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‘Where do you really come from?’ How this enquiry can add insult to injury
Education & Development

‘Where do you really come from?’ How this enquiry can add insult to injury

...psychology, I explore the backdrop to these divided perspectives. I draw on knowledge gained in professional training as well as my own personal experience in the hope that insider perspective can illustrate the points and assist reflection. Racism rows reach royalty [King Charles]King Charles IIIPerhaps the most widely reported incidents around this topic involve the...
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Article 5 mins
The social nature of being human
Society, Politics & Law

The social nature of being human

...psychological inquiry. The topics and the general approach of this short course will give you a taster of this Open University course...The social nature of being human: Learning outcomes - By the end of this course, you should be able to: understand popular representations of crowds understand the relationship between identity and crowds understand examples of the role...
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
Sure, I know how to talk to people!
Money & Business

Sure, I know how to talk to people!

...psychological model to understand and respond to interpersonal behaviour, helping you communicate more effectively in everyday interactions...This free course is one in a series focusing on leadership, decision-making and communication in the context of policing within the community. This particular session focuses on communication skills and specifically looks at how to...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Stereotypes
Languages

Stereotypes

...psychology, sociology, cultural studies and linguistics. In this collection of articles you will first look at a national stereotypes in the context of England and Germany, and then consider different definitions of stereotypes and engage with some theoretical positions and current thinking on the topic. You will also read about examples of the kinds of stereotypes about...
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Activity 2 hrs
OpenMinds-Talk: What does Brexit tell us about Britain?
Miscellaneous

OpenMinds-Talk: What does Brexit tell us about Britain?

...Psychology, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences , is a social and political psychologist who works on migration-mobility, non-mobility, belonging, integration and citizenship - including public narratives of European citizenship. Kesi's research programme aims to contribute towards and understanding of he dialogue between citizens and governments on vexed political...
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The age of offence
Society, Politics & Law

The age of offence

...psychological harm – your ‘feelings get hurt’ – and specifically harm done towards your system of beliefs. By attacking your belief system, the person giving offence is also attacking your sense of identity. It’s this relationship with values and beliefs which turns offence culture into such a political issue. Arguments over offence are often arguments over...
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Video 30 mins
PodMag April 2016
Society, Politics & Law

PodMag April 2016

...psychology, philosophy and politics that looks at quality of life, wellbeing and happiness across the human life course. Dr Meg-John Barker Karen speaks to Meg-John Barker about Secrets of Enduring Love, how to make relationships last, and why the book is a good read for anyone interested in successful, long-term relationships. The book is a bit different from normal...
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Audio 20 mins
Alternative education: listening to the voices of young people
Education & Development

Alternative education: listening to the voices of young people

...Psychology courses available on OpenLearn. This platform has enabled her to pursue Further Education (FE College) and Higher Education through The Open University due to its uniquely inclusive ethos that supports learning regardless of age, income, or background. Most courses do not require young people to hold prior qualifications. The Open University is open to all. A...
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Video 20 mins