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Remaking the relations of work and welfare
Society, Politics & Law

Remaking the relations of work and welfare

...studies to connect the theory with the reality of people's lives...How do 'welfare to work' programmes such as the New Deal take into account and shape people's personal lives? This free course, Remaking the relations of work and welfare, looks at how participation in, and drop-out from, 'workfare' programmes are interpreted within different theoretical perspectives, and...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
Good Academic Practice Collection
Education & Development

Good Academic Practice Collection

...studies...If you are studying with The Open University, especially if you are new to academic study, you should complete the All my own work: exploring academic integrity course. Plagiarism comes in all shapes and forms. This short interactive course is essential if you want to understand what is meant by good academic practice. The other resources in this collection will...
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Article 5 mins
Do enforced language tests help migrants integrate more smoothly?
Languages

Do enforced language tests help migrants integrate more smoothly?

...skills a key part of Citizenship may do less for social cohesion than supporters of the idea believe...[Peter Dutton] Peter Dutton, Australia's Minister for Immigration Like many other Western countries, Australia is currently grappling with the global wave of refugees, together with the threat of terrorism. Although the Australian government has managed a very successful...
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Science and society: A career and professional development course
Education & Development

Science and society: A career and professional development course

...study in Science...Science and society: A career and professional development course: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: demonstrate an awareness of the roles and responsibilities of the modern scientist demonstrate an insight as a scientist into the social and ethical aspects of scientific research understand the rationale and role of...
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Level 1: Introductory 30 hrs
Carnival and the performance of heritage
History & The Arts

Carnival and the performance of heritage

...Studies at The Open University; Hakim Adi, Reader in the History of Africa and the African Diaspora at Middlesex University; and Ruth Tompsett, Visiting Lecturer in Carnival Studies at Middlesex University. This material forms part of The Open University Course AD281 Understanding global heritage... Carnival and the performance of heritage An introduction to this album....
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Audio 1 hr 48 mins
Design forensic psychology: parenting education and support
Science, Maths & Technology

Design forensic psychology: parenting education and support

...studies, addressing evidence gaps, outcomes, theories of change, and implications for future research and policy. The work to date calls for more targeted, co-designed services to support mothers in the criminal justice system and improve outcomes for their children. The studies This research is mixed methods and includes the following studies: Study 1 Scoping Review...
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Introducing language and creativity
Languages

Introducing language and creativity

...what does it have to do with language? This animation looks at how people use language in creative ways, at the roles linguistic creativity plays in society, and at how people go about studying it. Inspired? For more about English language studies at the Open University visit our prospectus site: BA (Honours) English Language and Literature BA (Honours) Language Studies...
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Video 5 mins
What is it like returning to education while working?
Education & Development

What is it like returning to education while working?

...study Learning Disability Nursing at Bangor University...She talks about finding the right balance between work, life and her studies as well as the support she has received along the way. [Ffion shares her experience of studying while working] [Bangor University logo] This resource was provided by Bangor University and is part of the University Ready hub. Find more...
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Video 5 mins