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Stephen is a freelance researcher, tutor, presenter and author specialising in the Old English language and the history of Anglo-Saxon England. He has worked with a wide range of organisations from the BBC, major universities and museums to local history and poetry groups in several countries, bringing history to life through a combination of written texts, readings and artefacts. He has written for publications as varied as ‘The Reader’ and ‘The Oxford Companion to Military History’. Stephen is the author of more than a dozen books on aspects of early mediaeval culture including social institutions, medical manuscripts, military life, the applied arts, death and the afterlife, writing systems, pre-Christian religion and the Sutton Hoo treasure. He has provided Old English and Old Norse dialogue for television, and both visual and audio content for museums. His voice-over in Old English for television documentaries and CDs of readings have been widely appreciated.
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This is a live online course. You will need:<br />
- Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.<br />
- A computer with microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook), or a tablet/iPad/smart phone/iPhone if you don't have a computer.<br />
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.<br />
We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.</div>453032542Old English level 2239239https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/o/l/old-english-level-2-re565-1024_25.jpgInStockDaytimeWedOnlineAvailable courses5-10 weeksWeekday2026-10-07T00:00:00+00:00Some experienceOct 2026LanguagesRE565239239Old English level 2191155239Stephen Pollingtonold-english-level-2/re565-2627This course follows on the level 1 class. Continue to learn the Old English grammar and become familiar with more of its features.0000-Available|2026-10-07 00:00:00Second level study of Old English for those who already have some knowledge (e.g. completed Course I) and wish to study further.This course follows on the level 1 class. Continue to learn the Old English grammar and become familiar with more of its features.<p>More detailed look at grammar, some dialectal material, palaeography, verse metre (possibly manuscript and epigraphic runes if time permits).</p><ul><li>read and understand entries from the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, the writings of King Alfred</li><li>be familiar with aspects of grammar and related topics</li></ul>The course is for those who have completed Old English Level 1 or have an equivalent basic understanding of Old English.Demonstration, and individual and group tasks. No homework is set but suggestions for background or further reading outside the class will be made.<p>The material will be provided by the tutor via Google Classroom. If you would like to purchase any books, the tutor will be able to advise.</p><p>Old English literature.</p>Classical languagesOld Englishvirtual191239155RE565NONEWed07/10/26 - 25/11/2615:00 - 17:0015:0017:008 sessions (over 8 weeks)85-10 weeksDaytimeWeekdayOnlineOnlineStephen PollingtonSome experienceAvailable courses2026-10-07T00:00:00+00:00Oct 2026Languages239239Old English level 2old-english-level-2/re565-2627This course follows on the level 1 class. Continue to learn the Old English grammar and become familiar with more of its features.0000-Available|2026-10-07 00:00:00Second level study of Old English for those who already have some knowledge (e.g. completed Course I) and wish to study further.This course follows on the level 1 class. Continue to learn the Old English grammar and become familiar with more of its features.<p>More detailed look at grammar, some dialectal material, palaeography, verse metre (possibly manuscript and epigraphic runes if time permits).</p><ul><li>read and understand entries from the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, the writings of King Alfred</li><li>be familiar with aspects of grammar and related topics</li></ul>The course is for those who have completed Old English Level 1 or have an equivalent basic understanding of Old English.Demonstration, and individual and group tasks. No homework is set but suggestions for background or further reading outside the class will be made.<p>The material will be provided by the tutor via Google Classroom. If you would like to purchase any books, the tutor will be able to advise.</p><p>Old English literature.</p>Classical languagesOld Englishconfigurable
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