History, culture & writing

Explore History, Culture & Writing

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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We offer a range of long and short courses allowing you to choose between online and in-person learning. All our courses are live, interactive, and taught by expert tutors. No matter how you prefer to learn, we've got the class for you. See our guide to online learning for more information about accessing our live online courses.

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  1. The 60 minute writer
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Fri 29 Sep 2023 (and 9 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Tasha Kavanagh
    Fit creative writing into your busy day: a relaxed, informal rolling programme for writers of all levels of experience who enjoy being thrown new ideas and experimenting with poetry and prose.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £55.00
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  2. The poetry of connection
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Thu 12 Oct 2023

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Ellen Cranitch
    On this short course, part of City Lit’s Mental Wealth Festival, you will experiment with the aspects of poetry that create connection.
    Full fee £5.00 Senior fee £5.00 Concession £5.00
  3. Barack Obama: An unexpected President
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 19 Oct 2023

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Mark Malcomson
    In the space of five years, Obama went from a little-known community activist to President of the United States. As America’s first African-American President he will hold an important place in history but it also worth reflecting on the man, his presidency and his legacy seven years after he left the White House.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £12.00
  4. Contemporary Ukrainian fiction and poetry
    Course start date:  Thu 19 Oct 2023

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Stephen Winfield
    Explore major novels and short fictions by three leading figures, Yevgenia Belorusets, Serhiy Zhadan and Andrey Kurkov, placed within the context of modern Ukrainian literature as a whole, the remarkable flowering that followed independence in 1991 and the resilience and imaginative vitality of its poets and novelists in face of the escalating conflict from 2014.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00
  5. Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £70.00
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  6. Short story writing: intensive
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 26 Oct 2023 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Gurnaik Johal
    A fast-paced introduction to the art of writing short stories. In this 6-week course you will receive technical advice, creative exercises to generate ideas, and feedback to develop your writing skills.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £70.00
  7. Ways into creative writing: intensive
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 20 Sep 2023 (and 10 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Claire Collison
    Not sure whether creative writing is for you? Give it a try on one of these fun and supportive short courses covering the basics of fiction and poetry. Increase your confidence and produce work through guided exercises and discussion.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £70.00
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  8. Writing romance
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 1 Nov 2023 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Eleanor Penny
    It is a truth universally acknowledged that a writer in possession of a single pen can compose an unforgettable romance novel. This interactive course will guide students through the plotting of modern romance stories.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £70.00
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  9. Greek philosophy: the Hellenistic period
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 2 Nov 2023

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  John Goff
    The pursuit of happiness is ongoing. In the ancient Greek world this gave rise to several ‘philosophies of life’ that remain the cornerstone of contemporary attitudes. Join this course to explore their key sources.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00
  10. Art & money: from starving artists and forgers to merchants and collectors
    Course start date:  Thu 2 Nov 2023

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Simone Chisena
    Discover the intricacies of the art world and an artist’s support system. Explore the systems artists work within to establish support for their art.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00
  11. Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £35.00
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