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Literature: Selected plays by Aristophanes
Aristophanes (c.450-388 BCE) writing in the Fifth Century is regarded as the key author in Ancient Greek comedy. His plays will be studied, read and workshopped. We shall look at how his plays might be put on, and staged today. His plays often have structures similar to a sketch show and he uses many comic devices still popular with comedians today. His plays are a little rude though (sometimes very rude). We shall look at how he creates his comic characters and situations. We shall discuss the issues that he wants to write about and consider if these are still relevant to a modern audience trying to make sense of the political and social world today. Over ten weeks, two to three plays will be discussed and workshopped to appreciate the various theatrical devices that Aristophanes often uses.
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Dates:Tue 14/01/2025 -
Tue 25/03/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:The Greenleaf Centre (Walthamstow)
67-69 Greenleaf Road
Walthamstow
E17 6QPTutor:Thomas CroweCourse code:Q00017605How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.00
History: A History of Architecture – How to See and Interpret Buildings
In this – mostly European – survey, we will study some iconic buildings that came to define their respective periods in terms of ideas, styles, and techniques. A broad chronological progression will take us from the Gizeh Pyramid and Parthenon to the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. Through this course, you will develop your ability to see and understand a building’s architectural features. For each example, you will study the way it is built, its style, and the relation between the building's form and it's purpose,or function
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 02/04/2025Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Caroline LevisseCourse code:Q00017978How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
Level 1 ESOL: Introduction to Driving Theory
This course will help you if English is not your first language and if you are struggling to understand the vocabulary needed to pass the UK Driving Theory Test. During the course, we will cover the English technical language you are likely to need. You will also learn about the language used in the Highway Code and about transport in the UK. We will also cover road signs, road markings and the rules of driving. The course will help you to feel more confident that you are ready to apply for the Theory Test.
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 12/03/2025Times:12:30pm - 3:30pmDuration:8 sessionsLocation:Clare House (SCUNTHORPE)
31 Wells Street
SCUNTHORPE
DN15 6HLTutor:Phil MasonCourse code:Q00017939How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:9 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.80
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:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 19/03/2025Times:9:45am - 2:15pmDuration:28 sessionsLocation:The Phoenix Community Centre
Matson Lane
Gloucester
GL4 6DXTutor:Kailash ParekhCourse code:Q00016162How you'll learn:Online and in venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Personal Development: Future Goals
This course has been developed in Partnership with Wolverhampton City Council and the DWP. It is aimed at learners who are leaving the care system and might have some additional needs or a disability, with a Supported Care Plan. If you are aged 19 plus and feel this course is for you, talk to your job coach about enrolling.
The course will help you to develop your confidence and team working skills and enable you to set some goals for the future, such as the kind of job or career you might like to do.
If you need more information, get in touch with Karen on 07881 358679.
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 12/02/2025Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:The Old School Building (Wolverhampton)
The Old School
73 Dudley Road
Wolverhampton
WV2 3BYTutor:Jayne EvansCourse code:Q00015668How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £42.00
Foreign Languages: Learning More Italian
Welcome to Term 2 of Learning Italian! This 10-week course builds on your foundational skills, focusing on practical situations. You’ll learn to book a hotel room, navigate train and bus stations, and shop at markets. Through interactive lessons, role-playing, and listening activities, you’ll gain confidence in handling common scenarios. Topics include making reservations, understanding schedules, purchasing tickets, and shopping for goods. Cultural insights will deepen your appreciation of Italian traditions. By the end of the course, you’ll be comfortable using Italian in various everyday contexts. Join us to continue your Italian language journey! Buon viaggio!
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 02/04/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Giuseppa PerriconeCourse code:Q00016302How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £81.40
Textiles and Fashion: Machine Sewing For Improvers with Style
Many of us live in style. This course is specially designed for them. On this course you will not only learn to construct interesting projects but use them practically. While creating these lovely projects you can meet like-minded people in the group. This course will help you to concentrate and enjoy the moment while creating projects that are useful, creative and sustainable.
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 05/03/2025Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Kauser NabeelCourse code:Q00012300How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:9 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £51.80
History: How we used to Live (3) – Urban Housing
This course will give you an outline of the history of urban and suburban housing in Britain over the last 200 years. As Britain’s industrial cities expanded, thousands of people wanted somewhere suitable to live. For the expanding middle classes of clerks, bankers and other professionals, this meant a respectable home to buy or rent.
We will explore how how the expansion of the railways led to the development of suburbs as workers could travel further to their workplace. We will see how the aspiration of owning one’s own home became achievable with the development of building societies and how Britain became a home-owning society.
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 05/02/2025Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:St Olave's Church Hall (York)
Marygate Lane
York
YO30 7BJTutor:Katherine CroftCourse code:Q00018369How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.60
History: Silence in Court - Famous trials from British History
Every famous trial is a snapshot of history in the making. We see the cast of characters strutting on the stage that is the court room, acting out their roles against the backdrop of forces that are often beyond their control - the letter of the law, the power of the state, the force of prejudice, the facts of the case. Their focus is the outcome of 'their' trial, but ours is more than that; why is this trial famous, how did it change things, what lessons does it teach us?
Join Peter Blood to study the people, issues and outcomes in five famous trials from British history, with a view to understanding their political, social and legal significance.
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 12/02/2025Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:Billingshurst Community and Conference C
Roman Way
Billingshurst
RH14 9QWTutor:Peter BloodCourse code:Q00017736How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £42.00
Get Ready for ESOL Speaking and Listening (Pre-entry)
This is a Pre-entry ESOL course which will give you some skills to communicate some basic ideas in English. Through a range of activities, you will develop skills to help you improve your all your four skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing, with a focus on speaking and listening activities.
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 14/05/2025Location:Community House (London)
311 Fore Street
London
N9 0PZCourse code:Q00011784How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.00