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A215 TMA's

Hi,

I received my course materials for A215 - Creative Writing and there must be something that I'm not seeing with it. The study guide refers to doing things for the TMA, but I can't find in the materials what the TMA assignments are. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Linda.

Hi, I received my course materials for A215 - Creative Writing and there must be something that I'm not seeing with it. The study guide refers to doing things for the TMA, but I can't find in the materials what the TMA assignments are. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Linda.

Linda Hughes - Tue, 20/09/2011 - 14:13

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AA100 February 2012???

Hello, I have signed up for AA100 starting in February, I know it's a long time away, but I was wondering if there was anyone else out there that was doing this course at this time??

My names Katie I'm 19 from Leamington Spa :)

Hello, I have signed up for AA100 starting in February, I know it's a long time away, but I was wondering if there was anyone else out there that was doing this course at this time?? My names Katie I'm 19 from Leamington Spa :) xx

Katie Meades - Sun, 18/09/2011 - 17:58

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New Assignment booklet to be sent out A.S.A.P. for AA100

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2.25 Average: 2.3 (8 votes)

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A326, Empire. Am new to the OU and will be starting this course on October 1st. Is there anyone out there studying the same c

A326, Empire: I am new to the OU and strarting module on 1st Octber. Anyone out there starting the same module? My name is Reg.

Reginald Fretwell - Sat, 10/09/2011 - 14:02

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#aa100 Assignment Booklet (Oct 11) incorrect. FAIL!

AA100 students have received an email this Friday night saying the "Assignment Booklet for the October 2011 presentation is incorrect" and is being reprinted. It is totally unacceptable to email on a Friday night with no detail of the error, no timetable for correction, and no contact information for clarification. Sorry but this is a communications fail Module team.

Adrian Kybett - Fri, 09/09/2011 - 23:37

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Exploring Local History - Lecture Series

The Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) and The Open University in Ireland (OUI) will be delivering a Local History lecture series, beginning in September 2011. Dr Janice Holmes, Dr Olwen Purdue and Dr Barry Sheehan (OUI) will examine major themes and local history sources, with PRONI staff presenting examples from PRONI's collections.

Lecture dates:

27th October: Poverty
24th November: Industrialisation
26th January: Religion
23rd Feburary: Crime
29th March: Urban History
26th April: Families

Lectures will run from 6.30pm - 8pm at PRONI. Admission is FREE but booking is essential. Please contact PRONI to secure your place.

contact:

PRONI (+44) 028 90 534800

Dr Nigel Warburton branded one of the most popular philosophers of our time

The editor of The Philosophers' Magazine has hailed the OU's own Dr Nigel Warburton one of the most-read and popular philosophers of our time.

Editor of The Philosophers' Magazine Julian Baggini, reviews Open University lecturer Dr Nigel Warburton's new book A Little History of Philosophy and states that while Nigel lacks the media profile of Alain de Botton, over the years he has quietly become one of the most-read popular philosophers of our time.

Dr Nigel Warburton, an OU senior lecturer, has also been working collaboratively with philosopher and award-winning radio feature maker at the BBC World Serivce – David Edmonds and has produced a number of podcasts, Philosophy bites

Want to hear more from Dr Warburton? Then come along to Whitechapel Art Gallery, London, on 23 September at 5pm where he will be introducing western philosophy’s great thinkers and the ideas that shape key questions about the nature of reality, the world and the human condition.

He will also be speaking at a number of other venues over the next few weeks, including Foyles, Charing Cross Road; Dillons, Gower Street; Blackwell Bookshop (Oxford); Toppings Bookshop, Bath; and the National Portrait Gallery. Details to follow.

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The editor of The Philosophers' Magazine has hailed the OU's own Dr Nigel Warburton one of the most-read and popular philosophers of our time. Editor of The Philosophers' Magazine Julian Baggini, reviews Open University lecturer Dr Nigel Warburton's new book A Little History of Philosophy and states that while Nigel lacks the media profile of Alain de Botton, over the ...

A215 (Milton Keynes Area?)

Hi!

I'm new here - just wondering if there is anyone else in the MK area studying creative writing - but happy to chat to anyone doing the course from any part of the country!!

Do we get specific course forums??

Hi! I'm new here - just wondering if there is anyone else in the MK area studying creative writing - but happy to chat to anyone doing the course from any part of the country!! Do we get specific course forums??

Suzy Cupit - Fri, 09/09/2011 - 11:39

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A215 STUDY GROUP FOR MANCHESTER STUDENTS

Hi im from Sale, Manchester and starting the A215 course in october. I want to start a study/book group, if anyone is interested get in touch:)

thanks, kelly

Hi im from Sale, Manchester and starting the A215 course in october. I want to start a study/book group, if anyone is interested get in touch:) thanks, kelly

Kelly Goodwin - Wed, 07/09/2011 - 20:55

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Creative Writing in Contemporary Ireland (Belfast)

The Open University in Ireland present Past Imperfect, Present Tense: Creative Writing in Contemporary Ireland from 10am to 4.30pm on Saturday 15 October 2011 at The Open University in Ireland, 110 Victoria Street, Belfast, BT1 3GN.

