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What is a metal?
Science, Maths & Technology

What is a metal?

...Introduction - You will have little hesitation in distinguishing the metal blade of a kitchen knife from the handle which is probably made of plastic or wood. But what really distinguishes a metal from a non-metal? Metals are used in many different ways, such as in jewellery, pots and pans and in wires for conducting electricity and you can probably think of many other...
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Level 1: Introductory 3 hrs
Exploring a Romano-African city: Thugga
History & The Arts

Exploring a Romano-African city: Thugga

...Introduction - This course focuses on a detailed investigation into the archaelogy and history of a Roman North African city. You will watch the video sequence ‘Exploring Thugga’ and undertake activities identifying Roman and indigenous elements in the city. You then investigate Roman and indigenous cultural elements in the archaeology of Africa; here you will watch...
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Level 3: Advanced 14 hrs
Veiling
History & The Arts

Veiling

...Introduction - This course explores controversies associated with the practice of ‘veiling’ within Islam. The Islamic ‘veil’, be it in the form of the hijab, niqab, jilbab or burqa (we shall explore this terminology in more detail later), has been at the centre of many different controversies. Within the European and North American context, public debates around...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
What is politics?
Society, Politics & Law

What is politics?

...Introduction - This course introduces you to the world of politics. It is dedicated primarily to answering the question of what politics is. Although the question might seem rather simple, it elicits various and often contradictory responses. As you will realise, in politics – as in much of the humanities and social sciences – definitive answers are difficult to come...
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Level 2: Intermediate 15 hrs
Exploring communications technology
Digital & Computing

Exploring communications technology

...Introduction - Modern communication technology amalgamates many areas of knowledge such as electronics, radio-frequency engineering, information theory, cryptography, and signal processing. Nevertheless, some basic principles and recurring themes underpin much communications technology, and this free course, Exploring communications technology, concentrates on them. The...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
Blood and the respiratory system
Science, Maths & Technology

Blood and the respiratory system

...Introduction - At some point in your life, you have probably tried to see how long you could hold your breath. It most likely took about 30 seconds before you felt the need to breathe. Free-divers, people who descend deep underwater without any breathing equipment, can hold their breath for much longer. In July 2016, William Trubridge set a world record in unassisted...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
Accessibility of eLearning
Education & Development

Accessibility of eLearning

...Introduction - Accessibility to eLearning for disabled students is a topic which could be included in any area of the curriculum. Most education professionals are aware that they should consider it, but are unsure of what it means, and how to make their eLearning materials accessible to students with a range of disabilities. This free course addresses that need. If you...
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Level 3: Advanced 15 hrs
Beginners’ German: food and drink
Languages

Beginners’ German: food and drink

...Introduction - This course focuses on expressing your own food and drink preferences, and explores meal times and eating habits in German-speaking countries. You will read and hear about a range of types of food and drink. You will also find out how to order and pay for things in cafes and restaurants. Most importantly, you will find out what it’s like to read and...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs