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Social problems: Who makes them?
Society, Politics & Law

Social problems: Who makes them?

...universal benefits or ones that are targeted at the ‘most needy’ or about how to distinguish between ‘scroungers’ and those ‘genuinely’ in need. Ideas about people getting their ‘just deserts’ and the moral worth of different people have been a recurrent feature of discussions about poverty in the UK. Finally, it is important to note that this approach to...
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Level 2: Intermediate 20 hrs
The Scottish Parliament and law making Badge icon
Society, Politics & Law

The Scottish Parliament and law making

...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
Financial statement analysis and interpretation
Money & Business

Financial statement analysis and interpretation

...University course BXI250 Intermediate financial accounting...Financial statement analysis and interpretation: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: explain why is it important to analyse and interpret financial statements explain how different stakeholder groups might be interested in different ratios carry out financial statement analysis...
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Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs
Careers education and guidance (Chinese)
Education & Development

Careers education and guidance (Chinese)

...University by visiting our online prospectus...Careers education and guidance (Chinese): Learning outcomes - 本单元结束后，你应该了解： 职业生涯教育与指导的基本原理以及年轻人对它的需求； 你的学校在职业生涯教育与指导方面的法定责任以及和衔接的关系； 帮助学生获得职业信息和指导所应具备的基...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Emotion: an introductory picture
History & The Arts

Emotion: an introductory picture

...universal principles can be derived. James presents his account as hypothetical – that is, as a speculative account, that draws on everyday experience, but which is still in need of proper empirical proof. However, he also contrasts his account with what he takes to be our ordinary conception of emotion, implying that our ordinary conception needs to be modified in...
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Level 3: Advanced 20 hrs
The ethics of cultural heritage
History & The Arts

The ethics of cultural heritage

...guided through several fascinating case studies, allowing you to ground these theoretical questions in real-world examples. These range from the fire in 2019 which destroyed Notre-Dame Cathedral to the bombing of Monte Cassino Abbey during the Second World War. By enrolling on this course, you can track your progress and gain a Statement of Participation upon completion....
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Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs
Ben Van Beurden - Stories of Change
Nature & Environment

Ben Van Beurden - Stories of Change

...University of Technology in the Netherlands. Ben’s career in Shell spans both Upstream and Downstream activities. He has held a number of operational and commercial roles, including some 10 years in the LNG business, and a variety of positions in Downstream. In January 2005, Ben became Vice President, Manufacturing Excellence, based in Houston, USA. In this role he was...
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Audio 5 mins
Exploring Thomas Hardy's Far From the Madding Crowd
History & The Arts

Exploring Thomas Hardy's Far From the Madding Crowd

...University course A233 Telling stories – the novel and beyond...Exploring Thomas Hardy's Far From the Madding Crowd: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: understand the possibilities of third-person narration recognise the role of dialogue in creating character understand how literary techniques combine to create a story...Exploring...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs