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Exploring Virginia Woolf’s Between the Acts
History & The Arts

Exploring Virginia Woolf’s Between the Acts

...course is an adapted extract from the Open University course A335 Literature in transition: from 1800 to the present, and was written by Sue Asbee. Before you start. if you’d like an introduction to the style of Virginia Woolf’s work first, watch this short video from a four part series produced by The Open University, examining the lives, work and influence of women...
Hadrian's Rome
History & The Arts

Hadrian's Rome

...course is an adapted extract from the Open University course A340 The Roman empire...Hadrian's Rome: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: demonstrate a critical understanding of a range of types of evidence for Hadrianic Rome, including literary sources, inscriptions, coins and buildings describe the impact Hadrian had upon the appearance...
Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
A global dimension to science education in schools
Education & Development

A global dimension to science education in schools

...course, A global dimension to science education in schools, is aimed at those teachers who would like to give a more global feeling to their teaching. You will learn how to source scientific articles with a greater emphasis on science and technology beyond the western world and experience how such articles can be incorporated into teaching within the National...
Christopher Marlowe, Doctor Faustus
History & The Arts

Christopher Marlowe, Doctor Faustus

...Open University course, A111 Discovering the arts and humanities...Christopher Marlowe, Doctor Faustus: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: read closely – analyse a passage from the play examine genre – what kind of play is Doctor Faustus? consider themes – what are the main themes or issues explored in the play? read historically...
Exploring a Romano-African city: Thugga
History & The Arts

Exploring a Romano-African city: Thugga

...course are derived from content originated at the Open University. Every effort has been made to contact copyright owners. If any have been inadvertently overlooked, the publishers will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements at the first opportunity. Don't miss out: If reading this text has inspired you to learn more, you may be interested in joining the millions...
Health and wellbeing in the ancient world
History & The Arts

Health and wellbeing in the ancient world

...course. The Open University would really appreciate a few minutes of your time to tell us about yourself and your expectations for the course. We welcome your feedback and suggestions to improve the experience for other learners. This course is also available to study on FutureLearn 326, where you have the opportunity to purchase a FutureLearn certificate on...
Dutch painting of the Golden Age
History & The Arts

Dutch painting of the Golden Age

...course is an adapted extract from the Open University course A226 Exploring art and visual culture. Figure 1 Johannes Vermeer, The Milkmaid, 1658–60, oil on canvas, 45 × 41 cm. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, SK-A-2344. Photo: Collection Rijksmuseum. Figure 2 Pieter de Hooch, A Boy Bringing Bread, c.1663, oil on canvas, 74 × 59 cm. Wallace Collection, London, P27. Photo: ©...
Level 2: Intermediate 4 hrs
Health, disease and society: Scottish influence in the 19th century
History & The Arts

Health, disease and society: Scottish influence in the 19th century

...Open University, you may wish to explore the courses we offer in this curriculum area: Medicine and society in Europe 1500-1930 (A218) Arts and Humanities or find out about studying and developing your skills with The Open University OU study explained Skills for study or you might like to: Post a message to the course forum, to share your thoughts about the course or...