Browse 36 OpenLearn articles contributed by Philip Seargeant

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  How to read the news

  By Philip Seargeant

  Five tips to help you identify ‘fake news’ and think critically about our media-saturated society.

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  Article

  5 mins

  Level: 1 Introductory

  Updated on:

  18 Oct 2021

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  World Emoji Day

  By Philip Seargeant

  This week, on July 17th, it's World Emoji Day. Discover their impact on language and communication in our hub with an emoji animation voiced by Lauren Laverne, academic insights and related FREE courses.

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  Video

  20 mins

  Level: 1 Introductory

  Updated on:

  16 Jul 2021

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  The evolution of English: From Romans to Shakespeare

  By Philip Seargeant

  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.

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  Activity

  5 mins

  Updated on:

  09 Jul 2021

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  The evolution of English: From the 17th century to the present day

  By Philip Seargeant

  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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  Activity

  5 mins

  Updated on:

  01 Jul 2021

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  The Future of Language

  By Philip Seargeant

  Language is one of the essential characteristics of what it means to be human. It’s the foundation for our culture and civilisation. But with the rapid rise of new communication technologies, there’s been speculation in some places that language as we know it may become obsolete in the near future!

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  Video

  5 mins

  Level: 1 Introductory

  Updated on:

  16 Jun 2021

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  Helen Cammock and the art of storytelling

  By Philip Seargeant

  The artist Helen Cammock discusses how her art has transformed from using herself as a conduit for conversations about race to ‘the collective’ in this film. In the article below Philip Seargeant explores how art can operate as a form of storytelling, different to political or media storytelling.

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  Video

  10 mins

  Level: 1 Introductory

  Updated on:

  09 Apr 2021

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  The Special Adviser’s Tale, or Political Storytelling in the Time of Covid

  By Philip Seargeant

  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?

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  Article

  10 mins

  Updated on:

  08 Jun 2020

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  Lying and politics: a brief primer

  By Philip Seargeant

  Dr Philip Seargeant looks at the affectionate relationship between lying and politics.

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  Video

  5 mins

  Level: 1 Introductory

  Updated on:

  26 Sep 2019

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  Unparliamentary language: the benefits of swearing in politics

  By Philip Seargeant

  Getting it wrong can be career-limiting, but getting it right can be hugely advantageous says Dr Philip Seargeant.

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  Article

  5 mins

  Level: 1 Introductory

  Updated on:

  03 Jul 2018

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  Does poor spelling really make President Trump unfit for office?

  By Philip Seargeant

  It's not an unpresidented question - should poor spelling be a bar to high office? Philip Seargeant wants us to wake up and smell the covfefe.

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  Article

  5 mins

  Level: 1 Introductory

  Updated on:

  21 Sep 2017