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This free online course provides students with a highly practical, step-by-step guide to making revision for assessments and exams more effective.

About this course

We've drawn on the latest research on how students can organise themselves to make the most of time spent revising for assessments and exams.

From the features of an effective revision environment to the science of how we learn, you'll find everything you need in this self-paced course to make your revision effective.

We've also provided some handy course notes and interactive revision planners too!

Enrol on the course now for FREE! And please share this course link with all your school or college friends so that they can also discover the secrets of effective revision!

Who it's for

All students revising for assessments and exams.

Course series
Skills Booster

Free course

You get full and unlimited access to the course content and features.

What's included?

16 videos, interactive resources and activities

Designed and delivered by highly experienced presenters

Device-friendly learning platform

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This free online course provides students with a highly practical, step-by-step guide to making revision for assessments and exams more effective.

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The Employability Skills course guides learners through a series of short activities that provide insights, guidance and support on the key skills students will need to succeed at work - now and, most importantly, in the future!

14 videos, resources and activities

About this course

Who it's for

All students wanting to gain an understanding of the skills and attributes that will help them succeed at work - now and in the future!

Course series
Skills Booster

Hosts

Ruth Tarrant

Ruth is Subject Lead for Economics at tutor2u and is also a higher experienced teacher, presenter, author and senior examiner.

Cathy Williams

Cathy is an experienced Head of Department and ex-Treasury economist. She is the author of many Tutor2U resources and a regular contributor to Economics Today. Alongside, Cathy sits on the local Young Enterprise Board and specialises in producing and delivering a wide range of careers and work related resources and programmes.

Duncan Hall

Duncan is Subject Lead for Sociology, History and Politics at tutor2u. Duncan is an experienced teacher, writer and senior examiner.

Free course

You get full and unlimited access to the course content and features.

What's included?

14 videos, interactive resources and activities

Designed and delivered by highly experienced presenters

Device-friendly learning platform

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The Employability Skills course guides learners through a series of short activities that provide insights, guidance and support on the key skills students will need to succeed at work - now and, most importantly, in the future!

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This course by Imperial College London is designed to help you develop the skills you need to succeed in your A-level maths exams.

You will investigate key topic areas to gain a deeper understanding of the skills and techniques that you can apply throughout your A-level study. These skills include:

Fluency - selecting and applying correct methods to answer with speed and efficiency

Confidence - critically assessing mathematical methods and investigating ways to apply them

Problem solving - analysing the 'unfamiliar' and identifying which skills and techniques you require to answer questions

Constructing mathematical argument - using mathematical tools such as diagrams, graphs, logical deduction, mathematical symbols, mathematical language, construct mathematical argument and present precisely to others

Deep reasoning - analysing and critiquing mathematical techniques, arguments, formulae and proofs to comprehend how they can be applied

Over seven modules, your initial skillset will be extended to give a clear understanding of how background knowledge underpins the A
-level course. You'll also be encouraged to consider how what you know fits into the wider mathematical world.

More about this course

Improve fluency and accuracy when using laws of indices and surds in a variety of calculations

Learn how to solve the types of inequalities you'll encounter at A-level and various ways to represent these

Discover how to divide any polynomial by either a linear or quadratic polynomial

Learn about the information found in different forms of the Cartesian equation of a circle and use these to solve coordinate geometry problems

Investigate the main transformations of graphs; translation, enlargement and reflection, and use these transformations to sketch new graphs

Understand the constant acceleration formulae through travel graphs illustration, speed, velocity, distance and displacement against time

Explore statistical sampling methods and weigh up the advantages and disadvantages of each one

Learn how to interpret data presented in a variety of forms including box plots, cumulative frequency curves, histograms and bar charts

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Module 1 Indices and Surds

Recognise and use the laws of indices for all rational exponents

Use and manipulate surds, including rationalising the denominator

Solve a variety of problems that include surds and indices

Module 2 Inequalities

Solve linear and quadratic inequalities in a single variable and interpret these solutions graphically

Express the solutions to linear and quadratic inequalities usingnumber lines and inequality notation, and using the terms 'and'and 'or'and set notation

Represent linear and quadratic inequalities in two variables graphically, using standard A-level conventions

Module 3 The Factor Theorem & Algebraic Division

Manipulate polynomials algebraically, using the factor theorem to write a polynomial as the product of linear factors or a combination of linear and quadratic factors

Divide one polynomial by another of a lower order by equating coefficients

Module 4 Coordinate Geometry

Solve problems using the coordinate geometry of the circle

Complete the square to find the centre and radius of a circle from its equation

Solve problems using the properties of the angle in a semicircle, the perpendicular from the centre to a chord, and a tangent from a poin

Module 5 Graphical Transformation and Curve Sketching

Use curve sketching techniques based on the the shapes and symmetries of standard curves

Identify key features of a curve from its equation and transform the equations of linear, quadratic, rational and trigonometrical curves using translations, rotations and stretches

Use knowledge of the symmetry and asymptotes of standard curves to create sketches

Module 6 An Introduction to Mechanics

Interpret and accurately use the term distance, speed, displacement, velocity, and acceleration

Interpret graphs to do with speed against time, distance against time, velocity against time and acceleration against time, and solve problems involving motion in a straight line with constant acceleration

Apply the formulae for constant acceleration to solve problems involving motion in a straight line

Module 7 An Introduction to Statistics

Identify the ideas of a population and a sample and use simple sampling techniques to draw informal inferences about populations

Apply critical thinking to issues of representative sampling

Interpret histograms to draw informal inferences about univariate data

Interpret scatter diagrams, regression lines and the ideas of correlation to draw informal inferences about bivariate data

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Pursue a Verified Certificate to highlight the knowledge and skills you gain

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A-level Mathematics for Year 12 - Course 1: Algebraic Methods, Graphs and Applied Mathematics Methods

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This course by Imperial College London is designed to help you develop the skills you need to succeed in your A-level maths exams. You will investigate key topic areas to gain a deeper understanding of the skills and techniques that you can apply throughout your A-level study.

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Open University

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This free course, The business of football, was produced by The Open University working in partnership with The English Football League Trust. If you are fascinated by men’s and women’s football…

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Open University

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Each year thousands of pounds are spent on medications to treat conditions such as anxiety and depression. These medications often have negative side effects. Exercise is an alternative treatment ...

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This free course, Exploring sport coaching and psychology, investigates how scientific and management ideas contribute to success while also taking you on a journey through unique sporting case ...

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Open University

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Do you get stressed at the thought of an examination? Does the idea of revision fill you with dread? This free course, Revision and examinations, will provide a host of tips to help you improve ...

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FutureLearn

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Reading books, making notes, watching videos, going to class- these are all things we associate with studying. But after a day of hard work, you sometimes wonder what you actually learned. I've read the same text for the third time. And I'm still not even sure if I know what it says, let alone that I can even remember it for the exam. It can also be that you just do not get around to studying because your schedule is full or you lack the skills to plan ahead. In this free online course Improving Your Study Techniques, you will practise with learning skills you will be able to use for the rest of your life.

