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Chinese at the tip of your tongue: A glimpse of Chinese
Languages

Chinese at the tip of your tongue: A glimpse of Chinese

...means to tear. Here are some terms for transport that contain the character chē: huŏ chē, zi xing chē, gōnggòng qichē, chūzū chē, miànbāo chē, sānlún chē, mă chē. In China roads are very, very busy and you can usually find a mix of these forms of transport sharing the same road. Dur: 2’45” Inspired? Learn beginner's Chinese with The Open University...
Co-design approaches
Science, Maths & Technology

Co-design approaches

...Resource Pack This film provides a step-by-step guide to delivering a cross-pollination workshop with people co-designing projects or initiatives in a particular place. Video shared from Cross-pollination project playlist Acknowledgements: This OpenLearn page was produced through collaboration between The Open University and The Glass-House Community Led Design....
The language of protest
Society, Politics & Law

The language of protest

...Open University’s Language and creativity module. So how do protest movements go about attempting to communicate their message? This short documentary addresses this question, while also looking at what place protest plays in today’s politics. _Transcript _ When Elon Musk bought Twitter in late April 2022, he declared that ‘Free speech is the bedrock of a...
Evolution and the human family
Science, Maths & Technology

Evolution and the human family

...Open University in collaboration with the British Council. They form part of Darwin Now, a global initiative celebrating the life and work of Charles Darwin and the impact his ideas about evolution continue to have on today’s world. © The British Council 2009... Evolution and the family A short introduction to this album. How families have evolved What happens when you...
Darwin and language diversity
Science, Maths & Technology

Darwin and language diversity

...Open University in collaboration with the British Council. They form part of Darwin Now, a global initiative celebrating the life and work of Charles Darwin and the impact his ideas about evolution continue to have on today’s world. © British Council 2009... Darwin and language diversity A short introduction to this album. A Darwinian approach to language What happens...
Design Essentials: small objects of desire
Science, Maths & Technology

Design Essentials: small objects of desire

...considers the factors that produce good design while sitting in his favourite place. Is good design going down the plughole? Is good design going down the plug-hole? Meet the Open University Design faculty as they debate what does, or doesn't, make a well-designed sink strainer. Theo Zamenopoulos, Georgy Holden, Robin Roy, and Jeff Johnson outline their design interests....
Global responses to Darwin's ideas
Science, Maths & Technology

Global responses to Darwin's ideas

...Open University in collaboration with the British Council. They form part of Darwin Now, a global initiative celebrating the life and work of Charles Darwin and the impact his ideas about evolution continue to have on today’s world. © British Council 2009... Global responses to Darwin's ideas A brief introduction to this album. Darwin's controversial reception Prior to...
Rio+20 - United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development
Nature & Environment

Rio+20 - United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development

...Open University academics reflect on its progress and prospects, and demonstrate that international gatherings of political leaders are not (fortunately?) the only game in town... Tackling climate change Dr Barbara Pizzileo discusses the challenges facing academics in tackling the issue of global warming. Discovering Ecological Habits of Mind Dr Emma Dewberry highlights...