Online Courses

This course examines the rich and prolific cinema of Hong Kong. From martial arts superstars like Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan, to gangster films of directors John Woo and Johnnie To, via the more personal visions of ‘new wave’ filmmakers like Ann Hui and Wong Kar-wai, the cinema of Hong Kong is hybrid and multifaceted. We will consider the momentous historical events as well as the industrial context out of which Hong Kong’s cinema grew, while looking at a range of film genres and directors from across several eras. We will consider also how Hong Kong cinema has reflected Hong Kong’s colonisation and decolonisation, leading up to the historical turning points of the 21st century such as the 2014 Umbrella Movement and the 2019 mass pro-democracy protests. 

Explore the history of gender non-conformity in the Ancient World, journeying from the steppes of the Ancient Near East, to the complex religious rituals of Ancient Cyprus, and the elusive cult of the Magna Mater to explore the compelling evidence of Transgender and Non-Binary lives across the Ancient World.

A fast-paced introduction to the art of writing short stories. In this 6-week course you will receive technical advice, use creative exercises to generate ideas, and receive feedback to develop your writing skills.

A life is measured in moments as well as momentous occasions. This fun workshop coaches students in the art of micro-memoir. Can you write about an instant that changed you in 200 words or less?