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Analyse how the nineteenth century changed assumptions about crime and how it was dealt with. What effect had the first policemen and detectives? Did Bentham invent the perfect prison? Why was society obsessed with sensationalist murders like the Ripper’s?
» Save to wishlist » Write a review of this courseDate: 17 Mar 12
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Analyse the rapid changes taking place the last half of the nineteenth century that gave birth to a new and recognisably modern world. Investigate the political and artistic responses to these vast changes in class society, nation state and empire.
» Save to wishlist » Write a review of this courseDate: 20 Apr 12 - 22 Jun 12
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Cities exploded in size and density in the nineteenth century. Explore how writers, artists and political figures responded to the Jekyll-and-Hyde nature of modern city. Investigate how Baudelaire, Dickens, Manet and others represented modern city life.
» Save to wishlist » Write a review of this courseDate: 18 Feb 12
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Examine the scientific and technological inventions of the 19th century, how they changed peoples’ lives and how they were publicly understood. How did revolutionary theories about evolution and energy co-exist with a wide interest in the occult?
» Save to wishlist » Write a review of this courseDate: 12 May 12
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A course designed to allow both intermediate and advanced learners to make-up boards, construct endpapers, attach boards and cover a chosen text-block in quarter or full vellum.
» Save to wishlist » Write a review of this courseDate: 25 Feb 12 - 31 Mar 12
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In conjunction with the Photographers’ Gallery, this short course will introduce you to some of the key movements, developments and figures in photography in Britain, from the beginnings to the present day. Please note the dates and times have been amended since the prospectus publication. The course now runs on Saturday 16/06/2012 - 14/07/2012, 16:00 - 17:30.
» Save to wishlist » Write a review of this courseDate: 16 Jun 12 - 14 Jul 12
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The Reformation was a period of turmoil in the Christian world. Explore what happened, and what followed including the more recent developments and controversies such as Liberation theology and the role of women in the Church.
» Save to wishlist » Write a review of this courseDate: 9 Jan 12 - 19 Mar 12
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Meet the challenge of unaccompanied singing in a wide variety of musical styles. Reading skills will be helpful; good ears and timing and an established singing voice are essential. Performance opportunities throughout the year.
» Save to wishlist » Write a review of this courseDate: 21 Sep 11 - 27 Jun 12
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Date: 31 May 12 - 28 Jun 12
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What is anthropology all about? At this introductory session you will look at the aspects different societies have in common and focus on some particular cultures and customs.
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