Part-time Study Opportunities 2015-16

Part-time Study Opportunities 2015~16

Part-time Study Opportunities 2015~2016 Oxford University Department for Continuing Education Rewley House, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JA Tel 01865 270360 www.conted.ox.ac.uk

CONTENTS Weekly Classes in Oxford

Study Skills

Weekly Classes in Reading

Weekly Classes outside Oxford

Friends of Rewley House

Online Courses

Lecture Series

101

Day and Weekend Events

113

Certificates, Diplomas & Degrees 143 Continuing Professional Development Courses

161

Kellogg College

164

International Programmes: Summer Schools 165 General Information about the Department

167

Map of Teaching Locations in Oxford 172 Enrolment Forms

173

Welcome to the Prospectus of the Department for Continuing Education for 2015-2016. The aim of the Department is to make available to those who wish to study part-time, or at a distance, a wide range of opportunities to engage with the scholarship of the University of Oxford. Oxford was one of the pioneers of university adult education, and we are building on our 150-year tradition by enhancing the quality - and adding to the range - of opportunities available. The development of our part-time postgraduate degree programmes means that the range of subjects on offer is now wider than ever, and the Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s close links with Kellogg College give part-time education an even firmer base within the University. Last year more than 15,000 students enrolled for the Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s courses. I hope you will find much to interest you in the following pages - and that we can look forward to seeing you on one or more of our programmes during the coming year.

Professor Jonathan Michie Director

INTRODUCTION It is a great pleasure, on behalf of myself and my colleagues, to welcome you to the 2015-2016 prospectus. I encourage you to explore the wide range of courses we offer and I look forward to welcoming you to the Department for Continuing Education as a student. Oxford University’s Department for Continuing Education is committed to providing access to the scholarship and research of the University. We are an important part of Oxford’s engagement with the wider world, believing in the value of learning in enriching our lives. We take forward the University’s historic commitment to adult liberal education, continuing professional development, and the provision of intellectually stimulating courses of the highest quality. Continuing Education at Oxford provides part-time study opportunities across all subject areas. Courses are available at various levels of undergraduate and graduate study. They are delivered in flexible ways, both face-to-face and online. All our courses have been designed with the needs of adult students in mind. They are taught in Rewley House, in the centre of Oxford, at Ewert House in Summertown, at the London Road Campus of the University of Reading and in other centres in Oxfordshire and Berkshire through the good offices of our partners in the WEA and local community education centres and colleges of further education. I invite you to look through the extraordinary range of couses offered through our weekly class programme, our online courses, our summer schools and our day and weekend event programme. Subjects including Archaeology, the Arts and Crafts Movement, Medieval Abbeys, Ethical Thinking, Historical Mathematics, Geology, Victorian Fiction, Modern Architecture, the First World War, Gene Therapy, Creative Writing, Sufism, Classical and Modern Languages from Ancient Greek to Turkish, ‘Nordic Noir’ films and English Local History make up just part of the range of topics you can study. I hope you will find something to interest you in the following pages.

Professor Angus Hawkins Director of Public and International Programmes

WEEKLY CLASSES IN OXFORD Part-time classes - open to all. Follow a chosen interest in greater depth over 5, 10 or 20 weeks. Accredited at FHEQ Level 4. Course work included. Weekly Class Office, OUDCE, Ewert House, Ewert Place, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7DD Email ppweekly@conted.ox.ac.uk Telephone 01865 280892/ 893/ 894 Fax 01865 280975 www.conted.ox.ac.uk

information

How to Enrol

Full course details are available on the Department’s website www.conted.ox.ac.uk or you can email ppweekly@conted.ox.ac.uk or phone the Weekly Class Office on 01865 280892/ 280893/ 280894. Course details in alternative formats are available on request. Enrol online by adding the course code (format V100-11) to the end of the URL for the Departmental website www.conted.ox.ac.uk/ or complete the form at the back and return it with your payment (cheques payable to OUDCE) to the Weekly Class Office, OUDCE, Ewert House, Ewert Place, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7DD.

Do you want to earn credit (CATS points) for your course?

To earn credit (CATS points) for your course you will need to register and pay an additional £10 fee for each course you enrol on. You can do this by ticking the relevant box on the enrolment form or when enrolling online. If you do not register when you enrol, you have up until the course start date to do so. Coursework is an integral part of this course and everyone enrolled will be expected to do coursework, but only those who have registered for credit will be awarded CATS points for completing work at the required standard. If you are enrolled on the Certificate of Higher Education you need to indicate this on the enrolment form but there is no additional registration fee.

Concessionary fees

The Department operates a concessionary fee policy for weekly classes, short online courses and day and weekend schools, for people on low incomes. Concessionary fees are limited to 3 courses per person per academic year (please be aware that a 20-week weekly class counts as two courses.) You may be eligible for a reduction of 50% of tuition fees if: n you are in receipt of a state benefit e.g. Job Seekers’ Allowance, Income Support, Child Tax Credit, Working Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Employment and Support Allowance, Personal Independence Payment, Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance or Severe Disablement Allowance, (full list is available on request) or n your sole source of income is a DWP State Retirement Pension and Pension Credit. Others who are experiencing financial hardship (including full-time students in Higher Education) may also be eligible for financial assistance. For conditions and an application form go to www.conted.ox.ac.uk/concessionaryfees All applications must be accompanied by documentary evidence of entitlements.

Refunds & cancellations

The Department reserves the right to cancel classes e.g. in cases of insufficient enrolments, and the decision to do so is made one week before a course is scheduled to run. In such cases students are refunded in full. Please note that the Department cannot be held responsible for travel or accommodation booked in advance.

Venues for Oxford courses

n Ewert House, Ewert Place, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7DD. n Rewley House, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JA. n Department of Earth Sciences, University of Oxford,

Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PR.

Travelling to your Course n Ewert House

Summertown is well served by regular bus services and the Water Eaton Park and Ride, and it is recommended that you use these rather than bring your car into Oxford. See www.parkandride.net for detailed information. If you do choose to use the Ewert House car park there is only VERY LIMITED parking available for course participants and permits are distributed on a first come, first served basis at the start of your course. These can be picked up from reception, once you have found a parking space and only cover the period of your class. Anyone parking without a permit or outside the time limit of their course will incur a parking fine. There are also inexpensive Pay and Display public car parks nearby at Diamond Place and the Ferry Centre if you are unable to get a permit. Rewley House and Parks Road The Department has no parking facilities in central Oxford so if you are travelling in from outside Oxford you are strongly encouraged to use the Park and Ride. There are Pay and Display Car Parks at Oxpens, Westgate and Worcester Street but these are expensive and you will need to bring change. n

Disabled Drivers Ewert House - If you are disabled there are designated disabled car parking spaces close to the main entrance at Ewert House but you will need to prebook your parking space in advance of your course by contacting reception on 01865 280800. Rewley House - There is blue badge parking close to Rewley House in Wellington Square, St John’s Street and Beaumont Street. Blue badge holders will continue to be able to park for unlimited periods in on-street Pay and Display spaces and for up to 3 hours on yellow lines. Park and Ride - There is blue badge parking close to Rewley House in Wellington Square, St John’s Street and Beaumont Street. Blue badge holders will continue to be able to park for unlimited periods in on-street Pay and Display spaces and for up to 3 hours on yellow lines. Dial-a-Ride Bus Services - This service is for people with mobility impairments and operates in Oxford City Centre only. For more information and booking call 0845 310111.

archaeology

Archaeology of Ancient Rome Alison MacDonald BA(Hons) DPhil What was life like in the ancient city of Rome? What did the buildings look like and how were they constructed and used? This five-week course will look the built environment of the city to see what it reveals about Roman urban society.

Britain: From Iron Age Kingdoms to Province of Rome Roger Goodburn BSc FSA The British Iron Age tribes had a variety of life-styles. Over time, changes occurred, notably in the south, where continental influences became strong. Growing ferment attracted the attention of the Roman state culminating in invasion and conquest.

Mondays 11.00am-1.00pm Starts 28/9/2015 5 meetings Ewert House Credit: 5 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £110 V400-577

Mondays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 28/9/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V400-552

Archaeological Fakes and Forgeries Fay Stevens BA(Hons) MA PGCLL This course aims to introduce students to the fascinating topic of archaeaological fakes and forgeries. Organized as a series of case-studies, we will consider a broad range of sites and artefacts and evaluate their impact on archaeology.

Pre-Conquest Monasteries Trevor Rowley MA MLitt FSA When and how did monasteries begin in Britain? An examination of the development of monasteries between AD 400 and 1066.

Tuesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 29/9/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V400-549

Wednesdays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 7/10/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V400-540

Investigating Egyptian Artefacts Rosalind Janssen BA MA MSc MTeach PGCE From bronze deities to ancient footwear. Learn how to date a soul house and how to recognise an akh-iker-en-Re stela. Discover the contents of letters written to dead relatives, and what the world’s earliest garlic is made of and where it is housed.

Archaeology in Practice Wendy Morrison DPhil How do archaeologists recognise and interpret the lives of past peoples and their societies? An introduction to the methods and techniques of archaeological enquiry, from initial site survey and excavation to scientific analysis.

Thursdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 1/10/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V400-544

Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 1/10/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V400-575 (Core Introductory Course for the Certificate of Higher Education, p.146)

Weekly Classes in Oxford

archaeology

Hill Figures Jennifer Foster BA PhD FSA This course looks at the hill figures of England such as the Long Man of Wilmington, asking how they can be dated and what they were for. The course will include a morning trip to the White Horse at Uffington. (Cost of transport for trip not included.)

Fridays 10.00am-12.00pm Starts 2/10/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V400-554

Ancient Rome: Trade and the Economy Alison MacDonald BA(Hons) DPhil The Roman period witnessed a booming economy with trade and exchange taking place on an extensive scale. This five-week course will examine archaeological evidence from the city of Rome, the ports of Ostia and Portus, and trading posts further afield.

Mondays 11.00am-1.00pm Starts 18/1/2016 5 meetings Ewert House Credit: 5 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £110 V400-576

Roman Town Life in Britain and Beyond Roger Goodburn BSc FSA The essence of Roman life was in her towns, from colonies and cantonal capitals to tiny semi-urban centres. We shall see how they began and developed and look at the variety of public buildings and private houses and businesses in Britain and beyond.

1066 and All That: The Battle of Hastings Trevor Rowley MA MLitt FSA 2016 marks the 950th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings. Was 1066 the most important date in English history? This short course will examine the arguments for and against.

Investigating Prehistoric Landscapes Olaf Bayer BA(Hons) MA PhD This course considers 10000 years of changing relationships between people and place from the end of the last Ice Age to the arrival of the Romans. Weekly Classes in Oxford

Mondays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 18/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V400-553

Tuesdays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 2/2/2016 8 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £155 V400-550

Tuesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 19/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V400-565

archaeology

The Elgin Marbles Stephen Kershaw BA(Hons) PhD This course will examine the so-called ‘Elgin Marbles’ from their creation in 5th century BCE Athens, their history up to their acquisition by Lord Elgin, and the current controversies concerning their retention in London or repatriation to Athens.

Peopling the Planet in Early Prehistory Diane Holmes BSc PhD The past 2 million years of human evolution is a story of adaptation and migration beyond the hominin cradle of Africa. By the end of the last ice age, our own species had colonised all the major landmasses of the world.

Archaeology of the British Isles Wendy Morrison DPhil This course will explore 12,000 years of human activity in Britain and Ireland. How did people come to live in these places and in what ways did they shape the land around them?

Wednesdays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 20/1/2016 7 meetings Ewert House + 1 museum visit Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V400-557

Wednesdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 20/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V400-555

Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 20/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V400-574

Everyday Life in Iron Age Britain Lisa Brown BA MIFA Life in Iron Age Britain was a complex pattern of work, social and ritual activity, conflict, and economic exchange. This course will examine how Iron Age communities lived and worked, negotiated relationships, and sought to understand their world.

Landscape Archaeology: A Beginner’s Guide Richard Massey PhD MA BSc(Hons) This course will look at the ways in which our ancestors have left their imprint on the landscape over the last 10,000 years, and how we can use modern archaeological techniques to peel back and understand the different historical layers.

Thursdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 21/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V400-543

Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 21/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V400-580

Avebury Jennifer Foster BA PhD FSA In this course we will be looking in detail at the archaeological site of Avebury, its date, construction, use and excavation, and the Neolithic landscape around it and other sites in the immediate area. The course includes a one day trip to Avebury. (Cost of transport not included.)

Fridays 10.00am-12.00pm Starts 15/1/2016 8 meetings Ewert House + 1 all-day field trip Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V400-551

Weekly Classes in Oxford

archaeology

Prehistoric Archaeology of the British Isles Fay Stevens BA(Hons) MA PGCLL This course aims to introduce students to the prehistoric archaeology of Britain and Ireland. Organized both chronologically and thematically, we will consider the distinctive character of the archaeological evidence from the Palaeolithic to the Iron Age.

Archaeology of the Thames Valley Anne Sassin PhD MA BA This course will examine the archaeological record of the Thames Valley from its prehistoric beginnings down to the industrial age, through investigation of the sites and settlements in the region.

Tuesdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 12/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V400-548

Tuesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 12/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V400-570

Swords, Rings, Trinkets and Kings: Early Medieval People and their Possessions Toby Martin PhD MSt BA & Letty Ten Harkel PhD MA Possessions play an important role in people’s lives both now and in the past. This course looks at the roles and meanings of objects from AD 400–1100, investigating everything from spectacular jewellery and weaponry to objects of everyday use.

Exploring the Minoan and Mycenaean Civilisations of the Prehistoric Aegean Anna Simandiraki-Grimshaw BA MA PhD The Minoan and Mycenaean civilisations developed and flourished in the Aegean during the Greek Bronze Age (3rd - 2nd millennia BC). Join us in this visually rich course as we discover their fascinating archaeology, societies and, ultimately, interactions. Weekly Classes in Oxford

Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 13/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V400-564

Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 14/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V400-581

archaeology

Walking the Past Jennifer Foster BA PhD FSA There are archaeological sites all around us, such as hillforts and stone circles, Roman towns, ancient fields and roads. On this course we will venture out and look at the archaeological landscape. Considerable walking will be involved.

2 meetings Ewert House Fridays 10.00am-12.00pm starts 15/4/2016 & 4 field-trips 10.00am-2.00pm Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V400-556

architectural history

William Morris: Creator, Thinker and Activist Antony Buxton MA PGCE DPhil William Morris was not only a gifted artist but also a writer and political activist. This illustrated course will examine the diverse aspects of his remarkable life to evaluate the importance that he placed on personal creativity.

English Cathedral Closes Hubert Pragnell MA To study the variety of architecture in the English cathedral close or precinct.

Saving Rome: Art and Architecture in the Early Renaissance Diana Matthews BA(Hons) MA PhD PGCE Threatened by invasion and internal strife, the Eternal City was near extinction in the early 15th century. This course follows the exciting story of how Rome was saved and renewed to become the political and cultural centre of the High Renaissance.

Mondays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 28/9/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V350-318

Thursdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 1/10/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 K990-5

Thursdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 1/10/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 K990-8

Weekly Classes in Oxford

architectural history

Domestic Culture Antony Buxton MA PGCE DPhil This course will explore the nature of domestic culture, from its emergence as a defining characteristic of human development and its archetypal forms to its changing manifestation in the British context and place in the development of the modern world.

Chivalry Rediscovered: The Modern British Castle 1770-1920 Rosemary Yallop MA The nineteenth century saw a revival in the building of castles, not as fortifications but as comfortable new country houses. This course will look at the leading examples, the architects and clients involved, and the reasons underlying this phenomenon.

Understanding and Experiencing Architecture - a Design and Historical Perspective Richard Wilson DiplArch DipTP RIBA MRTPI MITG Architecture should not be viewed as a painting or as a form of sculpture. Architecture is three dimensional - to be experienced inside and out, and best understood by analysing how various elements of design can be handled and synthesised successfully.

France and England: The Migration of Cathedral Architecture Keith Hasted MA An exploration of the development of great church architecture in Normandy and the Ile de France (including St-Denis and Notre Dame) in order to examine how it influenced building in England (such as at Canterbury, Westminster and Lincoln). Weekly Classes in Oxford

Mondays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 18/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 K900-115

Tuesdays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 19/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 K900-113

Tuesdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 19/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 K900-116

Thursdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 21/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 K100-44

architectural history

The Thames from Mouth to Source Hubert Pragnell MA An architectural journey up the Thames from mouth to source.

Development of the Parish Church in the Oxford Area David Boswell DPhil The style of building and the uses and furnishing of Oxford’s diocesan parish churches from the Norman conquest to the 20th century.

Architecture in Oxford and Cambridge through the Artist’s Eye Hubert Pragnell MA To compare the artistic representation of Oxford and Cambridge with the locations today.

Thursdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 21/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 K990-7

Wednesdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 13/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 K900-112

Thursdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 14/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 K990-6

art history

Early 20th-Century British Art (COURSE FULL) Alice Foster MA BA(Hons) This course will run again in Trinity Term (see below).

Tuesdays 10.30am-12-30pm Starts 29/9/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V350-321

Five Great Renaissance Painters Susanne Carr BA(Hons) This course will focus on five Renaissance painters from Italy, Flanders and Germany: Van Eyck (died 1444); Masaccio (1401-28); Piero della Francesca (1410/2092); Botticelli (1445-1510); and Dürer (1471-1528); in the context of their times.

Wednesdays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 30/9/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V350-306

Weekly Classes in Oxford

art history

Caravaggio: His Art and Legacy David Morgan BA MA PhD This course will investigate the dark, startling, and often intensely erotic realism of Caravaggio’s painterly style. We will examine the circumstances of his troubled and violent life, and explore his influence upon succeeding generations of painters.

Meet the Ancient Greeks: Greek Sculpture and Vase Painting Geoffrey Stone MSt MPhil BA(Hons) Vase painting and statues bring us close to the ancient Greeks. Paintings illuminate their lives and religion. Statuary offers insight into their aesthetics and technical competence in many contexts. It is an amazing journey to a long lost world.

Exploring Asian Textiles Jasleen Kandhari MA Explore the rich textile traditions of South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, Central Asia and Tibet and the regional variations, materials, designs and production techniques. Includes 3 study sessions at the Pitt Rivers, V&A and Ashmolean Museums.

Art and Culture at the Restoration Court 1660-1685 Diana Perry Aldrich BA PhD This course sets out to examine the Baroque magnificence of the Restoration Court, skilfully fashioned by Charles II, a clever, charismatic and enigmatic monarch better known for his hedonistic lifestyle than his many artistic and cultural achievements.

Art in Venice and Padua: 1350-1500 Ian Holgate PhD MLitt BA(Hons) This course considers the distinct and changing artistic cultures of Venice and Padua across the ‘long’ fifteenth century. We will consider works by, for example, Jacopo Bellini, Antonio Vivarini, Donatello, Andrea Mantegna and Gentile da Fabriano. Weekly Classes in Oxford

Thursdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 1/10/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V350-331

Thursdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 1/10/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V350-317

Thursdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 1/10/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V350-323

Wednesdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 20/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V350-319

Wednesdays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 20/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V350-315

art history

Orientalism: Art, Ideology and the Depiction of the Arab World Lekha Menon PhD MA BA(Hons) This course looks at some of the ways in which the Arab N) in the visual arts world has been depicted and interpreted RAW D H IT of the West, paying(W particular attention to the discourse of empire in both Britain and France during the long nineteenth-century.

Looking at Modern Art [COURSE FULL] Sandra Smith BA(Hons) MA This course aims to introduce students to the major art styles in late nineteenth and early twentieth-century art through a detailed study of the prominent artist and iconic art works of this period.

Thursdays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 21/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V350-330

Thursdays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 21/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V350-311

History of the Courtyard House Philippa Joseph MA PhD Courtyard houses can be simple dwellings, grand villas, palaces, monastic cloisters, enclosed gardens, or college quads. They can be circulatory, contemplative, functional, or presentational spaces. This short course explores their origin and development.

Arts and Crafts Rosalie Garry BA MSt The Arts and Crafts Movement was a turning point in the history of art and design, producing memorable and stunning pieces defying traditional categorisation. This course will look at key individuals and their creations.

Thursdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 21/1/2016 5 meetings Ewert House Credit: 5 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £110 V350-324

Fridays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 15/1/2016 5 meetings Ewert House Credit: 5 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £110 V350-322

Weekly Classes in Oxford

art history

Nordic Lights: The Art and Landscape of the North Jan Cox MA We follow a fascinating artistic trail that begins in Swedish Pomerania and ends in Canada, primarily looking at the art and landscape of Scandinavia and Finland, with excursions to Russia and North America. Our time period is the long nineteenth-century.

Fridays 12.30-2.30pm Starts 8/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V350-328

Looking at Art in Oxford Anita Pepper BA MA This course will enable students to appreciate works of art and share their understanding and enjoyment with others. Sessions will take place in front of the images, in the Western Art galleries of the Ashmolean Museum and Christ Church Picture Gallery.

Wednesdays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 20/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £195 V350-283

Art of the First World War Jan Cox MA British art provides a marvellous insight into the First World War. We examine major war-artists: Nash, Nevinson, Sargent, and lesser-known ones like Kennington and Bone. Additionally, painters on the home front such as Gertler and Carrington.

English Court Art c.1570-1649 Gillian White BA MA PhD This course examines the art and architecture of the courts of Elizabeth I, James I and Charles I, and looks at the great differences in taste, style and connoisseurship that emerge in the period c.1570-1649.

Early 20th-Century British Art Alice Foster MA BA(Hons) Modern art is sometimes difficult to fathom but if it is placed in the context of its time, with all the fluctuations and changes that a new century brings, then it becomes more accessible. Join Alice Foster to explore it.

The Pencil of Nature: A History of the Art of Photography David Morgan BA MA PhD This course will trace the development of the powerful new medium of the photograph from its earliest origins until the present day.

Weekly Classes in Oxford

Wednesdays 1.00-3.00pm Starts 13/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V350-329

Thursdays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 14/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V350-307

Wednesdays 10.30am-12-30pm Starts 13/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V350-321

Thursdays 2.30-4.30pm Starts 14/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V350-332

biology

Birds of a Feather: An Introduction to Ornithology Ada Grabowska-Zhang DPhil BA Birds are a diverse group that span beyond the visitors of our bird-tables. In this course we will explore aspects of bird biology, from diversity and evolutionary origin, through adaptations to the avian way of life, to bird behaviour and ecology.

Muscles and Bones: Basic Human Anatomy Anna Pike DPhil BSc A detailed look at the bones and muscles that make up the human musculo-skeletal system.

Animal Diversity: An Introduction to Zoology Thomas Hesselberg MSc PhD Nature supports an impressively large number of animals that vary in form and function. In this introductory zoology course we will place this diversity in an evolutionary framework and look at animals ranging from invertebrates to mammals.

Ecology of Port Meadow Ada Grabowska-Zhang DPhil BA Port Meadow is a great landmark of Oxford and a fascinating ecosystem. We will explore what processes shape meadow ecosystems generally, and Port Meadow specifically. During frequent field trips, we will explore aspects of natural and local history.

Wednesdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 30/9/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 C100-94

Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 1/10/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 C100-95

Wednesdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 20/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 C150-1

Wednesdays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 13/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 C100-99

Weekly Classes in Oxford

biology

Human Genes and How they may Cure Diseases Amr Abdelgany DPhil Genes are beautifully organised, precisely regulated and amazingly networked to maintain healthy cells and hence healthy bodies. What goes wrong in diseases? What is genes therapy? We will explore this field and address these questions.

How Animals Work Anna Pike DPhil BSc ‘How animals work’ looks at the diverse body systems seen amongst vertebrate animals enabling them to inhabit different environments.

Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 14/4/2016 10 meetings Rewley House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 C100-100

Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 14/4/2016 10 meetings Rewley House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 C100-98

classics

Ancient Greek 1 Susan Sorek PhD Ancient Greek is the language of Homer, Sophocles, Plato, the New Testament and many other texts. In this class students with no prior knowledge of Greek will start learning ancient Greek in order to read some of these famous texts and authors.

Ancient Greek 2 Helen Kaufmann LicPhil PGCE PGCert PhD Ancient Greek is the language of Homer, Sophocles, Plato, the New Testament and many other texts. This class is for students who have either completed ‘Ancient Greek 1’ or have prior knowledge of Ancient Greek from elsewhere.

Ancient Greek 3 Helen Kaufmann LicPhil PGCE PGCert PhD Ancient Greek is the language of Homer, Sophocles, Plato, the New Testament and many other texts. This class is for students who have either completed ‘Ancient Greek 2’ or have prior knowledge of Ancient Greek from elsewhere.

Ancient Greek Literature Priscilla Martin BA MA PhD

We shall read in Greek one philosophical and one dramatic work: The Republic Book 2 by Plato and Philoctetes by Sophocles.

Weekly Classes in Oxford

Mondays 5.00-7.00pm Starts 28/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 Q800-58

Mondays 5.15-7.15pm Starts 28/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 Q800-59

Mondays 7.30-9.30pm Starts 28/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 Q800-65

Tuesdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 6/10/2015 20 meetings Rewley House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 Q800-60

classics

Biblical Hebrew 1 Susan Sorek PhD This is a beginners course in Classical Hebrew. Study of the Hebrew bible, understanding and translating texts.

Biblical Hebrew 2 Susan Sorek PhD This is a follow up course to beginners Hebrew. the student will be introduced to various biblical texts in context.

Thursdays 3.15-5.15pm Starts 1/10/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 Q800-63 Thursdays 5.30-7.30pm Starts 1/10/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 Q800-64

Latin 1 Alison Samuels MA This course is intended for beginners but is also suitable for people wishing to refresh their Latin. Using the first two sections of Jones and Sidwell’s textbook Reading Latin, we will meet all major noun and adjective groups and several tenses of active verbs.

Latin 2 Priscilla Martin BA MA PhD This is a course for learners who have some basic Latin and is suitable for those who have completed ‘Latin 1’. We will use Sections 3 and 4 of Jones and Sidwell’s Reading Latin.

Latin 3 Alison Samuels MA This course equips you with the skills necessary to tackle unadapted classical texts. Using Jones and Sidwell’s Reading Latin, it covers the last grammar topics through extracts from authors of the Late Republic.

Reading Latin Texts Alison Samuels MA

This language course will help you read ancient texts in the original Latin, using the commentary and apparatus of a standard edition. The set texts are Virgil’s Georgics IV and Sallust Bellum Catilinae, with selections from Horace and Cicero.

Sanskrit Stephen Thompson BSc BA BD MPhil PhD DipMin PGCE This course is for complete beginners and provides an introduction to Sanskrit, its grammar rules and associated culture.

Fridays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 2/10/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 Q800-57

Wednesdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 7/10/2015 20 meetings Rewley House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 Q800-61

Fridays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 2/10/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 Q800-62

Mondays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 28/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 Q800-56

Tuesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 6/10/2015 20 meetings Rewley House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 Q100-130

Weekly Classes in Oxford

computing & mathematics

Web Design and Development Level 1: Introduction Glenn Clarkson BA MBA Web design and development skills are much in demand. This course aims to provide beginners with the fundamental conceptual and practical skills needed to master the creation of basic websites.

An Introduction to Javascript Qing Chao Wang BSc MSc PhD This course introduces JavaScript from an introductory level, previous knowledge of programming is not required, students will learn what JavaScript is, how it works and what can be achieved using it.

Probability and Risk: Being Precise about Uncertainty Julian Gallop MA(Hons) Probability, risk and uncertainty are always with us. Practitioners in a range of enterprises are required to make judgements involving uncertainty. Based on examples and visual representations, key concepts of probability and risk are covered.

Mondays 5.30-8.00pm Starts 28/9/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £255 G400-148

Mondays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 28/9/2015 10 meetings Rewley House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £205 G400-144

Mondays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 5/10/2015 5 meetings Rewley House Credit: 5 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £105 G100-64

Statistics for Psychologists Sophie van Hullen MSc PhD The course provides an introduction to key concepts of statistics, descriptive data analysis techniques and statistical interference appropriate to the study of psychology. The course uses SPSS statistical software.

Tuesdays 5.00-7.00pm Starts 29/9/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £205 G100-61

OOP using C++ and Java Vasos Pavlika BSc(Hons) MSc PhD PGCE MInstP CPhys CMath CMathTeach MIEE MIET C++ and Java will be used to introduce Object Oriented techniques, commencing at an introductory level. The course will include encapsulation, inheritance and polymorphism. The course is intended for those with some programming experience. Weekly Classes in Oxford

Tuesdays 7.00-9.30pm Starts 29/9/2015 20 meetings Rewley House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £470 G490-3

computing & mathematics

Web Design and Development Level 3: Responsive design Glenn Clarkson BA MBA As adoption of smartphones and tablets increases rapidly so does the importance of mobile-friendly websites for visitors regardless of the viewing device. Create responsive websites for the mobile web using flexible grids, fluid images and media queries.

Learning to Program, in C Ian East PhD An introductory course on programming with an emphasis on general programming and algorithm design, using the popular C language.

Statistics for Non-Mathematicians Vasos Pavlika BSc(Hons) MSc PhD PGCE MInstP CPhys CMath CMathTeach MIEE MIET The course will introduce statistics to the beginner. Topics will include: measures of central tendency, dispersion and numerous continuous and discrete probability distributions.

Web Design and Development Level 2: Intermediate Glenn Clarkson BA MBA This course follows on from our Introduction to Web Design & Development course and introduces further techniques and skills.

Going Further with Javascript Qing Chao Wang BSc MSc PhD This is an intermediate level JavaScript course which also provides an introduction to PHP and MySQL. Basic knowledge of Javascript would be required.

Web Design and Development Level 4: Database Driven Dynamic Websites Glenn Clarkson BA MBA Building content-managed websites is a skillset much in demand and an excellent website enhances the view people have of your product or company. This course offers an introduction to the creation of dynamic websites.

Wednesdays 5.30-8.00pm Starts 30/9/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £255 G400-149

Wednesdays 6.45-8.45pm Starts 30/9/2015 10 meetings Rewley House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £205 G400-126

Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 1/10/2015 10 meetings Rewley House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £90 G100-59

Mondays 5.30-8.00pm Starts 18/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £255 G400-146

Mondays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 18/1/2016 10 meetings Rewley House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £205 G400-145

Wednesdays 5.30-8.00pm Starts 20/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £255 G400-147

Weekly Classes in Oxford

computing & mathematics

How a Computer works: From Switch to Processor Indrachapa Bandara DipTech BTech BScEng(Hon) PhD MIET MIIE In these modern times, the computer has become an essential part of everyday work. This course introduces the fundamental principles and features that underpin all modern computing systems design, and describes how digital systems are constructed.

Wednesdays 6.45-8.45pm Starts 20/1/2016 10 meetings Rewley House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £205 G400-150

Gems of Geometry John Barnes MA DUniv This course shows how geometry illustrates the beauty of the physical world. It covers topics such as the shapes of flowers and pineapples, tilings and patterns, the structure of crystals, properties of soap bubbles, chaos, relativity and black holes.

Mathematics and Statistics for the Life Sciences Vasos Pavlika BSc(Hons) MSc PhD PGCE MInstP CPhys CMath CMathTeach MIEE MIET The course introduces essential mathematical and statistical tools required in the life sciences. The course assumes no prior knowledge of maths or stats and on completion students will be able to analyse and model their data.

Thursdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 21/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 G100-62

Thursdays 7.00-9.30pm Starts 21/1/2016 10 meetings Rewley House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £255 G100-60

Introduction to Matlab and R Vasos Pavlika BSc(Hons) MSc PhD PGCE MInstP CPhys CMath CMathTeach MIEE MIET The course introduces essential mathematical and statistical tools of the social and natural sciences using Matlab and Stata. The course assumes no prior knowledge of mathematics, statistics or computer programming.

Mathematics for Computer Science Vasos Pavlika BSc(Hons) MSc PhD PGCE MInstP CPhys CMath CMathTeach MIEE MIET Mathematics is the most versatile of the sciences. This course will demonstrate the fusion of Mathematics and Computer Science and show the interdependence of the two disciplines. Weekly Classes in Oxford

Tuesdays 7.00-9.30pm Starts 12/4/2016 10 meetings Rewley House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £255 G400-142

Thursdays 7.00-9.30pm Starts 14/4/2016 10 meetings Rewley House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £255 G400-143

creative writing

Travel Writing Jeremy Hughes BA PGCE MSt This course is for people who enjoy travel writing in its different forms and who wish to explore the different ways in which they can produce their own work.

Mondays 10.00am-12.00pm Starts 28/9/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £195 W800-214

Poets’ Workshop Tutor TBC If you write poems as a response to life, you will enjoy this workshop. In a supportive but disciplined group we will help you build on existing ideas and skills and encourage you to discover and explore new possibilities.

Creative Writing: Getting your Novel Finished Morag Joss MA For every novel or story written, hundreds more lie unfinished. Through writing and discussion, this course will help you harness technique, craft and motivation to revitalise both untried ideas and unfinished work, and set them on the way to completion.

Tuesdays 10.00am-12.00pm Starts 29/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £345 W800-201

Tuesdays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 29/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £345 W800-167

Writing Stories and Novels John Ballam BA PhD Avid readers of short stories and novels will find in this course the skills necessary to turn a love of fiction into a productive enterprise. Students will be introduced to key techniques, and will be supported with stage-by-stage guidance.

Writing Fiction 1 Shelley Harris MA Writing teaches writing. There is no substitute. This course will consist primarily of writing exercises, designed to stimulate the pleasurable intensity of composition. Ink will flow. Material will emerge. Stories will be written.

Wednesdays 11.00am-1.00pm Starts 30/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £345 W800-210

Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm Starts 30/9/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £195 W800-205

Writing Fiction 2 Shelley Harris MA Writing is a long and lonely process. This course is a combination of text analysis and writing exercises designed to give new writers increased confidence in their own individual voice and the staying-power to complete a sustained piece of work.

Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm Starts 20/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £195 W800-204

Weekly Classes in Oxford

creative writing

Script-Writing 1 Noel White BA MA The course will cover technical aspects of the medium such as formatting and presentation, and also look at narrative techniques such as voice, setting, character development and structure across all genres. Open discussion about story will be encouraged.

Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 1/10/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £195 W800-99

Script-Writing 2 Noel White BA MA This more advanced course is aimed at those who might already be working on a script and feel they would benefit from a structured teaching environment and critical feedback/support from fellow writers. It is a chance to further explore story and script.

Writing Poetry Jenny Lewis MA(Oxon) MPhil A friendly but focused way to start, or continue, to explore aspects of poetry from reading and listening to writing and performance - with tips on strategies towards eventual publication.

Memoir Jeremy Hughes BA PGCE MSt Everyone has an interesting life story and this course will enable you to present your own.

Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 21/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £195 W800-200

Fridays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 2/10/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £195 W800-207

Mondays 10.00am-12.00pm Starts 18/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £195 W800-215

The Blank Page Shelley Harris MA If you’ve always wanted to write fiction, this course is for you. Whether you’re a complete novice or have a drawer full of tentative beginnings, this friendly and practical course gets you flexing your creative muscles from the very first session.

Weekly Classes in Oxford

Mondays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 11/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £195 W800-206

creative writing

How to Turn Life into Story Noel White BA MA This course will explore what it means to be a writer and what practical skills one must develop in order to create a narrative. From prose to screenwriting, we will explore technical and philosophical ideas surrounding the craft.

Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 14/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £195 W800-199

FILM STUDIES

An Introduction to Film Studies Keith Hopper BA MA MSt DPhil This course draws on some of the classic critical models that are typically employed in film studies: semiotics, genre studies, auteur criticism, psychoanalysis, and star theory. The core film text will be Apocalypse Now (dir. Francis Ford Coppola, 1979).

Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 30/9/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 P303-37

Horror Films Kiri Walden BA(Hons) PGDip This course will trace the development of the Horror film from the folk and literary origins of early silents (The Golem, Nosferatu) through the British ‘Hammer Horrors’, American slashers to the more recent influence of foreign language films.

Nordic Noir: Scandinavian Crime Fiction in Film and Television Peter Boss BA PhD This course offers a critical introduction to the recent phenomenon of Scandinavian crime fiction in film and television, examining its most celebrated examples and their national contexts while addressing the nature of their Global popularity.

Mondays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 18/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 P303-36

Tuesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 12/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 P303-38

Weekly Classes in Oxford

history & politics

Islam in the Modern World Trevor Mostyn MA(Hons) Explain through history what is happening today in the Islamic Middle East and North Africa politically and culturally - with particular attention to the so-called Sunni Shia divide, the failure of recent revolutions and the reasons for increasing Islamist militancy.

The Orthodox Church in the Middle Ages Aphrodite Papayianni MA PhD Investigating the significant role the Orthodox Church played in the life of the Byzantine Empire, we will discuss its spiritual and political power, role in diplomacy, and influence on Byzantine art.

The Anarchy in England, 1135-1154 Kimberly Cowan BA MSt

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N Was King Stephen’s reign reallyRan Anarchy? Discover AW HD T I the answer by examining contemporary accounts, current (W research, and the events of the period.

Mondays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 28/9/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V100-309

Mondays 11.00am-1.00pm Starts 28/9/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V100-310

Mondays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 28/9/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V100-297

Europe Between the Wars: 1919-1939 Sheila Tremlett BA MA MIL What was the real impact of the Great War? Did its fallout condemn Europe to another conflict within 20 years? The course examines these questions via a broad survey of international relations, politics, economics and culture in the inter-war period.

The Medieval Villain Elizabeth Gemmill BA PhD This course will look at ten infamous individuals from medieval England in order to understand the values and expectations of the society that condemned them as villains. Weekly Classes in Oxford

Tuesdays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 29/9/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V100-296

Tuesdays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 29/9/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V100-317

history & politics

Richard II Andy King PhD MA BA Richard II ascended the throne as a child of ten; at the age of thirty-two, he was deposed and killed. The course will examine the clash between Richard’s elevated view of kingship, and the conflicting views of his subjects, which led to his fall.

Tuesdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 29/9/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V100-299

Rasputin to Putin: Russia, 1916-2016 Christopher Danziger MA MEd

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No nation has survived and even thrived on such ordeals as the Russians. Can we hope to explain their tolerance of the outlandish Rasputin, their veneration for the sadistic psycopath Stalin, or their support for the enigmatic pseudodemocracy of Putin?

Wednesdays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 30/9/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4)

The Anglo-Boer War 1899-1902 Michael Redley MA MSc PhD The course examines an extraordinary war of imperial aggression and defence of racial privilege in the interior of South Africa. We will explore the way the Anglo-Boer War changed the nature of warfare, politics and society in the twentieth century.

Wednesdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 30/9/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V100-109

Europe Divided: 1961-1989 Tom Buchanan MA DPhil Between 1961 and1989 the Berlin Wall starkly symbolised the Cold War division of Europe. This course will explore the main events of European history during that period, with particular attention to the attempts to reduce Cold War tensions.

Science and Technology of The First World War: The War of Inventions Willem Hackmann PhD The terrible waste of life on the Western Front showed that patriotism was not enough to defeat the enemy. Stung into action by popular and political pressure the UK government attempted to harness science to the war effort.

Thursdays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 1/10/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V100-295

Thursdays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 1/10/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V100-322

Weekly Classes in Oxford

history & politics

Women of the Wars of the Roses Helen Lacey PhD MA BA(Hons) The reburial of Richard III’s remains has raised awareness of new research into the Wars of the Roses. This course asks students to engage with the latest work on this tumultous period, with a particular focus on the women at the heart of politics.

Byzantine Centres of Magnificence Aphrodite Papayianni MA PhD The course aims to examine the cultural and artistic life in some of the major Byzantine centres: Constantinople, Thessalonica, Meteora, Mt Athos, Ravenna and Sicily, Mt Sinai, Mystras.

The Birth of the Modern World? An Introduction to Political Ideology Kate Watson BA MA PhD This course looks at political ideology from Absolutism to Conservatism, and Socialism to Feminism. In the process we shall see how modern democracy has been constructed through this ideological process, and also modern dictatorships.

Commerce, Conquest and Competition: Britain and the Wider World in the 18th Century Mike Wagner DPhil MSt BA This course explores how the expansion of British commerce in the eighteenth century re-defined Britain’s place in the world and became a fundamental force which shaped British national identity. Weekly Classes in Oxford

Mondays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 18/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V100-306

Mondays 11.00am-1.00pm Starts 11/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V100-307

Tuesdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 19/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V100-318

Wednesdays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 20/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V100-161

history & politics

The Rise and Decline of Ideological Politics in Britain since 1945 Tudor Jones PhD MA MPhil An historical introduction to the nature, course and development of ideological conflict and debate in British politics since 1945.

Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm Starts 20/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V100-304

Life on the Home Front: Britain 1914-18 Annette Mayer BA(Hons) MA PGCE What was life like in Britain between 1914-18? How dramatic were the changes within society as the country faced up to the needs of total war? We will explore the way war had an unprecedented effect on the lives of Britons during these crucial years.

Turkey and the Middle East Gareth Winrow BA MA PhD Turkey is increasingly politically and economically active in the Middle East. This course will examine Turkey’s attempts to become a key regional player and model for states and societies in the Middle East.

The Last Emperor: Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany 1888-1918 Carl Wade MA MPhil This course will focus on the role of Wilhelm II as emperor of Germany in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It will consider his early life, the nature of his rule at home and abroad and the long-term legacy of his policies.

Muslims, Pagans and Heretics: Crusades in Europe Aysu Dincer PhD MA BA European crusades reflect not only the religious fervour of the times, but shed light on the expansion of papal political influence, the economic colonisation of northern Europe, the political submission of southern France.

Thursdays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 21/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V100-308

Thursdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 21/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V100-293

Tuesdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 12/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V100-301

Wednesdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 13/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V100-303

Weekly Classes in Oxford

history & politics

Henry VII: The Unknown Tudor Janet Dickinson PhD MA BA(Hons) Henry Tudor’s defeat of Richard III marked the beginning of an extraordinary period of English history. Often overlooked in favour of his descendants, the newly crowned king deserves more attention. This course will explore his character and his kingship.

Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 13/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V100-302

Napoleonic Europe Angela Jianu PhD MA This course examines the Napoleonic period (1799-1815) and its impact on Europe. Changes of political regime in France and the reconfiguration of geographic boundaries across Europe arguably created the modern European states as we know them today.

Terrorism in the Contemporary World Mark Radford BA(Hons) PhD From the Libyan desert to the lush green fields of Ireland, this course will outline the current position of insurgent groups undertaking armed conflict against governments and societies. Weekly Classes in Oxford

Thursdays 1.30-3.30pm Starts 14/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V100-305

Thursdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 14/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V100-298

languages

Languages 1~6: Guide to Levels QUICK GUIDE TO FINDING YOUR LEVEL OUDCE Yr(s) of p/t Stage prior study 1 0 to 1 term 2 1 yr + 3 2 yrs + 4 3 yrs + 5 4 yrs + 6 5 yrs +

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There may be variations for languages with non-Roman script. Level 1 (CEFR Level A1+) An interactive course providing an introduction to language and culture. It is for complete beginners as well as those who have learnt some expressions and phrases through travel or socializing. The topics and grammar knowledge will enable students to communicate in a basic range of everyday situations relating to personal needs, and the cultural information will help them understand simple references to the most common aspects of culture and everyday life. Level 2 (CEFR Level A2+) An interactive course further developing the participantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; language skills in a range of predictable situations and familiarizing students with a range of simple grammar structures. To benefit from the course, students will have: l completed OUDCE Level 1 or equivalent in the language or; l gained a GCSE (Grade B or below) in the language or; l achieved level A1+ of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in the language. Level 3 (CEFR Level B1) A communicative course which develops the learnersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; oral and written proficiency in most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in a country where the language is spoken. The

language content will enable participants to describe, compare, contrast, and express personal opinions on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. To benefit from the course, students will have: l completed the OUDCE Level 2 or equivalent in the language or; l gained a GCSE (Grade A/A*) in the language or; l achieved level A2+ of the (CEFR) in the language. Level 4 (CEFR Level B1/B2) A communicative course which develops the learnersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; oral and written proficiency in a wider range of situations and with a degree of fluency. The participants will be encouraged to converse with some spontaneity, discuss familiar topics and contemporary society, and listen to radio and TV broadcasts. To benefit from the course, students will have: l completed the OUDCE Level 3 or equivalent in the language or; l gained an AS in the language or; l achieved level B1 of the CEFR in the language. Level 5 (CEFR Level B2) A communicative course which allows participants to develop their proficiency in the appropriate language to a level where they can interact with native speakers with a degree of fluency and spontaneity. Course materials will include a variety of idioms, registers and styles. The participants will be encouraged to explain viewpoints giving advantages and disadvantages. To benefit from the course, students will have: l completed the OUDCE Level 4 or equivalent in the language; l gained an A-level in the language; l achieved level B1+/B2- of the CEFR in the language. Level 6 (CEFR Level B2/C1) A communicative course which allows participants to express themselves flexibly and effectively in the appropriate language for social and professional purposes. Course materials will provide background knowledge and vocabulary relating to social, political, historical and current cultural events in countries where the language is spoken. The participants will be encouraged to use idiomatic Weekly Classes in Oxford

languages expressions, present clear arguments and round off with appropriate conclusions. Texts may include articles, literary prose or instruction manuals. To benefit from the course, students will have: l completed the OUDCE Level 5 or equivalent in the language or; l have achieved level B2 of the CEFR in the language.

Conversation Classes: Guide to Levels Intermediate Conversation (CEFR Level B1) A course focussing on developing the participants’ listening and speaking skills as well as fluency and accuracy in familiar situations that are of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life, e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current events. It is for students who have acquired a range of vocabulary items for everyday situations and a sound knowledge of simple grammar structures. To benefit from the course, students will have: l studied the language for 2 years or; l gained a GCSE (Grade A/A*) in the language; or l achieved level A2+ of the CEFR in the language. Upper Intermediate Conversation (CEFR Level B2) A course focussing on developing the participants’ listening, speaking, grammar accuracy and fluency in a wider range of familiar situations. It is for students who have a broad repertoire and a sound knowledge of grammar and syntactic structures. Discussions will cover a range of topics, accounting for and defending viewpoints. To benefit from the course, students will have: l studied the language for 3 years; or l gained an AS in the language; or l achieved level B1 of the CEFR in the language. Advanced Conversation/Discussion (CEFR Level C1) This advanced conversation course is for consolidating oral fluency, idiom and register to enable participants to interact flexibly and effectively in a wide range of situations. To benefit from the course, students will have: l studied the language for 4 years or more; or l gained an A Level in the language; or l achieved level B2 of the CEFR in the language. The course is at proficiency level and focuses on developing oral skills further for effective and flexible use of the language in social and professional contexts. It is for students who are fairly conversant in the appropriate language, have covered most of the grammar and syntax and wish to improve fluency, idiom and register.

Weekly Classes in Oxford

ARABIC

Arabic 1 Souad Baameur MA BA Thursdays 5.15-7.15pm Starts 1/10/2015 20 meetings Rewley House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 T610-60

Arabic 2 Souad Baameur MA BA Thursdays 7.30-9.30pm Starts 1/10/2015 20 meetings Rewley House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 T620-1

Arabic 3 Souad Baameur MA BA Fridays 5.00-7.00pm Starts 2/10/2015 20 meetings Rewley House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 T610-61

CHINESE

Chinese 1 Zhao Godfrey BA PGDip Tuesdays 7.30-9.30pm Starts 6/10/2015 20 meetings Rewley House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 Q100-98

Chinese 2 Zhao Godfrey BA PGDip Tuesdays 5.15-7.15pm Starts 6/10/2015 20 meetings Rewley House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 Q100-99

Chinese 3 Jin Zhang MBA Tuesdays 5.15-7.15pm Starts 29/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 T110-38

languages chinese contd

Chinese 4 Zhao Godfrey BA PGDip Wednesdays 5.15-7.15pm Starts 30/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 Q100-100

Chinese History and Culture 1 Zhao Godfrey BA PGDip

With a history of 5,000 years unbroken civilization China’s recent growth and development have propelled it to become a key player on the world stage. This course explores China’s early history and how it has continued to influence China today. (N.B. In English) Wednesdays 3.00-5.00pm Starts 30/9/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 Q100-104

Chinese History and Culture 2 Zhao Godfrey BA PGDip

This course explores significant elements and key figures that existed in the period between the Song Dynasty through to 1949 to find out their impact on the China of today. (N.B. In English) Wednesdays 3.00-5.00pm Starts 20/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 Q100-105

english

farsi

English 2 Sally Warner MEd RSA DipTEFLA Wednesdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 30/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 Q310-6

English 3 Sally Warner MEd RSA DipTEFLA Wednesdays 4.30-6.30pm Starts 30/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 Q310-7

Farsi 1 Nader Sepehr BA(Hons) DPSI Wednesdays 5.00-7.00pm Starts 7/10/2015 20 meetings Rewley House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 Q100-116

Farsi 2 Nader Sepehr BA(Hons) DPSI Wednesdays 7.15-9.15pm Starts 7/10/2015 20 meetings Rewley House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 Q100-117

English Upper Intermediate Conversation Sally Warner MEd RSA DipTEFLA Tuesdays 3.00-4.30pm Starts 29/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £250 Q310-9

English Advanced Conversation Sally Warner MEd RSA DipTEFLA Tuesdays 5.00-6.30pm Starts 29/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £250 Q310-8

french

French 1A Hélène Flanders Degree equivalent Thursdays 4.45-6.45pm Starts 1/10/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 R110-198

French 1B Danae Lemos Theologis Maîtrise LEA Wednesdays 7.15-9.15pm Starts 30/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 Q100-112

Weekly Classes in Oxford

languages

French Literature

FRENCH contd

Danae Lemos Theologis Maîtrise LEA

French 2 Danae Lemos Theologis Maîtrise LEA Mondays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 28/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 Q100-115

French 3 Martine Renauld Maîtrise ès Lettres PGCE Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 30/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 R110-195

French 4 Martine Renauld Maîtrise ès Lettres PGCE Tuesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 29/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 R110-196

French 5 Martine Renauld Maîtrise ès Lettres PGCE Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 1/10/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 R110-197

French 6 Mariana Bonnouvrier BA MA Tuesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 29/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 R110-201

French Intermediate Conversation Martine Renauld Maîtrise ès Lettres PGCE Thursdays 1.30-3.00pm Starts 1/10/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £250 R110-193

French Upper Intermediate Conversation A Martine Renauld Maîtrise ès Lettres PGCE Wednesdays 1.30-3.00pm Starts 30/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £250 R110-194

French Upper Intermediate Conversation B Danae Lemos Theologis Maîtrise LEA Wednesdays 1.30-3.00pm Starts 30/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £250 Q100-111

French Advanced Discussion Danae Lemos Theologis Maîtrise LEA Fridays 11.00am-12.30pm Starts 2/10/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £250 Q100-113

Weekly Classes in Oxford

This course will introduce a selection of novels by contemporary French writers. It will invite students to discover and discuss literary works from 1980 onwards and gain a better understanding of recent trends in French culture and society. (The course will be held in French and aimed at students with an upper intermediate or higher level proficiency in the language.) Thursdays 11.30am-1.30pm Starts 14/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 Q100-114

german

German 1 Doris Hermann-Ostrowski MA(ODE) MA(TESOL) PGCE IOL ACIEA IFL CTEL Mondays 5.00-7.00pm Starts 28/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 R210-69

German 2 Doris Hermann-Ostrowski MA(ODE) MA(TESOL) PGCE IOL ACIEA IFL CTEL Mondays 7.15-9.15pm Starts 28/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 R210-70

German 3 Ulrike Parkinson MA Mondays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 5/10/2015 20 meetings Rewley House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 R210-67

languages german contd

German 4 Ulrike Parkinson MA Tuesdays 7.30-9.30pm Starts 6/10/2015 20 meetings Rewley House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 R210-68

German 5 Marina Hamilton-Baillie BA(Hons) Tuesdays 5.15-7.15pm Starts 29/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 Q100-102

German 6 Marina Hamilton-Baillie BA(Hons) Tuesdays 7.30-9.30pm Starts 29/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 Q100-103

German Upper Intermediate Conversation Marina Hamilton-Baillie BA(Hons) Mondays 2.00-3.30pm Starts 28/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £250 R210-71

greek

Greek 1 Maria Thanassa BA MA DipTrans PhD Mondays 7.30-9.30pm Starts 28/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 Q712-41

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italian

Greek 2 Virginia Villioti MA BA(Hons) Mondays 7.15-9.15pm Starts 28/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 Q712-44

Greek 3 Virginia Villioti MA BA(Hons) Tuesdays 7.15-9.15pm Starts 29/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 Q712-45

Greek 4 Maria Thanassa BA MA DipTrans PhD Mondays 5.15-7.15pm Starts 28/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 Q712-43

From Hollywood to Athens (Greek Cinema) Maria Thanassa BA MA DipTrans PhD

This course explores Greek culture and society through a range of films from the international and national scene. We will consider how these films negotiate cultural, social and historical realities concerning Greece, often recreating its image. (N.B. This course is taught in English.) Tuesdays 5.00-7.00pm Starts 19/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 Q712-42

Italian 1A Maria Teresa Caprotti DipEd Mondays 5.00-7.00pm Starts 28/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 R310-224

Italian 1B Francesca Magnabosco DPhil Wednesdays 5.00-7.00pm Starts 30/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 R310-226

Italian 2A Maria Teresa Caprotti DipEd Tuesdays 5.30-7.30pm Starts 29/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 Q100-93

Italian 2B Cecilia Piantanida DPhil MA BA Thursdays 7.30-9.30pm Starts 1/10/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 R310-228

Italian 3 Francesca Magnabosco DPhil Mondays 7.15-9.15pm Starts 28/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 R310-227 Weekly Classes in Oxford

languages italian contd

Italian 4 Maria Ausilia Lynes BA PGCE TEFL Tuesdays 5.15-7.15pm Starts 6/10/2015 20 meetings Rewley House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 R310-225

Italian 5 Lara Clementi MA PGCertIFL Thursdays 6.30-8.30pm Starts 1/10/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 Q100-95

Italian 6 Dante Ceruolo Law Degree Thursdays 5.15-7.15pm Starts 1/10/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 R310-231

Reading Italian Literature Dante Ceruolo Law Degree

The course will be based on the reading, analysis and discussion of Italian short fiction and a novel. (In Italian) Tuesdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 29/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 R310-229

Italian Intermediate Conversation Maria Teresa Caprotti DipEd Mondays 2.00-3.30pm Starts 28/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £250 R310-223

Weekly Classes in Oxford

Italian Advanced Discussion Anna di Stefano Dott.ssa Mondays 11.30am-1.00pm Starts 28/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £250 Q100-96

Parliamo di Letteratura Anna di Stefano Dott.ssa

The course will offer an insight into the 20th-century Italian literary scene through the short stories of some of the most prominent Italian modern and contemporary novelists. (In Italian – Intermediate Level or above.) Mondays 3.00-4.30pm Starts 28/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £250 Q100-97

Italy’s Three Crowns: Dante, Petrarca, and Boccaccio Francesca Magnabosco DPhil

An exciting journey through the masterpieces of Italian literature. Familiarize yourself with Italian culture while reading Dante, Petrarch, and Boccaccio in the original language. Expand your vocabulary and practice discussion in Italian. Thursdays 5.00-7.00pm Starts 1/10/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 R310-232

Women in Italian Literature and Society: Stereotypes v Unconventional Characters Maria Ausilia Lynes BA PGCE TEFL

Can a young woman be submissive and horribly sinful at the same time? Or rebellious and very honest? Or a feminist in a male dominated society? Find out how contradictory aspects can cohabit in the same character in Italian literature. (In Italian) Thursdays 5.30-7.30pm Starts 1/10/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 R320-1

Italian Food: A Journey through History, Culture and Emigration Ugo Marsili MA MSc

Italian cuisine is famous all around the world for being simple, healthy and tasty. During the course we will learn the origin of some of the best-known Italian dishes, the history and tradition behind the recipes and of course how to cook them properly. The course is mostly in Italian and is addressed to students with an intermediate knowledge of the language. Thursdays 3.00-5.00pm Starts 14/4/2016 6 meetings Rewley House Credit: 5 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £120 R310-234

languages italian CONTD

Italian Medieval and Renaissance Literature: Language, Culture, Translation Francesca Magnabosco DPhil

An exciting journey through the masterpieces of Italian literature. Familiarize yourself with Italian culture while reading Dante, Petrarch, Boccaccio, and other authors, in the original language. Expand your vocabulary and practice discussion in Italian. Classes will be held primarily in Italian. Thursdays 5.15-7.15pm Starts 14/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 R310-230

Japanese

Japanese 1

Japanese Calligraphy

Shizuko Richardson CertTFL

Naoko Hosokawa MSc MA BA

Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 30/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 T210-55

Japanese 2 Shizuko Richardson CertTFL Tuesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 29/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 T210-56

Japanese 3 Shizuko Richardson CertTFL Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 1/10/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 T210-57

Upper Intermediate Japanese Conversation Italian Language through Roman Art and Archaeology Carmela Franco BA(Hons) MA

This course is for students who wish to improve their Italian language through the exploration of Roman civilization and art. It is aimed at students with upper intermediate to advanced level proficiency in Italian. Fridays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 15/4/2016 10 meetings Rewley House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 R310-233

Shizuko Richardson CertTFL Mondays 7.00-8.30pm Starts 28/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £250 T210-58

