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John Webster, The Duchess of Malfi
History & The Arts

John Webster, The Duchess of Malfi

...free course, John Webster, The Duchess of Malfi, concentrates on Acts 1 and 2 of John Webster's Renaissance tragedy, The Duchess of Malfi. It focuses on the representation of marriage for love and the social conflicts to which it gives rise. The course is designed to hone your skills of textual analysis...This free course, John Webster, The Duchess of Malfi, ......
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Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs
Studying mammals: A winning design
Nature & Environment

Studying mammals: A winning design

...free course, Studying mammals: A winning design, explores some of the features, such as reproduction, lactation and thermoregulation methods, that mammals have in common. It is the first in a series of ten Studying mammals courses.NOTE: The Studying mammals series is gradually being updated and replaced. You can study an improved freestanding version of this course,...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Studying mammals: Return to the water
Nature & Environment

Studying mammals: Return to the water

...free course, Studying mammals: Return to the water, we will see how these formerly land-based mammals adapted to a return to the water, discussing such challenges as breathing, movement and communication. This is the seventh course in the Studying mammals series.NOTE: The Studying mammals series is gradually being updated and replaced. You can study an improved...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Achieving public dialogue
Science, Maths & Technology

Achieving public dialogue

...free course, Achieving public dialogue, explores the practicalities of the public becoming more 'active' in the direction of science practice by 'two-way' interactions, with dialogue taking place between science and some part of 'the public'...There are a wide range of interactions between 'science' and 'the public'. Examples range from visiting a museum, or indulging in...
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Level 3: Advanced 16 hrs
Learning to teach: making sense of learning to teach
Education & Development

Learning to teach: making sense of learning to teach

...free course, Making sense of learning to teach, is the first of four courses which comprise the course Learning to teach. It draws on what we know about how people learn to become teachers. It explores the different approaches to teacher education and the different routes into teaching. It will help you to understand the philosophical and practical differences between the...
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Level 3: Advanced 5 hrs
Applying to study for a PhD in psychology
Health, Sports & Psychology

Applying to study for a PhD in psychology

...free OpenLearn course is for psychology students and graduates who are interested in PhD study at some future point. Even if you have met PhD students and heard about their projects, it is likely that you have only a vague idea of what PhD study entails. This course is intended to give you more information...Are you a psychology student or graduate? Are you interested in...
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
Studying mammals: Plant predators
Nature & Environment

Studying mammals: Plant predators

...free course, Studying mammals: Plant predators, we will examine the special features that allow them to extract their nutrients from leaves, and see how some plants protect themselves from these predators. This is the fourth course in the Studying mammals series...From the mouse-deer to the elephant, plant eaters come in all shapes and sizes. But how do they manage to...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Ageism and age discrimination
Society, Politics & Law

Ageism and age discrimination

...free course with friends, family, and colleagues. Talk about what you’ve learned - start conversations that challenge ageist attitudes. Take action to make sure older people are treated with respect and fairness. The more people understand, recognise and challenge ageism, the closer we get to ending it. Together, we can make it happen...Ageism and age discrimination:...
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Level 1: Introductory 3 hrs