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The homeless problem
Society, Politics & Law

The homeless problem

...introduction to social work. The homeless problem Transcript Being homeless Transcript Impact of legislation Transcript Lack of coordinated support Transcript Criminalisation of homelessness Transcript Homelessness and incarceration Transcript Slipping through the net Transcript Getting off the streets Transcript View our dedicated hub on homelessness Read more about...
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Why study languages?
Languages

Why study languages?

...introduction to the differences in culture and language about which we all need to be aware. There are 10 independent sections: any selection of them can be studied in any order. Some are about why knowledge of other languages and cultures can be important; others are about what it's like to study a foreign language or to have a career using a foreign language. The course...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
The reason for low wages
Money & Business

The reason for low wages

...introduction of wage labour in the 19th century there have always been contentious discussions and often passionate struggles for employees to earn more. A key historical development, in this respect, was the introduction of the minimum wage. This was meant to ensure that everyone who worked received a basic income that could sustain them. This was particularly seen as...
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Review: Bisexuality: Identities, Politics and Theories by Surya Monro
Society, Politics & Law

Review: Bisexuality: Identities, Politics and Theories by Surya Monro

...introduction to the social study of bisexuality...Surya Monro is a prolific bisexual activist, researcher and writer, and her new book, Bisexuality: Identities, Politics and Theories, is a theoretical approach to the communities, identities, political and social organisations and relationships of bisexual-identified people, in particular those in the UK. Drawing on...
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Second-order differential equations
Science, Maths & Technology

Second-order differential equations

...Introduction - Please note: a Statement of Participation is not issued for this course. This free OpenLearn course, Second-order differential equations is an extract from the Open University course MST224 Mathematical methods, a second level course that provides a background in mathematical methods for students studying physical sciences, engineering, mathematics and...
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs
Leadership: external context and culture
Education & Development

Leadership: external context and culture

...introduction to studying leadership and management as part of the Masters in Education qualification. It took you through a series of exercises designed to develop your approach to study and learning at a distance and helped to improve your confidence as an independent learner...Leadership: external context and culture: References - Giroux, H. (1992) Border Crossings,...
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
Mastering systems thinking in practice Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Mastering systems thinking in practice

...Introduction - In Week 1 it was claimed that systems thinking respects complexity and makes that complexity manageable by taking a broader perspective. This week you will explore these claims in more detail by focusing on the differences between messy and difficult situations, hard and soft complexity and systemic (holistic) and systematic (reductionist) thinking and...
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Level 3: Advanced 24 hrs
What is ‘woman’s work’?
Money & Business

What is ‘woman’s work’?

...manage the relation between the demands of their work and those of their family. Specifically, the analysis will focus on understanding whether the perceptions of work–family interface are constructed as conflicts and/or whether they are also viewed as opportunities for professional and personal enrichment. In exploring these experiences of work–family interface the...
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