The cost is £25 for delegates and places need to be booked by 15 September. See here for more information and the booking form.

start date:

Saturday, 15 October, 2011 - 10:00

end date:

Saturday, 15 October, 2011 - 16:30

The Open University in Ireland present Past Imperfect, Present Tense: Creative Writing in Contemporary Ireland from 10am to 4.30pm on Saturday 15 October 2011 at The Open University in Ireland, 110 Victoria Street, Belfast, BT1 3GN. The cost is £25 for delegates and places need to be booked by 15 September. See here for more information and the booking form. start ...

On Line Info

Hi,

I'm new here. I also move around a lot.

Will the OU supplied material and assignment booklet be available online or will I need to carry them around with my laptop ?

Thanks

Peter Sheltrum

Hi, I'm new here. I also move around a lot. Will the OU supplied material and assignment booklet be available online or will I need to carry them around with my laptop ? Thanks Peter Sheltrum

Peter Sheltrum - Tue, 06/09/2011 - 16:17

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Y180 Making Sense of the Arts

I'm new to this forum and am considering starting Y180 in November. I love learning, but have always hated writing essays! Am I mad to do this? If anyone has experience of this course, I'd be grateful for any info/advice.

Thanks.

Mary Wright - Tue, 06/09/2011 - 16:12

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A177 - Shakespeare: An Introduction Anyone Starting this Oct 2011

Just wondering if anyone is starting this module in October 2011.

I'm a newbie to studying at the OU so would be grateful for any advice from people who did this module already or who are more experienced in studying with the OU.

Thanks

Carol

Just wondering if anyone is starting this module in October 2011. I'm a newbie to studying at the OU so would be grateful for any advice from people who did this module already or who are more experienced in studying with the OU. Thanks Carol

Carol O Donovan - Tue, 06/09/2011 - 14:21

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A174 - Anyone doing Start Writing Fiction in Oct 2011? =)

Hiya, I'm starting the Start Writing Fiction course in Oct 2011 and was just wondering if anyone else was. Be good to 'meet' my new 'classmates'. I'm looking forward to the course - my first OU experience!

Rosie O'Hagan - Tue, 06/09/2011 - 11:34

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AA100 student list on Twitter

There's a new list of AA100 (Oct 11) starters on twitter, see:

http://twitter.com/#!/Dr_Maggotty/aa100/members

Please tweet @Dr_Maggotty with #aa100 to be added as another #aa100 twit..!

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There's a new list of AA100 (Oct 11) starters on twitter, see: http://twitter.com/#!/Dr_Maggotty/aa100/members Please tweet @Dr_Maggotty with #aa100 to be added as another #aa100 twit..! 1.8 Average: 1.8 (5 votes)

Anyone from the South studying English at the OU??

Just wondered if there is anyone Hampshire based studying at the OU?? Just interested to meet like minded people :) be great to hear from you.

Kerry Smith - Mon, 05/09/2011 - 19:26

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A215 Creative Writing, ema?

Hi everyone, I just received my cd's, workbook and study guide. I was reading through the letter that came with the delivery and was wondering if anybody knows if there is an actual exam at the end of the course, if so where will it be held?

Paula x

Hi everyone, I just received my cd's, workbook and study guide. I was reading through the letter that came with the delivery and was wondering if anybody knows if there is an actual exam at the end of the course, if so where will it be held? Paula x

Paula Rouse - Mon, 05/09/2011 - 17:22

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Y180 - Making Sense Of The Arts - should this be done before A100?

Hi all, I am due to start the A100 arts past and present in February 2012 and since I haven't been near anything academic since 2004 I was just wondering if it was a good idea to start the Y180 - Making Sense Of The Arts first? Experienced people of the OU....please help!!

Kerry Smith - Sun, 04/09/2011 - 14:10

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Anyone registered for A222 Exploring Philosophy?

Hi,

Im hoping to start the A222 course in October and I just wanted to know if anyone else is registered. I cant find the subject in any other forum, as A222 is new this year. This is my first time on the platform.

Hi, Im hoping to start the A222 course in October and I just wanted to know if anyone else is registered. I cant find the subject in any other forum, as A222 is new this year. This is my first time on the platform.

Caroline Stephens - Wed, 31/08/2011 - 20:43

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AD281 Understanding global heritage

Is anyone else taking this course?

Jo Jackson - Fri, 26/08/2011 - 16:34

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