History: English canals- An Introduction

This course is idea for those who want to spend time learning something new from the comfort of their own home.

There will be a range of different teaching and learning methods to encourage you to be actively involved in your learning.

You will be invited to undertake work to support your course outside the class and in particular there will be an assignment that will involve producing a description of your local canal. If you are content, you will have the opportunity to report back your findings to the rest of the class. You may use photographs if you have any, otherwise the tutor will draw examples from his extensive collection.

You will be encourage to be actively involved in supporting your local canal, either through the Canal and River Trust or through a local group if your local canal is being restored. This will strengthen connections to the wider community.

Sessions will be delivered through PowerPoint presentation, discussion and debate, with students encouraged to contribute and enjoy the course. A range of handouts will be provided on Canvas.

There will be opportunity to attend a more advanced course in the next Term, building on what you learn on this course.