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Human use of animals
History & The Arts

Human use of animals

...Open University. Nigel: For more information about Ethics Bites, and about the Open University, go to Open2.net. David: In 1975, Animal Liberation was published: in hindsight, a seminal work of philosophy, marking the birth of the modern animal rights movement – though its author spoke not of rights per se, but, as a utilitarian, in terms, put crudely, of maximising...
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Lottery of birth
Health, Sports & Psychology

Lottery of birth

...Source: UN (2013), calculations based on data from Solt, Fredrick (2009). Figure 11 Trends in redistribution in selected countries, 1990, 2000, 2007 and 2011. The debate continues about whether inequalities are best tackled by government intervention or market forces. As the UN (2013) report illustrates, most of the world’s poor, and people in marginalised groups, start...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Veiling
History & The Arts

Veiling

...source of many controversies. In comparison with other pieces of clothing, interpretations of the symbolic meaning of the ‘veil’ and of ‘veiling’ practices seem to be particularly diverse and contested, among both non-Muslim and Muslim men and women. However, it is important to remind ourselves that apart from fulfilling practical functions, such as comfort,...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
An introduction to exoplanets Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

An introduction to exoplanets

...Open University digital badge. Badges are not accredited by The Open University but they're a great way to demonstrate your interest in the subject and commitment to your career, and to provide evidence of continuing professional development. Once you are signed in, you can manage your digital badges online from My OpenLearn. In addition, you can download and print your...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Managing virtual project teams
Money & Business

Managing virtual project teams

...Open University course M815 Project Management. You might also be interested in the OpenLearn course Project governance and Project Management Office (PMO), which looks at the roles and responsibilities in effective project governance and how this can be supported by a project management office...Managing virtual project teams: Learning outcomes - After studying this...
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Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs
Children’s perspectives on play
Education & Development

Children’s perspectives on play

...course is an adapted extract from the Open University course E110 Young children’s play and creativity...Children’s perspectives on play: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: understand and outline the significance of play and creativity in listening to children and understanding their perspectives describe different ways...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Influenza: A case study
Science, Maths & Technology

Influenza: A case study

...Open University course : SK320 Infectious disease and public health...Influenza: A case study: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: define and use, or recognise definitions and applications of, each of the glossary terms in the course describe influenza viruses, their structure, how they are transmitted, how they infect cells and...
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
The ethics of cultural heritage
History & The Arts

The ethics of cultural heritage

...source of the fire was discovered, it was too advanced to be easily extinguished. The Île de la Cité on which Notre-Dame stands was quickly evacuated, while more than 400 firefighters tried to prevent the fire from spreading across the cathedral’s roof. Simultaneously, teams of other municipal workers formed human chains to evacuate various precious objects and relics...
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Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs