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All our courses here at City Lit are taught by expert tutors such as published authors, academics, practising artists, and experienced professionals. Our friendly, supportive, and inspiring tutors are here to boost your confidence and motivate you at every step. We always ensure that your journey with us is enjoyable, positive, and thought-provoking.
We offer online courses and in-person courses. Our interactive online courses are taught live and in small groups. Read our guide to online learning for more information. In-person courses are delivered at our modern college campus in London near Covent Garden.
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If you can't decide which subject to study, why not try some of our short taster courses?
- The French Resistance during the Second World War
Course start date: Sat 2 Dec 2023Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sebastien ArdouinBehind the post-war myth, what was the French Resistance? Who resisted against Nazi occupation and the collaborationist Vichy regime, and why? How did de Gaulle emerge as its leader and used it to strengthen his power? - Alexander technique: workshopCourse start date: Sat 2 Dec 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kamal ThapenDiscover how to return your body to its natural state of balance and poise in this beginner's guide to the Alexander Technique. Learn to become mindful of muscular and mental tension in this session.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £55.00 - Film studies taster Course start date: Sat 2 Dec 2023 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Paul SuttonLearn how to evaluate and discuss films while enjoying a working example of a City Lit Film Studies class. In this class we will view and explore clips from a number of films, including popular remakes, enabling us to consider and compare themes and techniques from differing filmmaking countries. There will be a chance to review – in brief – film courses at City Lit (January - March 2024).Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - Autobiography into fiction: getting started Course start date: Sat 2 Dec 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
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 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 - Advanced academic writing: year 3 undergraduate and beyond Course start date: Sat 2 Dec 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Anne WilsonExplore the building blocks and strategies for good academic writing at postgraduate level. Ideal for those studying or contemplating academic writing beyond undergraduate studies.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £35.00 - Study day: Monet & Impressionism Course start date: Sat 2 Dec 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rachel SandersExplore the Impressionist movement, focusing on Monet as its key example, considering such issues as biography, social change, artistic influences, material developments and stylistic progress.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - The Balkans: From Ottoman rule to the presentCourse start date: Sat 2 Dec 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Martin JorgensenTo many, the Balkans seems to be either a violent and incomprehensible region or a bunch of cheap holiday destinations. Join us to look beyond simplifying narratives of deep ethnic hatred and tourist imaginaries and explore the national and regional dynamics in the context of the the overlapping European, Russian and Ottoman/Turkish influences.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £30.00 - Japanese through OrigamiCourse start date: Sat 2 Dec 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rie Tsuruta-BarrattCome and learn origami, the Japanese art of folding paper into a sculpture without using glue or scissors.
Origami allows you to create your own piece of art anytime, anywhere even in a busy schedule. Ideal if you want to create personalised cards for Christmas.
This is a relaxing Satruday morning course, so time to be hands on! The instructions will be given in Japanese and English.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Introduction to diamonds
Course start date: Sat 2 Dec 2023Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Judith Crowe, Derek JhinnooJoin this fascinating one day course for a valuable insight into the diamond trade, different types of diamonds on the market, and how to assess them. Learn about how the beautiful stones are mined, cut, graded and priced, as well as exploring common simulants. No previous experience necessary. - Retirement for beginners: volunteering - a world of opportunityCourse start date: Sat 2 Dec 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jenny BardwellIf you are not sure how to find your ideal volunteering role, but want to pass on some of your hard-won skills, experience and knowledge, this course will give you some ideas and contacts for further exploration.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00 - Quantum physics: an introductionCourse start date: Sun 3 Dec 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Radmila TopalovicLearn about the failure of classical mechanics (everyday laws of physics) to explain particle behaviour and the emergence of the quantum revolution. Consider interpretations of these unusual phenomena and the use of quantum physics in current technology. - Meditation for pain relief and wellbeingCourse start date: Sun 3 Dec 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sally PageWhether you experience long term physical or acute pain, unpleasant body symptoms or simply want to understand the pain better or improve your health and wellbeing, this course offers the possibilities available to you. It will also guide you to the direct experience of peace, a relaxed body and improved functioning as well as providing you with the know how to make the choice.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £89.00 - Generative AI: a short introductionCourse start date: Sat 25 Nov 2023 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kate ScottThis is a short introduction to Generative AI for non-technical beginners who want to find out what all the fuss is about over ChatGPT, DALL-E and Stable Diffusion.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00 - History taster: from one empire to another?Course start date: Thu 7 Dec 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Martin JorgensenJoin us for an introduction on to how to make sense of the British and American ways of seeking global dominance and the ways in which people have resisted as we see the (re-)emergence of China, India and Russia in global politics and economics.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - Understanding Ethics in AI: responsible decision-making across industriesCourse start date: Fri 8 Dec 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Vina TheodorakopoulouThis is a short introduction to Ethics in AI for non-technical beginners who aspire to drive responsible AI design and use. This course will enable you to strike a balance between the potential benefits and risks of AI technology.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00
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