Culture, History & Humanities — Online Courses

It 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 guide students through the plotting of modern romance stories.

This short, fun workshop is the perfect starting point for students who are writing for the first time or new to the poetry path. Join us for thought-provoking writing exercises and poetry theory for beginners.

Explore a selection of European films that draw on cinematic traditions of fantasy, horror and surrealism, but which have also acquired significant critical reputations, with their striking visual styles, dreamlike narratives and dark themes lending them an enduring place in both film and popular culture in general. Strange tales and dark dreams to fascinate, horrify and astound you.

After the release of Spielberg’s Jaws, Hollywood was transformed once again. In the age of



the blockbuster, stars again found a new type of fame and arguably became one of the key



points of interest for the movie-going audience. However, as blockbusters grew, so did



independent American cinema. The indie stars represented a very different version of



stardom, and in particular, drew attention to the appreciation of an actor’s performance.

This inspiring workshop encourages students to explore a range of techniques and approaches for writing about your own life.

Learn how to build futuristic worlds and set them to explore thought-provoking concepts in this course on writing science fiction.