This course includes an introduction to key concepts in Japanese calligraphy and a workshop for the participants to experience producing calligraphic pieces. Each week the brushwork of new characters is explained. No knowledge of Japanese required. Tuesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 12/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 T210-59

korean

Korean 1 Suninn Yun BA MA Thursdays 5.30-7.30pm Starts 1/10/2015 20 meetings Rewley House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 Q100-122

Korean 2 Suninn Yun BA MA Thursdays 3.15-5.15pm Starts 1/10/2015 20 meetings Rewley House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 Q100-124

polish

Polish 1 Agnieszka Gurbin PhD Wednesdays 5.00-7.00pm Starts 30/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 Q100-101

Weekly Classes in Oxford

languages portugese

Portuguese 1 Helena Castro Williams BA Mondays 5.15-7.15pm Starts 5/10/2015 20 meetings Rewley House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 R510-24

Portuguese 3 Helena Castro Williams BA Mondays 7.30-9.30pm Starts 5/10/2015 20 meetings Rewley House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 Q100-94

russian

Russian 1 Elena Katz PhD MA Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm Starts 30/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 Q100-109

Russian 2 Elena Katz PhD MA Tuesdays 7.30-9.30pm Starts 29/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 Q100-110

russian contd

Passport to Russia: Introduction to Russian Etiquette and Customs Elena Katz PhD MA

The course, which will be conducted in English, is designed to explore several stereotypical impressions of Russia. It will introduce the students to the “enigma of the Russian soul” and uniquely “Russian way” of behavior and development. Thursdays 7.30-9.30pm Starts 14/4/2016 5 meetings Ewert House Credit: 5 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £110 R711-19

spanish

Spanish 1A Pilar Membrillera BSc Wednesdays 5.15-7.15pm Starts 30/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 R410-142

Spanish 1B Susana Jackson-Houlston BA(Hons) DipRSA Mondays 5.00-7.00pm Starts 28/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 R410-147

Spanish 2 Susana Jackson-Houlston BA(Hons) DipRSA Mondays 7.15-9.15pm Starts 28/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 Q100-108

Weekly Classes in Oxford

spanish CONTD

Spanish 3 Pilar Membrillera BSc Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm Starts 30/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 R410-148

Spanish 4 Pablo Aparicio Duran BA Tuesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 6/10/2015 20 meetings Rewley House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 R410-146

Spanish 5 Pablo Aparicio Duran BA Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 1/10/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 R410-149

Spanish Upper Intermediate Conversation Rosa Arias-Yague BA Wednesdays 5.15-6.45pm Starts 30/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £250 R410-138

Spanish through Latin American Music Lorena Nessi PhD MA BA

This course is a musical journey through the social, political and cultural aspects of some ofthe most popular Latin-American (and Spanish) genres. (In Spanish – Intermediate level) Wednesdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 20/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 R410-145

languages

Spanish through Cinema

spanish contd

Spanish through the Readings of Latin American Writers 1

Lorena Nessi PhD MA BA

Rosa Arias-Yague BA

Discover some of the most acclaimed Latin American writers together with some of the newer and most innovative ones. Learn about them and the culture of this fascinating region while practising your language skills. (In Spanish at an Upper Intermediate to Advanced level.) Thursdays 12.30-2.30pm Starts 21/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 R410-140

Spanish through the Readings of Latin American Writers 2 Rosa Arias-Yague BA

If you have already studied Spanish through the readings of Latin American writers 1, you will enjoy this course, learning about more Latin American writers and improving your Spanish in a different way. (In Spanish at an Upper Intermediate to Advanced level.) Mondays 5.00-7.00pm Starts 18/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 R410-141

Latin American Cuisine: A Culinary Voyage through History, Emigration and Culture Susana Jackson-Houlston BA(Hons) DipRSA

It is not just Argentine beef and Mexican burritos! Latin American cuisine is inceasingly celebrated for its diversity, contrasting flavours and sometimes exotic ingredients. You will learn typical national recipes, their history and their traditions. (In Spanish – Upper Intermediate Level or higher.) Mondays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 9/5/2016 6 meetings Ewert House Credit: 5 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £120 R410-144

Spanish through Art Rosa Arias-Yague BA

Improve your Spanish talking about some of the most important paintings in Spain and Latin America. Discover new aspects of Spanish and Latin American art while learning about the painters and discussing the meanings of their paintings. (In Spanish at Upper Intermediate to Advanced level.) Mondays 5.30-7.30pm Starts 11/4/2016 5 meetings Ewert House Credit: 5 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £110 R410-139

This course is a historical and critical overview of Mexican contemporary cinema. It is an opportunity to immerse oneself in the fantasies and realities represented on the screen and understand their cultural, political and sociological background. (In Spanish – Intermediate level.) Wednesdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 13/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 R410-143

Ideology in Spanish Language Pablo Aparicio Duran BA

This is a Spanish language proficiency course with an introductory approach to the theory and history of the basic ideas that shaped the Spanish and Latin American literary canon. Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 13/4/2016 10 meetings Rewley House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 R410-137

TURKISH

Turkish 1 Bade Jackson MA PGCE Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 1/10/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 Q100-106

Turkish 5 Bade Jackson MA PGCE Tuesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 29/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 Q100-107 Weekly Classes in Oxford

language & cultural studies

Introduction to Linguistics Mariangela Spinillo PhD MA BA This course is a general introduction to the field of linguistics and requires no previous knowledge of the subject. It focuses on the four core areas of linguistics: phonetics/phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics.

Power of Language: Discourse Analysis Mariangela Spinillo PhD MA BA This course provides an introduction to discourse analysis, the study of language in context, and assumes no previous knowledge of the subject. It examines how language is used in society and how it reflects and shapes our world.

How Languages are Learnt Amanda Jeffries BA DipTEFL MATEFL Course participants will reflect on personal experience of learning or teaching a foreign language, learn about theories of second language acquisition, and draw practical conclusions about effective teaching and learning.

Fridays 1.15-3.15pm Starts 2/10/2015 20 meetings Rewley House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 Q100-118

Fridays 3.30-5.30pm Starts 2/10/2015 20 meetings Rewley House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 Q100-119

Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 8/10/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 Q100-125

Language Teaching: Essential Techniques Sally Warner MEd RSA DipTEFLA This is an introductory course for anyone interested in teaching their own language or a language they are fluent in. It offers a basic introduction to the essentials of communicative language teaching and includes hands-on teaching practice in class.

Language and History Simon Jones MA DipTh A course introducing the ways in which languages change, and how their historical relationships with one another can be discovered, and the uses that can be made of languages in the study of history, including prehistory, and culture. Weekly Classes in Oxford

Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 21/1/2016 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 Q100-121

Mondays 5.00-7.00pm Starts 18/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 Q100-128

literature

Irish Literature 1890-1940 Tara Stubbs MA MSt DPhil PGDipLATHE A survey of Irish literature and its contexts from 1890 to 1940, focusing on poets, dramatists, and novelists, and considering the impact of language debates, cultural movements and political events.

George Bernard Shaw Priscilla Martin BA MA PhD Bernard Shaw, novelist, political writer and activist, music and drama critic, and playwright pioneered a drama of ideas dealing with serious topics and social problems.

Mondays 11.00am-1.00pm Starts 28/9/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 Q200-246

Mondays 7.30-9.30pm Starts 5/10/2015 10 meetings Rewley House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 Q200-287

Literature of Fathers and Sons Karen Hewitt, MBE MA A course exploring relationships between fathers and sons from the tender to the terrifying, the comic and absurd, the politcally charged to the touchingly domestic. Authors include Achebe, Arthur Miller, Turgenev, Wordsworth, Synge and James Baldwin.

Beowulf Maria Artamonova BA MSt DPhil Beowulf is one of the finest and most complex poems in the English language. The course will allow you to learn about the poem’s context and to explore it both in the original and in translation.

Turgenev Fathers and Sons and Dostoevsky Devils/Demons Karen Hewitt, MBE MA Discussion of Turgenev’s Fathers and Sons (1862) and Dostoevsky’s ‘response’, Devils, also known as Demons/ Possessed (1871). The novels explore Nihilism in situations which are domestic, affectionate, grotesque, comic and terrifying by turns.

Tuesdays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 29/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 Q200-289

Tuesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 29/9/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 Q200-274

Tuesdays 7.30-9.30pm Starts 29/9/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 Q200-284

Weekly Classes in Oxford

literature

Old English Language: An Introduction Maria Artamonova BA MSt DPhil Discover and learn Old English - the earliest known form of the English language spoken by the Anglo-Saxons, in the context of their literary and cultural tradition.

Reading Contemporary Poetry: After the Epic Giles Goodland DPhil FAETC This course will provide a guide to or exploration of different ways in which a poem can be read, focussing largely on poems that present difficulties or resistances, and looking for the possibility of ‘epic’ (in the broadest sense) in our time.

Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 30/9/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 Q200-275

Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 30/9/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 Q200-292

Canadian Fiction Carol Peaker BA MA DPhil Few countries have produced as many well known writers in recent decades as Canada. Join us to look at some of Canada’s best-loved classics by the writers who have both shaped its regional and national identities and captivated the world.

Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 30/9/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 Q200-282

Great Short Fiction: The Novella David Grylls BA MA PhD The novella is a genre with distinctive attributes – compression, large scope in a limited setting and narrative surprise. Here, we shall study ten great short novels, ranging in period and style from Samuel Johnson to Ian McEwan.

Digging Deep: How to Find Meaning in Poetry Myra Cottingham BA Poetry can refresh and challenge, surprise and entertain, delight and sustain. Whether you are new to poetry or an experienced reader, come along and enjoy identifying how poetry is put together and how we can find meaning in it.

The American Short Story Jeremy Hughes BA PGCE MSt A study of the American short story as it has evolved over the last two hundred years.

Weekly Classes in Oxford

Thursdays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 1/10/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 Q200-65

Thursdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 1/10/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 Q200-301

Fridays 10.00am-12.00pm Starts 2/10/2015 20 meetings Ewert House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 Q200-299

literature

Great Adaptations: Shakespeare on Screen Brian Cheadle PhD The course will consider the potential gains and the limitations inherent in reconceiving a Shakespeare play for film; for TV; for, and in the terms of, a different culture (Kurosawa’s Throne of Blood); and as an opera (Verdi’s Falstaff).

Irish Literature 1940 to the Present Tara Stubbs MA MSt DPhil PGDipLATHE A survey of Irish literature and its contexts from 1940 to the present, focusing on poets, dramatists, and novelists, and considering the impact of language debates, cultural movements and political events.

Mondays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 18/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 Q200-277

Mondays 11.00am-1.00pm Starts 18/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 Q200-171

Modern Irish Fiction (1955-1990) Michael Parker BA(Hons) MPhil PhD This course focuses on Irish fiction between 1955 and 1990, exploring texts in their historical and cultural contexts. Major economic and social changes were afoot, and a new generation of writers emerged, eager to widen fiction’s scope and thrust.

EM Forster and David Lodge Priscilla Martin BA MA PhD A close study of the five novels Forster published in his lifetime and The British Museum is Falling Down, Changing Places, Small World and Nice Work by David Lodge.

Mondays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 18/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 Q200-283

Mondays 7.30-9.30pm Starts 18/1/2016 10 meetings Rewley House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 Q200-288

Weekly Classes in Oxford

literature

Hilary Mantel: Wolf Hall and Bring up the Bodies Karen Hewitt, MBE MA Hilary Mantel’s novels about Thomas Cromwell, Wolf Hall and Bring up the Bodies, deserve study as historical fiction, as an investigation of ideas, as dramas in which hearts and minds are exposed to one extraordinary man and his inspired creator.

Four Great Romantic Poets Octavia Cox BA(Hons) PGDip MA This course will examine the lives and works of four great Romantic poets: William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Lord Byron, and John Keats.

Old English Language: A Continuation Maria Artamonova BA MSt DPhil This is a refresher course which allows the students to build on their existing familiarity with the Old English language and the literature and culture of the Anglo-Saxons.

Colonial Fiction Carol Peaker BA MA DPhil From swash-buckling hero to self-sacrificing missionary, and from comical Babu to frenzied savage, this course explores the stereotypes of both coloniser and colonised which promoted and helped justify Europe’s so-called ‘civilising mission’. Weekly Classes in Oxford

Tuesdays 7.30-9.30pm Starts 19/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 Q200-285

Wednesdays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 20/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 Q200-281

Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 20/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 Q200-276

Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 20/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 Q200-126

literature

Jane Austen Sandie Byrne BA DPhil Why have Austen’s novels been among the most popular works of fiction in English for 200 years? Find out - or be reminded on this course.

Scandal in the Family Sara Zadrozny MA BA Victorian novelists draw on a range of family failings in order to explore the human condition. This course will take a theoretical approach to consider what the family might signify in four popular Victorian novels.

Contemporary Irish Fiction Michael Parker BA(Hons) MPhil PhD In this course students will encounter examples of the finest works of fiction written in the Republic and Northern Ireland since 1990, and examine the political, economic and cultural contexts from which these texts emerged.

Middlemarch Priscilla Martin BA MA PhD A close study of Middlemarch, one of the most celebrated of English novels.

Critical Reading Sandie Byrne BA DPhil This course is for anyone who enjoys reading but would like to get more from it, and who would like to be introduced to a wider range of texts. The Critical Reading course will help you to become a more attentive, appreciative, and critical reader.

Fridays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 15/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 Q200-290

Mondays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 11/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 Q200-278

Mondays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 11/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 Q200-280

Mondays 7.30-9.30pm Starts 11/4/2016 5 meetings Rewley House Credit: 5 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £110 Q200-286

Thursdays 7.15-9.15pm Starts 14/4/2016 10 meetings Rewley House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 Q200-291 (Core Introductory Course for the Certificate of Higher Education, p.146)

Weekly Classes in Oxford

local & social history

What is Local History? Heather Falvey BA The course will provide an introduction to the approaches, methods, and sources for English Local History, with an emphasis on documentary evidence available for the study of the manor, the parish and the town.

The Gardens of the Kit Cat Club: Society and Gardening in the Early 18th Century Caroline Dalton PhD The membership of the Kit Cat Club (1690-1720) included soldiers, writers and politicians - and they built some of the great designed landscapes of the early eighteenth century. Why was the political Kit Cat Club so important in English garden history?

Macaronis, Merchants and the Mob: Georgian Society in Art and Print Kate Watson BA MA PhD This course looks at Georgian society through contemporary art and print, from images of Macaronis and Merchants, and from Ministers to the Mob. In the process we will ask what these depictions tell us about the nature of that society.

