4.1 National identities and UK politics Why do British people speak ‘English’ and not ‘British’? Why is it easier to travel from London to any British city than to travel from Bedford to Leamington Spa? Why are the National Gallery, the British Museum and Tate Modern all in London? Why does London house the Stock Exchange? This has to do with the pivotal role played by England in the constitution of the UK and by the designation of London as the capital of the UK. Within any given country, we are likely to b
3.2 Sub-state forms of nationalism The advancement of democracy in contemporary Western nation-states and the intensification of globalisation processes have encouraged the re-emergence of nationalist movements representing oppressed or silenced nations that demand the right to self-determination. In the case of ethnic groups formed by people of immigrant origin, democracy has provided them with the tools to pursue the right to develop and practice their indigenous culture and language alongside those of the host country. One
3.1 What makes a nation, a state or a nation-state? Why do England, Scotland and Wales take part in the Six Nations rugby championship alongside Italy, Ireland and France? Are they all ‘nations’? What do we mean by calling them ‘nations’? The nation has become one of the most contested concepts of our times. Scholars, politicians and political activists present different definitions of the nation, usually focusing on a variety of cultural, political, psychological, territorial, ethnic and sociological principles. The lack of
2.4 Northern Ireland Ireland was long considered a de facto province of England, a colonial possession dominated politically and militarily by its more powerful neighbour to the east. The English divided Ireland into counties for administrative purposes, introduced English law and established a Parliament in England and Ireland in 1297, within which only the Anglo-Irish were represented. By the fourteenth century Irish discrimination by the English had prompted widespread protests, which had resulted in a revival
1 The politics of devolution This unit examines the politics of devolution and the relationships between the various nations that constitute the UK. It does so by examining the transformation of the UK from a centralised unitary state into a decentralised unitary state. (If you want a quick summary of the terms of devolution, you will find one in Section 5.5.) The unit shows how the devolution process grew out of a long history, and how it is continuing in the c
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Information and communication technologies (ICTs) systems now dominate our everyday lives. This unit will explain what constitutes such a system and how ICT systems work. You will also look at how ICT systems convey, store and manipulate data, and how they process data. Finally you will learn how these systems are used.
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7.3 Monitoring your progress Use your records or logbook to help you present a commentary that includes: The methods you used to work on the problem. A statement that shows how you have used your knowledge of problem-solving methods for selecting particular methods and reasons for the selection to achieve the standard of work required. The checking procedures you used for the problem, for example, interim checks, progress reports, feedback commen
7.1 Evidence required Part A is about showing you can develop a strategy for using and improving your skills in problem solving, that you can monitor your progress and can evaluate your performance and strategy overall. The evidence you present must show what you have done as you worked through the processes of planning strategically, monitoring, evaluating and presenting your work. Part A must relate directly to the work you have selected for Part B. You must present evidence to show you can:
2 Sources of help This assessment unit is designed to be self-contained. However you might like to access the following sources for support and guidance if you need it. These sources include:
U529_1 Key skills – making a difference: This OpenLearn unit is designed to complement the assessment units. It provides detailed guidance and activities to help you work on your key skills, gives examples of key skills work from students, and helps you prepare an
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7.2 Developing a strategy Present notes or records to show you have planned your use of number skills. Include: the goals you hope to achieve for your number skills over 3–4 months or so, taking into account the work you have to do and your current capabilities; notes about the resources you might use and the information you need to research to achieve your goals; for example, discussions and econferences, online resources, skills books, course materials, wo
3.1.3 Option 3: Linking the diagrams to a case
Working with diagrams is essential for students of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. This unit is packed with practical activities and tips which make learning from and with diagrams more enjoyable and rewarding. One part of this unit deals with the reading of diagrams and the other part with the drawing of diagrams.
3.1.2 Option 2: Copying out diagrams
Working with diagrams is essential for students of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. This unit is packed with practical activities and tips which make learning from and with diagrams more enjoyable and rewarding. One part of this unit deals with the reading of diagrams and the other part with the drawing of diagrams.
Drafting and Revising: Writing a Dog Report
One part of a writer's job is to make a report interesting for his or her
readers. First, they write a first draft, then they read it and think
about how to make it better. Writers revise their work, adding details
and checking to make sure that their changes make sense. Watch a video about dogs and work on writing and revising a dog report. On their own, students are encouraged to pick an animal to write about, write a first draft, then revise their report.
Soukop - Donkey DP178233 Donkey (1955) by Willi Soukop, Pittman's Field, Harlow, Essex. General view from the north west. Photographed by Steven Baker 2015.
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Sochi arrest row over pro-gay scarf
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Snowfall in north-western Saudi Arabia draws residents and visitors to scenic mountain areas. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Panel Discussion: Automation and the New Mind-Machine Boundary
Moderator: Erik Brynjolfsson, PhD '91, Director, Initiative on the Digital Economy;Schussel Family Professor of Management Science, MIT Sloan School of Management
Panelists: Zoë Baird, President, The Markle Foundation
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Starting to Build: storyboards, user stories and estimating task size (T - shirts)
Starting to Build: storyboards, user stories and estimating task size (T - shirts)
