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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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- What is art history?
Course start date: Tue 17 Sep 2024Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sarah JaffrayJoin us for this interactive lecture where we explore different ways into thinking about art and its histories from illuminated Islamic manuscripts to Japanese prints, Italian textiles, French paintings and ancient earthworks. This event is part of Art History Festival 2024 organised by the Association for Art History.Full fee £0.00 - US Election Countdown: 2 months outCourse start date: Tue 17 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Mark MalcomsonAs we approach the most important US Election in modern times, we will explore what is happening nationally and also on a state-by-state basis. We will reference election history to give context to give and understanding of what is going on and hopefully give an idea of how things might evolve.
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 - Literature Taster: Shakespeare Course start date: Wed 18 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sophie OxenhamCurious about studying Shakespeare? Join us for this taster session in which we explore aspects of two of his plays: Hamlet and As You Like It.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - Lunchtime lecture: Vanessa and Clive Bell – significant forms Course start date: Wed 18 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sarah JaffrayExplore the art and ideas of Vanessa and Clive Bell, central figures in the Bloomsbury group. We’ll look at the Bells’ art and art theory to better understand the development of modern art in England at the start of the 20th century.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £7.00 - Art History Now: Janina Ramirez in conversation, livestreaming Course start date: Wed 18 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Online
Join us for an engaging discussion with renowned art historian Janina Ramirez on the value of art history, its impact on society and culture, and on her own life. This event is part of Art History Festival 2024 organised by the Association for Art History. This is an online, livestreaming broadcast of the in-person event.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £0.00 - Literature taster: Nineteenth Century NovelsCourse start date: Thu 19 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sophie OxenhamCurious about studying Literature and nineteenth century novels? Join us for this taster session where we explore aspects of two nineteenth century novels – Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey and Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £7.00 - Art history taster Course start date: Fri 20 Sep 2024 (and 12 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sarah JaffrayCurious about art history? Join us for this taster session where we explore different ways into visual art and its histories, from the ancient to the contemporary.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - Introduction to global literatureCourse start date: Sat 21 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rebecca JonesAre you curious about reading literature from across the world? Would you like to encounter some of the world’s finest literary works, reading across cultures and national borders, and in translation? This in-college session will give you a flavour of what it’s like to study and explore what global literature is, reading excerpts from major works.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £23.00 Concession £19.00 - A taste of global history Course start date: Mon 23 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Martin JorgensenWhat is global history? What does global history mean to you? Is global history important to society? Why or why not? Who gets to decide what and whose history is important? What are the implications of this? There are many reasons and ways to engage with history. With this course, we scratch the surface of the vast universe that is global history to give you a taster.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £8.00 Concession £10.00 - American political institutionsCourse start date: Tue 24 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Mark MalcomsonThis one-evening intense lecture-based course examines the US political system from its inception to today – reviewing its structure and constituent parts.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information. - Global History Friday Lates: Diamonds & Diamond Trading in History Course start date: Fri 27 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Ellen CarpenterJoin us for this Friday Late to discover the place diamonds and diamond trading in global history. How were diamonds mined, cut and presented in the ancient, medieval and modern worlds and in what ways did they come to symbolise wealth, status and status across different continents?
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 - The East End in Fact and FictionCourse start date: Sat 28 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sarah WiseCovering the early 19th century to the early 20th century, we will examine the East End and analyse how it was portrayed in works of fiction, thinking about how imaginative fiction and historical fact intertwine to create local legend.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00 - How to get an agent Course start date: Sat 28 Sep 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sophie McKenzieThis intensive workshop offers students insider, need-to-know information on securing a literary agent.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00 - Lunchtime lecture: Art of the Harlem Renaissance Course start date: Tue 1 Oct 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sarah JaffrayLearn about the Harlem Renaissance and some of its core artists. Explore the goals and aspirations of the movement and how it impacted 20th century America.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £7.00 - Seven wonders of the ancient world
Course start date: Fri 4 Oct 2024Location 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 £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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