History, Culture & Writing Courses in London
We offer an extraordinary range of courses during the day, in the evening and at weekends, from the most popular subjects to the completely unique, including film studies, creative and non-fiction writing courses and American history courses. Many of our tutors are nationally recognised in their fields, including published authors, and practising professionals in the media. As a learner you can also benefit from our partnerships with organisations such as the British Film Institute and close links with The British Museum, the London Transport Museum and many others.
Want to speak to a member of the Humanities Team to find out more about our courses? Call us on 020 7492 2652 or email us on humanities@citylit.ac.uk.
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The complete Samuel Beckett
Course Date: Fri 18 Jan 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetA comprehensive tour of Beckett’s astonishing output in all genres across seven decades and an assessment of his significance today, with close attention to key works including “Murphy”, “Molloy”, “Godot”, “Happy Days” and “Nohow On”.Full fee: £169.00Senior fee: £135.00Concession: £74.00 -
St Petersburg, Sibelius and musical nationalism
Course Date: Fri 18 Jan 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetCome and explore the musically fruitful relationship between Russia and Finland, using the music of Sibelius as our guide. No previous musical knowledge necessary. NOTE: break week, no class session on Friday, 22nd February. Tutor: Karen Betley.Full fee: £189.00Senior fee: £151.00Concession: £83.00 -
The 60 minute writer
Course Date: Fri 18 Jan 2019 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetFit 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.Full fee: £99.00Senior fee: £99.00Concession: £40.00 -
Journal inspiration: creative approaches to writing about your life
Course Date: Fri 18 Jan 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis inspiring, six week workshop, led by an experienced journaler, encourages students to explore a range of techniques and prompts in order to find an approach to life writing that suits them.Full fee: £119.00Senior fee: £119.00Concession: £48.00 -
British literature: 1900-1950
Course Date: Mon 21 Jan 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExplore and discuss novels, poems and short stories by significant authors including E. M. Forster, Virginia Woolf, W. H. Auden and Elizabeth Bowen, discovering how they responded to and illuminated the social, political and psychological upheavals of this crucial period of British history.Full fee: £119.00Senior fee: £119.00Concession: £52.00 -
Archaeology of London
Course Date: Mon 21 Jan 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExplore the archaeology and history of London through its cultural monuments, topography and material remains to more fully appreciate the rich archaeological evidence of the capital.Full fee: £199.00Senior fee: £159.00Concession: £88.00 -
Introductory anthropology: language, culture, communication
Course Date: Mon 21 Jan 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExplore the different ways in which humans communicate socially via culture. The course's thematic approach covers topics such as language, art, and social relations.Full fee: £169.00Senior fee: £169.00Concession: £74.00 -
Introduction to classical civilization: the rise of Rome
Course Date: Mon 21 Jan 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThe history of Rome from its mythological beginnings to the fall of the Republic. Includes visit to the British museum.Full fee: £209.00Senior fee: £167.00Concession: £127.00 -
Taking the papyri
Course Date: Wed 23 Jan 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDelving into ancient papyri, you'll discover aspects of the social history of Egypt under Greeks, Romans, and Byzantines.Full fee: £209.00Senior fee: £167.00Concession: £127.00 -
Writing for magazines
Course Date: Wed 23 Jan 2019 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetGet inspired to write on this practical course for freelance journalists and bloggers. Learn to carry out research, interview people, pitch and publish stories, and build your presence on social media.Full fee: £119.00Senior fee: £119.00Concession: £48.00 -
Introduction to journalism
Course Date: Wed 23 Jan 2019 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetHow do you become a freelance journalist? Discover the basic skills a journalist needs to write and sell news and features to newspapers, magazines and online. From developing ideas and identifying outlets to interview skills and approaching editors. Led by well-established journalist and coach Susan Grossman. Suitable for those looking to refresh their skills and bloggers.Full fee: £119.00Senior fee: £119.00Concession: £48.00 -
American political institutions
Course Date: Thu 24 Jan 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis four-week interactive lecture-based course examines the US political system from its inception to today – reviewnig its structure and constituent parts. Tutor: Mark Malcomson.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £26.00 -
Milton: Paradise Lost – ‘Our inner freedom’
Course Date: Sat 26 Jan 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetParadise Lost excites fascination and controversy, confronting the existence of evil in a divinely ordained world. We shall consider a representative selection of crucial passages to illuminate the practical contemporary significance of this cosmic work.Full fee: £49.00Senior fee: £39.00Concession: £25.00 -
Creation myths in the ancient near East
Course Date: Sat 26 Jan 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetCome and explore with us the idea of ‘myth’. We will look at creation myths in Ugarit, in ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, ancient Greece and in the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible.Full fee: £49.00Senior fee: £39.00Concession: £30.00 -
Write a short story in a weekend
Course Date: Sat 26 Jan 2019 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThrough a series of inspiring and practical exercises, you'll be encouraged to tap into your imagination and draft a story from beginning to end in two days.
Full fee: £99.00Senior fee: £99.00Concession: £40.00
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