Families, Fields and Farms - Sources for Village History: Part 1 (up to c1800) Deborah Hayter MA This course is for beginners and for the more experienced local historian - or for anyone interested in social history. This term we shall look at the sources which inform us about the village communities of the past up to and including the 18th century. Weekly Classes in Oxford

Monday & Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 7/9/2015 6 meetings Rewley House Credit: 5 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £135 V200-159

Tuesdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 29/9/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V200-156

Tuesdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 29/9/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V200-154

Wednesdays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 30/9/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V321-101

local & social history

Families, Fields and Farms - Sources for Village History: Part 2 (19th & 20th Century) Deborah Hayter MA This course is for beginners and the more experienced local historian, or for anyone interested in social history. This term we shall look at the sources which inform us about the village communities of the past in the 19th and 20th centuries.

The City of Oxford 1850-1914 Liz Woolley MSc We will investigate the economic, social and cultural changes in Oxford in the Victorian and Edwardian periods, taking it from a city dependent on its university for fame and fortune to one ready to participate in the industrial revolution.

Books and Readers in Fourteenth-Century England Matthew Holford MA PhD From luxurious psalters to humble notebooks, explore the rich variety of manuscripts from fourteenth-century England and how they were made and used.

Rioting Peasants? Riot and Rebellion, 1381-c1650 Heather Falvey BA Between 1380 and 1650 a number of large-scale riots and rebellions took place in England. This course will consider the causes and consequences of some of these outbreaks, and also the subsequent reactions of those in authority.

Wednesdays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 20/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V321-100

Thursdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 21/1/2016 10 meetings Rewley House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V200-153

Fridays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 15/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V200-158

Tuesdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 12/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V200-157

Gardens of the Universities of Oxford Michael Pirie, Head Gardener, Green Templeton College A Trinity term evening course for those interested in the history and development of Oxford’s college gardens, consisting largely of field visits. To include the Victorian mansion Headington Hill Hall of Oxford Brookes University.

Five Oxfordshire Monasteries Trevor Rowley MA MLitt FSA This course examines a group of different Saxon and medieval religious houses, firstly in class and then in the field.

Wednesdays 6.30-8.30pm Starts 27/4/2016 10 meetings Rewley House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £210 V200-160

Fridays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 15/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V200-155 Weekly Classes in Oxford

music

Great Operatic Roles Claire-Louise Lucas GLCM FLCM This course will examine ten great operatic rôles - Carmen, Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), Madam Butterfly, Scarpia, Isolde, Peter Grimes, Salomé, Boris Godunov, Otello and Cenerentola.

Mondays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 28/9/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 W300-258

Great Opera Singers and their Art Claire-Louise Lucas GLCM FLCM This course will explore the artistry of some of the last century’s greatest opera singers. Each session will be illustrated by recordings and videos and will examine the dramatic and vocal techniques of such artists as Caruso, Callas, Gobbi, Sutherland.

Learn to Sing Claire-Louise Lucas GLCM FLCM This is a practical course for anyone wanting to learn to sing. Singing technique will be discussed and practised and students will have the opportunity to work on both their technique and interpretation in class.

Mondays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 18/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 W300-255

Mondays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 28/9/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 W300-259

The Singers’ Workshop Claire-Louise Lucas GLCM FLCM This is a practical course for singers at any level. Whilst basic singing technique will be discussed and repertoire explored, the major part of the course will be workshops for the student singers - working on both their technique and interpretation.

The Mozart Piano Concertos Jonathan Darnborough MA LRAM PGRNCM Mozart’s piano concertos are amongst his richest compositions. In this course we will trace the development of Mozart’s piano concertos from his early arrangements of keyboard sonatas by other composers through to the symphonic concertos of his maturity. Weekly Classes in Oxford

Mondays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 18/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 W300-256

Tuesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 29/9/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 W300-245

music

Making Sense of Music Jonathan Darnborough MA LRAM PGRNCM This is a course for anyone who loves music but feels they want to understand it better. It explores music in a nontechnical way from the point of view of the listener, aiming to give the listener a deeper sense of involvement in the music.

Tuesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 19/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 W300-241

The Operas of Verdi Jonathan Darnborough MA LRAM PGRNCM The aim of this course is to encourage an awareness of some of the characteristics of Verdi’s musical style, an appreciation of the significance of his operas within the repertoire and his influence upon the composers that came after him.

Either [A] Tuesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 12/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 W300-251 Or [B] Wednesdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 13/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 W300-251

The Composers’ Workshop Jonathan Darnborough MA LRAM PGRNCM This is a practical course for those interested in composing music of any genre and will concentrate upon the skills common to all composition.

Composition 1 - Vocal Jonathan Darnborough MA LRAM PGRNCM This is a practical course for those interested in composing music of any genre. It will cover the skills common to all composition but will concentrate upon vocal composition.

Composition 2 - Instrumental Jonathan Darnborough MA LRAM PGRNCM This is a practical course for those interested in composing music of any genre. It will cover the skills common to all composition but will concentrate upon instrumental composition.

Wednesdays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 30/9/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 W300-247

Wednesdays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 20/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 W300-242

Wednesdays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 13/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 W300-252

Weekly Classes in Oxford

music

Musical Analysis - Baroque to Classical Jonathan Darnborough MA LRAM PGRNCM Studying one work each week, a wide range of music will be analysed - concentrating on works from the Baroque and Classical periods. Different works may require slightly different approaches but common principles of analysis will be developed.

Wednesdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 30/9/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 W300-249

Musical Analysis - Romantic to Modern Jonathan Darnborough MA LRAM PGRNCM Studying one work each week, a wide range of music will be analysed - concentrating on works from the Romantic and Modern periods. Different works may require slightly different approaches but common principles of analysis will be developed.

The Pianists’ Workshop Jonathan Darnborough MA LRAM PGRNCM A practical class open to players of all levels. Piano technique, repertoire and interpretation will be explored in the context of workshops in which all students will have regular opportunities to play. Students may join this class in any term.

Elements of Musical Composition Peter Copley DPhil MA BMus PGCE This is a practical course for those interested in composing music of any genre and will concentrate upon the skills common to all composition, focussing this term on melody construction, basic harmony and rhythm.

Composition 1 - Instrumental Peter Copley DPhil MA BMus PGCE This is a practical course for those interested in composing music of any genre and will concentrate upon the skills common to all composition, focussing this term on common musical forms and writing for instruments.

Wednesdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 20/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 W300-243

Wednesdays 5.00-7.00pm Starts 30/9/2015; 20/1/2016; 13/4/2016 3 x 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4)/term £190/term W300-250; W300244; W300-254

Thursdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 1/10/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 W300-233

Thursdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 14/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 W300-231

Composition 2 - Vocal Peter Copley DPhil MA BMus PGCE This is a practical course for those interested in composing music of any genre and will concentrate upon the skills common to all composition, focussing this term on writing for the voice and using texts.

Weekly Classes in Oxford

Thursdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 14/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 W300-235

music

String Players’ Workshop Peter Copley DPhil MA BMus PGCE This is a practical class open to string players of all levels, in which string technique, repertoire, ensemble playing and interpretation will all be explored. All students will receive guidance on their playing through regular opportunities to play.

Thursdays 5.00-7.00pm Starts 1/10/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 W300-234

Introduction to Music Theory Peter Copley DPhil MA BMus PGCE This course will cover the basics of classical music theory - notation, rhythm, melody, harmony and form - relating theory to practice with examples from over three centuries of repertoire. Also helpful for those preparing for music theory exams.

Further Music Theory Peter Copley DPhil MA BMus PGCE This is a practical course for those interested in gaining knowledge and understanding of classical harmony.

Thursdays 5.00-7.00pm Starts 14/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 W300-232

Thursdays 5.00-7.00pm Starts 14/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 W300-236

The Romantic Symphony Richard Leigh Harris MMus GBSM PGCE The development of the orchestra in the 19th century was the equivalent of discovering glorious technicolour! Come and hear epic symphonies from Berlioz to Bruckner and Brahms to Tchaikovsky. A feast of orchestral colour and invention!

Thursdays 7.30-9.30pm Starts 1/10/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 W300-248

Music in the Elizabethan ‘Golden Age’ Katherine Butler PhD MSt BA From motets to madrigals, from church anthems to lute songs and viol consorts, explore the rich and varied music of Elizabethan England (1558-1603) and discover how these repertories were shaped by the period’s political, social and religious tensions.

Thursdays 7.30-9.30pm Starts 14/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 W300-240

Weekly Classes in Oxford

music

The Golden Age of Pianists Richard Leigh Harris MMus GBSM PGCE Is the `golden age` of piano playing dead? We will be listening to and investigating recordings by great pianists such as Paderewski, Rosenthal, Hofmann and Rachmaninov to discover what the playing styles of that bygone era were actually like.

An Introduction to Baroque Music 1: Monteverdi - Purcell Peter Copley DPhil MA BMus PGCE In the Baroque era composers throughout Europe combined vocal and instrumental virtuosity with an extraordinary degree of emotional expressiveness. This course will examine the development of Baroque music during the 17th century.

An Introduction to Baroque Music 2: Corelli - Bach Peter Copley DPhil MA BMus PGCE This course will explore the music of the high Baroque, starting with Corelli and culminating in the works of Bach, Handel and Domenico Scarlatti. The course builds on the previous term’s classes but may also be taken on its own.

Bach, Handel and Beyond Peter Copley DPhil MA BMus PGCE Bach and Handel are generally acknowledged to be the most important composers of the ‘High’ Baroque. This course will survey their respective outputs in all musical genres and attempt to place their music in a social and cultural context. Weekly Classes in Oxford

Thursdays 7.30-9.30pm Starts 14/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 W300-257

Fridays 10.00am-12.00pm Starts 2/10/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 W300-239

Fridays 10.00am-12.00pm Starts 15/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 W300-238

Fridays 10.00am-12.00pm Starts 15/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 W300-237

philosophy

Exploring Existential Texts: Being and Time and Being and Nothingness Magnus Moar BTL MA DPhil This course aims to explore the key themes and ideas in two of the most important works of existentialism: Heidegger’s Being and TIme and Sartre’s Being and Nothingness.

Introduction to Plato Andrew Dalkin MA(Oxon) Plato attacked the biggest questions: the nature of truth, of justice and of reality itself. In this course we will look at some of the works which have shaped western thinking for over 2,000 years.

Mondays 7.30-9.30pm Starts 5/10/2015 10 meetings Rewley House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V500-292

Tuesdays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 29/9/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V500-307

Philosophy of Leibniz Julia Weckend PhD GW Leibniz (1646-1716) was one of the most exciting intellectual figures of the early modern period, and his influence across many branches of learning is inestimable. This course provides a foundational overview of Leibniz’s philosophical system.

History of Western Philosophy Karim Esmail BA MPhil MPhil PhD This course is an introduction to some of the key elements in the thought of some of the great philosophers (of the ancient and medieval and modern periods) in western philosophy.

Tuesdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 29/9/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V500-295

Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm Starts 7/10/2015 20 meetings Rewley House Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £325 V500-321

Issues in Political and Legal Philosophy Christopher Malone DPhil An introduction to issues at the interface of political and legal philosophy, considering the proper limits of the law, debates around free speech and privacy, and the justifiability of such practices as punishment, torture and racial profiling.

Can Religion be Reconciled with Reason and Science? Daniel Dennis BSc MA There are many forms of religious faith. Which do not conflict with reason and science, if any? We examine issues including: the problem of evil; freewill; the big bang; evolution and genes; ethics; religious experience; mystery; tradition and the afterlife.

Thursdays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 1/10/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V500-304

Thursdays 7.30-9.30pm Starts 1/10/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V500-308

Weekly Classes in Oxford

philosophy

Philosophy of Art Andrea Lechler MSc MA PhD By studying influential philosophers and reflecting on our own encounters with art, we explore the nature of art and possible reasons for valuing it: its beauty, originality and expressiveness, as well as the enjoyment and insights it can provide us with.

Fridays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 2/10/2015 10 meetings Rewley House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V500-301

Applied Ethics Helen Barnard PhD BA BSc The course will be dealing with many of the pressing ethical issues that concern us in the modern world. Should there be human enhancement? Are there just wars? Should there be freedom of speech for everyone ? And other important questions.

Fridays 7.30-9.30pm Starts 2/10/2015 10 meetings Rewley House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V500-287

The Meaning of Life Andrea Lechler MSc MA PhD What do we mean when we talk about the meaning of life? Is your life meaningless if God doesn’t exist? Is it up to you what meaning to give to your life or are there more objective standards? What sort of life have philosophers considered meaningful?

Are we really free? Julia Weckend PhD Are we free to choose the course of our actions, and are alternative actions genuinely possible for us, or are we part of an inevitable causal mechanism that simply unravels no matter what we decide or do?

Mondays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 25/1/2016 10 meetings Rewley House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V500-300

Tuesdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 19/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V500-293

An Introduction to Continental Philosophy Mary-Ann Crumplin BA(Hons) MA PhD Continental philosophers think differently. But how? And, perhaps more importantly, why? By looking in detail at a series of conceptual ‘snapshots’ from contemporary Europe we will explore Continental philosophy from phenomenology to hermeneutics.

Weekly Classes in Oxford

Tuesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 19/1/2016 10 meetings Rewley House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V500-298

philosophy

Descartes’s Meditations Peter Wyss LicPhil PhD Descartes’s Meditations (1641) is amongst the greatest works in philosophy. In it Descartes aims to renew and revolutionise philosophy. In this course we will read and study the whole text and explore it in its historical setting.

Kant Meade McCloughan MPhil PhD Kant famously said there are four basic questions: What can I know? What ought I to do? What can I hope? What is the human being? This course will consider the arguments and answers he provides in his great philosophical system.

Tuesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 19/1/2016 10 meetings Rewley House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V500-288

Wednesdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 20/1/2016 10 meetings Rewley House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V500-290

Ethics in Theory and Practice Christopher Malone DPhil A broad overview of some of the major topics and debates with contemporary moral philosophy, introducing students to the nature and motivation of normative inquiry, the leading theories of moral conduct, and exploring prominent issues in applied ethics.

Thursdays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 21/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V500-234

Politics, Business and the Common Good Daniel Dennis BSc MA How can society be organised in a way which benefits all? How can liberty, opportunity and wellbeing be promoted for all? Issues explored include tax, benefits, education, health, housing, environment, justice, democracy, the free market and business ethics.

Thursdays 7.30-9.30pm Starts 21/1/2016 10 meetings Rewley House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V500-299

Exploring Human Nature Julia Weckend PhD A historical survey of some the most influential views on human nature, from Plato to Darwin, Freud, and Wittgenstein. Are we bundles of genes or a product of culture and environment? Can we even assume that there is such a thing as ‘human nature’?

Mondays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 11/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V500-294

Weekly Classes in Oxford

philosophy

Contemporary Moral Conundrums Daniel Dennis BSc MA The modern world presents many pressing challenges: euthanasia, abortion, organ sales, IVF, genetic engineering, animal rights, prostitution, drugs, pornography, immigration, free-speech, surveillance, privacy, punishment…. We explore these and other issues.

Mondays 7.30-9.30pm Starts 11/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V500-320

The Stoics Peter Wyss LicPhil PhD Stoic philosophy is best known for its contribution to virtue ethics. But for Stoics, ethics interlocks with logic and physics. In this course we will explore a range of intriguing and fascinating ideas by studying and discussing ancient sources.

Ethics, Your Doctor and You Aisha Mailk MBBS MPhil MSc DPhil There has been a paradigm shift in healthcare practice. The course will deal with the ethical issues that medical advances and the social context raise.

Language, Thought and World Eileen Walker BA MA PhD How do our thoughts about the world, and the language in which we express them, connect with the world around us? Which comes first, language or thought? Do our thoughts create reality or simply reflect it? The course explores these and related questions. Weekly Classes in Oxford

Tuesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 12/4/2016 10 meetings Rewley House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V350-305

Tuesdays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 12/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V500-289

Tuesdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 12/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V500-297

philosophy

Philosophy of History Meade McCloughan MPhil PhD How can we make sense of our place in history? Are we moving forward, and if so, how and to what? Or should we instead be more concerned to look backwards? This course will examine how philosophers from Kant to Foucault have dealt with these questions.

Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 13/4/2016 10 meetings Rewley House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V500-303

Critical Reasoning Rachel Paine BA MA MPhilStud Nobody likes to be fooled, and we all would like, just occasionally, to have a knock-down argument for our beliefs! We will look at what makes (or breaks) an argument, and some of the many roles reasoning plays in our lives.

Thursdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 14/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V500-305

The Concept of Freedom Rachel Paine BA MA MPhilStud What is freedom and why is it important? Freedom seems central to human flourishing, though some argue it is an illusion. We will explore what philosophers through the ages have said about freedom,and work out what we think it is.

Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 14/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V500-306

Life and Death: The Ethics of Biotechnology Aisha Malik DPhil MPhil MSc The course will deal with pressing ethical issues that arise due to advances in biomedicine. Is genetic information personal or communitarian? What is the ethics of organ donation? And other important questions related to values and life sciences.

Fridays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 15/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V500-302

Weekly Classes in Oxford

physical sciences

Introduction to Astronomy Elizabeth Charlton BSc MSc PhD Take a journey from the solar system, to the stars, to distant galaxies and beyond while learning about the physical processes which govern our understanding of the universe.

Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 1/10/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 F500-37

Exploring the Solar System Paul Hatherly PhD BSc Take a journey through the Solar System and explore the amazing diversity of planets and objects that surround us. Look further at the vast variety of worlds of other stars. Discover how we have made these discoveries, and what the future might hold.

Understanding Space and Time Nadia Marina Debattista MA PhD MSc Non-mathematical overview of the current understanding of space and time and an introduction to Einstein’s theory of relativity and its consequences and applications.

Introducing Geological Science Carol Lister BSc(Hons) PhD DIC Earth’s origin, its chemical composition, continents and oceans, mountains, earthquakes, volcanoes, the history of life, climate change, energy resources, species diversity and natural disasters: geological science explains all these and more.

Geology, Landscape and People Carol Lister BSc(Hons) PhD DIC Geology determines the underlying nature of landscape, but mankind has utilised, modified and shaped the Earth’s surface through several millennia of occupation. We examine the roles of geology and people in forming a range of distinctive landscapes. Weekly Classes in Oxford

Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 21/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 F500-32

Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 14/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 F500-31

Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 30/9/2015 10 meetings Department of Earth Sciences, South Parks Road, Oxford Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 F500-38

Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 20/1/2016 10 meetings Department of Earth Sciences, South Parks Road, Oxford Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 F500-39

physical sciences

Geology in the Field Carol Lister BSc(Hons) PhD DIC Four full days visiting geological localities within driving distance of Oxford. A hands-on course to see the rocks in outcrop, to learn techniques for geological fieldwork, and to understand geological landscapes in Oxfordshire and adjacent counties.

Fossils: The What, When and Why Jill Eyers PhD What was the first life on Earth and how does life start on a desolate planet? What are fossils and how do they form? Where can I find fossils? Discovering the answers will use the vast collection belonging to the tutor.

Tuesdays 10.00am-12.00pm 2 meetings, 10/5/2016 & 14/6/2016 Ewert House plus 4 field visits 10.00am-3/4.00pm Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 F900-32

Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 13/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 F500-41

political economy

Generative Leadership Jane Corbett BA MPhil What kind of leadership is needed for the complex challenges we face in the 21st century? This course develops your capacity for leading yourself and others: using practices which are future oriented, collaborative, access creativity and support innovation.

Topical Economics III - European Integration Richard Smethurst MA This is a sequel to the previous ‘Topical Economics’ courses , but new members who have studied economics to at least A-level standard will be most welcome. We shall examine the evolution of economic integration in Europe from 1945 to the present day.

3 Saturdays 10.00am-5.15pm 19/9/2015; 3/10/2015 & 17/10/2015 Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 L100-44

Thursdays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 14/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 L100-46

Weekly Classes in Oxford

psychology & counselling

Personality at Work Jane Pollock BSc(Hons) PhD MSc What are the effects of personalilty at work? Do we need only charm to get through the day? Can we manage our personalities to become more successful and more productive? Come along and find out in this sister course to ‘Psychology for Work’!

Introduction to Coaching Anne Calleja MSc Introduction to Coaching - practical and participative, the course introduces you to the basics of coaching, the skills and models involved.

Mondays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 28/9/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 C800-123

Mondays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 28/9/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £260 C800-117

Introduction to Counselling Diana Hedges BA AdvDipCouns PGCE An introduction to basic listening and counselling skills. Theory and self-awareness will complement the skills practice. No previous experience is required. By application only.

Either [A] Tuesdays 9.30am-12.30pm Starts 29/9/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £380 C800-126 OR [B] Thursdays 9.30am-12.30pm Starts 14/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £380 C800-127

Psychotherapy and Literature: Attachment and Loss Diana Hedges BA AdvDipCouns PGCE For emotional well being humans require secure attachments to others, particularly in childhood. Examining the formation and disruption of these bonds is fertile territory for psychotherapists and writers. The course explores how both disciplines describe this human phenomenon.

Introduction to Psychology Jane Pollock BSc(Hons) PhD MSc Psychology is a truly fascinating subject. This course aims to provide a brief introduction to some of the elements of Psychology that underpin our everyday lives. Students will explore human behaviour, and see examples of how our brains fool us! Weekly Classes in Oxford

Tuesdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 29/9/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 C800-130

Wednesdays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 30/9/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 C800-118

psychology & counselling

Advanced Coaching Graham Wilson BSc PhD DipPsyCo Helping any coach deepen their practice in various ways; enhancing intervention skills, better understanding clients’ needs, drawing on evidence, exploring attitudes to work/ clients, expanding client bases and professional standing.

Understanding the Self - Theories of Personality Anna Scarna DPhil BSc(Hons) This course presents the main theories and explains how psychologists measure personality and intelligence. Psychological and neuroscientific theories will be explored.

Introduction to Transactional Analysis Rosemary Napper TSTA (OE&C) Transactional Analysis is an in-depth psychology providing ‘maps’ of how communication takes place; personalities layer; and the importance of systems - families, organisations and societies.

Introduction to Psychodynamic Counselling Hilary Arthur BA(Hons) MSt UKCP UPCA(Accred) MBACP Based on psychoanalytical theory, the course introduces key psychodynamic concepts and practices including self reflection applied to the understanding of human relationships.

Wednesdays 6.30-9.30pm Starts 30/9/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £380 C800-124

Thursdays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 1/10/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 C800-129

2 linked weekends 7-8/11/2015 & 21-22/11/2015 9.00am-5.00pm Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £380 C800-131

Tuesdays 6.00-9.00pm Starts 19/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £380 C800-122

Common Psychological Disorders Anna Scarna DPhil BSc(Hons) This intermediate course is intended to provide further knowledge of a number of psychological disorders. Symptoms and causes of each disorder and key papers will be discussed in class. Theories of causation and treatment will be explained.

Thursdays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 21/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 C800-128

Psychology for Work Jane Pollock BSc(Hons) PhD MSc This course is a brief introduction to the application of Psychology to the workplace.Topics include Motivation, Organisational Culture and Commitment, Change Management and Leadership. Suitable for those wanting to make a difference in the workplace.

Tuesdays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 12/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 C800-116

Weekly Classes in Oxford

theology & religious studies

The World’s Great Religions 1 Karim Esmail BA MPhil MPhil PhD This course is an introduction to the world’s great religions: to their origins and their early historical development; to their key text(s) and beliefs and practices; and to some of the early developments in their intellectual thought.

The Middle Way: Approaches to Buddhism as a Way of Seeing Sarah Shaw PhD BA The principle of ‘the middle way’ is a means of distilling the Buddha’s teaching of the eightfold path. This course introduces the background to Buddhism, and the eightfold path, and explores some modern contexts.

Judaism Judith Rosen-Berry PhD MA MTh MSc BA(Hons) This course explores different aspects of the animal-human relation via a variety of modern Jewish theological and philosophical texts.

Exploring Sanctity - Hagiography in History Douglas Dales BD MA FRHistSoc Hagiography is a major source for Christian history, and its development provides a fascinating window into Church and society in any period. Some understanding of its character is also relevant to an informed appreciation of Christian art and architecture.

God: His Nature and Existence Karim Esmail BA MPhil MPhil PhD This course is an introduction to the main (traditional) properties of God and to arguments for and against God’s existence. Weekly Classes in Oxford

Mondays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 5/10/2015 10 meetings Rewley House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V620-176

Wednesdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 30/9/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V620-191

Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 30/9/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V620-189

Thursdays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 1/10/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V620-184

Thursdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 1/10/2015 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V620-177

theology & religious studies

The Spiritual Journey - A Sufi Perspective Stephen Hirtenstein MA(Hons) PGCE The journey is one of the most familiar tropes in spiritual teaching, from Dante’s Divine Comedy to Muhammad’s Night-journey. We will explore this theme through the writings of the great Andalusian mystic, Ibn ‘Arabi (11651240).

Varieties of Religious Experience Miguel Farias DPhil MA BSc & Jonathan Jong DPhil Why do we believe in a spiritual reality and long to experience it? How does it affect us? This course will explores classic and recent psychological research on religious and spiritual experiences, beliefs and behaviours.

The World’s Great Religions 2 Karim Esmail BA MPhil MPhil PhD The great religions of the world are Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Each of these religions has an ethical dimension and a philosophical dimension. This course is an introduction to these dimensions.

Religious Experience: Concepts and Controversies Ulrich Schmiedel MLitt DiplTheol This course offers an introduction to the interdisciplinary study of religion by concentrating on the controversies stirred up by the core concept of religious experience.

Finding a New Map of the Mind: Buddhism and Psychology Sarah Shaw PhD BA The Buddha taught a way of understanding the mind and its relationship to the world that was like a new map of the mind. This course examines the way Buddhism understood human psychology and how we operate in the world.

Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 7/10/2015 10 meetings Rewley House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V620-179

Mondays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 18/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V620-178

Mondays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 18/1/2016 10 meetings Rewley House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V620-174

Tuesdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 19/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V620-186

Wednesdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 20/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V620-190

Weekly Classes in Oxford

theology & religious studies

The Reflecting Heart: Mystical Islamic Poetry 8 Jane Clark BSc MPhil The poetic tradition of Islam expresses an aspect very different from theological understandings, being centred on love, beauty and the yearning for union. This course will focus on themes of mirroring and reflection in the work of four major poets.

Introduction to Christian Theology Sarah Boss BA PhD Introducing the main teachings of the Christian Church, this course considers theological ideas from the early centuries and the Middle Ages, and modern writings principally from the Catholic and Orthodox traditions.

St Mark - the First Gospel Douglas Dales BD MA FRHistSoc St Mark is the foundation of two other gospels and a text of primary importance for Christianity. This course will enable students to read the text in detail and in depth.

A Clash of Civilizations? Contemporary Global Christian-Muslim Relationships Shabbir Akhtar BA MA PhD & Richards McCallum BSc MA PhD Are Christianity and Islam forever destined to clash? Taught by a Muslim and a Christian, this module outlines the roots of Christianity and Islam, explores their shared history and examines current conflicts and their significance for global peace.

Weekly Classes in Oxford

Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 20/1/2016 5 meetings Rewley House Credit: 5 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £110 V620-172

Thursdays 5.00-7.00pm Starts 21/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V620-188

Thursdays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 21/1/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V620-183

Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 21/1/2016 10 meetings Centre for MuslimChristian Studies, The Song School, 109A Iffley Rd, OX4 1EH Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V610-30

theology & religious studies

An Introduction to Islam and to Islamic Philosophy Karim Esmail BA MPhil MPhil PhD This course is an introduction to Islam: to its origins and early historical development; to its key text and beliefs and ethics and practices; and to its main mystical element, Sufism. It is also an introduction to it great early philosophers.

Mondays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 11/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V620-175

The Buddhist Philosophy of the Mind Peter Robin Ebbatson BSc BA DPhil This course will study systematically the classic Buddhist philosophical understanding of the mind. It will attempt to present this crucial knowledge, still not well-known or studied in the West, relative to the context of present Western mental needs.

Discovering Anglican Identity Douglas Dales BD MA FRHistSoc This course will examine the development and character of Anglican Christianity from the Reformation to the modern day by looking at certain key figures and considering the world-wide significance of Anglicanism.

Here is Love, Wide as the Ocean: The English Evangelical Tradition Tim Woolley MA BSc PhD Recent developments within Christianity have seen ‘evangelical’ become a dirty word, associated with American fundamentalism and narrow-mindedness. This course examines the breadth of this historic theological tradition and the varying practices and beliefs within it.

Tuesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 12/4/2016 10 meetings Rewley House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V620-173

Thursdays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 14/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V620-185

Thursdays 2.00-4.00pm Starts 14/4/2016 10 meetings Ewert House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V620-187

Weekly Classes in Oxford

study skills

General

Academic

Introduction to Study Skills

Academic Study Skills 1:

A comprehensive introductory workshop, covering time-management, reading critically and selectively, taking notes, and planning and writing essays for undergraduate-level study.

