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Literature: British Novels of the 1950s
The 1950s saw exciting new developments in the British novel; a more democratic postwar spirit is in evidence and many new, influential writers make their first appearance. We begin with Barbara Pym’s Excellent Women, and end with Alan Sillitoe’s Saturday Night and Sunday Morning. We’ll be able to share and debate interpretations, sharpen our critical and appreciative faculties, understand what fiction can tell us about the society and culture that produced it, and, hopefully, be inspired to read other works by the writers featured on the course.
This course is funded by Greater London Combined Authority.
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Dates:Wed 29/01/2025 -
Wed 12/03/2025Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Wesley Hall (Barnet)
High Barnet Methodist Church
9 Stapylton Road
Barnet
EN5 4JJTutor:Brandon RobshawCourse code:Q00019917How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £60.00
Literature: Secrets of investigative journalism
If you wonder how people uncover information in the public interest that would usually remain in the dark, this course on investigative journalism is for you. This introductory course highlights the skills needed by investigative journalists when they conduct public interest investigations. Participants explore ways of reporting and editing stories, especially those which usually go unreported. The course will cover definitions of investigative journalism; how to find and plan an investigative story and which sources might be available. It gives a brief introduction to some of the legal and regulatory aspects of journalism.
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Dates:Thu 30/01/2025 -
Thu 13/03/2025Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Hockliffe Street Baptist Church
33 Hockliffe Street
Leighton Buzzard
LU7 1EZTutor:Rebecca Eliahoo CharlesCourse code:Q00019164How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.40
Art and the Arts in 1950s
If there is such a thing, at any time the “national mood†in any country is reflected in the cultural products of the period - visual works, theatre productions, the movies, the literature. The course will provide an overview of the decade from the artistic and cultural viewpoint. This will include the art movements which emerged such as Abstract Expressionism, exemplified by people like Jackson Pollock, music developments such as rock'n'roll famously promoted by Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry and many others and epoch-making movies such as West Side Story.
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Dates:Thu 20/02/2025 -
Thu 27/03/2025Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Enfield Baptist Church (Enfield) (Enfiel
Cecil Road
Enfield
EN2 6TGTutor:Colin LomasCourse code:Q00017413How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £72.00
History: British history told through the lives of 5 women
This 5 week course offers a unique exploration of British history by examining the lives and contributions of five remarkable women who left indelible marks on society, culture, and politics. From ancient warriors to pioneering scientists and influential writers, each woman represents a distinct era in British history, shedding light on the struggles, achievements, and societal changes of their times. Throughout the course, we will delve into the lives of these extraordinary women, analysing their impact on British society and their enduring legacies. By studying their stories, learners will gain a deeper understanding of key historical events, social movements, and cultural shifts that have shaped the fabric of Britain.
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Dates:Thu 20/02/2025 -
Thu 20/03/2025Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:Caterham Baptist Church (Caterham)
4 Beechwood Road
Caterham
CR3 6NATutor:Kate AntoniouCourse code:Q00018093How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £42.00
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Literature: Detective Fiction in Society and Culture
In these lectures Stephen Wilkinson will introduce students to the history of the detective genre and discuss its relationship to the development of capitalism, urbanisation and consumerist commodity culture. Students will be encouraged to read detective fiction as a prism through which societies, their anxieties and underlying psycho-political natures can be understood. Using the examples from the UK, US and Cuba students will gain an insight into the ways in which popular literature gives shape and form to our lives.
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Dates:Mon 24/02/2025 -
Mon 10/03/2025Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:Friends Meeting House (Berkhamsted)
289 High Street
Berkhamsted
HP4 1AJTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00018325How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £30.00
Literature: Six Classic Novels you can read in Six weeks
Each week we focus on a classic work of fiction, reading and discussing key passages. The texts include short novels which can be read in one week, and longer novels which we’ll study over two weeks. The course is organised chronologically and spans over 200 years, from the mid-19th century to modern times. We begin with Jane Eyre and end with Siddhartha by Herman Hesse. We’ll share and debate interpretations, sharpen our critical and appreciative faculties, understand what fiction can tell us about the society and culture that produced it, and, hopefully, be inspired to read other works by the writers featured on the course.
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Dates:Tue 25/02/2025 -
Tue 01/04/2025Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Enfield Baptist Church (Enfield) (Enfiel
Cecil Road
Enfield
EN2 6TGTutor:Brandon RobshawCourse code:Q00017423How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:6 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £72.00
Advanced Latin
Are you enthralled by the Ancient world?
This advanced Latin course is ideal for language and history enthusiasts alike. Develop advanced language skills in Latin as well as a deep understanding of the historical context in which it was written.
Latin has hundreds of applications in contemporary contexts. If you are interested in language learning, literature, law, medicine, or botany, this course will fascinate you.
This Latin course aims to help you find greater joy in modern literature by understanding its Latin underpinnings. Develop critical thinking and consider the impact of Latin literature on modern society and debates.
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Dates:Tue 04/03/2025 -
Tue 01/07/2025Times:11:00am - 1:00pmDuration:15 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Penelope FewsterCourse code:Q00012451How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £111.00
Foreign Languages: Reading Latin Advanced
Would you like to take your Latin to AS level and develop your ability to read and enjoy Latin literature? You will use the Latin you have already learnt to translate, discuss and analyse original Latin literature, both verse and prose. Through online activities such as quizzes and assignments and group work in the online sessions, you will discover the enduring fascination and importance of some of the greatest literature ever written whilst consolidating and extending your knowledge and understanding of Latin grammar.
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Dates:Thu 06/03/2025 -
Thu 03/07/2025Times:12:00pm - 2:00pmDuration:15 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Penelope FewsterCourse code:Q00018012How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £111.00
Foreign Languages: Reading Latin Intermediate
Would you like to further develop your ability to read and enjoy Latin literature? You will use the Latin you have already learnt to translate, discuss and analyse original Latin literature, both verse and prose. In this intermediate level group you will develop more independence in translation through a mixture of immersive learning through reading Latin and analytical work in consolidating and extending your understanding of the Latin language. Lively discussion and exercises as part of a supportive group in the online sessions will be backed up by plentiful opportunities to work independently between sessions with a range of quizzes and assignments.
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Dates:Fri 07/03/2025 -
Fri 04/07/2025Times:12:00pm - 2:00pmDuration:15 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Penelope FewsterCourse code:Q00018014How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £111.00
Art Appreciation: William Blake and Samuel Palmer
William Blake (1757 – 1827) is simply the greatest poet/pictorial artist Britain has ever seen! His themes are universal and his demand that society recognise the folly and inhumanity that prevailed unfortunately is still relevant. Moulded by the radicalisation of the English Civil War, his words and images are a call to arms to stand up for the vision that Britan could be if the shackles of convention were broken.
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Dates:Sat 08/03/2025 -
Sat 08/03/2025Times:2:00pm - 4:30pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:The Minster (Grimsby)
St James Square
Grimsby
DN31 1EPTutor:Tim StimsonCourse code:Q00017918How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £15.00