History, culture & writing
We offer an extraordinary range of courses during the day, in the evening and at weekends, from the most popular subjects to the completely unique, including film studies, creative and non-fiction writing courses and American history courses. Many of our tutors are nationally recognised in their fields, including published authors, and practising professionals in the media. As a learner you can also benefit from our partnerships with organisations such as the British Film Institute and close links with The British Museum, the London Transport Museum and many others.
Want to speak to a member of the Humanities Team to find out more about our courses? Call us on 020 7492 2652 or email us on humanities@citylit.ac.uk.
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Russian civil war: 1917-1922
Course Date: Tue 22 May 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThe Russian civil war (1917 - 1922) took place in the immediate aftermath of the Russian Revolutions of 1917. While many factions vied to determine the course of Russia's future, the two largest groups were the Red Army (led by Lenin) and the White Armies (led by former officers of the Tsarist state). N.B. no session on Tuesday 26 June. Tutor: Gregor Davey.Full fee: £89.00Senior fee: £71.00Concession: £39.00 -
Mark Fisher: beyond capitalist realism
Course Date: Tue 22 May 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis beginners’ course will explore Mark Fisher’s analysis of ‘capitalist realism’; the idea of the 'end of history'; alternatives to the current, dominant form of social organisation; and the Spinozistic issues of passivity and ‘becoming-active.’.Full fee: £79.00Senior fee: £79.00Concession: £35.00 -
Beyond Elizabeth Bennet: writing the modern-day romance
Course Date: Wed 23 May 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetIt is a truth universally acknowledged that a writer in possession of a single pen can compose an unforgettable romance novel. This six-week course will chaperone students through the plotting of modern romance stories.Full fee: £109.00Senior fee: £109.00Concession: £44.00 -
An introduction to film: from the classical era to contemporary cinema
Course Date: Fri 25 May 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis introductory course explores film from the 1930s to the present day, looking at Hollywood cinema, classical and post-classical film, European cinema, art cinema, popular cinema, key movements and concepts including genre, spectatorship and authorship.
Please note this course will have a break week on Friday 29 June.Full fee: £99.00Senior fee: £99.00Concession: £44.00 -
A journey in the history and culture of Sicily
Course Date: Sat 26 May 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis one-day course will offer an insight view of the multifaceted history and multilayered culture of Sicily, the ancient island off the shore of Italy mainland.Full fee: £49.00Senior fee: £39.00Concession: £25.00 -
Novel plotting workshop
Course Date: Sun 27 May 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetAn advanced course for those seriously engaged in writing a novel, you will look in greater depth at the mythic theory of plotting. The class atmosphere is supportive, but candid and serious. Please enrol only if you have completed 'Introduction to novel plotting'.Full fee: £189.00Senior fee: £189.00Concession: £76.00 -
The unforgettable cinema of Pedro Almodovar
Course Date: Sun 27 May 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis course explores the immense influence of Almodóvar's films on European popular culture. We will experience his many wonderfully vivid and outrageous films showing colourful and deeply felt celebrations of life and love.Full fee: £49.00Senior fee: £39.00Concession: £25.00 -
The Etruscans
Course Date: Thu 31 May 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDiscover the mysterious people who lived in Central Italy and ended up being enveloped by the Romans.Full fee: £99.00Senior fee: £79.00Concession: £50.00 -
Ways into creative writing: an introduction
Course Date: Fri 1 Jun 2018 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetNot sure whether creative writing is for you? Give it a try over six fun sessions covering the basics of fiction and poetry. Increase your confidence and produce work through guided exercises and discussion.Full fee: £109.00Senior fee: £109.00Concession: £44.00 -
Medieval science and medicine
Course Date: Sat 2 Jun 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis course examines the complaints people suffered from late antiquity to the High Middle Ages. We investigate how cures were obtained through diet, bloodletting, purgation, medicine and prayer, often in accordance with the treatments of Galen and other authorities. Tutor: Micahel Bloomfield.Full fee: £49.00Senior fee: £39.00Concession: £25.00 -
Writing inspiration jam
Course Date: Sat 2 Jun 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis fun, inspiring day workshop explores the many sources of inspiration available to writers in their everyday lives.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
London and the Reformation
Course Date: Sat 2 Jun 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThe Reformation had a profound effect on the landscape of 16th-century London as church buildings were transformed into stables, private houses, a wine tavern and biscuit factory! Nearly 50 martyrs were burnt or died in prison in London. Come along and find out more.Full fee: £49.00Senior fee: £39.00Concession: £25.00 -
Masters of cinema: Robert Altman and David Lynch
Course Date: Mon 4 Jun 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetRobert Altman found success at the same time as Spielberg, Lucas and Scorsese, but he was no movie brat In 1977 David Lynch debuted with Eraserhead. Join us to find out how two mavericks broke away from the Hollywood mould.Full fee: £79.00Senior fee: £79.00Concession: £35.00 -
A taste of philosophy of the mind
Course Date: Wed 6 Jun 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetWithout our brains we would not be able to see, hear, smell, feel or think. But is thinking or having an experience nothing else than neural activity? In this course we will look at this and some related questions.Full fee: £89.00Senior fee: £71.00Concession: £39.00 -
The art of the sonnet from the Renaissance to European Modernism
Course Date: Wed 6 Jun 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetShakespeare's is the most celebrated of all sonnet cycles, but the form itself has been integral to Western lyric poetry for nearly eight centuries. Explore works by Petrarch, Shakespeare, Donne, Michelangelo, Vittoria Colonna and Rilke.Full fee: £79.00Senior fee: £79.00Concession: £35.00