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  1. Ubuntu, communitarianism and personhood: key concepts in African philosophy
    Course start date:  Wed 14 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Ovett Nwosimiri
    This course is an introduction to the key concepts in African philosophy. We will analyse the various positions and contestations regarding the nature, and trends in African philosophy, debate on communitarianism and personhood, and ubuntu.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £97.00
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  2. Imperialism and the environment
    Course start date:  Wed 14 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Alison Appleby
    As part of the joint day between Amnesty International UK and City Lit on climate change and environmental justice, this course will look at some of the ways the expansion of empires during the period when Europe was industrialising affected the environment in those parts of the world that were conquered and controlled.
    Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £8.00 Concession £7.00
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  3. Full fee £269.00 Senior fee £215.00 Concession £175.00
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  4. City Lit ceramics intermediate workshop
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Wed 14 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Rachel Cox

    Experience and explore all the making techniques in ceramics: coiling, slab-building, press moulds and throwing on the wheel with tutor guidance and demonstration. Also covering surface decoration techniques and basic glazing.

    Full fee £719.00 Senior fee £575.00 Concession £467.00
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  5. Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00
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  6. A taste of economics with Vince Cable: politicians who changed the narrative on economics
    Course start date:  Wed 14 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Join Dr Vince Cable, former minister and party leader of the Liberal Democrats, for a session on a brief overview of politicians who changed the global narrative on economics.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £12.00
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  7. Starting your novel
    Course start date:  Tue 23 Sep 2025 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Paula Lichtarowicz
    Got a great idea for a novel? Jump start your project in this supportive course that covers craft basics such as character and plot. Ideal for writers of fiction with some experience who have an idea for a novel.
    Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £125.00
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  8. Spanish 2 lower: module 3
    Course start date:  Fri 2 May 2025 (and 6 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Cristina Casado
    Continue improving your elementary Spanish on this communicative course, taught in Spanish with the emphasis on speaking and listening. Suitable if you have completed 'Spanish 2 lower: module 2' or equivalent.







    Please note that because we are piloting a new course coursebook, the course content, course obejctives and course book will be different depending on which course you choose.







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    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00
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  9. Reading Shakespeare: a director's perspective - A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Henry IV Part 1
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Wed 14 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Laura Baggaley
    Take a fresh look at Shakespeare, exploring selected plays in the company of an experienced theatre director. With performance in mind, we will examine the language and themes of Henry IV Part I and A Midsummer Night's Dream, and discuss the extraordinary variety to be found in Shakespeare's work.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00
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  10. The Rise and Fall of the British Empire: Part 2 From World Dominance to Decolonialisation 1914-1960
    Course start date:  Wed 14 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Colm Hickey
    In 1914 Britain was undoubtedly the world’s super power. It was stronger than America, Russia, Germany or China. Yet, by 1960 this had all changed as recognised by the British Prime Minister, Harold MacMillan who announced the process of decolonialisation in his winds of change speech in South Africa in 1960.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00
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  11. History of Museums
    Course start date:  Wed 14 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Olivia Durand
    Discover the rich history of museum collections, their role in preserving cultural heritage, and their evolving connections with communities. Engage with critical debates on heritage, representation, and decolonisation.
    Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00
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  12. Spanish 2 upper: consolidation
    Course start date:  Wed 14 May 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Roberto Gallego

    Further improve your Spanish in this lively class, taught in Spanish with the emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills. You will also acquire a greater understanding of Spanish grammar. Suitable if you have completed 'Spanish 2 upper' and you would like to revise/consolidate the content/grammar before continuing to level 3 lower.

    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00
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  13. Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00
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  14. Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
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  15. Leonard Cohen: song, poetry, prose and persona
    Course start date:  Thu 15 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Richard Niland
    This class explores the work of Leonard Cohen, examining his poetry, song, prose and persona in the context of the literary and musical traditions that shaped his art. We delve into Cohen’s meditations on life and the modern world through his absorption and reworking of a rich range of cultural influences.
    Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00
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