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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...
Exploring depression
Science, Maths & Technology

Exploring depression

...course, Exploring depression, serves as an introduction to masters level study in neurosciences and mental health. Focusing on depression, you will consider key issues concerning diagnosis, causes and interventions. You will also begin to explore theoretical models, biological and psychological explanations, and look at a range of pharmacological and psychological...
Level 3: Advanced 7 hrs
Developing resilience in sport
Health, Sports & Psychology

Developing resilience in sport

...course, Developing resilience in sport, you will explore how the concept of resilience can support athletes on their athletic development journey. You will examine how resilience can act as a buffer to protect against the challenges that might be faced by athletes and coaches. The protective qualities of resilience make it an important consideration for wellbeing and...
Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
Children and young people: food and food marketing
Education & Development

Children and young people: food and food marketing

...course...This free course, Children and young people: food and food marketing, examines food as a health issue and addresses children and young people’s agency and their rights. It addresses obesity, food marketing and also food as a way of expressing children’s and young people’s identities (family, class, cultural, generational). Discussing key issues that in...
Two concepts of freedom
History & The Arts

Two concepts of freedom

...course, Two concepts of freedom, looks at a positive and a negative concept of freedom, asking you to think carefully about how freedom is restricted by our place in society and how it can vary from state to state...What defines individual freedom in a civilised society? Philosophers have argued over such questions for centuries. This free course, Two concepts of freedom,...
Level 2: Intermediate 20 hrs
How do empires work?
History & The Arts

How do empires work?

...course, How do empires work?, introduces these questions by briefly sketching in the dramatic events of the Anglo-Chinese conflict over Hong Kong from 1839 to 1842...How are empires ruled? How do military, economic, logistic and cultural constructs combine to create 'systems of empire'? This free course, How do empires work?, introduces these questions by briefly...
Level 1: Introductory 1 hr
Does prison work?
Society, Politics & Law

Does prison work?

...course allows you to listen to a discussion on the purpose, efficacy and regulation of prisons. Does prison benefit those serving the sentence or simply satisfy a public demand?...Does prison work and what purpose does it serve? This free course allows you to listen to a discussion on the purpose, efficacy and regulation of prisons. Does prison benefit those serving the...
Level 2: Intermediate 1 hr
Developing employability through sport and physical activity
Health, Sports & Psychology

Developing employability through sport and physical activity

...course, Developing your employability through sport and physical activity, offers a valuable opportunity to explore how the cultivation of ‘soft’ or ‘employability’ skills through sport can contribute to career development and advancement. In this course, the term ‘sport’ is frequently used. However, it is important to understand that this term is broad and...