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European Day of Languages
Languages

European Day of Languages

...Open University - take part in a celebration of the linguistic diversity of Europe. We can rejoice in the fact that more than half of Europeans (54%) can hold a conversation in at least one additional language, 25% can speak at least two additional languages, and one in ten can speak at least three. (Eurobarometer, 2012) But if you are one of the other 46% of people who...
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Buddhist Economics
Society, Politics & Law

Buddhist Economics

...Open University Business School and Alan Shipman from the Department of Economics at The Open University... The intellectual foundations of the shareholder value model Dr Mike Lucas of The Open University Business School explains how the experience of working and teaching in accounting and finance has forced him to a fundamental reappraisal of the idea that businesses’...
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Social marketing
Money & Business

Social marketing

...Open University course B324 Marketing and society...Social marketing: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: describe and explain the meaning and nature of social marketing analyse social marketing problems and suggest ways of solving these recognise the range of stakeholders involved in social marketing programmes and their role as target...
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Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs
Introduction to UK immigration law and becoming an immigration adviser
Society, Politics & Law

Introduction to UK immigration law and becoming an immigration adviser

...Open University and HJT Training professionals, who specialise in immigration law. It is divided into 5 sessions of study with each session covering a specific topic which is relevant to immigration law and advice. It provides links to the relevant sources of law on that topic. All teaching materials are delivered online and include opportunities for you to self-assess...
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Level 2: Intermediate 15 hrs
Studying natural sciences bilingually
Science, Maths & Technology

Studying natural sciences bilingually

...open doors to a wide range of careers in various sectors – from research, education and conservation to media, business and management, to name but a few. Studying a course in Welsh could open even more doors, with an increasing number of employers looking for graduates with bilingual skills. The ability to discuss a subject at a highly technical level in more than one...
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Level 1: Introductory 1 hr
Supporting young researchers with 'MyShout!'
Education & Development

Supporting young researchers with 'MyShout!'

...Open Research Online repository and requesting a copy of the full published papers. You can find out more about the Open University’s Children’s Research Centre by looking at their website and you can see research carried out by children and young people here. If you are interested in learning more about the lives of young people, then please see the Open University...
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Getting started with Spanish 2
Languages

Getting started with Spanish 2

...Open Centre for Languages and Cultures short course LGXS002: Beginners Spanish 2: ¡En marcha! After completing this free course, you may wish to register for the full course to continue your learning...This free course is your next step to continue your journey learning Spanish, one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. You should have some knowledge of...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Geography Matters: A Collection
Society, Politics & Law

Geography Matters: A Collection

...Open University? ...[Geography Matters, cartoon] Geography Matters is a series of short articles, videos and podcasts by geographers from across the university. Whether you’re thinking about studying with the OU, looking for some extra reading between modules, or just wanting to learn more about Geography, the Geography Matters collection is the place to be. If you are...
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