Regardless, whether you are a full-time student or someone who studies incidentally for professional development, this course will help you find out what works best for you and your brain when it comes to studying effectively. During four weeks, you will be supported by experienced student trainers from the University of Groningen Student Service Centre, who will introduce you to a step-wise approach, including previewing, summarising, revision, and time management but also show you how to deal with stress, the tendency to procrastinate, and how to keep motivated. You will also meet our three students, who will give practical tips and share their experiences, giving you an insight into different approaches to studying. So if you want to improve your study skills, join us.

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Improving Your Study Techniques - Online Course

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Reading books, making notes, watching videos, going to class- these are all things we associate with studying. But after a day of hard work, you sometimes wonder what you actually learned. I've read the same text for the third time.

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Beyond Sixth Form is a self-paced online course designed to help students make the best choices for them once sixth form studies are complete!

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Develop writing, critical thinking, and analytical skills for university study

Learning at a university level requires enhanced critical thinking skills, as well as being able to hold a supported, substantive argument and critically analyse sources or data.

On this course, you'll build the foundations of these skills, so that you can prepare yourself for the challenges of this new learning environment.

You'll hear from university lecturers on what they value in students and get advice on the more difficult aspects of learning at university.

At the end of each week, you'll receive a summary of key skills, which you'll find useful to refer back to as you start your university journey.

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What topics will you cover?

Questioning in a university environment

Links between independent study, revision and reading skills

Developing writing skills which focus on persuading the reader/audience

Textual analysis and how context affects the reading of a text

Understanding the importance of data and its use in evidence-based argument

Using and acknowledging the work of others through referencing

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you'll be able to...

Understand the skills needed to do well at university

Practice the key skills required for success at university

Understand what lecturers value in their students, and what skills their students excel at and struggle with

Locate top tips for coping with the university learning environment

Who is the course&nbspfor?

This course is designed for anyone considering studying at a university, or a similar higher education institution.

Additionally, learnings from this course can support studying for A-levels, BTECS or other post-16 courses, as well as access or foundation courses.

What do people say about this course?

This has been so helpful in getting more of an insight into what studying at university will be like and require of you as a student. As well as really helping in knowing how to approach material you will encounter at university, Thank you!

This course was so good, very helpful. It helped me realize what I need to improve and also gave me some tips.

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Preparing for University - Free Online Course - FutureLearn

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Explore and build the academic skills you need for learning at university and ease your transition from school to higher education with UEA's free online course.

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Open University

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Writing reports and assignments can be a daunting prospect. Learn how to interpret questions and how to plan, structure and write your assignment or report. This free course, Essay and report…

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Open University

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Reading and note taking – preparation for study

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Reading and note taking – preparation for study

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Reading and note taking are two essential study skills. How do you read? This free course, Reading and note taking preparation for study, will introduce you to different techniques to help you to…

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Open University

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This free course, Managing my money for young adults, will help you start to think about managing your finances. You will learn how to budget effectively, and will be encouraged to start thinking ...

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Open University

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This free course introduces the mechanics of effective, persuasive oral presentations, by giving you the opportunity to analyse examples and then create your own. Using resources such as TED Talk...

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Open University

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preparing for your digital life in the 21st century

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Preparing for your digital life in the 21st Century

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This free course, Preparing for your digital life in the 21st Century, provides a general overview of how digital technology has come to dominate virtually every aspect of the modern world and some...

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Open University

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Learning languages and finding out about other countries can be fun, as well as useful, and this free course, Why study languages?, is an introduction to the differences in culture and language...

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Open University

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Have you always wanted to try to write poetry but never quite managed to start? This free course, What is poetry?, is designed to illustrate the techniques behind both the traditional forms of...

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Open University

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You might not realise it, but maths is an essential component of healthcare. In fact, sloppy calculations can have fatal consequences. This free course, Using numbers and handling data, is designed...

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Skills for studying the arts & humanities

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Skills for studying the arts & humanities

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Open University

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This free course is an introduction to studying the arts and humanities. It takes you through a series of exercises designed to develop your approach to study and learning at a distance and improve...

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Open University

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Have you always wanted to write, but never quite had the courage to start? This free course, Start writing fiction, will give you an insight into how authors create their characters and settings.…

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Open University

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Psychological research, obedience and ethics

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In this free course, Psychological research, obedience and ethics, you will learn about the importance of ethics in research that is undertaken by psychologists. You will read about the famous ...

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Open University

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Open University

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Childhood is a time of rapid growth and development, and studying these changes is endlessly stimulating. In this free course, Introduction to child psychology, you will be introduced to the ...

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Open University

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Maths is intimately entwined with science and technology, whether it is used to analyse data collected on plants in the Amazon rainforest, to calculate the trajectory of a comet or design a bridge…

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Open University

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Learning how to learn: a process we all engage in throughout our lives, but no single method of learning guarantees success. This free course, Learning how to learn, aims to make the process of...

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FutureLearn

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This course is about the relationship between language and culture. We're going to think about how the language we use affects the way we communicate. So, for example, does the particular language that we speak in a particular communication change the way in which we represent the world around us? Equally, from the other side, does the culture we live and engage in shape the language that we use?

What we have to think about is that when we are involved in translation, when one person is having to translate from one language to another, then they're not just actually translating the linguistic elements. They're having to translate aspects of their culture, too. And one particular example of this is the issue of politeness. So politeness is really very much tied to culture, and even microcultural contexts. So when we are speaking to somebody from another cultural context, then we have to think about the different ways in which behaviour is evaluated, and what's considered to be polite in that particular context, and with those particular people.

This course will be useful for those of you who are studying languages, or perhaps you are going abroad either to work or to study, and also for people who are involved in translation- either as a recipient of translated materials, or in translating materials for others to use. I also hope this course will be useful for everybody, because, of course, all of us live in a globalised world, and all of us are engaged in intercultural communication on a day-to-day basis. For some of us, this might be a very large aspect of our lives. For others of us, it might be just small interactions we have with people on the street. But we are all engaged in this.

Having learners from around the world will enrich this experience for all of us hugely. You all have intercultural communication stories to tell and share with other people on FutureLearn, and we would like to hear them. Sign up now for Intercultural Studies- Language and Culture.

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Language and Culture - Free Online Course - FutureLearn

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FutureLearn

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We all enjoy reading novels, but have you ever wondered how the story's put together? What makes us believe in the characters? How far can we trust a narrator, and what impact does the setting have on the development of the plot? Throughout this course, we'll be looking at four of the key building blocks of fiction- plots, characterisation, dialogue, and setting. You'll be encouraged to think about how characters thoughts and motives are communicated to the reader. You'll explore how a particular atmosphere can be created, depending on where a novel is set, and you'll learn to spot when a narrator is unreliable. You'll learn how to read novels more incisively, drawing on a range of examples form classic texts.

You'll also hear from authors about how they use these building blocks when writing their own novels.

