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Literature: British Literature in the Belle Epoque.
This course will explore four novels: The Turn of the Screw by
Henry James; Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame; Sons
and Lovers by D.H. Lawrence; The Good Soldier by Ford
Madox Ford, and the work of one poet, Thomas Hardy,
specifically Poems 1912-1913, a record of his reactions to the
death of his first wife.
We will discuss the end of Empire, the rise of Modernism and
Feminism and psychological study, and the political situation
leading up to 1914 and changing perceptions of individual and
national identity.
There will be ample opportunity for discussion and a chance
to reassess what may in some instances be familiar texts.
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Dates:Mon 16/09/2024 -
Mon 25/11/2024Times:7:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Stephen SmithCourse code:Q00017457How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:3 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
Literature: Strange Worlds in Twentieth Century Fiction
This course will discover five texts ranging across twentieth
century European and British literatures. The texts are: Stories
from the City of God by Pier Paolo Passolini; Baron Bagge by
Alexander Lernet-Holenia; Forbidden Notebook by Alba de
Cespedes; The Hundred and Ninety-Nine Steps by Michel
Faber and Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell.
These texts include essays, novellas and novels are by turn
extravagant fantasies and profound social commentaries on
the last unlovely century.
There will be ample scope for discussion of issues such as
class identities, social and political identities and the desire to
create stories to explore the nature of the mutable worlds of
the twentieth century.
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Dates:Mon 16/09/2024 -
Mon 25/11/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Stephen SmithCourse code:Q00017462How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
History: Beginners History
The term will begin with an analysis of Eastern Europe and the Near East at the beginning of the 11th century, exploring the steps towards a climate that would produce the first crusade. In particular, we will examine the condition and policies of the Byzantine Empire and why its position would be so critical in the events which unfolded later, along with the conquests and upheavals of the Seljuk Turks, leading to the critical battle of Manzikert. Thereafter, we will look at how developments in Western Europe would then lead to the circumstances and outcomes of the first crusade.
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Dates:Mon 16/09/2024 -
Mon 02/12/2024Times:7:15pm - 9:15pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Gary SlatorCourse code:Q00015927How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.80
Art Appreciation: Picasso: Myth and Reality
Picasso is one of the 20th-century most well-known artists, a household name. In this course, we will learn about his personal life and his artistic career. As we do so, we will try and deconstruct the myth that exists around him both as a man and artist. Our approach will be chronological, starting in Spain, developing in Paris, and ending in Southern France, from 1881 to 1973. We will also address transversal themes, such as sculpture, Picasso’s family and lovers, the issue of collaboration, myth-making. Beyond developing your knowledge and understanding of Picasso’s art and life, this course will provide many opportunities to deepen your ability to analyse works of art (visual analysis and iconography).
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Dates:Mon 16/09/2024 -
Mon 25/11/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Caroline LevisseCourse code:Q00017432How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £74.00
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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:Mon 16/09/2024 -
Mon 21/10/2024Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Somerstown Central Community Hub (Souths
Rivers Street
Somerstown
Southsea
PO5 4EYTutor:Gillian FutcherCourse code:Q00019016How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:8 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.40
Pre-Entry Essential Digital Skills: For Everyday Living
Does the thought of using computers, the internet and other digital technologies leave you feeling out of touch and overwhelmed? Have you thought about gaining some digital skills but didn’t know quite where to turn? If the answer to these questions is a resounding “Yes!” then you will feel right at home on our new Digital Skills for Everyday Living course. Here at the WEA, we have been busy developing this new and exciting course for people with little or no experience of digital technologies who want to acquire the skills to become ‘digitally literate’ in their everyday life and work. Our aim is to empower you to confidently engage with the digital world of laptops, smart phones, email, news, word processing, social media, entertainment, shopping and more.
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Dates:Mon 16/09/2024 -
Fri 08/11/2024Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:12 sessionsLocation:Sneinton Community CIC
Edale Road
Sneinton
Nottingham
NG2 4HTTutor:Andrew RolesCourse code:Q00015730How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.80
Entry Level Essential Digital Skills: For Everyday Living
Does the thought of using computers, the internet and other digital technologies leave you feeling out of touch and overwhelmed? Have you thought about gaining some digital skills but didn’t know quite where to turn? If the answer to these questions is a resounding “Yes!” then you will feel right at home on our new Digital Skills for Everyday Living course. Here at the WEA, we have been busy developing this new and exciting course for people with little or no experience of digital technologies who want to acquire the skills to become ‘digitally literate’ in their everyday life and work. Our aim is to empower you to confidently engage with the digital world of laptops, smart phones, email, news, word processing, social media, entertainment, shopping and more.
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Dates:Mon 16/09/2024 -
Fri 08/11/2024Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:Sneinton Community CIC
Edale Road
Sneinton
Nottingham
NG2 4HTTutor:Andrew RolesCourse code:Q00015729How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.80
Art Practical: Creative Painting
This course aims to introduce you to art and take you to a higher level in order to begin to develop your skills.
This course is accessible to beginners and provides an ideal stepping stone towards intermediate levels.
Set in a calm and friendly environment, this course is a great way to gain confidence in a group setting and socialise with other like-minded individuals.
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Dates:Mon 16/09/2024 -
Mon 02/12/2024Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:John Pounds Centre (Portsmouth)
23 Pounds Gate
Queen Street
Portsmouth
PO1 3HNTutor:Frank FerrieCourse code:Q00009655How you'll learn:In venueStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £92.40
Art Practical: Drawing and Painting - Reaching Out
The Reaching Out Programme classes are open to people living in the community that can have their needs met by the class. This is a class for people with a learning disability. It provides for those who enjoy art, but cannot normally gain access to art classes, with the opportunity to complete a number of exciting and accessible projects. The projects include drawing, colouring-in, painting animals and faces and making posters – all in a relaxed, friendly and supportive environment.
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Dates:Mon 16/09/2024 -
Mon 16/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:13 sessionsLocation:L'Arche Bognor Regis
188 Hawthorn Road
Bognor Regis
PO21 2UXTutor:Frank FerrieCourse code:Q00018961How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £109.20
Schools, Parenting and Child Development: Get Ready for Award in Support Work in Schools
This course aims to prepare you for support work in Schools and Colleges. You'll gain an overview of the different kinds of education provisions, the needs of the children and / or young people, and be introduced to the importance of developing professional relationships.
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Dates:Mon 16/09/2024 -
Wed 29/01/2025Location:St Pauls Learning Centre (Bristol)
94 Grosvenor Road
St Pauls
Bristol
BS2 8XJCourse code:Q00009616How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Fee rangeFree to £168.00