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Explore our extraordinary range of History, Culture and Writing courses and lectures. We offer both introductory and specialist in-depth courses to suit all levels of interest and experience, from ‘How to read a film’ and World literature, to Creative non-fiction writing courses and American history and Politics courses.

Our tutors are experts in their fields and experienced educators; many have published, teach in universities or share their expertise in the media. Tutors share their knowledge and passion through presentations, readings, interactive discussion and exercises, analysis, and other activities.

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  1. History taster: from one empire to another?
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 7 Dec 2023 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Martin Jorgensen
    Join us for an introduction on to how to make sense of the British and American ways of seeking global dominance and the ways in which people have resisted as we see the (re-)emergence of China, India and Russia in global politics and economics.
    Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00
  2. What are Greek myths?
    Last Few Places, Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 9 Dec 2023

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Maria Contos
    Myth permeated all aspects of ancient society and much the same can be said today. Investigate the relevance and perseverance of the Greek myth and why these tales continue to fascinate.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  5. Film studies taster
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 2 Dec 2023 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Jon Wisbey
    Learn how to evaluate and discuss films while enjoying a working example of a City Lit Film Studies class. In this class we will view and explore clips from a number of films, including popular remakes, enabling us to consider and compare themes and techniques from differing filmmaking countries. There will be a chance to review – in brief – film courses at City Lit (January - March 2024).
    Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00
  6. Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £55.00
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  7. The Victorians: art, architecture and design
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 20 Jan 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Rachel Sanders
    Explore the visual culture of Victorian Britain through a range of artworks and disciplines including painting, sculpture, architecture, graphic design, furniture, fashion, and textiles. Includes a visit to the V&A Museum.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00
  8. An introduction to poetry: W. H. Auden and Elizabeth Bishop
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 20 Jan 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Laurie Smith
    Come and join an introduction and exploration of the poetry of W H Auden and Elizabeth Bishop. We will read, discuss and enjoy a selection of their poetry and consider how the poets shape our responses.
    Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £23.00 Concession £19.00
  9. An introduction to art history: methods and techniques
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 20 Jan 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Rachel Sanders
    This course is an introduction to Art History as an academic discipline. Students will study artworks from a variety of approaches, considering such aspects as formal analysis, material studies, and social, cultural and artistic contexts.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00
  10. Ghetto uprising 1943: Jewish life and death in Warsaw
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 20 Jan 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  David Rosenberg
    In April 1943, some 40,000 starving people were still incarcerated in terrible conditions within the Warsaw Ghetto. A few hundred among them – predominantly young people – led an armed rebellion against the Nazis. This course conveys the incredible story of their uprising but also reveals the background of Warsaw's vibrant but increasingly endangered Jewish life in the decades before the uprising. It describes the many forms of resistance that took place after the Nazi invasion, highlights key individuals who played a role, and provides an opportunity to reflects on different aspects of this tragic but inspiring episode during the Holocaust.
    Full fee £59.00
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  11. Partition in India and Pakistan
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 20 Jan 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Mirza Jaffer Abid
    In 1947 British India was partitioned. This resulted in an estimated one million deaths, the largest migration of people in modern history and the formation of India and Pakistan. What were the forces which led to Partition? When did the political and cultural factors that precipitated Partition emerge and accordingly, when did partition begin?
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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