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Crimes of the powerful
Society, Politics & Law

Crimes of the powerful

...course examines the complexities of, and barriers to, setting new criminological research agendas by considering the difficulties associated with conducting research on crimes of the powerful...This free course examines the complexities of, and barriers to, setting new criminological research agendas by considering the difficulties associated with conducting research on...
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Level 3: Advanced 2 hrs
What is poetry?
History & The Arts

What is poetry?

...course, What is poetry?, is designed to illustrate the techniques behind both the traditional forms of poetry and free verse. You will learn how you can use your own experiences to develop ideas and how to harness your imagination...Have you always wanted to try to write poetry but never quite managed to start? This free course, What is poetry?, is designed to illustrate...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Social care in the community
Health, Sports & Psychology

Social care in the community

...course, Social care in the community, focuses on one important area of social care, home care for older people...Social care involves the challenge of supporting people who, for a variety of reasons, are unable to function without assistance or supervision. This free course, Social care in the community, focuses on one important area of social care, home care for older...
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Level 1: Introductory 3 hrs
An introduction to interaction design
Science, Maths & Technology

An introduction to interaction design

...course, An introduction to interaction design, explores this topic. You will learn: what interaction design is; the importance of user-centred design - with its goals and principles; how interaction design focuses on the characteristics of the user, their activities and environment; and the core activities and methods of the interaction design process...From apps, phones...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
Sam Selvon, The Lonely Londoners
History & The Arts

Sam Selvon, The Lonely Londoners

...course concentrates on Sam Selvon's twentieth-century novel, The Lonely Londoners. It considers the depiction of migration in the text as well as Selvon's treatment of memory as a vital part of the migrant's experience...This free course concentrates on Sam Selvon's twentieth-century novel, The Lonely Londoners. It considers the depiction of migration in the text as well...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
Young people and religion: creative learning with history
History & The Arts

Young people and religion: creative learning with history

...German right-wing party Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) (which of course in no way reflects the views of OpenLearn nor the RETOPEA team) and the second is a video about the Liverpool football star Mo Salah, whose Muslim faith has proved no obstacle to his popularity in his adopted city. Look at these clippings and then spend some time thinking about how you might use...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Youth justice in the UK: children, young people and crime Badge icon
Education & Development

Youth justice in the UK: children, young people and crime

...course will introduce you to the many ways of working with children in trouble with the law. You will learn about the emergence of the youth justice system in England and Wales and how it has changed over the years. A comparative approach provides opportunities to learn about the approaches taken in Northern Ireland and Scotland. You will explore topical issues...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Algorithmic Design
Science, Maths & Technology

Algorithmic Design

...course explores the creative potential of designing with algorithms. This is part of the new BDes Design qualification at The Open University. Learn to think algorithmically and tweak code to create your own wallpaper patterns and be part of contemporary design practices. Through hands-on graphical experimentation using p5.js JavaScript, you'll get to experience concepts...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs