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The social in social science
Society, Politics & Law

The social in social science

...social scientific study examines how we produce things, communicate, govern ourselves and understand our environments, and how to solve the problems we face in the organisation of social relations and processes. This free course, The social in social science, provides a basic overview of how social science contains deeply embedded cultural assumptions, and outlines......
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Level 3: Advanced 15 hrs
Social construction and social constructionism
Society, Politics & Law

Social construction and social constructionism

...social sciences the terms 'social construction' and 'social constructionism' are frequently used, particularly in relation to social policy. This free course, Social construction and social constructionism, will enable you to achieve a greater definition and understanding of these terms...Within the field of social sciences the terms......
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Level 2: Intermediate 1 hr
Social Science
Society, Politics & Law

Social Science

...Social Sciences? One definition is that they are specialised systematic forms of knowledge, which leads the question: What is knowledge? Through discussions with powerful and responsible social scientists, the tracks on this album focus on the history of social science, how they are shaping the world as we know it, and the differences between scientific and religious...
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Audio 1 hr 24 mins
Social marketing
Money & Business

Social marketing

...social change? In a series of lively interviews, Professor Gerard Hastings of the Institute of Social Marketing, faces questions from members of ISM-Open (the Institute of Social Marketing at The Open University Business School) on issues such as the ethics of social marketing, branding and advertising, and the morality of shocking or scaring people into changing their...
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Audio 1 hr 31 mins
Social marketing
Money & Business

Social marketing

...social issues been more at the centre of public and private debate. From concerns about sustainability and the future of the planet to the introduction of smoking bans, there is a growing recognition that social marketing has a role to play in achieving a wide range of social goals. This free course, Social marketing, examines the nature of social marketing and how......
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Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs
Social care, social work and the law
Health, Sports & Psychology

Social care, social work and the law

...social workers, from defining policy and procedure to the actual process of day-to-day working. This album presents an encompassing and engrossing look at the interaction between legal and social teams, and how different professions and groups interact to ensure equality and representation for all members of society. Not only do these discussions offer an insight into the...
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Audio 2 hrs 40 mins
Introducing social care and social work
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introducing social care and social work

...social care and social work, will introduce you to different social care and social work practitioner roles. It will develop your understanding of the context in which social care and social work takes place in the UK. The course is designed for people who are interested in and curious about social care or social work......
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Digital innovation in social care and social work
Health, Sports & Psychology

Digital innovation in social care and social work

...social care and social work, explores how digital technology has made a difference, both to the social care sector and people living in their own communities. You will also learn about how incorporating technology in the home and in community settings has a range of benefits to people's wellbeing and ability to maintain independence in their community setting...This free...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs