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History: China 1912 to 1992 – Empire to Republic
This second of two courses on modern Chinese history concentrates on the history of China from 1912 to 1992 a time marked by profound transformations, including the fall of the imperial system, the rise of the First Republic, the Warlord Era, the establishment of the People’s Republic of China, and major upheavals of war, rebellion, revolution and geopolitical alignment. We trace the political social, cultural and economic development of China in the 20th Century. We consider the events, ideas and personalities that shaped this extraordinary national story. Throughout, we draw parallels with our own time and how we got here.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 24/03/2025Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Petts Wood Memorial Hall (Petts Wood)
200 Petts Wood Road
Petts Wood
BR5 1LATutor:Laurie JohnstonCourse code:Q00017563How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:9 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.00
Film & Media: Costume on Film
The course aims to introduce learners to the idea of how the role of the cinematic costume designer can be crucial in making or breaking a whole film. Costumes can evoke bygone eras, tell us hidden truths about characters, make outlandish otherworldly futures believable, and so much more. With a wealth of clips and background material.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 10/02/2025Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Christopher BuddCourse code:Q00019121How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
Art Appreciation: Colour in Art: Pigments, Symbolism and Colour Theory
In this course, we will focus on a key component of art: colour. We will seek to understand what colours are made of, how they were chosen, and how they work altogether in a composition, and what they mean for the viewers. As we study examples from Ancient Egypt to contemporary art, this fascinating subject will take us beyond traditional art history. We will sometimes invoke chemistry, economy, and psychology as we study the colours of works of art. As a result of this course, you will gain keys to understand and appreciate the colours of any work of art.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 24/03/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Caroline LevisseCourse code:Q00019204How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:2 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
Pre-Entry ESOL: Part 1
This course is for women only. It will be held at the Dolphin Women's Centre, Washwood Heath, Birmingham and is an ESOL course for beginners. The course will help you to develop your basic speaking and listening, reading and writing skills in English. This is an English course aimed at adults for whom English is not their first language. You will get lots of opportunities to practice your new English skills in groups and individually, you will also be given homework tasks so you can continue to practice at home.. If you are supporting someone to find an English class you have come to the right place.
This course is funded by West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Wed 26/03/2025Times:12:30pm - 3:00pmDuration:30 sessionsLocation:Dolphin Women's Centre (Birmingham)
Ward End Park
Washwood Heath Road
Birmingham
B8 2HBTutor:Vashkar BhattacharjeeCourse code:Q00019821How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £315.00
WEA Membership
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Professional Development: Preparing to work in the UK beginners
Working in the UK aims to improve your communication skills on preparing to work in the UK and will include health, shopping, and most importantly employability. This course will help students understand the culture of work in the UK. It will also help you get the skills needed for work in the UK. The course is for speakers of other languages, and it is highly recommended to complete this course before progressing on to ESOL courses. As it will build your confidence and broaden your vocabulary.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 10/02/2025Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:Ladywood Childrens Centre
9 Plough & Harrow Road
Birmingham
B16 8URTutor:Saima GulzarCourse code:Q00015553How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £42.00
Personal Development: Confidence to learn English for life in the UK Beginners
This course is designed to further develop your communication English skills to support you to develop awareness and knowledge of working in the UK. You will develop skills to build confidence to interact with other members of your community, building networking skills.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Tue 11/02/2025Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:New Hope Global (Birmingham)
Birchfield Library (2nd floor)
3 Trinity Road
Birmingham
B6 6AHTutor:Saima GulzarCourse code:Q00015667How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £42.00
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) (Entry 1)
Learn basic writing skills with this foundational English course for beginners. This English course is for speakers of other languages. It will help you learn to write in English to study, work, and live in the UK.
Entry 1 ESOL courses help people who are just starting to learn English. It will help you gain confidence to write basic sentences in English. There are also reading and speaking & listening courses at this level.
If you’re helping others access ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Wed 25/06/2025Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:37 sessionsLocation:Reading International Solidarity Centre
35-39 London Street
Reading
RG1 4PSTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00018521How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges Level 2
If you enjoy the buzz of learning environments, this qualification can teach you key skills for employment in a school or college. This government-funded course prepares you for a variety of roles. It provides the basic skills and knowledge necessary to work in admin, technical, or support roles in a learning environment.
Studying support work in schools at level 2 can be a first step towards working with kids in teaching positions. It also provides you with the qualifications needed to work in admin at schools. No matter what role you’re interested in, this course can teach you skills for employability in schools and colleges.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 30/06/2025Times:9:30am - 2:30pmDuration:19 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Katherine CroftCourse code:Q00018349How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Professional Development: Digital Skills For Improvers
Learn to use digital devices and gain essential computer skills for professional and personal use. Digital training helps you move with the times and not get left behind. This beginner’s course is for anyone who wants to learn digital skills, no matter your current knowledge.
This course is appropriate for complete beginners, so don’t worry if this is all new to you.
Learn to use word processing software and fill out online forms in this Digital Skills course. Understand how to use email and search for information online. This digital skills training also teaches you how to shop online securely. You’ll understand online safety and data storage.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 10/03/2025Times:9:00am - 12:00pmDuration:8 sessionsLocation:Hull Central Library
Albion Street
Hull
Yorkshire and Humber
HU1 3TFTutor:Karl Telfer-BannerCourse code:Q00018143How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:6 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.80
Award in Mental Health Awareness Level 1
If you’re interested in learning more about mental health issues, this level 1 course can teach you the foundational concepts. You’ll get a view into the nature of mental health work and the issues that face people struggling with it.
Level 1 health and social care courses about mental health can teach you the basic principles of mental health care. If you enjoy this course you can continue your learning in this area. Mental health awareness training can help you understand if this area of work interests you.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 03/02/2025Times:9:30am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:WEA York Court (Bristol)
7 York Court
Wilder Street
Bristol
BS2 8QHTutor:Sasha NovikovaCourse code:Q00009559How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.00