Here is the official certificate to confirm that I completed my BA (Hons) in English Language and Literature with first-class honours. I can now use BA (Hons) ELL (Open) after my name - should I so choose!Â đŸ˜†
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The Certificate
Wednesday, 11 Sept 2024, 15:17
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OU OpenLearn free courses
Saturday, 10 Aug 2024, 14:08
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10 August 2024
Am now getting around to taking the OU OpenLearn free courses that I've stockpiled whilst concentrating on this year's studies.
I've just finished 'Travelling for culture: the Grand Tour', which explores the different kinds of cultural encounters to be found on the 'Tour'. I found the analysis of texts and portraits interesting, though it was largely confined to dealing with the Colosseum in Rome.Â
Some background information about the other major cities that comprised the 'Tour' would have been useful. What did travellers say about those places? Why was Paris, Geneva, Turin, Venice, Florence and Naples considered to be worthy of inclusion on the circuit? Why the predominance of Italy with 5 of those destinations? Is there an in-depth study that suggests art, architecture, historical significance, snobbishness, or some other characteristic made the Grand Tour feature on many a bucket list during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries?
Graduation ceremony
Thursday, 8 Aug 2024, 15:08
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8 August 2024
Made a booking to graduate at the International Convention Centre, Wales, a few days ago. Just checked the ceremony venues now and found them all booked. So glad I logged onto the website the moment that bookings were available.
I am anticipating the excitement of walking across the stage with my wife and sister looking on as it will be a momentous occassion for all of us.
BA (Hons) English Language and Literature
Wednesday, 7 Aug 2024, 11:47
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Extremely pleased to announce that my dedication to this course over a period of 10 years and taking in a heart attack, operation and recovery - has resulted in a First-class honours!
The celebrations have already started but I'm thinking about an MA in Linguistics as a next venture.
L301 module Final Results
Tuesday, 6 Aug 2024, 11:51
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I posted the results of my L301 module (Language, literature and childhood) on my Facebook page and to the Open University FB group page a week or more ago, but totally forgot that I had a blog as well!
I felt that my EMA was a work of genius, says he modestly, and it was good enough to secure me a distinction overall. The module was challenging in that the terms and concepts were completely new to me. I had to read some of the material more than once to understand it!Â
What served me well was to organise my learning efficiently. I made sure I read the first two chapters of Book 1 and the first two units of the online material before the start of the module. That gave me a two-week buffer ahead of the official timetable that I maintained throughout. I also bought an A3 sketch pad which I filled with quotes from the set books that I thought would be useful in the assignments, together with mind maps that helped me organise my thinking - something that I don't recall doing during previous modules.
OU Graduate Futures Skills Award
Monday, 5 Aug 2024, 16:02
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5 August 2024
I have completed the OU Graduate Futures Skills Award (digital badge to follow in October).
It consists of 5 sections that require students to examine their employable skills, produce a CV that highlights those skiils and work experience, take a mock interview, read industry reports on their chosen sector, and complete other activities.
The purpose of the award is "an opportunity to boost your confidence and prove to employers that you’ve developed the skills they’re looking for. "Â
For details about the award run by the Open University, follow this link. (opens in a new window)
For more information about the scheme contact Graduate-Futures-Award@open.ac.uk.
Open University badge
Tuesday, 16 July 2024, 12:19
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16 July 2024
Just completed a free course with the OU - "Being an OU Tutor in STEM Computing & Communications". It gives me an insight into what the role of Associate Lecturer with the OU entails and will help support a future application should a vacancy arise. My main interest is with the Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies. đŸ™‚
Being an OU Tutor in STEM Computing & Communications
Awarded: Jul 16, 2024
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