OpenLearn Scotland

Introduction

This course serves as a gateway to over 30 courses that have been specifically developed to reflect the enormous interest in Scottish culture and society. The collection of courses as a whole demonstrates The Open University's commitment to delivering a curriculum that is appropriate for the differing requirements of each of the countries within the United Kingdom. These courses have been collected and developed from across The Open University's catalog, chosen because of their particular relevance to Scotland. They cover a wide range of subjects dealing with themes such as culture, society and professional development where specifications are sometimes different in Scotland. The OpenLearn Scotland collection provides you with the opportunity to access free learning resources of particular relevance to Scotland. You may wish to study a single course to further your interest in a particular topic or to use the learning experience as an opportunity to assess your level of academic ability prior to studying at the university level. We hope that, whatever your reason for using OpenLearn, it will provide you with a taste for learning. This course provides a sample of Level 1 study in Arts and Humanities.

Course learning outcomes

After studying this course, you should be able to:

• Show a broader understanding of contemporary Scottish society
• Show a broader understanding of Scottish culture and identity
• Demonstrate an understanding of the various frameworks and standards of professional recognition in Scotland
• Demonstrate an awareness of the opportunities for further supported study in your chosen area.