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Alternative cinema.

Explore how cinema can subvert and challenge mainstream cinematic and cultural forms, including a look at feminist film theory and queer cinema, and explore a variety of alternative film practices.

Look at a range of alternative cinemas such as surrealism, the avant-garde, art cinema and early ‘primitive’ silent cinema and consider their place in film history and culture, and their interaction with mainstream cinema.

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Contemporary European cinema.

View and consider a range of recent films-from the big hits to lesser known works, the filmmakers -both established and emerging talents,and the themes and issues that shape contemporary European cinema.

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Africa today: the political and economic dispensation.

Explore the 'condition of Africa' in the post-colonial era.

Using examples from around the continent, analyse the defective political contexts and infrastructure that have characterised the dynamics of change in post-independent Africa. 

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The environment of Ancient Egypt.

Examine the links between the environment and landscape of ancient Egypt and its religion, art and architecture.

Consider how the dramatic environment affected the lives of the ancient Egyptians at all levels of society, rich and poor.

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 Games in Ancient Greece.

As the Olympic Games return to London it is time to reflect on their origin in Ancient Greece where various Greek cities held games. The class will include a visit to the British Museum.

Using images from sculpture and pottery and the descriptions by ancient authors, explore the origins of the Olympic Games and how they developed over the centuries.

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Arab nationalism and the birth of new states.

Examin the demise on the Ottoman Empire in 1918. What drove European colonialism in the region and what effect did this have on the growth of arab nationalism and the building of modern Arab states.

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Interviewing for print journalism.

Listening and speaking to people effectively is the essence of journalism. This one-day course is a beginner's guide to interviewing and communication skills for journalists.

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Calling the tune: breaking into music journalism.

Always wanted to see your name in print?

This workshop will cover how to turn your musical opinions into a review, how to conduct an interview without anyone walking out – and how to approach titles to get your first commission.

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Guatemala.

Guatemala has everything to enchant travellers, but what lies behind the postcards?

Learn about its recent past, discuss the challenges it faces and you will discover the country's real side.

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The inner light: an exploration of Easter spiritual texts.

How do Eastern spiritual writings offer insight and illumination to contemporary readers in the West?

Read and discuss texts in translation from numerous traditions, including Lao Tzu, Indian scriptures, Rumi and Hafiz.

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Christopher Wren's London.

The great plague (1665) and the great fire (1666) had a huge impact on London's architecture. Find out about the opportunities for new buildings that arose from these disasters. Morning lecture at City Lit followed by an afternoon visit to St Paul's Cathedral. Entrance fees not included.

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Screenwriting: an introduction.

Want to write scripts but don't know how to start? This one-day nuts-and-bolts workshop covers the basics of scriptwriting, designed to help you shape up your ideas and get your story going.

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Introduction to novel plotting.

Started a novel? Finding it difficult to organise? 

Gain a flexible template for plotting to create and shape a multi-layered plot narrative.

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Tel: 020 7492 2652

humanities@citylit.ac.uk

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During term-time Monday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30

Non term-time Monday 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30.

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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If you are looking for a great choice of inspiring courses; a bright, modern environment to learn in located in central London; the opportunity to have fun and meet like-minded people, we look forward to seeing you at City Lit!

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