The MOOC will run alongside the announcement of the James Tait Black Prize for Fiction, here in Edinburgh, and we'll have exclusive access to four of the best novels published last year. I think this MOOC gives a really extraordinary opportunity for people to get an insight into the shortlisted books. Imagine every year the James Tait Black Shortlist gives you some of the very best fiction written in the English language, and then the chance to get into those books using the University of Edinburgh's great experts, and then to meet the authors at the end as well. What a fantastic opportunity really to understand what the best of this year's literature has to offer.

This is a unique experiment between the Edinburgh International Book festival and the University of Edinburgh. I think it will be a great way to help readers get more out of reading their novels, a way of understanding reading in a totally new way. Which takes all of the best of what the university has to offer and adds to it the thrill and the excitement of the live event that you get at the book festival. I think this is a great new chapter in our journey.

We hope that you'll join us on this course in order to delve into the fascinating world of fiction. We'll be taking you on a thrilling journey that offers you all the tools you need in order to learn how to read a novel.

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We all enjoy reading novels, but have you ever wondered how the story's put together? What makes us believe in the characters? How far can we trust a narrator, and what impact does the setting have on the development of the plot?

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Open University

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business communication: writing a swot analysis

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Business communication: writing a SWOT analysis

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This free course, Business communication: writing a SWOT analysis, is designed to develop your writing skills for business. You will be taken step by step through the process of writing a SWOT...

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Open University

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A small grocery store run by one person and perhaps their family must pose quite different challenges from a multinational corporation with operations in many different countries. This free course ...

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edX

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Have you ever wondered what causes mental illness, or why we react to stress the way we do? Or what to expect as you get older?

Clinical psychology is the study of psychological disorders and the treatments designed to improve the day-to-day lives of people suffering from them. The focus of the course will be on common psychological disorders, such as schizophrenia, and the symptoms of each. We will also discuss the underlying role of stress and how it affects people mentally and physically. We will also consider more general issues and theories around personality and intelligence.

You should take this course if you want to better understand psychological disorders and how we can treat them.

More about this course

Common psychological disorders including anxiety, mood disorders and Schizophrenia

Treatments for psychological disorders

How stress affects us and how we cope

Theories about personality and intelligence

What normal ageing is

Expand what you'll learn

Pursue a Verified Certificate to highlight the knowledge and skills you gain

Learner testimonials

"The training providers are well trained and have excellent knowledge of subject matter" -- Previous Learner

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Have you ever wondered what causes mental illness, or why we react to stress the way we do? Or what to expect as you get older? Clinical psychology is the study of psychological disorders and the treatments designed to improve the day-to-day lives of people suffering from them.

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Coursera

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Philosophy, Science and Religion mark three of the most fundamental modes of thinking about the world and our place in it. Are these modes incompatible? Put another way: is the intellectually responsible thing to do to 'pick sides' and identify with one of these approaches at the exclusion of others? Or, are they complementary or mutually supportive? As is typical of questions of such magnitude, the devil is in the details. For example, it is important to work out what is really distinctive about each of these ways of inquiring about the world. In order to gain some clarity here, we'll be investigating what some of the current leading thinkers in philosophy, science and religion are actually doing.

This course, entitled 'Science and Philosophy', is the first of three related courses in our Philosophy, Science and Religion Online series. The first launch is now closed to enrolments. We will launch a new version of the course in July 2018. The course will address four themes each presented by guest lecturers: 1. Are Science and Religion in conflict? (Professor Michael Murray, Franklin & Marshall) 2. Neuroscience and Free Will (Professor Al Mele, Florida State) 3. Creationism and Evolutionary Biology--Science or Pseudo-science? (Dr. Mark Harris and Dr. David de Pomerai, University of Edinburgh) 4. Do Scientific claims constitute absolute truths? (Professor Martin Kusch, University of Vienna) The second and third courses in the Philosophy, Science and Religion series are 'Philosophy and Religion' and 'Religion and Science'. They may be taken in any order and completing all three courses will give you a broader understanding of this fascinating topic. Look for: * Philosophy, Science and Religion II: Philosophy and Religion * Philosophy, Science and Religion III: Religion and Science Check out our trailer to hear more: https://youtu.be/OifqTI5VKek You can also follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/EdiPhilOnline and you can follow the hashtag #psrmooc

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Philosophy, Science and Religion: Science and Philosophy

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Offered by The University of Edinburgh. Philosophy, Science and Religion mark three of the most fundamental modes of thinking about the world and our place in it. Are these modes incompatible? Put another way: is the intellectually responsible thing to do to 'pick sides' and identify with one of these approaches at the exclusion of others?

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Open University

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national identity in britain and ireland

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National identity in Britain and Ireland, 1780-1840

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What is a 'nation'? What is a 'state'? Where have these ideas come from and how have they developed over time? This free course, National identity in Britain and Ireland, 1780-1840, explores how...

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FutureLearn

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Are you unhappy with your current job and looking to pursue the career you always dreamed about, or simply just looking for a promotion in your current workplace? Either way, you have come to the right place. We can all benefit from learning the best approaches to become successful in the professional world. So this course is for anyone and everyone who is on their career journey. According to the latest report from Deloitte and DeakinCo 2/3 of jobs will be soft skill intensive by 2030. And current demand for soft skills exceeds supply by up to 45%. So now is the time to not only determine if you have certain skills suitable for the job market, but also how to sell these for success.

Through the skills audits, discussions, and self-reflection, you will be able to develop a deeper understanding of who you are and how to take your career to the next level.

We're about to begin, so get yourself registered. And I look forward to seeing you in the first course.

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Open University

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Learn about the concepts and skills required to learn languages successfully. This free course, How to learn a language, introduces the skills and strategies for language learning, setting...

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Open University

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In this free course, Form and uses of language, we will consider how language can be used in different ways for different purposes. To do this we will use the theme of memorial and commemoration....

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Open University

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Learn about Mandarin Chinese as a tool for communication and gain insights into Chinese society and culture. This free course, Beginners' Chinese, provides a brief introduction to the Chinese...

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FutureLearn

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A crown won on a battlefield. A much married King who killed two of his wives. An unmarried virgin queen, who defeated an invasion. In this course, we'll explore one of the most pivotal, tumultuous, and fascinating periods in English history. We'll look at the lives of the five or six monarchs who made up the Tudor dynasty, from magnificence to martyrs, from weddings to wars, from reformation to rebellions. We'll take you all the way from Henri VII's victory at Bosworth Field in 1485, through to Elizabeth I's death in 1603. Along the way, we won't forget the infamous King Henry VIII, and all his wives, the boy King, Edward VI, the martyred Lady Jane Grey, and England's first undisputed queen regnant, Mary I.

The lives of those monarchs will form the spine of our course together. But along the way, we'll consider politics, religion, art, history, architecture, dress, gender, material culture, literature, poetry, and theatre. We'll delve deep into the political and cultural world of Tudor court. We'll also think about the posthumous reputation of the Tudors. How important were they, and why they remembered? We'll consider why, hundreds of years after they lived, we still are fascinated by them. Come with us on a journey, to explore the places, meet the people, and relive the events of one of the most important and significant dynasties in English history, the Tudors.

