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The Irish Gothic collection on OpenLearn
OpenLearn Ireland

The Irish Gothic collection on OpenLearn

...introduction to the Irish Gothic This part will help you learn more about the history of the Gothic, and introduce key features of Gothic storytelling. In Part 1, you will Discover the basic characteristics of the Gothic in literature Practice identifying gothic tropes in works of art Learn about the uncanny, a common Gothic term Trace influences on the Irish Gothic in...
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Energy policy and climate change
Science, Maths & Technology

Energy policy and climate change

...introduction to this album The Copenhagen Conference Godfrey Boyle of The Open University on the key questions for the 2009 UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen Sustainable energy in Europe Why sustainable energy is such an important issue all around Europe Tough choices for the UK The UK has committed itself to lowering its carbon emissions but there is much debate...
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Audio 1 hr 38 mins
The Arts Past and Present: Ireland
History & The Arts

The Arts Past and Present: Ireland

...introduction to this album. Attitudes to architectural heritage How Ireland's built heritage is being rapidly reshaped. Rebuilding after the rebellion How the new government abandoned certain buildings but chose to preserve others after the rebellion and the civil war. Ancient heritage How the Irish free state restored ancient sites to consciously reconnect with a more...
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Audio 43 mins
Exploring teaching and learning in real and virtual worlds
Education & Development

Exploring teaching and learning in real and virtual worlds

...introduction to this album. Teaching and learning in virtual worlds Dr Kieron Sheehy of The Open University talks about The Open University presence in virtual worlds. Teaching and learning in the real world Dr Kieron Sheehy of The Open University sets the scene for the interviews that follow. Vygostsky's theories and educational practice In this archive interview...
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Audio 1 hr 42 mins
The law and social work in Scotland
Health, Sports & Psychology

The law and social work in Scotland

...introduction to this album The legal perspective A social worker describes her experiences working in the Scottish system, giving examples of cases and the procedures involved in her day-to-day life. The legal services council Colin Moodie explains the Legal Services Council, a body which advises the Council on legality and social work issues. He highlights the clashes...
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Audio 2 hrs 27 mins
Compassion and care: staff experiences of death, the role of bereavement policies in higher education
Health, Sports & Psychology

Compassion and care: staff experiences of death, the role of bereavement policies in higher education

...managed. [The word bereavement spelled out in scrabble letters] While such policies can be hard for small organisations to design and implement, large organisations such as Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs, i.e. universities) have significant resources which can help them to better plan and make adjustments to best support their staff after a loss. However,...
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10 things that ended in 2006 (when OpenLearn was born)
History & The Arts

10 things that ended in 2006 (when OpenLearn was born)

...manager [Sven-Göran Eriksson] 'Sven, Sven, Sven-Göran Eriksson' (sing it!) was the first foreign manager of the England national team. His 5-year reign spanned 67 matches with England winning 40 and losing 10. The Football Association announced that Eriksson would leave his role in 2006, a decision that was met with several protests and a "Save Our Sven" campaign from...
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Homeland, Carrie and how mental health is portrayed on-screen
Health, Sports & Psychology

Homeland, Carrie and how mental health is portrayed on-screen

...managing her mental illness. Season one: the uncompromising Mathison The first season centred on the uncompromising Mathison. She is convinced “war hero” Nicholas Brody is an Al Qaeda agent based on evidence and intuitiveness – rather than delusions. Far from being portrayed as a social failure with few skills or without identifiable employment, she is a high-level...
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