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Crime fiction is the most popular literary genre in Europe today. Watch a discussion between The Open University’s Bill Alder and distinguished crime fiction author Simon Brett OBE on the past, present and future of crime fiction.
This article will consider how the figure of the outlaw is presented in early twentieth-century American folk music. What is constant, and what changes? What lies behind these strands of imitation and innovation?
The popularity of crime fiction is on the rise. Bill Alder looks back and charts the history of this genre in post-1945 Europe.
Online machine translation tools offer many advantages in everyday communication but what concerns do they raise among language teachers when they’re used in assessments? This article examines the issues involved.
Karina von Lindeiner-Stráský leads a team of researchers at The Open University exploring the use of machine translation tools in teaching. Here she explains how they can make a positive contribution and support teachers in language teaching.
This article outlines the structure of the Chinese education system and the study hours expected at a Chinese school.
A summary of how you can help dyslexic students through providing feedback
Strategies language teachers can follow before their tutorials to help dyslexic students