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Browse 20 OpenLearn articles contributed by Dr Philip Seargeant
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The evolution of English: From the 17th century to the present day
Part two: The history of colonialism was a major factor in the development of English. Follow the global spread of English from the 17th century to the present day.
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01 Jul 2020
The Special Adviser’s Tale, or Political Storytelling in the Time of Covid
When Dominic Cummings broke the COVID-19 lockdown rules, how did the attempts to 'change the narrative' by Cummings and the government defy the logic of storytelling?
Updated on:
08 Jun 2020
Lying and politics: a brief primer
Dr Philip Seargeant looks at the affectionate relationship between lying and politics.
Watch now: Lying and politics: a brief primer about Managing projects through people
Updated on:
26 Sep 2019
The evolution of English: From Romans to Shakespeare
Part one: The history of colonialism was a major factor in the development of English. Follow the global spread of English starting with the Roman invasion.
Updated on:
09 Jul 2019
A Clockwork Orange: ultraviolence, Russian spies and fake news
Cinemas have re-released 'A Clockwork Orange' as part of thhe British Film Institute's celebration of Stanley Kubrick. Here Philip Seargeant delves into the famous and film, and dystopia in popular culture.
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09 Apr 2019
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