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Languages
What makes it hard for migrants to learn the language of their new home?
'Why don't migrants learn English if they want to live here?' is one of those sentiments you'll have come across a lot if you've spent much time on Twitter. Maybe it's even flittered across your own mind from time to time. But, as Dr Ingrid Piller explains, just learning a language isn't as simple as that.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Proper men, proper women: Gender roles in contemporary UK society
Do women have a need for feminism in a Britain where they can enjoy porn while men help out with childcare? It might be too soon to assume the arguments have been settled, warns Stephanie Taylor.
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Society, Politics & Law
A brief history of Harlem
Explore the history of the New York neighbourhood of Harlem to understand why investment can cause as many problems as lack of investment and how this has considerable impacts on the African-American community.
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Society, Politics & Law
Machiavelli and Political power
Philosopher Jon Pike presents Machiavelli's tips for reaching the pinnacle of political power.
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Society, Politics & Law
Chinese education: How do things work?
How is education structured in China? This article explores...
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Society, Politics & Law
Section 6: Introduction to Learning Resources on Red Clydeside
Enjoyed our collection on the Red Clydeside? Check out more learning resources...
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Society, Politics & Law
Section 5: Legacies: Does Red Clydeside still matter today?
In what ways did the socialist ethos of Red Clydeside continue to inspire protests in Scotland a century later?
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Society, Politics & Law
Section 4: Enduring Controversies around Glasgow 1919: (Mis)representing Red Clydeside?
Red Clydeside has given rise to many competing historical interpretations, arguments and 'alternative facts'. How can we make sense of these continuing debates?
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Society, Politics & Law
Section 3: Red Clydeside: Key Issues and Key Events
Explore the background to the struggles of Red Clydeside.
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Society, Politics & Law
Artificial intelligence - chatting with bots
As technology advances, machines are becoming more advanced at interacting with humans, but what does this mean for the future?
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Society, Politics & Law
Company law in context
The legal issues involved in setting up and running a business can be complex and confusing, especially when some of the terms used don't seem to have clear meanings. Company law in context is a free course from the College of Law, offering a basic introduction to the legal concepts of companies, partnerships, assets and liabilities.
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Money & Business
Opening the wardrobe
In November 2013, The Open University asked you to open your wardrobe and share your secrets with us in our wardrobe audit.