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Literature: The Ghost Stories of M. R. James
Human beings have told each other stories about ghosts since the ancient times, but the ghost story as we know it was created by the writer and scholar M. R. James (1862-1936). At Christmas, James would read his stories aloud to friends and colleagues at the University of Cambridge. The BBC began adapting James’s stories in 1971 as part of their ’Ghost Story for Christmas’ series.
In this course we will look at seven of James’s most famous and enjoyed stories, a number of which were adapted by the BBC. We will consider each story on its own, looking at James’s use of suspense and humour. How does James write a ghost story? Are they scary? And, most of all, what are we scared of?
No previous knowledge of ghost stories is necessary – everybody is most welcome!
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Dates:Tue 01/10/2024 -
Tue 19/11/2024Times:6:00pm - 8:30pmDuration:8 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Joseph WilliamsCourse code:Q00018856How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
Literature: English Poetry from Shakespeare to today
The Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley famously said that ‘Poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world.’ This course tracks the development of English poetry, from the sonnets of Shakespeare to the contemporary poetry of Jack Underwood, Emily Berry, and Rachael Allen.
As well as considering each of the poets in isolation from week to week, we will also use the seven week course to ask ourselves: how has poetry developed through the years, and how has it remained the same?
As well as considering each of the poets and poems in isolation from week to week, we will also take the opportunity to compare what aspects
No previous knowledge of poetry is necessary – everybody is most welcome!
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Dates:Tue 01/10/2024 -
Tue 19/11/2024Times:1:15pm - 3:15pmDuration:8 sessionsLocation:Norwich Millennium Library (Norwich)
Millennium Library
The Forum, Millennium Plain
Norwich
NR2 1AWTutor:Joseph WilliamsCourse code:Q00018868How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £67.20
Pre-Entry Essential Digital Skills: Get Ready for Learning
This Pre-Entry Digital Skills course helps you get ready for studying and daily life. You will learn how to use Microsoft Teams to talk and work with others and Canvas VLE to find and manage your course materials. We will also show you how to use your smartphone and laptop for everyday tasks like emailing, storing files, fixing simple tech problems, and searching the internet. By the end of this course, you will feel confident using these digital tools, ready for your studies and daily life.
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Dates:Tue 01/10/2024 -
Thu 19/12/2024Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:24 sessionsLocation:WEA York Court (Bristol)
7 York Court
Wilder Street
Bristol
BS2 8QHTutor:Barbara RicciCourse code:Q00017842Availability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £201.60
Trade Union Education: Gaslighting – Family & Friends
Do you know what ‘gaslighting’ is?
Most people have heard of the term, but many do not understand what it really means.
This workshop will delve into the issue of gaslighting in the context of relationships with family and friends.
We will explore what the word actually means (its use and misuse), how to recognise the signs, and what can be done about it.
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Dates:Wed 02/10/2024 -
Wed 02/10/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Matthew PointonCourse code:Q00018673How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £7.40
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Schools, Parenting and Child Development: Introduction to ADHD
Would you like to find out more about ADHD? This course will help you learn about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. You will discover other conditions that are commonly experienced alongside ADHD.
A big focus of the course is on how to support a child, young person or an adult with ADHD. You will gain an understanding of a range of different strategies and interventions which may be beneficial in a home, school or even work setting.
You’ll also find out how assessments are carried out and how to apply for an EHCP to give a child that all important extra support in school.
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Dates:Wed 02/10/2024 -
Wed 30/10/2024Times:6:00pm - 8:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Paula HellalCourse code:Q00011461How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
Pre Entry Digital Skills
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:Wed 02/10/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024Location:Coalville Job Centre
Crown House
Whitwick Rd
Coalville
LE67 3FACourse code:Q00017237How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00
Personal Development: Introduction to basic first aid
This 4-week Basic First Aid course equips you with the skills and knowledge to act decisively in an emergency.
Each week focuses on a specific theme, progressively building your understanding. Learn how to handle common situations like applying bandages and slings, treating burns and scalds, performing CPR, and most importantly, knowing when to call an ambulance.
By the end of the course, you'll not only gain valuable first-aid skills, but also create a personalized flowchart outlining the steps to take in case of an accident at KCU.
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Dates:Wed 02/10/2024 -
Wed 23/10/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:8 sessionsLocation:KCU Ltd at Fuller Church (Kettering)
51 Gold Street
Kettering
NN16 8JBTutor:Caroline SmyCourse code:Q00016553How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.60
Art Appreciation: Whistler - An Experimental Approach
Join us to explore the work of James McNeil Whistler, from his more conventional portraiture to his experimental 'nocturnes' which have a totally contrasting approach & result causing consternation amongst a contemporary late 19th century audience. This course will consider the artist's work within the wider artistic chronological and stylistic context. This course is for learners who have an interest in this period of Art and have engaged in some previous studies of Art. The course material will cover different aspects of Whistler's work analysing examples in detail and consider them within the context of the development of the genre of portraiture as well as the way other aspects of his work opened up possibilities for innovation by influencing other artists.
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Dates:Wed 02/10/2024 -
Wed 06/11/2024Times:11:00am - 1:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:St Lukes Church Hall (Tiptree)
66 Church Road
Tiptree
CO5 0SUTutor:Rachel Holland-HargreavesCourse code:Q00018063How you'll learn:Online and in venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £42.00
Literature: The Matter of Britain: Malory and the Arthurian Legend
In this taster course, learners will begin by considering the many and varied sources of the Arthurian legend, in literature and other media, before focusing on the most famous and complete literary work in English on the Matter of Britain, Malory’s Morte d’Arthur. We will study examples from this extensive work, and explore Malory’s prose style and his use of late Middle English. No prior knowledge of Middle English is required, and the course is suitable for beginners and improvers.
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Dates:Wed 02/10/2024 -
Wed 16/10/2024Times:9:15am - 11:15amDuration:3 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Roberta DewaCourse code:Q00016271How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:3 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £22.20
Literature: The Story of the Detective Story
The detective story is one of the most popular literary genres, as well as one that has produced some classic novels. Each week we focus on a short detective story or novel, reading and discussing key passages. The selected novels are in chronological order, from the 19th century to modern times. We begin with Edgar Allen Poe and Conan Doyle, and end with Sophie Hannah. We’ll be able to share and debate interpretations, sharpen our critical and appreciative faculties, understand what detective 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:Wed 02/10/2024 -
Wed 13/11/2024Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Wesley Hall (Barnet)
High Barnet Methodist Church
9 Stapylton Road
Barnet
EN5 4JJTutor:Brandon RobshawCourse code:Q00017365How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:6 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £60.00