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The 1950s was the beginning of the end for the Hollywood studio era, a golden age in place since the 1920s. The fifties are more difficult to pin down than the 1930/40s due to explosive diversity in both subject matter and cinematic technology, the profound influence of WWII, the development of European neorealism and the first signs of the French New Wave. An emphasis on teen culture emerged, represented by the brief career of James Dean. Film stars became anti-heroes. The moguls who founded Hollywood began to disappear. The studio business model was doomed. Hollywood reacted both defensively and creatively, going for broke—and producing some of the finest and most enduring films in its history, films that transformed the culture, from Sunset Blvd. (1950) to Some Like It Hot (1959)—both by Billy Wilder. From The Asphalt Jungle (1950) to The Misfits (1961)— Marilyn Monroe’s first and final films, both directed by John Huston. From Here To Eternity (1953 Fred Zinnemann) to A Place in the Sun (1951 George Stevens, part of his American trilogy). Fifties’ films reflected a darkening America. (See related courses on Fifties Musicals, Melodrama and Film Noir).

Learn Chinese Mandarin on this lively online course.







This course is designed for beginners who have little or no prior knowledge of Chinese.



Whether you're a student, professional, or simply curious about the language and culture, this course will equip you with the essential skills to communicate confidently in Mandarin.



Our emphasis on speaking ensures that you'll be able to engage in meaningful conversations from the very first lesson. You'll learn useful phrases, expressions, and idioms, enabling you to communicate effectively in various social and everyday situations.



This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

Join this lively course to consolidate and develop your upper-intermediate Welsh.



Suitable if you have studied Welsh recently for 2 years or equivalent.



This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

italian 5: Italia oggi è un corso avanzato per praticare l'Italiano, utilizzando testi e materiale audio-visivo. Affronteremo temi sull'Italia contemporanea attraverso letteratura, programmi televisi, giornalismo, film, pubblicità ed….esperienze personali.

Este curso es para aquellos estudiantes que han estudiado al menos cinco años de español y desean obtener un conocimiento más profundo de la lengua y cultura del mundo hispanohablante. Based on Aula Internacional Plus 5, new edition, (Difusión Publishers).



This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

Learn Hindi on this lively online course.







An opportunity to continue developing and improving your knowledge – with a special focus on spoken Hindi using a wide range of the topics that occur in everyday situations as well as in mass media. Suitable if you have completed Hindi 3 or equivalent (about 4 years learning Hindi).



This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

Learn Korean on this lively online course.







Continue your study of Korean and improve your speaking and listening skills while further developing your understanding of Korean grammar. Ideal for those students who have done Korean 2 or equivalent courses (2 years of learning).



This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

Learn to speak Japanese, with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills.Suitable for complete beginners.



This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

Improve your level of upper intermediate Japanese. You will be able to understand, speak and listen to more complex expressions in Japanese in various everyday situations.







Suitable if you have studied Japanese for about 5 years or have an equivalent level. Consolidate your knowledge and understanding of the structures of the Japanese language and work on more



complex grammatical structures and functions. Suitable if you have studied Japanese for about 5 years or have an equivalent level.



This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

Learn Korean on this lively online course.







Learn to speak Korean and develop your speaking and listening skills in these communicative classes, which emphasise the practical use of the language. Suitable for complete beginners.



This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.