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The Tudors History - Online History Course - FutureLearn

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FutureLearn

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MATTHEW MUNDY: What is the connection between behavior and human biological function in our nervous system? Is it nature or is it nurture? Just how do our genes and the environment shape our behavior? Hi I'm Matthew Mundy and I'm the Director of Education for the School of Psychological Sciences at Monash University in Australia. In this course, you'll explore the intriguing world of 'Biological psychology'. You'll be introduced to genetics, and learn about heredity and genetic disorders, the nervous system, the brain and spinal cord and examine the important contribution these components make to our bodies and behaviour.

We'll also investigate the role that neurotransmitters and heritable diseases play in our behaviour and learn about some of the most recent advances made in this fascinating branch of psychology. This introductory course is designed for everyone, regardless of experience or background. No prior study of psychology is required or expected. So if you want to learn more about the connection between behavior and human biological functions, by a School of Psychological Sciences that's ranked among the best in the world. Then I encourage you to join us in this course.

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Biological Psychology - Online Course - FutureLearn

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MATTHEW MUNDY: What is the connection between behavior and human biological function in our nervous system? Is it nature or is it nurture? Just how do our genes and the environment shape our behavior? Hi I'm Matthew Mundy and I'm the Director of Education for the School of Psychological Sciences at Monash University in Australia.

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Open University

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This free course, Studying religion, will give you an opportunity to think about some of the key concepts and methods of the discipline of Religious Studies. You will meet examples of different...

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Open University

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This free course, Watching the weather, describes how meteorological observations are made looking upwards from the surface of the Earth, looking downwards from satellites in space and from...

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Hello. I'm Katie, and together with colleagues here at the Careers Service at The University of Sheffield, we have many years experience of helping people enhance their chances of success in getting the job they want or securing a place on their chosen course. This course is the second in our series on how to get that dream job or get onto that dream course, and it is designed to help you once you've made it through to that all important interview. Being offered an interview for a job or course is an extremely positive but also scary prospect. So we've put together a set of tools to help you prepare and perform at your very best.

We'll show you how to research the organisation, to arm you with as much information as possible, to show that you're right for the role. We'll show you what to wear and what not to wear, and we'll go through some common interview questions and tips on how best to answer them. We'll have insights from employers from a range of different industries, along with admissions tutors giving their tips on what they look for in an interview candidate, and what makes the best and worst impression on them. We'll also give instructions on dealing with different types of interview, from telephone interviews to video interviews, and show you how to give painless presentations.

So if the thought of walking into an interview fills you with dread, join us on this three week course and we'll help you make the most of this fantastic opportunity, and give you the best possible chance at getting on the path to your dream career.

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Access to safe, clean and sustainable energy supplies is one of the greatest challenges facing humanity during the twenty-first century. This free course, Why sustainable energy matters, will...

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Hello and welcome. I'm Dr Momna Hejmadi and I'm the lead educator on this six week course, Inside Cancer. This course is being delivered by myself and fellow researchers here at the University of Bath, and with our consultant oncologists from the Royal United Hospital at Bath. And together, we will explore how some of the basic genetics can influence cancer development and spread. Cancer is a disease that affects about one third of the human population, irrespective of nationality, irrespective of ethnic origins, and the types of cancers that you get also vary considerably. But what all cancers have in common is that they start off as rebel cells, mutant cells, which defy the normal regulations that govern cell behaviour.

And it is this survival of the nastiest that results in the development of cancer as we know it. This course is a beginners guide. Together, we will explore some of the fundamental differences that dictate behaviour in normal cells, as well as in cancer cells. We will start off first by exploring the concept of DNA mutations and how these changes in the cell's genome, our DNA, affect how the cell behaves. We will also look at how the cancers trick the human body, both in terms of, let's say, blood vessels, how they trick tumours to get bigger by stimulating blood vessels growth, or they can stimulate the immune system to bypass them and ultimately, it results in the spread of cancers.

What understanding the genetics of cancer enables us researchers to do is rationalise our treatment. So whether it's conventional treatments, like radiation or chemotherapy, we can refine these, or we can use more sophisticated targeted approaches, targeting specific proteins inside the cell. But there are problems and challenges for both these types of treatments. And together, we will explore in this course what are the key issues that drive cancer research here at Bath. Ultimately, this course is a beginner's guide to show you how genetics can influence cell behaviour to make them cancerous.

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Hello and welcome. I'm Dr Momna Hejmadi and I'm the lead educator on this six week course, Inside Cancer. This course is being delivered by myself and fellow researchers here at the University of Bath, and with our consultant oncologists from the Royal United Hospital at Bath.

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Explore the role nurses play around the world

Are you interested in a career in nursing? Prepare with this course where you will explore how nursing contributes to the health and well-being of individuals and communities around the world.

You will learn about the different roles nurses play, including the role of nurses in public health. You will discover the principles of nursing and understand how nurses can help people and communities care for themselves.

This course has been created by the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care, as part of the PADILEIA project. It is supported by SPHEIR UK aid.

What topics will you cover?

The roles and unique contributions of nurses globally

Principles and applications of Holistic care within a local context

How nursing can support people and communities to care for themselves

The role of nurses in public health, and the role of World Health Organisation

The triple impact of nursing. How nursing can improve health; promote gender equality; and contribute towards stronger economies

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you'll be able to...

Who is the course&nbspfor?

This course has been created for refugees, displaced people and the communities supporting them in the MENA (Middle East and Northern Africa) region who wish to study nursing or a healthcare-related course at a university in English. It has been created as part of the PADILEIA project.

However, it will also be of interest to anyone looking to develop their knowledge of nursing and healthcare.
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Gain practical knowledge on how to provide high-quality paediatric dentistry

This course aims to provide you with the practical advice and guidance you need to treat children's dental issues and emergencies, achieving excellent results.

Apart from various treatment options, you'll also learn more about the prevention of dental problems, how to manage children's behaviour during dentist visits, and how to deal with children presenting with dental trauma as an emergency.

Explore practical techniques you can apply in your paediatric dental practice

As part of this paediatric dentistry course, you'll get a deeper understanding of the management and prevention of caries in children. You'll learn how to assess children presenting with dental trauma and what the critical emergency treatment options are.

You'll get to develop your behaviour management skills as well as how to successfully deliver local anaesthetic injections in children. This course will highlight the importance of treatment planning and the key things to consider when managing children.

Learn from the leading global provider for postgraduate dental education

During this course, you'll have the opportunity to learn from dental care experts with strong clinical and teaching expertise. Their experience has provided them with significant insights into some of the most common children's dentistry problems.

What topics will you cover?

Prevention and management of caries

Dealing with a dental trauma emergency

Managing behaviour and giving local anaesthetic

Treatment planning for children

Learning on this course

You can take this self-guided course and learn at your own pace. On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

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Apply evidence based prevention and management of caries

Perform assessment and emergency management of a child presenting with trauma

Develop behaviour management and local anaesthetic techniques

Improve treatment planning for children

By the end of the course, you'll be able to...

Who is the course for?

This course is designed for non-specialist dentists as well as dental care professionals treating children.

