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.
Many students return to take more courses, telling us they enjoy being part of our City Lit Learning community.
Our popular courses often sell out quickly, so we invite you to browse and book your place now.
- Writing haiku poetry
Course start date: Sat 4 Feb 2023 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pearl MayLearn how to write haikus that resonate, move and entertain on this fun day workshop.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £35.00 - Seven wonders of the ancient worldCourse start date: Sat 11 Feb 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: William SterlingThe Seven Wonders fascinate us, but what were they and why were they wonders? Using art, literature and
archaeology we'll explore possible answers.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - The IncaCourse start date: Sat 11 Feb 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Max CarocciLearn about the history and culture of the Inca civilisation from South America.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - Writing the prose poem: a tasterCourse start date: Sat 11 Feb 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Helen CoxA form that’s flowered in recent years, this short course will guide you to write your own prose poetry.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £35.00 - Daemonologie: Witch trials, witch hunting and the Scottish Reformation.Course start date: Sat 11 Feb 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ellen CarpenterNearly 4,000 individuals were accused of witchcraft in Scotland in the Early Modern period - approximately three times the total number of prosecutions that took place in England. Join us to explore the religious, cultural and political factors that informed attitudes to witches, witch-hunting and witch trials in Scotland.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - Performance poetryCourse start date: Sat 11 Feb 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Megan BeechWrite poetry and perform it, finding your own style and delivery under the guidance of a spoken word artist. Explore the differences between performance and other forms of poetry.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £35.00 - Writing the body in fictionCourse start date: Sat 11 Feb 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Eleanor PennyExplore how to write bodies that bring your fiction to life in this short course suitable for those with some experience of creative writing.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £35.00 - Writing for blogs: a tasterAlready started a blog and want to know how to craft more engaging blog posts? This fun but informative workshop teaches the essential skills required to craft blogposts that will resonate with your audience.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £35.00 - Picture book writingCourse start date: Sat 10 Jun 2023 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Lou KuenzlerWould you like to write a picture book text for young children? This course is designed for children's writers and for illustrators wishing to write their own stories; a starter course to develop both your ideas and your technique.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £65.00 - A taste of creative writingCourse start date: Sat 22 Apr 2023 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Vicky GrutGive creative writing a try on this fun and supportive short course. Ideal if you want to express yourself but need help in getting started. Guided exercises will encourage you to experiment and unlock your imagination.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £35.00 - The Exorcist at 50Course start date: Sat 18 Feb 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jon WisbeyA landmark film, The Exorcist brought a new level of terror to the big screen; nothing like it had been seen before in mainstream cinema - and nor has it since. This course offers a detailed analysis of the film and its key themes, its production, critical and popular reception, and its influence on the development of the demonic possession film, and horror cinema and popular culture in general.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - Autobiography into fiction: a tasterCourse start date: Sat 20 May 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Nick BarlayLearn how to turn real-life experiences into gripping fiction in this fun short course for fiction writing beginners and experienced writers. Develop your writing skills and explore techniques for transforming personal stories into strong narratives. This course has a 2-hr break (12:30-14:30).Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £35.00 - The philosophy of MachiavelliCourse start date: Sat 18 Feb 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: John Goff“ … in constituting and legislating for a commonwealth it must needs be taken for granted that all men are wicked and that they will always give vent to the malignity that is in their hearts when opportunity offers.”.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - How America replaced Britain in the Middle East 1945-2003Course start date: Sat 25 Feb 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Nomaan HanifThis course charts the post 1945 entrance of the United States into the Middle East and the power struggle which ensued with Britain as a consequence. The course pierces the official discourse on the transatlantic relationship and provides a different perspective on how to understand and explain the volatile politics of the region. Tutor: Noman Hanif.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £30.00 - Art of ancient Central AsiaCourse start date: Sat 25 Feb 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Roberta MarinDiscover the establishment and the development of Islamic art in Central Asia.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00
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