing definition of culture

...become the core elements of the culture.(Wan and Chiu, 2009.) This is because the above definition means that what a culture is can be determined by the people within it, they can choose how to define it. Whatever their way of life might be, what intrinsic or extrinsic aspects there are which distinguish a group from another, the parts they want to be proud of, the parts...
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Digital communications
Digital & Computing

Digital communications

...become ever more significant, and fibre is now being used even in LANs and the access network. The way in which fibre is used is also changing. Originally, fibre was used just for stand-alone point-to-point links. Signal processing – amplification, regeneration, switching and routeing, for example – was done in electronic components. Now, however, devices for optical...
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Level 3: Advanced 20 hrs
How the potato fuelled the rise of liberal capitalism
History & The Arts

How the potato fuelled the rise of liberal capitalism

...become a cornerstone of modern capitalism. These ideas have profoundly shaped our world. It was perhaps inevitable that Adam Smith should particularly recommend potatoes. His idea of the free market was premised on the conviction that national wealth was possible only when people were happy and pursued their own self-interest. Happiness and comfort, in turn, required a...
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Hero and villain: Robert Clive of the East India Company
History & The Arts

Hero and villain: Robert Clive of the East India Company

...becoming a national statesman. This was not to be. By 1768 he was a symbol of private greed and would have lost the seat had he not outmanoeuvred the winner on appeal. The Bengal famine began the following year. The historical evidence shows that even though EIC officials knew families were starving, some of its officers engaged in the hoarding and profiteering of grain,...
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Introducing International Relations
Society, Politics & Law

Introducing International Relations

...become prominent in IR due to climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. These issues require international cooperation, as seen in global climate agreements. For example, competition over resources like cobalt has environmental implications, affecting mining practices in countries like Congo and influencing sustainable energy policies globally. Social and cultural...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Getting started with Chinese 1
Languages

Getting started with Chinese 1

...OU is the leader in online learning and teaching with a heritage of more than 50 years helping student achieve their learning ambitions. The short courses are underpinned by academic rigour and designed by native speakers experienced in producing engaging materials for online learning of languages and cultures. The graduating nature of the courses means that learners can...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs