Viento en popa: upper intermediate Spanish
This course extends the language skills developed in other intermediate and introductory courses. The themes of the course range from talking about the past to urbanism. The course is lively and...
View ArticleReith Lectures 2009: A new citizenship debate
Professor Michael Sandel, the 2009 Reith Lecturer, is one of the most influential political theorists of our time. In this short introduction to Sandel's philosophy, two prominent British political...
View ArticleWordsworth re-visited
Renowned as one the key figures of Romanticism, William Wordsworth broke through poetic traditions and barriers to produce verse that redefined the principles underlying the writing of poetry, placing...
View ArticleEnvironmental Ethics
To what extent does Man have a right to exploit nature in order to live? Do animals have rights? Should we modify the genes of crops if it allows us to increase production, and even alleviate poverty?...
View ArticleWar, Intervention and Development
How can we prevent a country from returning to civil war? When and how should external parties intervene in serious conflicts? This album looks at the decade of violence and destruction that occurred...
View ArticlePolitics
Governments across the world have to make controversial decisions everyday. Whether it be raising taxes, cutting budgets or going to war, there will always be opposition. The tracks on this album look...
View ArticleIslam in the West
This course is designed to stimulate informed debate about the role of Islam in western societies. Issues explored include the diversity of western Muslim populations and leaders; the role of the...
View ArticlePrivacy Laws and the Media
With privacy and libel cases on the increase, and the recent surge in ‘no win no fee’ law suits, is it now too easy to sue for defamation? And are our privacy laws now so restrictive that we risk...
View ArticleEnglish: Language of controversy
Is English a force for good? What have been the ramifications of this language’s dominance in ex colonies and also throughout the world? We debate how local languages have suffered as a result of the...
View ArticleThe Art of Rich Pictures
How can the drawing of images aid communication? How can they help us in business, in our everyday and personal lives? Rich Pictures is a term used to describe a means of communicating, expressing and...
View ArticleFiscal Responsibility and Monetary Policy
Why do economies go into recession, and what should policymakers do? How do governments use money to influence the economy? Over the past century governments have used a variety of strategies to avoid...
View ArticleChildhood in the Digital Age
When it comes to technology are you an optimist or a pessimist? Are social media changing the way that children form relationships? How is technology changing the way that children think, and how will...
View ArticleDebate: What can British schools learn from the Chinese education system?
Is there anything British schools can learn from the Chinese education system? Join in the debate. First published on Thu, 23 Jul 2015 as Debate: What can British schools learn from the Chinese...
View ArticleThe booming baby business: Commercial surrogacy in India and beyond
It's still stigmatised, but it's a commercial relationship growing in popularity - and not just in India. Thinking Allowed explores the business of international surrogacy. Professor Laurie...
View ArticleWeek 1 Civilisations: The debate
Dr Kathleen Christian, Senior Lecturer in Art History and academic consultant on Civilisations, responds to the first episode and starts up our discussion hub... Kathleen Christian.First published on...
View ArticleExploring legal meaning
This module looks at a range of legal research methods which offer different approaches to, and perspectives on, legal meaning ? the place and meaning of law in the modern world. The methods covered...
View ArticleEvaluating psychology: research and practice
This module examines how cognitive, social, counselling and forensic psychology research fosters understanding and helps to solve real-world problems in three domains - the home, workplace and society....
View ArticleDiploma of Higher Education in Humanities
The Diploma of Higher Education in Humanities will help you refine your skills of debate and analysis while developing your cultural literacy. It encompasses a wide range of fascinating disciplines...
View ArticleThe British Isles and the modern world, 1789-1914
The British Isles in the long nineteenth century was a place of rapid expansion and growth, when the United Kingdom became the so-called 'workshop of the world'. It was also a period of conflict and...
View ArticleYouth justice: theory, research and practice
This module is designed for both people working in youth justice and those with an interest in this area. It explores the relationship between theory, research and practice, and how these impact on...
View ArticleYoung lives, parenting and families
What does it mean to be a child, young person, or parent today? How is childhood and youth shaped by society and culture, and how do current ideas about parenting compare with those of the past? What...
View ArticleDiploma of Higher Education in History
This wide-ranging course will develop your knowledge of different periods of history from around 1500 to the twentieth century. You'll tackle such exciting and challenging issues as power and warfare,...
View ArticleDiploma of Higher Education in Arts and Humanities
This diploma of higher education encompasses a wide range of fascinating disciplines including art history, classical studies, creative writing, English language, English literature, French, German,...
View ArticleSpanish Studies 2: language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world
This module takes you to an upper intermediate level of competence in Spanish, which is equivalent to level B2 of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference. You'll further develop...
View ArticleFrench Studies 2: language and culture of the French-speaking world
This module takes you to an upper intermediate level of competence in French, which is equivalent to level B2 level of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference. You'll further...
View ArticleGerman Studies 2: language and culture of the German-speaking world
This module takes you to an upper intermediate level of competence in German, which is equivalent to level B2 of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference. You'll further develop...
View ArticleBA (Honours) History
This wide-ranging course will develop and deepen your knowledge of different periods of history from around 1500 to the late twentieth century. You'll tackle such exciting and challenging issues as...
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