1,326 search results

Approaching the break up of Britain?
Society, Politics & Law

Approaching the break up of Britain?

...English nationalism, perhaps reflected in the rise of the UK Independence Party as a powerful political force, at least in the years up to 2016. But even in England, the vote masked significant geographical variation. In London nearly 60% voted remain and in the South-East of England only 51.8% voted leave. Every other English region recorded solid leave majorities. This...
Learning from the past with historic buildings
History & The Arts

Learning from the past with historic buildings

...English terrace house; Scottish builders preferred to develop low build flats, called tenements. Developer-led building in the 1600s adopted the prevailing technology of open coal fires. Narrow chimneys and the need for coal stores have been part of ordinary terraced homes for at least 350 years now. What is a Traditional House? Standards of living have changed...
Why maps are made
Society, Politics & Law

Why maps are made

...everyday life whether captured by aerial photography, satellite imagery or simply drawn. This free course, Why maps are made, looks at how we read and evaluate the information in maps and assesses the values embedded within them. From mental maps to public transport and street maps: how do they affect your life?...Cars have sat nav systems, mobile phones use GPS: maps are...
Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
How does the media impact politics?
Society, Politics & Law

How does the media impact politics?

...between media, politics, and society. You'll explore key themes of propaganda, moral panic, media and memory, and fake news, topped and tailed by an introduction to media theory, and media and its impact on democratic politics. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to better understand the key cultural and political dynamics that impact your everyday life....
Bon départ: beginners’ French second edition
Languages

Bon départ: beginners’ French second edition

...everyday situations and scenarios... Introductions A selection of French speakers introduce themselves Greetings Saying hello in formal and informal situations Ordering food Ordering a meal in a restaurant Buying fruit juice Someone buying an apple juice Family greetings Several people introduce their family members Viewing a new home Visiting a flat for sale Describing...
Rundblick: beginners' German second edition
Languages

Rundblick: beginners' German second edition

...everyday situations and scenarios that will be interesting to learn while feeling familiar... Where do you come from? 7 very short interviews: where do you come from? Introductions People introducing themselves Reservation Making a reservation in a hotel Introducing others and oneself Introducing others and oneself Was essen Sie und was trinken Sie? What you eat and what...
Communication in health and social care
Health, Sports & Psychology

Communication in health and social care

...everyday working practice, providing a unique look at intercommunication between agencies. Facilitating rehabilitation The central aspect of many social and healthcare initiatives is the patient, and this section discusses in detail the ways in which effective communication is ensured. Blaming culture or learning culture? Issues of communication and confidentiality are...
What is trauma?
Society, Politics & Law

What is trauma?

...everyday encounters and stimuli which might not be a threat or trigger to others. Police officers’ actions must be rooted in understanding that what ‘might seem small, like a throwaway comment or location of a meeting room – even a smell or a sound, is not necessarily small to someone with experience of trauma’ (Rape Crisis Scotland). Autonomic responses are...