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Language of Poverty
Society, Politics & Law

Language of Poverty

...become much more apparent under the Cameron government and that is a separation of the economic and the social. And people talk about it, when government ministers and the media talk about poverty now, by and large, they are making no reference to large scale economic change, they are making very little reference to economic crisis, they are making very little reference...
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Understanding mortgages
Money & Business

Understanding mortgages

...become more knowledgeable about the mortgage market but also more confident about making smart decisions about one of most important areas of personal finance. 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 course. This course is...
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Level 1: Introductory 2 hrs
The frozen planet
Nature & Environment

The frozen planet

...becomes. In London, the distance between each line of longitude is about 70 km, and even if it were possible it would take a very long time to walk all 360 degrees of longitude from London and back again around the world. At the North Pole and South Pole you could do it in just seconds. For historical reasons, the 0° longitude line runs through Greenwich in London and,...
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Level 1: Introductory 7 hrs
The First World War: trauma and memory
History & The Arts

The First World War: trauma and memory

...become a war of aggression [sic] and conquest. I believe that the purposes for which I and my fellow soldiers entered upon this war should have been so clearly stated as to have made it impossible to change them and that had this been done the objects which actuated us would now be attainable by negotiation. I have seen and endured the sufferings of the troops and I can...
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Level 1: Introductory 9 hrs
Migration
Science, Maths & Technology

Migration

...become less active through denaturation of their structure. Rüppell's fox is nocturnal. During the day when the ambient temperature is around 40 °C the fox rests inside the underground den. At night the fox emerges and forages for reptiles and insects. What advantage does the nocturnal life style offer the fox? Resting in the den during the day avoids the need for...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Justice, fairness and mediation
Money & Business

Justice, fairness and mediation

...students, employees and players. In the same way, we expect law to be fair and just in its principles and in the way that they are applied. Justice is often represented by the equally balanced scales of justice. The Greek goddess of justice, Themis, was traditionally represented carrying scales in which she measured the different aspects of the argument. The meaning of...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Dreaming of an answer to narcolepsy: Why don't we understand sleep?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Dreaming of an answer to narcolepsy: Why don't we understand sleep?

...become still and glass-like. At other times, particularly when fed, Monique would be struck by a full-blown attack. When vets at the University of Saskatchewan observed Monique, they suspected these were bouts of cataplexy, and hence figured this might be a case of narcolepsy with accompanying cataplexy. As luck would have it, Monique’s diagnosis coincided with the...
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An introduction to artificial intelligence
Education & Development

An introduction to artificial intelligence

...OU is the leader in online learning and teaching with a heritage of more than 50 years helping students 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 6 hrs