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Is English squeezing out local languages in Uganda?
Languages

Is English squeezing out local languages in Uganda?

...history in Uganda. By the time European Protestant explorers arrived in Buganda in 1877, followed by Catholics in 1879, Swahili was used as a language for inter-ethnic communication, in the courts and as a language for trade in East Africa. In 1928 it was declared the official language in education and administration. This was met with stiff opposition from Buganda and...
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Robert Burns: a man of his times for today
History & The Arts

Robert Burns: a man of his times for today

...History qualifications. At this time of year, people across the globe will attend Burns suppers. They’ll dine heartily on a meal the centrepiece of which will be haggis, enjoy refreshments which will often include a glass or more of whisky, and listen to several of Robert Burns’s songs, speeches and, if they’re lucky, a spirited performance of ‘Tam o’...
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Week 7 Civilisations: The debate
History & The Arts

Week 7 Civilisations: The debate

...History, will be reflecting on episode seven of Civilisations on Friday 13th April between 12pm - 2pm. Let us know your thoughts in this discussion hub...[Bacchus and Ariadne by Titian] Welcome to this post-viewing discussion of Civilisations! Episode 7 ('Radiance’) was presented by Simon Schama, and explores the role of colour in different civilisations across the...
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What is OpenLearn Scotland?
Society, Politics & Law

What is OpenLearn Scotland?

...history, law, literature, politics, social care and social sciences. The collection of FREE courses, academic insights via articles, interactive videos and audio, and broadcast material as a whole demonstrates The Open University's commitment to delivering a curriculum that is appropriate for the differing requirements of each of the countries within the United Kingdom....
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Darwin in context
Science, Maths & Technology

Darwin in context

...History of Science at The Open University, leads this exploration of Darwin and his times. The tracks on this album were produced by The Open University in collaboration with the British Council. They form part of Darwin Now, a global initiative celebrating the life and work of Charles Darwin and the impact his ideas about evolution continue to have on today’s world. ©...
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Social Science
Society, Politics & Law

Social Science

...history of social science, how they are shaping the world as we know it, and the differences between scientific and religious knowledge. The material forms part of the course DD100, An introduction to the social sciences: understanding social change... Social Sciences - what are they? Two social scientists explain what attracts them to the subject, and explore the...
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Riddle of the Tay Bridge disaster
Science, Maths & Technology

Riddle of the Tay Bridge disaster

...history of the Tay Bridge A look at how the Tay Bridge was developed and where it now stands historically. The Tay Bridge Disaster Open University professor, David Swinten reveals there was a violent storm on the evening of the bridge collapsing, while Eleanor Simpson shares a personal story about the tragedy. The Tay Bridge Investigation Dr Denis Smith of Kirkcaldy...
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David Lucey
Education & Development

David Lucey

...family, so I thought I might get a better understanding of what it was like for him by researching the subject, while someone else – a support worker I used to know – also suffered with anxiety, and I thought I might be able to get a better understanding of her too through some research.’ Following his discovery of what OpenLearn has to offer, happily for us, David...
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