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Learn how medical robots in healthcare are designed, regulated and used

On this course, you will learn what robots are and explore human robot interaction (HRI) in healthcare. You will identify the challenges of designing robots for healthcare and look at what MedTech scientists are doing to solve them.

Using case studies, you will learn why regulations are essential for the safe use of robots and AI in healthcare, and understand the process of bringing a successful product to market.

You will also explore how artificial intelligence is used in surgical procedures, to improve precision diagnostics, in exoskeleton technology, and even for patient care.

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Medical robots and artificial intelligence are changing the nature of healthcare as we know it. The development of surgical robots adopting AI to improve diagnostics and the use of robotic carers all add the potential to revolutionise healthcare. Whilst these technological developments raise questions on how health care is provided, they also create ethical considerations and highlight the importance of regulatory bodies in medtech. In this course, you will learn how these new innovations advance from the research and development stage right through to commercialisation. You will meet some of the top academics and healthcare professionals from the University of Leeds as they discuss the past, present and future of medical robots and artificial intelligence in the healthcare industry.

Discover the expertise and work taking place at the University of Leeds in the field of medtech.

Join us on Medtech: AI and Medical Robots today.

Who is this accredited by?

The CPD Certification Service:

This course has been accredited by the CPD Certification Service, which means it can be used to provide evidence of your continuing professional development.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you'll be able to...

Discuss how AI and Robotic technologies could impact the nature of assisting individuals with healthcare complications.

Articulate the commercialisation and regulatory process of medical robotics in the US and UK.

Describe crucial problems of using AI and robotics in healthcare and how this is overcome.

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This course is appropriate for anyone interested in MedTech and product design.

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If you are interested in MedTech and robotics, join this course and discover the fascinating work taking place at the University of Leeds.

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Learn how to identify your strengths and use them in your career

In the last ten years there have been more than 12 million international graduates of UK education.

This four-week course will equip international graduates with the skills and understanding that they need in order to navigate and enter their local employment market. It will support them to identify their skills, and how to communicate these effectively to potential employers, as well building an understanding of organisational and workplace culture.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you'll be able to...

Identify your strengths and use these to reflect on your career path

Demonstrate a range of professional skills that can help you succeed in any workplace

Develop an effective strategy to get the right job for you

Collaborate, network and communicate more proficiently with people from different cultural backgrounds and in different cultural contexts

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Football is more than a game. It's a passion. It's a universal language and it's deep rooted in communities.

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Consider the ways religion affects personal and political decision-making

Religion not only influences personal behaviours and ethics, but it's also relevant to international conflicts and domestic policy decisions. On this course, you will gain a broader understanding of why religion matters in society and in different cultures.

You will understand the concepts of religious literacy and religious diversity, both within different societies and religious traditions themselves. You will also use case studies to explore Christianity, Islam, Buddhism and indigenous religious traditions in both historical and contemporary contexts.

What topics will you cover?

Week 1 introduces the idea of why religion and religious literacy matters.

Week 2 looks at how religion has changed and how it has been used to promote change.

Week 3 explores the relationships and differences between religion and culture. Reviews how religion and violence have developed.

Week 4 discusses (with examples) interactions with religious spheres outside your own.

What will you achieve?

Identify and describe the the principles of 'religious literacy'

Reflect on the boundaries between religion and culture

Evaluate the extent to which religion inspires ways of life including ethics, social activism and extremism

Apply the principles of 'religious literacy' to case studies

Develop confidence in interacting with those who have different beliefs and practices

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This course is for anyone who may interact with a religiously diverse public in their personal or professional lives. This includes police, civil servants, teachers, journalists, council workers and parents.

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As Donald Trump takes office as the forty-fifth president of the United States, this course explores presidential elections in historical perspective, via five case studies. It tells the story of key campaigns in US history, and by doing so it investigates how politics changed over time-and how understanding the past sheds light on the current campaign. From the arrival of "dirty politics" to the impact of the "digital revolution," the course looks at the historical background to some of the key phenomena that shaped the controversy-laden campaign of 2016.

The five elections that we'll investigate are among the most significant in American political history. In 1800, Thomas Jefferson won the presidency in a contest that encouraged politicians to reform the electoral college, the system by which presidents are still chosen. The election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860 prompted the outbreak of the Civil War. It's an election that helps us to understand the development of political parties. In 1968, the Vietnam War was a dominant concern for Americans, and yet foreign policy played a secondary role in Richard Nixon's victory. Twelve years later, in 1980, Ronald Reagan won an election that initiated a new era of conservatism. Finally, we'll turn our attention to the election that took Trump's predecessor, Barack Obama, to the White House in 2008. Many saw the Obama's success not only as revealing the impact of the digital revolution on campaign politics, but also as signaling a turn to progressivism. Image credits: Course logo - "Former President Truman holds a copy of the famous Chicago Daily Tribune paper declaring 'Dewey Defeats Truman'" Harry S. Truman Library & Museum (https://www.trumanlibrary.org/photographs/view.php?id=38592). Course banner - "US Flag Backlit" by Joshua Nathanson, CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:US_Flag_Backlit.jpg).

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The Making of the US President: A Short History in Five Elections

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Offered by The University of Edinburgh. As Donald Trump takes office as the forty-fifth president of the United States, this course explores presidential elections in historical perspective, via five case studies. It tells the story of key campaigns in US history, and by doing so it investigates how politics changed over time-and how understanding the past sheds light on the current campaign.

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What does a mathematician do? A mathematician is a gate opener He provides the key To all the other natural sciences and beyond

Hello, I'm Dr. Yossi Elran and I would like to invite you to join me on a fun-packed journey into the mystery of symbology puzzles. and I would like to invite you to join me on a fun-packed journey into the mystery of symbology puzzles. Together, you and I will learn how to decipher and crack some very unusual math codes, from ancient Egyptian number hieroglyphs to modern day bar codes and from Roman numerals to operator puzzles We will take a good look at solving cryptarithms - coded math problems where each digit is encoded by a different letter and we'll even solve some very odd problems where really next to nothing is known By the end of the course, you'll have significantly upgraded your problem-solving skills, gained knowledge and insight into the history, art and methodology of solving encrypted math problems and exercised your brain with a lot of fun challenges.

Oh - I nearly forgot - we have a quest. To solve this! A puzzle sent to us by highly intelligent beings from outer space. What are they trying to tell us? We'll need to use all the brainpower generated throughout the course in order to solve this... Are you in for the challenge?

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Maths Puzzles and Secret Codes - Online Course - FutureLearn

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What does a mathematician do? A mathematician is a gate opener He provides the key To all the other natural sciences and beyond Hello, I'm Dr. Yossi Elran and I would like to invite you to join me on a fun-packed journey into the mystery of symbology puzzles.

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Welcome to English for Journalism, a course created by the University of Pennsylvania, and funded by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of English Language Programs.

