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Viento en popa: upper intermediate Spanish

This is the first course in the University’s Diploma in Spanish. It extends the language skills developed in previous intermediate and introductory courses and includes a compulsory residential school...

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Reith 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...

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Wordsworth 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...

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Environmental 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?...

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War, 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...

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Politics

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...

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Islam 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...

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Privacy 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...

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English: 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...

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The 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...

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Fiscal 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...

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Childhood 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...

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Debate: 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...

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The 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 Taylor....

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BSc (Honours) Economics and Mathematical Sciences

Graduates who understand the commercial and economic environment and who are also highly numerate are in short supply. If you enjoy solving problems and you’re interested in the practical application...

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Do we have a right to die?

Do we have a right to die? What are the moral and ethical implications of assisted suicide? Professor Derek Matravers. Derek Matravers is professor of philosophy at The Open University.First published...

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Debate: Should we bring the older and younger generations together more?

Do you feel people are unfairly stereotyped on the basis of age? Do you think the older and younger generations have lack or understanding or respect for each other? How can they value each other more?...

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Discussion hub: What is helpful for someone undergoing treatment for cancer?

Which little kindnesses can you employ to help someone who is undergoing treatment for cancer and their families? Join our discusion forum to have your say.  First published on Fri, 20 May 2016 as...

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Introducing environment

Have you ever thought about how far the contents of your supermarket basket have travelled to get to you, how this impacts on our planet’s systems? It's no secret that climate change is caused by our...

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Rules, rights and justice: an introduction to law

Are prisons effective and does trial by jury still work? How should the law deal with companies that cause fatal accidents? And what extra rights should children conceived using donor sperm have? This...

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