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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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- From Rhodesia to Zimbabwe: the Revolution of Imperial PowerCourse start date: Tue 18 Feb 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Gabriel Olumide ApataJoin Dr. Gabriel Apata to discover the modern history of Zimbabwe. Why did the state of Rhodesia end, what were its consequences and what key events have taken place in Zimbabwe since then?
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 - Oral history for beginnersCourse start date: Tue 25 Feb 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Qiuyang ChenThis course is all about learning how to collect and preserve people's stories as a way to understand history better. You'll learn the basics of setting up a project, conducting interviews, and making sure everything is done the right way.
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 - The Classical Epic Ramayana: an introductionCourse start date: Thu 27 Feb 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Roopam AggarwalDiscover the classical epic of Ramayana in the original language.
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 - Philosophy reading group: Nietzche's Twilight of the IdolsCourse start date: Wed 5 Mar 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Karl WhiteTwilight of the Idol is one of Nietzsche’s last texts. Subtitled ‘How to do Philosophy with a Hammer,’ he taps at traditions and dogmas to sound out its hollow gods.
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 - Philosophy Reading Group: Aristotle's poeticsCourse start date: Tue 6 May 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anita KasabovaIn the Poetics, Aristotle outlines his theory of poetry and drama. His views on Greek tragedy have marked literary studies to date. We discuss the main themes of the Poetics and consider its relevance today.
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 £45.00 - Tales of transformation: Ovid’s MetamorphosesCourse start date: Thu 8 May 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Nikoletta ManiotiSo many works of art refer, in a way or another, to Ovid's Metamorphoses. In this course, you'll become familiar with some of the most memorable stories in this masterpiece and begin to understand why its stories are - and have been - so universally fascinating and influential.
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 - Exploring Early Modern ChinaCourse start date: Tue 27 May 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Qiuyang ChenTo understand China of our present means understanding China of the past. Explore the histories and legacies of the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
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
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