Love Across the British Empire
- Course Code: HWH187
- Dates: 11/05/24 - 11/05/24
- Time: 11:00 - 17:00
- Taught: Sat, Daytime
- Duration: 1 session
- Location: Keeley Street
- Tutor: Angela Platt
Course Code: HWH187
Duration: 1 session
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What is the course about?
Love has become a considerable subject of study in recent historical research, as historians have examined how it has shifted throughout the modern world and, furthermore, how its meaning and experience is particular to various emotional communities. In this class we will consider big questions such as ‘What is modern love?’ and ‘What differentiates religious love from that of family and friends?’ and ‘Is love impacted by dynamics of power?’. Looking at various historical sources - such as art, literature, sermons, letters, and newspaper articles – we will examine how love has been a source of comfort, connection and contestation in the context of the British Empire.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
Develop a historical understanding of love through myriad historical sources. They will understand how these varied sources all uniquely offer insight into conceptions of love.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This is an introductory course and no prior knowledge of the topic is necessary – an open mind and a willingness to engage respectfully and contructively in discussions is all that is required.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
This will be taught in-person. No work will be given outside of class, though students are encouraged to practice the skills we learn in this one-day course.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
No other costs. Please bring a pen and paper/laptop if you wish to take notes.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Please see our global history category for other courses on European Empires.
Angela Platt is an Associate Lecturer and Tutor in Social, Cultural and Intellectual History. She is completing her PhD at Royal Holloway University which looks at love, religion, and culture in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. In the course of her research, she utilises a broad range of sources: literature, letters, diaries, sermons, and artwork. She has published broadly on emotions and religion, with a chapter coming out soon on ‘Love and the Divine’. She has a particular interest in how cultural norms intersect with inner experience and identity - noting how these historical frameworks still impact us today.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
