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Our creative writing courses will nourish your inner writer, providing you with a platform to develop your love of poetry, non-fiction or script development. If literature courses are more your kind of thing, then you’re in luck too, as there are a wide range of topics to choose from.  

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Our language courses offer you the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in a completely new culture, developing your skills so that you can speak confidently in countries right across the world. German, Italian and Greek are just a few examples of the language courses we have to offer, with many others taking place throughout the year.  

As you’d expect, literary greats such as Agatha Christie and Shakespeare feature regularly. There’s also the option to examine other time periods in English literature too, helping you develop your critical reading and analysis skills - perfect whether you’re a beginner or more experienced in the subject.  

If you prefer history then you’ve got a choice too, from courses on subjects you’d expect such as the first world war, or art history and studying the works of iconic painters such as Salvador Dali. 

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Whatever course you choose, you'll learn in a supportive environment where the class sizes are small, ensuring you get the attention you deserve, with an experienced and qualified tutor on-hand to guide you through your learning too.  

A lot of our cultural learning is delivered by our branch network: learn more here.

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Literature: The Man who banned Christmas - how Christmas was banned under Oliver Cromwell

It’s popularly believed that Oliver Cromwell and his period of rule known as the Protectorate banned Christmas. This one off course will seek to investigate this belief and consider what truly occurred in the period of the English Civil War and the years after. Our discussions will focus on the following questions and issues: • the nature of the Stuart Christmas. • the religious background during the early seventeenth century which contributes to the ‘banning’ of Christmas. • how Christmas was argued over in print and art. • how society in a broad sense reacted to the threat to centuries of tradition that such a banning of Christmas implied. • Why the banning of Christmas proved ineffective.

Course Information

Dates:
Sat 09/12/2023 -
Sat 09/12/2023
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Tutor:
Stephen Smith
Course code:
Q00011980
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
0 places remaining
Status:
Fee range
Free to £7.40

Film and Media: Christmas Movie Crackers!

Escape from the hurly-burly of Christmas shopping by indulging in this celebration and exploration of the most festive films ever made. Dive into iconic classics like "It's a Wonderful Life" and "Love Actually." Uncover the essence of a perfect Christmas movie while contrasting diverse versions of "A Christmas Carol." Prepare to be astonished by revelations about Santa Claus! And the age-old debate: Is "Die Hard" truly a Christmas movie? Delve into this exploration, discovering what defines holiday cinema magic and what misses the mark. Escape the hustle and bustle, immersing yourself in the joy of these cinematic treasures amid the seasonal frenzy.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 11/12/2023 -
Mon 11/12/2023
Times:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Jubilee Hall Loddon (Loddon)
George Lane
Loddon
NR14 6NB
Tutor:
Nigel Herwin
Course code:
Q00012929
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £5.00

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