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- Ear trainingCourse start date: Wed 17 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Della RhodesEnhance your aural awareness of the mechanics of music and improve your recognition of, and response to, music in practice. Sing intervals, scales and harmonies on this short practical course.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00 - The writings of Cicero: an introductionCourse start date: Fri 19 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sean GabbAn introduction to one of the most influential and prolific Roman writers, Cicero, his life and works.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information. - Spanish 2 lower: revisionCourse start date: Mon 22 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Analía ToloneRevise and consolidate your speaking and listening skills, as well as your grammar. Suitable if you have completed 'Spanish 2 lower' or have an equivalent knowledge of the language (two years of study).
This course combines an independent study unit and three (online) group sessions.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £90.00 - Brush up your elementary Classical GreekCourse start date: Mon 22 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Judith RiceRefresh your elementary Greek and enhance your pleasure in understanding the language.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - Brush up your intermediate LatinCourse start date: Tue 23 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Judith RiceRefresh your forgotten intermediate Latin and enhance your pleasure in understanding the language.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information. - Screenwriting for feature film
Course start date: Tue 23 Jul 2024Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sharmila ChauhanHave you ever wondered what goes into writing a screenplay? How is it different from theatre, radio or prose? Learn the basics of the craft and develop a script of your own in this creative and analytical workshop.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information. - Brush up your elementary LatinCourse start date: Tue 23 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Judith RiceRefresh your elementary Latin through the translation of short passages and grammar exercises.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information. - How to write a memoir Course start date: Wed 24 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Julie GartonDo you have a personal story to tell that will move, delight, stir and inform readers? This short course guides students in planning and crafting a memoir.
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 - How to write a poetry manifesto
Course start date: Sat 27 Jul 2024Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Ellen CranitchPoets have long been drawn to answer the fundamental question of poetry's purpose. They have answered them most fully in manifestos - explosive declarations of artistic aims.
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 - Spanish 2 lower: revision courseCourse start date: Mon 9 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Diego IudicissaThis intensive course is suitable if you have studied Spanish 2 lower: module 3 or learnt the language for about 2 years in the past but are not sure whether you are ready to join the third year. You will revise the main areas of study 2 in three sessions, and will be ready for Spanish 2 upper: module 1 this january.
This course combines an independent study unit and three (online) group sessions.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00 - Spanish beginners: revision courseCourse start date: Mon 9 Sep 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Adriana Itriago GavidiaRevise and consolidate your speaking and listening skills, as well as your grammar. Suitable if you have completed 'Spanish 1: module 3' or have an equivalent knowledge of the language (one year's study).
This course combines an independent study unit and three (online) group sessions.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00 - Japanese: jump into year 2Course start date: Tue 10 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Kiyomi UntenThis short course is a chance to review the topics covered in year one (beginners course module 1/2/3) and give you a head start as you enter your second year of studying Japanese.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information. - French 2: jump into year 2 upperCourse start date: Wed 20 Nov 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Yolande Mallet De ChaunyThis intensive course is suitable if you have studied French for about two years in the past but are not sure whether you are ready to join our third year course, 'French 2 upper' course. You will revise the main points of the second year in this one-week revision course and feel ready for 'French 2 upper: module 1' starting soon.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00 - Artists eye: painting landscapesCourse start date: Mon 23 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Kate HardyPaint a series of landscapes inspired by the work of contemporary and historical artists. Learn from their individual ideas and techniques to introduce new ways of painting to your practice. The course can be used to progress from beginner level, or for experienced painters interested in landscape.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £169.00 Concession £169.00 - Get ready for Latin 2Course start date: Tue 24 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Andrew DavidA one-week course ideal for those who are planning to attend Latin 2: Module1. You will be able to revise and consolidate your knowledge of Latin grammar and vocabulary covered the previous year.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
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