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Art Appreciation: Women in Renaissance
This course will cover a discussion of the importance of the social and sexual mores of the times in history. There will be four weeks to look at the life and work of these remarkable women, Sofonisba Anguissola, Artemisia Gentileschi and Lavinia Fontana. We will cover the problems that faced them because of their place that their sex ensured they were kept in. Then at the ways they employed to get round these societal problems.
Then we shall study their body of work under the context of the moment of history that they lived in.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 03/02/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Kate PhillipsCourse code:Q00018049How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £29.60
Literature: Writers of the Second World War
Explore the literature of the Second World War with our Literature: Writers of the Second World War course. Learn about key authors and works that depict the experiences and impact of the war. Ideal for literature enthusiasts and history buffs.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 24/03/2025Times:7:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Stephen SmithCourse code:Q00017894How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:8 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
History: The Ottoman Empire - Fall 1876-1922
Explore the history of the Ottoman Empire with our History: The Ottoman Empire - Fall 1876-1922 course. Learn about the key events and figures that led to the decline and fall of the empire. Ideal for history enthusiasts and anyone interested in learning about the Ottoman Empire.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 31/03/2025Times:6:00pm - 8:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Laurie JohnstonCourse code:Q00017662How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
Film & Media: World Cinema
Explore the diverse world of international cinema with our Film & Media: World Cinema course. Learn about key films, directors, and movements from around the globe. Ideal for film enthusiasts and anyone interested in expanding their cinematic knowledge.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 24/03/2025Times:6:30pm - 8:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Daniel WilliamsCourse code:Q00017948How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £80.00
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
History: Paris 1800-1914
A look at the history of Paris in the 19th century, beginning with Napoleon's influence, and covering the various revolutions and rebellions and consequent bloodshed on the streets of the city, Haussmann's massive town-planning project that made Paris what it is today, how the bourgeoisie built on their gains from the original French Revolution, the lives of some of the notorious Courtesans, the Cancan, and works by great artists who documented the events and scenes of the time.
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Dates:Tue 14/01/2025 -
Tue 28/01/2025Times:7:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:David PriceCourse code:Q00012805How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £22.20
Get Ready for ESOL Reading (Entry 3)
Set yourself up for success at learning English with this ESOL preparation course. This course is designed to help you prepare for an ESOL entry 3 reading course. Learn key reading skills you’ll need for the entry 3 ESOL course in reading.
Get ready courses help you learn English at your own pace. They give you extra study time for each level and module so you can reach your full potential.
This is a non-accredited English course for adults. If you’re helping others access entry 3 ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:Tue 14/01/2025 -
Wed 19/03/2025Times:12:30pm - 3:00pmDuration:20 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Rasha AhmedCourse code:Q00015950How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £150.00
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Level 1)
Develop confidence to read advanced texts in English. This ESOL course teaches you different reading techniques and helps expand your vocabulary. Learn how to improve your reading skills to get the most out of living in the UK.
This ESOL level 1 reading course builds on skills you learnt at entry 3. You’ll continue to learn about different styles of text and gain tools to interpret them.
This is an English course for adults. It is aimed at speakers of other languages. ESOL courses are divided into three areas: reading, writing, and speaking & listening.
If you’re helping others find ESOL courses in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:Tue 14/01/2025 -
Thu 03/04/2025Times:9:45am - 11:45amDuration:36 sessionsLocation:Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AUTutor:Irma GoughCourse code:Q00016167How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
ESOL: Know Your Community
This is an ESOL course for adults. You will develop basic English language skills. Before you can enrol on this course, you will need to do a skills check. This is for us to make sure you get on the right course for your level. This course is for people working at Pre-entry or Entry 1 level ESOL.
Please note that you’ll need an internet connection to study this English course in Writing. This is so you can access our digital learning platform, Canvas. We use Canvas for homework, and also for tasks and activities in the classroom.
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Dates:Tue 14/01/2025 -
Tue 25/02/2025Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:Somerstown Central Community Hub (Souths
Rivers Street
Somerstown
Southsea
PO5 4EYTutor:Taaziz GradaCourse code:Q00017168How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £92.40
Pre Entry ESOL: Writing
Develop foundational writing skills with this non-accredited Pre-entry Writing course. This English course is for speakers of other languages and is a face-to-face class in a local centre. This ESOL writing course helps people who are just starting to learn English. It will help you gain confidence writing the alphabet, writing short simple sentences, and common words in English. What we will cover: - Write the letters of the alphabet in upper and lower case; write simple sentences using basic punctuation; common English words that are used in everyday situations, complete very simple applications with personal details, and write simple text messages.
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Dates:Tue 14/01/2025 -
Wed 09/04/2025Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:26 sessionsLocation:Barnardos Family Hub
Corbett Street
Smethwick
B66 3PXTutor:Chadney ChoudhuryCourse code:Q00015595How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £117.60
Pre Entry ESOL: Writing
Develop foundational writing skills with this non-accredited Pre-entry Writing course. This English course is for speakers of other languages and is a face-to-face class in a local centre. This ESOL writing course helps people who are just starting to learn English. It will help you gain confidence writing the alphabet, writing short simple sentences, and common words in English. What we will cover: - Write the letters of the alphabet in upper and lower case; write simple sentences using basic punctuation; common English words that are used in everyday situations, complete very simple applications with personal details, and write simple text messages.
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Dates:Tue 14/01/2025 -
Wed 09/04/2025Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:24 sessionsLocation:Confederation of Bangladeshi Organisatio
Harwood Street
West Bromwich
B70 9JFTutor:Chadney ChoudhuryCourse code:Q00015597How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £117.60