People & Society Courses and Certifications

Genre : quels enjeux ? Violences, globalisation, biomédecine, sexualités.

366 ratings at Coursera

Une introduction interdisciplinaire aux études de genre, qui analyse violences, mondialisation, biomédecine et sexualités à travers les rapports de pouvoir.

• Coursera
• 5 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Early modern Europe: an introduction

14 ratings at OpenLearn

The early modern period from 1500 to 1780 is one of the most engaging periods for historical study. Beginning with the upheavals of the Reformation, and ending with the Enlightenment, this was a ...

• OpenLearn
• 10 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

An introduction to crime and criminology

51 ratings at OpenLearn

The course goes on to consider how social scientists and criminologists, in particular, study and seek to understand problems of crime. The course invites you to develop what can be called your ...

• OpenLearn
• 6 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Intermediate Spanish: Understanding spoken Spanish

13 ratings at OpenLearn

Welcome to this free course, Intermediate Spanish: Understanding spoken Spanish, which is aimed at intermediate learners of Spanish with an interest in language and culture. The six-hour course is ...

• OpenLearn
• 6 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Living psychology: animal minds

12 ratings at OpenLearn

Does your pet cat or dog experience emotions the same way you do? Can non-human animals solve complex problems? To what extent do other species have minds that are like human minds? This free ...

• OpenLearn
• 12 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Teaching and learning tricky topics

12 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course is designed to provide a background and understanding of tricky topics, the practical application of threshold concepts, and their connection with learning design, digital ...

• OpenLearn
• 24 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

The body in antiquity

13 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, The body in antiquity, will introduce you to the concept of the body in Greek and Roman civilisation. In recent years, the body has become a steadily growing field in historical ...

• OpenLearn
• 5 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Understanding economic inequality

11 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, Understanding economic inequality, explores the causes of economic inequality in modern times and its consequences for success for the economy. The course will encourage you to ...

• OpenLearn
• 6 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Veiling

11 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course explores controversies associated with the practice of 'veiling' within Islam. The Islamic 'veil', be it in the form of the hijab, niqab, jilbab or burqa (we shall explore this ...

• OpenLearn
• 10 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Everyday English 2

11 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, Everyday English 2, will inspire you to improve your current English skills and help you to communicate more effectively in everyday work and life.

• OpenLearn
• 48 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

History of reading: An introduction to reading in the past

10 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, History of reading: An introduction to reading in the past, consists of a series of essays, drawn from material contained in the Reading Experience Database, that illustrate ...

• OpenLearn
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Primary science: supporting children’s learning

11 ratings at OpenLearn

Science is a key subject area in primary education curriculum frameworks. This free course, Primary science: supporting children's learning, provides an opportunity to consider your own ...

• OpenLearn
• 8 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Approaching plays

9 ratings at OpenLearn

Do you want to get more out of drama? This free course, Approaching plays, is designed to develop the analytical skills you need for a more in-depth study of literary plays. You will learn about ...

• OpenLearn
• 15 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Exploring innovative assessment methods

9 ratings at OpenLearn

This course is particularly relevant for teachers, trainers and educators who are looking for new and innovative methods to teach and assess learners at a distance when they are not physically in...

• OpenLearn
• 12 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

School business manager: Developing the role

9 ratings at OpenLearn

There is an ongoing revolution in the running of state schools and this is making the position of the school business manager both significant and necessary. Government thinking, together with ...

• OpenLearn
• 8 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate