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Hello,

My name is Emily, I have enrolled to begin the AA100 in Feb next year in order to prepare for my student finace. I would love to get to know anyone already doing the AA100 and anyone who is due to start at the same time as me. I cant wait to get started properly I have all the books as my aunt has already completed the first module. I have gotten through about half the book and as far as first impressions go I would give it a thumbs up. I am a little nervous about the assignments as I haven't done any essay writing for quite some time. I would love to hear your experiences.

 

Has/is anyone thinking of starting a facebook page for next year starters?

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Exploring the roots of American music

Bessie Smith
During the 20th century, America became a major player in the global politics, culture and music. Its rise was accompanied by an outburst of musical innovation which gave birth to new forms such the blues, jazz and swing.

This heady time is explored in America - A new world discovers its voice, a major event in The Rest is Noise festival, at London Southbank on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 March.

The weekend of music, talks and conversations includes talks by OU Arts academics Ben Winters, Alan Sennett,and History tutor Alison Appleby on US race relations, Pearl Harbour, the Spanish Civil War, and filming the New Deal.

The OU's jazz expert Catherine Tackley will also be giving a free talk on the Blues and its Influence, in advance of the event concert on Sunday evening.

The rest is noise logo
The Rest is Noise a year-long festival revealing the stories behind 20th century music, which is organised by The Open University, the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the BBC.

Visit the OU’s Rest is Noise on Open Learn to find out more about the weekend, including how to book tickets, and ticket offers.

Students currently studying with the OU are eligible for student concessionary rates, where available, when purchasing tickets for The Rest is Noise festival events.  

 Photo (top) shows Bessie Smith, 'Empress of the Blues'

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During the 20th century, America became a major player in the global politics, culture and music. Its rise was accompanied by an outburst of musical innovation which gave birth to new forms such the blues, jazz and swing. This heady time is explored in America - A new world discovers its voice, a major event in The Rest is Noise festival, at London Southbank on Saturday 23 and ...

AA100 Preparation

Hi, I'm Maureen, I'm from Ipswich and I've applied for the AA100 course as a first step towards an English Language and Literature degree. So far I have: read Dr Faustus, completed the Dr Faustus section on the openlearn website and I've researched Cezanne on wikipedia. What has everyone else been doing so far?

I can't wait for it all to start! I can't believe it's 4 months away!

 

Hi, I'm Maureen, I'm from Ipswich and I've applied for the AA100 course as a first step towards an English Language and Literature degree. So far I have: read Dr Faustus, completed the Dr Faustus section on the openlearn website and I've researched Cezanne on wikipedia. What has everyone else been doing so far? I can't wait for it all to start! I can't believe it's 4 months away!  

Maureen Folley - Sat, 06/10/2012 - 21:18