To enroll in this course for free, click on "Enroll now" and then select "Full Course. No certificate." This course is designed for non-native English speakers who are interested in developing the skills needed for a career in modern journalism. In this course, you will explore print and digital media through authentic readings and video lectures, while expanding your vocabulary and increasing your ability to read, research, and develop local and global news stories. Unit 1 will provide an introduction to the history and principles of journalism. In unit 2, you will learn how to research, pitch, and interview. The next unit in the course will focus on the language needed to write newspaper and magazine articles, while unit 4 will cover the basics of broadcasting the news. In the final unit of the course, you will analyze the growth, impact, and challenges of digital news, while completing a reflection assignment that allows you to think about and discuss the recent changes to the field of journalism. Unless otherwise noted, all course materials are available for re-use, repurposing and free distribution under a Creative Commons 4.0 Attribution license. Supplemental reading materials were provided by Newsela, which publishes daily news articles at a level that's just right for each English language learner.

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Offered by University of Pennsylvania. Welcome to English for Journalism, a course created by the University of Pennsylvania, and funded by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of English Language Programs. To enroll in this course for free, click on "Enroll now" and then select "Full Course.

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This literature course explores how great writers refract their world and how their works are transformed when they intervene in our global cultural landscape today.

No national literature has ever grown up in isolation from the cultures around it; from the earliest periods, great works of literature have probed the tensions, conflicts, and connections among neighboring cultures and often more distant regions as well.

Focusing particularly on works of literature that take the experience of the wider world as their theme, this course will explore the varied artistic modes in which great writers have situated themselves in the world, helping us to understand the deep roots of today's intertwined global cultures.
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The history of World Literature

How literary works and books are transformed by cultural transmission

How to critically analyze literary works

The significance of major technological advances in writing

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Texts/authors considered in the course:

Section 1:Goethe and the Birth of World Literature
Section 2: The Epic of Gilgamesh
Section 3: Homer, The Odyssey
Section 4: The 1001 Nights
Section 5: Murasaki Shikibu, The Tale of Genji
Section 6: The Lusiads
Section 7: Voltaire, Section 8:Lu Xun and Eileen Chang
Section 9: Jorge Luis Borges, Ficciones
Section 10:Wole Soyinka, Death and the King's Horseman
Section 11:Salman Rushdie and Jhumpa Lahiri
Section 12: Orhan Pamuk, My Name is Red

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Meet your instructors

Martin Puchner

Byron and Anita Wien Professor of Drama and of English and Comparative Literature

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Are you planning to visit, or work or study in the Netherlands soon? This free online course is perfect if you have little or no prior knowledge of Dutch, but would like to master the fundamentals in order to survive life in the Low Countries.

Learn basic Dutch

The course will run over three weeks, helping you to:

introduce yourself and get to know other learners

talk about your family, friends, work and study

and experience life in the Netherlands.

Speak, write and understand useful Dutch

During the course, you will learn Dutch phrases, greetings, vocabulary, numbers, spelling and grammar. Being able to understand the language will make everyday activities, such as shopping or going out to a restaurant, much more enjoyable.

By the end of the course, you will be able to recognise familiar words and phrases about yourself and your family. You will be taught to use simple sentences to describe where you live and the people you know.

Finally, you will be able to write short texts such as an email or fill in forms with personal details. The main focus will be on receptive skills such as reading and listening.

Learn with the University of Groningen Language Centre

The course will be taught in English by lecturers of Dutch and English from the University of Groningen in the Netherlands.

So, if you would like to get a taste of Dutch - and join the 23 million people who speak the language in the Netherlands, Flanders, Suriname and many other countries - join the course now.

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Introduction to Basic Dutch - Online Course - FutureLearn

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Are you planning to visit, or work or study in the Netherlands soon? This free online course is perfect if you have little or no prior knowledge of Dutch, but would like to master the fundamentals in order to survive life in the Low Countries.

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This free course, Getting started on classical Latin, has been developed in response to requests from learners who had had no contact with Latin before and who felt they would like to spend a ...

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This free online course is the first of six in the Italian for Beginners program. It will introduce you to the basic language, so that you are able to:

order snacks and drinks in a café;

greet people and introduce yourself and others;

talk about where you live and where you come from;

talk about the languages you speak;

talk about what you do.

Start to speak, listen, read and write in Italian
During the four weeks of the course, you will learn some of the vocabulary and phrases you need to help you interact with people at a basic level.

You will start to develop the four language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing through a range of activities, which will introduce the language in authentic settings, and audio resources, which will let you hear the language in action.

There are some activities where you will also practice your speaking skills, as it is important that you start speaking as soon as possible.

You will also learn some essential Italian grammar, including some basic verbs, such as essere (to be) and chiamarsi (to call). Finally, you will get some tips and advice on how to develop your study skills, so that you can become a successful language learner.

Take your Italian learning offline by purchasing two hours of downloadable audio files and transcripts made by the course creators at The Open University. These MP3s are a great way to practise your Italian listening and speaking wherever you are. They cover examples and exercises in the same topics as the course.

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This free online course is the first of six in the Italian for Beginners program. It will introduce you to the basic language, so that you are able to: order snacks and drinks in a café; greet people and introduce yourself and others; talk about where you live and where you come from; talk about the languages you speak; talk about what you do.

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This course systematically explores the effectiveness of the law and justice system from a psychological perspective. By experiencing a fictional case first hand, you will learn about the psychology of law and some of the misconceptions commonly held about criminal justice.

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How to identify some of the myths about how the criminal justice system works from a psychological perspective

The empirical evidence that can inform our understanding of criminal justice

How to improve how justice is administered

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EPISODE 1: INVESTIGATING THE CRIME SCENE
A murder has been committed. In this episode, find out about criminal profiling and how this might be used in investigating the crime. EPISODE 2:

INTERVIEWING THE WITNESSES
How reliable are eyewitnesses, and how can their memory of the crime be distorted? Learn about the encoding, storage and retrieval of eyewitness memories and ways these can be improved.

EPISODE 3: IDENTIFYING THE SUSPECT
Photofits and line-ups are commonly used during crime investigations, and in this episode you will learn about how biases related to these can be recognized and reduced.

EPISODE 4: QUESTIONING THE SUSPECT
How reliable are confessions? Can you identify when someone is lying? In this episode the investigators question the suspect and try to work out who is the guilty party.

EPISODE 5: GETTING READY FOR TRIAL
The investigators think they have identified the murderer. Who decides whether someone is found guilty or not guilty? Does jury selection work? What part might media coverage play in how the case trial progresses?

EPISODE 6: THE TRIAL (PART 1)
The jury has been selected and the trial commences. In this episode the evidence is presented and we hear about expert evidence and its reliability.

EPISODE 7: THE TRIAL (PART 2)
The jury need to make a decision on the case. You will learn about judicial instructions and how juries deliberate.

EPISODE 8: EPILOGUE
Did the investigators get the right person? Find out how it all ends in this final episode.

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Learner testimonials

"This course was informative, interactive and fun. A great way to learn. The is an eye opener into the psychology of criminal justice and the way the system can go wrong." -- Previous Learner

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Air pollution is a major and global concern, arising for the most part from human activities. Air pollutants can be emitted by a variety of sources or formed directly in the atmosphere. They alter the air we breathe and have clear negative effects on our health. But they also affect the Earth's climate and have a tremendous, often underestimated, impact on our economies.

This 3-week course shares the basics of air pollution and its effects. During the first week, you will discover the major causes of outdoor and indoor air pollution. The next two weeks detail the environmental, economic and health impacts of this pollution.

Enroll now and join us to better understand current and future challenges concerning air pollution! Subtitles are available in French, Spanish and Portuguese!

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which major chemical compounds cause outdoor and indoor air pollution

where these air pollutants come from

their impacts on indoor and outdoor environments

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Meet your instructors

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Air pollution is a major and global concern, arising for the most part from human activities. Air pollutants can be emitted by a variety of sources or formed directly in the atmosphere. They alter the air we breathe and have clear negative effects on our health.

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FutureLearn

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Hi, I'm Dr. Dan Bebber from the Department of Biosciences, University of Exeter. And I am Natalia Lawrence, Associate Professor in psychology. And we're the academic leads for this future food MOOC. Currently, agriculture uses about half the world's land surface to produce food, and that's a huge impact on global biodiversity and ecosystem services. By the year 2050, we're going to have to feed an extra 3 billion people, and we'll have to do that sustainably without wrecking the planet and in a changing climate. In this four-week course, my colleagues and I will guide you through some of the huge challenges we face feeding the growing population healthily and unsustainably.

You'll learn not only some of the great challenges we face, but the solutions being developed to address them. We are joined by Exeter University experts in psychology, nutrition, anthropology, geography, agriculture, biology, economics, and policy. This course really takes a multidisciplinary perspective on the subject of future food. This is an exciting opportunity to find out how we can make a difference from the food choices we make as individuals to the impacts of agriculture on the environment. You'll have the chance to analyse the issues and debate possible solutions with fellow students. Here's a flavour of some of the big questions we'll be asking. Should we support organic farming? Can meat be produced sustainably? Should governments subsidise farming?

And should we produce genetically modified foods? Experts agree that the food system requires a revolution to avoid disaster in the near future. But fortunately, change is happening. So come and join us to find out more and be part of the change.

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Sustainable Food Systems - Online Course - FutureLearn

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Hi, I'm Dr. Dan Bebber from the Department of Biosciences, University of Exeter. And I am Natalia Lawrence, Associate Professor in psychology. And we're the academic leads for this future food MOOC. Currently, agriculture uses about half the world's land surface to produce food, and that's a huge impact on global biodiversity and ecosystem services.

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DR SALLY TUCKETT: Our clothes say a lot about us, but they say even more about the society in which we live in. We dress to suit the environment or for the weather. We choose outfits for special occasions like weddings. Some of us are made to wear certain types of clothing like school uniform, and most of us like to think that our clothing expresses our individuality and personal style.

The clothing of British Royalty is no different. Historic royal fashion could be practical and functional. It can also be decorative, and frivolous, and anything in between. And by studying their clothes, we can learn a lot about the monarchs of the past and about their subjects.

I'm Dr. Sally Tuckett, lecturer in dress and textile histories at the University of Glasgow. And along with colleagues at Glasgow and curators at Historic Royal Palaces, this free online course is going to take you behind the scenes of the royal wardrobes of the kings and queens of Britain.

History of Royal Fashion has a range of activities and materials that are designed to give you the chance to engage with other learners and to encourage you to think about the links between princely costumes of the past and our own clothing choices today. We're not as different as you might think. We will look at the fashion successes, eccentricities, and failures of a different royal dynasty each week. From a sumptuous court of the tudors at Hampton Court Palace to the sleek and elegant Windsors at Kensington, join us to explore how royals use fashion and clothing to control, to entertain, and to impress.

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History of Royal Fashion - Free Online Course - FutureLearn

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DR SALLY TUCKETT: Our clothes say a lot about us, but they say even more about the society in which we live in. We dress to suit the environment or for the weather. We choose outfits for special occasions like weddings.

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Open University

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You can prepare for this free course, Making sense of art history, by looking around you. It's likely that wherever you are you'll be able to see some images. It's also likely that many of these...

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About this Course

Welcome to Modern Art & Ideas! This course is designed for anyone interested in learning more about modern and contemporary art. Over the next five weeks, you will look at art through a variety of themes: Places & Spaces, Art & Identity, Transforming Everyday Objects, and Art & Society. Each week kicks off with a video that connects works of art from The Museum of Modern Art's collection to the theme. You will hear audio interviews with artists, designers, and curators and learn more about selected works in the additional readings and resources.

Throughout this course you will discover how artists: -- represent place and take inspiration from their environment, -- create works of art to express, explore, and question identity, -- use everyday objects to challenge assumptions about what constitutes a work of art and how it should be made, -- and respond to the social, cultural, and political issues of their time through works of art. Through the discussion forum prompts and peer review assignment, you will also have the opportunity to connect with other learners and explore how these themes resonate with your own life and experience.

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Approx. 13 hours to complete

Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Greek, Italian, Portuguese (Brazilian), Vietnamese, German, Russian, Turkish, English, Spanish, Persian, Hungarian

Skills you will gain

Creativity

Art

History

Art History

Art Direction

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Approx. 13 hours to complete

Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Greek, Italian, Portuguese (Brazilian), Vietnamese, German, Russian, Turkish, English, Spanish, Persian, Hungarian

Instructor rating

4.69/5 (1,201 Ratings)

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The Museum of Modern Art

The Museum of Modern Art is a place that fuels creativity, ignites minds, and provides inspiration. Join us in exploring the art, ideas, and issues of our time through the Modern and Contemporary Art and Design Specialization or through individual courses: Modern Art & Ideas, Seeing Through Photographs, What Is Contemporary Art?, Fashion as Design, and In the Studio: Postwar Abstract Painting. Learn about teaching with art in our three courses designed for K-12 educators: Art & Inquiry, Art & Activity, and Art & Ideas.

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About the Modern and Contemporary Art and Design Specialization

This Specialization will introduce you to the art of our time. Through original films and audio, you will go behind the scenes to look closely at artworks and into studios to hear directly from artists, designers, curators and others. This Specialization is for anyone who would like to learn more about modern and contemporary art. No prior knowledge is required. Enroll to receive invitations to virtual events, gain exclusive access to MoMA resources, and share ideas with an international learner community.

Start with Modern Art & Ideas to learn how artists have taken inspiration from their environment and responded to social issues over the past 150 years. Next, take a deep dive into Seeing Through Photographs, exploring photography from its origins in the mid-1800s through the present. This course addresses the gap between seeing and truly understanding photographs by introducing ideas, approaches and technologies that inform their making. Explore artworks made since 1980 in What Is Contemporary Art? Ranging from 3-D-printed glass and fiber sculptures to performances in a factory, the works in this course introduce you to the diverse materials, motivations and methods of artists working today. Complete the Specialization with Fashion as Design, and investigate the choices you make about fashion in relation to expression, sustainability, labor practices, identity and more. Learn from makers working with clothing every day-and, in some cases, reinventing it for the future.

