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Continuing classical Latin
History & The Arts

Continuing classical Latin

...change while written language is more conservative. In its second part it also looks at the evolution of Latin into the Romance languages: Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Romanian and others. The discussions throughout this course are between Professor Geoffrey Horrocks and Dr James Clackson, both of the Faculty of Classics, Cambridge University. This OpenLearn...
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Level 2: Intermediate 4 hrs
The politics of food introduction
Society, Politics & Law

The politics of food introduction

...climate now where, if you like, the policing of pleasures is becoming more apparent. Cider brings a different aspect to this politics and pleasure debate. So on the one hand you've got the artisan ciders, produced in very sustainable ways, using very traditional methods; for the connoisseur of cider, if you like, and there's a lot of knowledge about cider and beer in...
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Video 5 mins
Understanding Identity
Society, Politics & Law

Understanding Identity

...change... Understanding Identity A short introduction to this album Identity - what is it? Definitions of identity, the existence of personal and social identity and the way in which concepts of identity have changed. Formation of Identity Identities are formed by society and by individuals. Identities are created by people’s responses to us and our reactions to those...
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Audio 1 hr 48 mins
Can quotas make gender equality happen in politics? Lessons from business
Society, Politics & Law

Can quotas make gender equality happen in politics? Lessons from business

...changing for the better, aren’t they? Politics is becoming a more progressive profession, isn’t it? And the British electorate is more accepting of women making laws and developing policy, no? Possibly. It’s easy to overlook the startling fact there are more men currently sitting as MPs in this parliament than the total number of women elected to serve since 1918....
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Article 10 mins
Birth of the Welfare State
History & The Arts

Birth of the Welfare State

...climate of relief after the war, a climate diffused with an idealism for a new, more just society, welfare legislation had bipartisan support. There was a clear sense of rebuilding a better Britain...[Nye Bevan, who brought Beveridge's vision of a National Health Service to fruition] Bryson's words, from 1992's Welfare and the State - Who Benefits?, had the benefit of a...
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Article 10 mins
Leadership: external context and culture
Education & Development

Leadership: external context and culture

...change in an organisation critically reflect on the relationship between policy and practice...Leadership: external context and culture: 1 Societal culture - Culture, in the sense we are using it here, is an anthropological term that, in essence, defines the individuality or uniqueness of a society, organisation or social group. The following activites will help you to...
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
The rural dimension – after rundale
OpenLearn Ireland

The rural dimension – after rundale

...change after the rundale system was replaced?...Explore the articles in this collection . Once wider social processes impacted on the rundale system, the delicate balance which it had maintained was broken and the result was poverty and political reaction. The eventual outcome was complete reform of the system of landholding and settlement that created compact,...
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Video 5 mins
Learn to live well with self-care on OpenLearn
Health, Sports & Psychology

Learn to live well with self-care on OpenLearn

...and friends, finding ways to relax and more physical exercise. We've got some great ideas to help you get started! ...Explore these articles and courses to help give you inspiration. Change doesn't have to be overwhelming. Just add one change in your life and build from there, even getting out for a walk each day can help boost your mood and improve physical health!...
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Article 5 mins