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Global English
History & The Arts

Global English

...English may not prove to be a permanent phenomenon. It took centuries for Global English to develop and, like Latin, it may take centuries for its influence to decline. The global linguistic future is already looking more complex. Language learners in some parts of the world are already queuing for classes in Chinese, Spanish and Arabic. Read more articles like this...
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Phoenix on Mars!
Science, Maths & Technology

Phoenix on Mars!

...I wish we'd had such a view of Beagle2 - then at least we'd know how far it reached before things went wrong. [A panorama stitched together of the first images sent back by Phoenix - click for larger version] A panorama stitched together of the first images sent back by Phoenix - click for larger version This article was updated in August 2017 with better quality images...
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What is RSS and how can I use RSS feeds?
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What is RSS and how can I use RSS feeds?

...articles without even visiting those websites. Find out more in our Quickstart Guide...What is an RSS feed? RSS feeds are the ultimate cyber paperboy, delivering the latest articles you’re likely to be interested in as and when they become available. Transcript What kind of new content can I get? In OpenLearn, you can specify the type of content you want sent to you...
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Growing plants, growing communities: Climate Camp, Veggie Gardens and Local Politics
Society, Politics & Law

Growing plants, growing communities: Climate Camp, Veggie Gardens and Local Politics

...article: Power, dissent and equality: understanding contemporary politics Environment Living in a Globalised World Earth in Crisis: environmental policy in an international context In addition, the interdisciplnary Social Sciences module provides an introduction to social science thinking and research. This article originally included a YouTube video filmed at Climate...
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Review: Chavs - The Demonization of the Working Class
Society, Politics & Law

Review: Chavs - The Demonization of the Working Class

...of the Working Class, by Owen Jones, is published by Verso. This article was originally published by John Booth, and openDemocracy.net under a Creative Commons licence (CC-BY-NC). To respond and share your views, join the debate at OpenDemocracy.net. First publication on OpenLearn was in June 2011. Find out more Study the social sciences with The Open University...
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The Olympic torch: the truth
History & The Arts

The Olympic torch: the truth

...with the Olympic torch in the centre of London, just be glad it isn’t Goebbels. Visit our 2021 Olympics Hub to read more articles like this, play our Olympisize Me game, watch videos with leading athletes and much more. The Open University provides a wide range of courses and degrees through distance learning. Why not request a prospectus today and start a new journey?...
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Remembering Thatcherism
Society, Politics & Law

Remembering Thatcherism

...article from 2013 looks back at the response to her death... ...[Margaret Thatcher] Margaret Thatcher at Chequers in 1993 The response to the death of Mrs Thatcher has provoked many reactions. There is much nostalgia in some of these recollections, whether invoked by her imperial adventures in the South Atlantic or stoic opposition to European bureaucrats, and inevitably...
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