Humanities
Explore what it means to be human – what we think, what we write, what we believe and what we say. Our humanities cover the broad spectrum of the human condition through philosophy and religion, literature and writing, politics and society, and science and technology. I think, therefore I am!
The Declaration of Arbroath - Scotland's 14th Century Freedom Manifesto
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<p>Written during the Scottish wars of Independence against England, the Declaration of Arbroath is held amongst Scotland’s historical state papers. We examine this remarkable document written to the
...<p>Written during the Scottish wars of Independence against England, the Declaration of Arbroath is held amongst Scotland’s historical state papers. We examine this remarkable document written to the
...Writing Creatively Within Fiction and Creative Non-Fiction
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<p>Over the course of one four-hour session, students will discover and explore how to produce an engaging narrative within two of the most popular genres of creative writing: fiction and creative
...The Hidden Logic of Science
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<p>A little-known fact about science is that the act of scientific discovery is not a logical process. This course introduces participants to the hidden “logic” of scientific discovery, via a number
...Sunni-Shia Divide in the Middle East and the Role of Iran
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<p>Middle East has been a region of many conflicts be it religious, political or ethnic. The religious schism between Sunnis and Shias has been one significant factor underlying tensions in the region
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Echoes of Persia - A Journey Through Persian Poetry
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<p>From the mystical quatrains of Omar Khayyam to the intimate modern poems of Forough Farrokhzad, this course offers an accessible introduction to Persian poetry’s most beloved voices. Each session
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An Introduction to Reading Tolstoy's Anna Karenina
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<p>Have you ever considered reading Anna Karenina but find the idea daunting? This class will equip you with a few practical tips on how to tackle the characters and pace your reading. You’ll also
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The Art of Characterisation
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<p>Whether it’s fast fiction, a short story or a small novel, writing a character who has depth and personality isn’t always an easy feat, particularly when you’re already grappling with other
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Life After Death - What the Doctors Say
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<p>This course is about the science of the after-life. It is based on the work of Dr Raymond A. Moody, the American psychiatrist and physician, as well as other doctors such as Eben Alexander the
...<p>This course is about the science of the after-life. It is based on the work of Dr Raymond A. Moody, the American psychiatrist and physician, as well as other doctors such as Eben Alexander the
...<p>This course is about the science of the after-life. It is based on the work of Dr Raymond A. Moody, the American psychiatrist and physician, as well as other doctors such as Eben Alexander the
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Richard III - Victim or Villain?
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<p>There are more books about Richard III than any other English king and he is the only monarch to have a worldwide Society devoted to the study of his reign. Why? Was he a good and effective king
...<p>There are more books about Richard III than any other English king and he is the only monarch to have a worldwide Society devoted to the study of his reign. Why? Was he a good and effective king
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Poetry Writing Workshop
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<p>This course offers practical tips to write poetry and to finesse and finish existing poems. We will review key poetic structures and techniques, and then apply them to your own poems. Each week,
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