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Open University

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This free course, Visions of protest: Graffiti, introduces students to contrasting understandings of graffiti. It draws on a wide range of graffiti examples, including mystery zebras in Hackney,...

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FutureLearn

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Who is the course&nbspfor?

This course is aimed at anyone with an interest in ethical fashion, trade, ethics and activism, including those involved in the Fashion Revolution movement. It is also suitable for teachers who want to enrich their school, further education, and higher education curricula.

We will draw together themes from Geography, Fashion and Textile, English Language, English as a Foreign Language, Historical Enquiry, Politics, Sociology, Art, Economics, Environmental Studies, Global Citizenship, Sustainable Development, Personal and Social Studies. It is possible to participate in the course using skills and knowledge acquired outside formal education. Key concepts will be explained in accessible and thought-provoking ways.

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Fashion Revolution: Who Made My Clothes? - Online Course

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FutureLearn

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Screenplays form the starting point for most dramatic films, the essential work from which all other filmmaking flows. All of the tender romance, terrifying action and memorable lines begin at the screenwriter's desk. This free online course will introduce you to the basic elements and key concepts behind a professional screenplay.

The University of East Anglia's School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing have built this course with instructors and recent alumni from their famed course in Creative Writing.

Where could this course take me?

The course is a must for anyone new to scriptwriting and for more experienced writers who wish to raise their scriptwriting to a professional level. It will establish a common vocabulary for approaching the screenplay and form the basis for upcoming courses in dramatic adaptation, the crime screenplay, and other genres and skills.

What and how will I learn?

You'll learn from a mixture of basic theory, script analysis and practical exercises. We will explore key principles as they're expressed in great films, then immediately apply these concepts. Videos, articles and discussion steps will offer you the opportunity to learn and engage with other learners on key concepts and ideas.

By the end of the course, you will understand the key concepts necessary to write an effective screenplay and be fluent in the language used to discuss the form.

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What topics will you cover?

Basic characteristics of screen story

Development of a basic storyline

Story structures including The Three Act Structure and alternate story structures

Characters and developing character outlines

The construction of scenes including the role of dialogue and character voice

The workflow for writing a first draft of feature film screenplay

The process for screenplay formatting

Writing - and finishing - a first draft

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you'll be able to...

Explore key issues in the practice of creating screenplays

Explain the basic principles of the screenwriting process

Identify the essentials of the screenplay format

Discuss the construction of a professional script

Who is the course&nbspfor?

There are no formal requirements for this course, just an interest in screenwriting.

What do people say about this course?

This was such an insightful course that taught me so much about something I have given a lot of thought about. I really appreciate the lengths you have all gone to teach us the most important things about being a script-writer. Thank you all so much.

A clear, concise and beautifully structured course. The video content is informative and lively, and the screenwriters are refreshingly down to earth in the way they talk about their processes. I am going to write a beat sheet, plough through a first draft without spending hours polishing each scene and I'm going to use some of the resources the course suggests. Thanks very much.

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An Introduction to Screenwriting - Online Course

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This online course explores the key concepts and fundamental principles involved in the process of screenwriting.

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FutureLearn

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Ever wanted to write a song, but not known how?

This course will introduce you to the tools and techniques you need to write your first song.

Each week, using specially-commissioned lyrics, we'll build up a song and encourage you to do the same. World-renowned musician, Martin Simpson, will use the same words and techniques and we'll check in with him each week for inspiration and guidance on the songwriting process.

We'll also talk to experts in music and psychology as well as established musicians and songwriters to find out what makes a song successful.

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What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you'll be able to...

Who is the course&nbspfor?

Whether you're a complete novice who has never written a song in their life, a budding amateur looking to develop further skills or an accomplished professional brushing up on the basics, this course will deliver comprehensive practical and theoretical knowledge to help set you on your path.

While it will be useful to have access to a musical instrument this is not a requirement, you can participate in the course just using your voice or with freely available music software.

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How to Write Your First Song - Online Course - FutureLearn

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This course will introduce you to the tools and techniques you need to write your first song. Each week, using specially-commissioned lyrics, we'll build up a song and encourage you to do the same. World-renowned musician, Martin Simpson, will use the same words and techniques and we'll check in with him each week for inspiration and guidance on the songwriting process.

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I'm Jonathan Pitches, I'm chair in theatre and performance in the School of Performance in Cultural Industries at the University of Leeds. Actor training has proliferated all over the world in the last century, but our focus is going to be on the Russian tradition of actor training.

It's designed to give you a taste of the techniques of the master director, Vsevolod Meyerhold. And most importantly, it's about the relationship of those techniques, to the history and politics of the region at the time.

By studying on this course, you'll learn about the rich tradition of actor training, about the Russian tradition, and about how Meyerhold actually taught biomechanics at the time. You'll also get to practise some of his specific techniques, including actions taken from one of his etudes, or physical studies. Finally, you'll document that experience, learning how to reflect on the relationship between the physical and the historical. It's a very dynamic way of exploring history. You might call it history through the body. The course isn't intended as a training in itself, but as a taster of the practical techniques which have inspired actors in the 1920s and is still inspiring theatre directors and actors today.

I've been teaching and researching actor training for almost 20 years now. And each year, I'm more and more fascinated about how the practicalities of the technique are embedded in the history of politics and ideology of a particular country. I'm lucky enough to be working in the perfect environment here at the stage@leeds to explore this relationship. I'd like you to join with me on this course to explore the theory and practice of physical actor training.

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Physical Theatre: Exploring the Slap - Online Course - FutureLearn

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Open University

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Gain an understanding of the basic building blocks of musical theory and notation. This free course, An introduction to music theory, will introduce you to music staves, clefs, rhythmic and pitch...

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Shakespeare's work has influenced the way we think about our relationships and ourselves. His plays are still as relevant today as when they were written almost 400 years ago.

In this introductory course, you will learn how Shakespeare uses emotion in his plays, how his characters experience and manipulate emotions, and how the emotional resonance of the plays makes them powerfully relevant to the modern world.

As you follow and engage with the emotional journeys of characters in tragedy, comedy, tragicomedy, and history; you will discover patterns of plot, action, and speech that will help you appreciate, understand, and discuss Shakespeare's plays.

Each week of the course will focus on a different emotion. You'll cover the range of emotions found in Hamlet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Othello, The Winter's Tale, and King Henry V.

This course includes interactive activities, and interviews with a range of people engaged creatively and professionally with Shakespeare's plays. You'll be encouraged to interpret Shakespeare in your own way - to find 'your Shakespeare.'

You will learn how to read a Shakespeare play and gain the tools you need to interpret its language. You will also have the opportunity to experience what it's like to direct scenes from the plays. And you'll learn about the various kinds of Shakespearean drama, and the dramatic and poetic techniques Shakespeare uses to investigate the human condition.

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Shakespeare's work has influenced the way we think about our relationships and ourselves. His plays are still as relevant today as when they were written almost 400 years ago. In this introductory course, you will learn how Shakespeare uses emotion in his plays, how his characters experience and manipulate emotions, and how the emotional resonance of the plays makes them powerfully relevant to the modern world.

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