This class will give you useful tips on the changing relationships between readers and writers, and purpose(s) and audience(s). You will learn to interpret and follow academic assignment instructions and produce effective referenced academic essays.

Anne West BEd

EITHER [A] Saturday 19/9/2015 OR [B] Saturday 10/10/2015 10.00am - 4.00pm Ewert House Fee £50.00 X220-26

Building Assignment Writing Skills Anne West BEd

Whether you are new to study or have a problem with some aspect of essay-writing, this workshop will help you to develop a systematic approach to planning, writing and presenting your assignment. EITHER [A] Saturday 7/11/2015 OR [B] Saturday 16/1/2016 10.00am - 4.00pm Ewert House Fee £35.00 X220-27

Punctuation, Grammar & Spelling Anne West BEd

This concentrated study day will give you an opportunity to sort out problems of spelling, punctuation, grammar in a friendly and supportive workshop. In many ways, all three key areas are interlinked and this should become clear as we work through the day, enabling you to become more confident and correct in your written English. Saturday 28/11/2015 10.00am-4.00pm Ewert House Fee £50.00 X220-30

Developing Further Assignment Writing Skills Anne West BEd

A more advanced workshop for experienced essay and report writers who would like to improve the style and structure of their writing and to develop the technique of persuasive argument. Saturday 27/2/2016 10.00am-1.00pm Ewert House Fee £35.00 X220-29

Study Skills Online Short 5-week courses available. X220-1 Fees £135.00 (HEU) £175.00 (OS) See www.conted.ox.ac.uk/online Weekly Classes in Oxford

Ros Wilson MA MCIL

10 mtgs Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starting 30/9/2015 Rewley House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) Fee £190.00 X220-38

Academic Study Skills 2: Ros Wilson MA MCIL

This course provides practice in strategies for students’ and professionals’ oral and written presentation development; choosing relevant topics; research and acknowledging sources; use of powerpoint and/or notes; timing; giving and taking feedback. 10 mtgs Wednesday 7.00-9.00pm Starting 20/1/2016 Rewley House Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) Fee £190.00 X220-39

WEEKLY CLASSES IN Reading Part-time evening classes held at the London Road Campus, Reading University - open to all. Follow a chosen interest in greater depth over 10 or 20 weeks. Accredited at FHEQ Level 4 - course work included. Weekly Class Office, OUDCE, Ewert House, Ewert Place, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7DD Email ppweekly@conted.ox.ac.uk Telephone 01865 280892/ 893/ 894 Fax 01865 280975 www.conted.ox.ac.uk

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Concessionary fees

Allowance, Income Support, Child Tax Credit, Working Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Employment and Support Allowance, Personal Independence Payment, Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance or Severe Disablement Allowance, (full list available on request) or n your sole source of income is a DWP State Retirement Pension and Pension Credit. Others who are experiencing financial hardship (including full-time students in Higher Education) may also be eligible for financial assistance. For conditions and an application form go to www.conted.ox.ac.uk/concessionaryfees All applications must be accompanied by documentary evidence of entitlements.

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If you need to cancel your place after enrolling, please give as much notice as possible. Fee refunds will only be made in exceptional circumstances when an administrative charge will be levied.

Venue

Unless otherwise stated, all courses advertised in this section will be held at the London Road Campus of the University of Reading, RG1 5AQ. A map of the campus and exact details of your course’s location will be sent with your joining instructions, closer to the start date. There is a cafe-bar on site open every evening until late. If you are unfamiliar with the London Road site we recommend you allow yourself plenty of time for parking and finding your venue. There are no library facilities for continuing education students at the London Road site, but Reading citizens can use the University of Reading Library at Whiteknights Campus where they have access to books and can photocopy but not borrow.

Travelling to the London Road Campus n By Bus Bus timetables are available from Reading Buses. 20, 20a, 21 from the train station, Whiteknights Campus and Lower Earley, to Kendrick Road, every 7 to 8 minutes. 13, 14 from Woodley and Bulmershe, to Kings Road, Eldon Road stop, every 30 minutes each. 19, 19a from Woodley and Bulmershe a longer journey that also comes past Whiteknights Campus, every 30 minutes. 9 from the train station, the edge of Whiteknights Campus, Shinfield, and Whitley Wood, to London Road, every 10 minutes. 5, 6 from Whitley Wood and Northumberland Avenue to Southampton Street. 17 from Earley, to Kings Road, every 10 minutes. 14, 4 from Wokingham and Aborfield Garrison, hourly.

Short Hop £1 fare Available between Reading Station and London Road; and between London Road and the Whiteknights Campuses (services 9, 20, 20a,and 21). n By Car (Sat nav postcode: RG1 5AQ) See map to left. Once you get to Redlands Road going north, you can either turn left into Acacia Road, for the Acacia Road Car Park, or continue downhill passing the Museum of English Rural Life on your left, to the junction with London Road (A4); Keep in the left hand lane and turn left into Crown Place; follow signs to Whitegates Car Park & West Cloisters Car Park.

Weekly Classes in Reading

archaeology

Rise of Empire: Reunification and the Warrior Pharaohs of the 18th Dynasty John Leslie Billman MA BSc This course introduces the early eighteenth dynasty of ancient Egypt discussing the re-unification of Egypt from the Second Intermediate Period to the rule of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut and the establishment of the ‘empire’ of the New Kingdom.

Archaeology of the Norman Conquest Anne Sassin PhD MA BA This course will consider major themes surrounding the Norman Conquest in Britain from an archaeological perspective, including patterns of settlement, landscape studies and contextualised artefact analysis.

Material Culture of Roman Britain Elise Fraser PhD MA BA This course is an introduction to the material world of Roman Britain where fashion, status and wealth were displayed in a vibrant array of material objects, new techonology and built structures. Weekly Classes in Reading

Mondays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 28/9/2015 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 V400-559

Tuesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 29/9/2015 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 V400-566

Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 30/9/2015 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 V400-561

Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 1/10/2015 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 V400-583

archaeology

Amarna and the Boy King: Ancient Egypt at the End of the 18th Dynasty John Leslie Billman MA BSc This course introduces the mid to late eighteenth dynasty of ancient Egypt including the extraordinary reign of the socalled ‘Heretic Pharaoh’ Akhenaten and the reign and tomb of Tutankhamun.

Funerary Archaeology Justine Tracey PhD MA BA The study of human remains and burial contexts designed for those interested in acquiring a working knowledge of human skeletal anatomy and the rites and beliefs of past populations.

Mondays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 18/1/2016 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 V400-558

Tuesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 19/1/2016 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 V400-563

Avebury Jennifer Foster BA PhD FSA In this course we will be looking in detail at the archaeological site of Avebury, its date, construction, use and excavation, and the Neolithic landscape around Avebury and other sites in the immediate area. The course includes a one-day trip to Avebury. (Cost of trip not included.)

Ancient Greek Art and Archaeology Anna Simandiraki-Grimshaw BA MA PhD Mycenae, the Parthenon, Olympia, Venus de Milo: join us in this visually rich course as we explore how Ancient Greece laid the foundations of Western civilisation. No prior knowledge is necessary.

Intermediate Hieroglyphics Nicholas West PhD MA BA The hotly anticipated sequel to ‘Beginning Hieroglyphics’ is here! Get to grips with the basic grammar of Middle Egyptian, learn to read sentences from a variety of texts and relish the chance to think like an Egyptian scribe.

Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 20/1/2016 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 8 meetings + full day trip Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 V400-560

Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 21/1/2016 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 V400-582 Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 14/4/2016 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 V400-562

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art history

The World of the Renaissance Diana Matthews BA(Hons) MA PhD PGCE This innovative course reconsiders the Renaissance by examining a variety of works of art in the domestic context for which they were created.

Looking at Modern Art Sandra Smith BA(Hons) MA This course aims to introduce students to the major art styles in late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century art through a detailed study of the prominent artist and iconic art works of this period.

The Arts in Rome in the High Renaissance Diana Matthews BA(Hons) MA PhD PGCE Between 1500-1520, Rome hosted the creation of a number of iconic art works, some of which are still considered the highest expressions of man’s mind. This exciting course examines these, to see why Rome became such a centre of artistic creativity.

Tuesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 29/9/2015 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 K100-45 Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 30/9/2015 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 V350-326

Tuesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 19/1/2016 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 V350-325

biological sciences

Wild and Wonderful: Exploring the Diversity of Life on Earth Grace Twiston-Davies BSc MSc PhD In this course, we will take a journey through the diverse WN plant and animal life on earth, learn how this is essential for ITHDRA W our wellbeing and discover how we can monitor, manage and protect it for the future. Weekly Classes in Reading

Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 1/10/2015 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 C100-92

biological sciences

Cancer: An Introduction to Research in Oncology Martin Christlieb PhD MA This course will answer important questions: what is cancer? How does it work? How do we study cancer? What do we do about it? And how do we know that new ideas will work well? The course will focus on the future treatments and current research.

Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 20/1/2016 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 C100-91

Contemporary Climate Science Adrian Champion MSci MSc PhD & Charles Williams BA DPhil FRGS Climate affects the planning of our daily activities. It’s variability also inflicts damage on individuals and entire economies and societies. This course will explore how climate varies, in the past, present and future, and how this impacts on society.

Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 13/4/2016 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 C100-93

creative writing

Travel Writing Jeremy Hughes BA PGCE MSt This course is for people who enjoy travel writing in its different forms and who wish to explore the different ways in which they can produce their own work.

Memoir Jeremy Hughes BA PGCE MSt Everyone has an interesting life story and this course will enable you to present your own.

Tuesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 29/9/2015 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 W800-212

Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 30/9/2015 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 W800-208 Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 1/10/2015 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 W800-209

Tuesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 19/1/2016 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 W800-211

Weekly Classes in Reading

creative writing contd

Tuesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 12/4/2016 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £190 W800-213

film studies

The Films of Luis Buñuel Ian Banks BA MPhil This course examines the work of Luis Buñuel from his early flirtation with Surrealism, to acerbically critical attacks on the hypocrisy of the Spanish middle class.

Film Noir Ian Banks BA MPhil Film noir reflected the troubled landscape of the American city, particularly for those returning after WWII. This course aims to look at a number of these films and consider how we might define the term.

Mondays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 28/9/2015 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 P303-40 Mondays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 18/1/2016 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 P303-39

history & politics

Witches and Witch Hunts in Early Modern Europe (1400-1750) Patricia Stewart BSc MA MPhil PhD In this course students will develop an understanding of early modern European witch hunts through an examination of beliefs about witches and witchcraft, the Inquisitorial process, and witch hunts in various areas of Europe.

The Tudors in Film and Fiction Janet Dickinson PhD MA BA(Hons) Have you ever watched a film or read a novel about the Tudors? Ever thought that it might not be entirely accurate? This course will address such concerns, analysing representations of the Tudors in film, fiction, historical buildings and other media.

Propaganda in the 20th Century Michael Redley MA MSc PhD Propaganda by states and governments flourished in the twentieth century, changing the lives of citizens throughout the world. How this happened will be examined through case studies in the politics and culture of the century. Weekly Classes in Reading

Tuesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 29/9/2015 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 V100-315

Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 30/9/2015 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 V100-312

Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 1/10/2015 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 V100-314

history & politics

India: International Relations since Independence Ananya Chatterjee BA MA The course is designed to provide a historical understanding of the evolution of India since attaining freedom in 1947, and an analysis of its growing prominence in the international order overcoming increasing socioeconomic complexities.

The Georgians Sheila Ephraim BA MA The Hanoverian line reigned uninterrupted through five monarchs despite Jacobite risings, the loss of the American colonies and a long but victorious war with Napoleonic France. Come and explore the politics and politicians of the period.

Wives, Widows and Witches - Women in the Fifteenth Century Lynda Pidgeon PhD MA BA(Hons) What was life like for women during the fifteenth century? Freedom of choice or control, was it easier being a queen or a servant in making even the simplest of life choices?

Makers of Nineteenth-Century Europe Carl Wade MA MPhil This course will introduce the development of 19thcentury Europe, the huge economic, social, and political changes, and the legacy which that century bequeathed to subsequent generations, through the prism of eight leading personalities of the time.

The Easter Rebellion 1916: Ideology and Cultural Remembrance Eugene Coyle DipEd MLitt MRHistSoc This series of lectures opens debate and discussion on the Irish obsession with the Easter rebellion and its aftermath and the politics of memory, identity that has shaped the cultural inheritance of Ireland.

Mondays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 18/1/2016 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 V321-99

Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 20/1/2016 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 V100-320

Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 21/1/2016 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 V100-313

Tuesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 12/4/2016 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 V100-316

Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 13/4/2016 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 V100-311

Weekly Classes in Reading

languages OUDCE Stage Yr(s) of prior p/t study Equivalent to

1 2 3 4 5

0 to 1 term 1 year + 2 years + GCSE/O Level 3 years + Rusty A Level 4 years + A Level

(There may be variations for languages with non-Roman script.)

For a detailed Guide to Levels, please go to page 27-28.

FRENCH

French 1

Arabic 1

Hélène Flanders Degree equivalent

Tuesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 29/9/2015 London Road Campus, Reading 20 meetings Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4)

£290 T610-62

Arabic 2 Younis Lahwej MA PhD Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 1/10/2015 London Road Campus, Reading 20 meetings Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4)

£290 T610-63

CHINESE

Chinese 1 Yen Fang Smith BA PTLL Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 1/10/2015 London Road Campus, Reading 20 meetings Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4)

£290 Q100-76

Chinese 3 Jin Zhang MBA Mondays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 28/9/2015 London Road Campus, Reading 20 meetings Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4)

£290 Q100-92 Weekly Classes in Reading

French 5 Geraldine Gruchet PGCE BA Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 1/10/2015 London Road Campus, Reading, 20 meetings Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4)

ARABIC

Younis Lahwej MA PhD

FRENCH contd

£290 R110-200

Tuesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 29/9/2015 London Road Campus, Reading 20 meetings Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4)

£290 Q100-77

French 2 Paula Parafita Qualified FMLTeacher Tuesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 29/9/2015 London Road Campus, Reading 20 meetings Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4)

£290 Q100-83

French 3

german

German 1 Wendy Louise Smith MA Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 8/10/2015 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ

20 meetings Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4)

£290 Q100-89

Paula Parafita Qualified FML Teacher

German 2

Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 1/10/2015 London Road Campus, Reading 20 meetings

Tuesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 6/10/2015 London

Wendy Louise Smith MA Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ

20 meetings

Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4)

£290 Q100-84

£290 Q100-90

French 4

German 3

Geraldine Gruchet PGCE BA

Wendy Louise Smith MA BA

Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 30/9/2015 London Road Campus, Reading 20 meetings

Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 7/10/2015 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ

20 meetings

Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4)

£290 R110-199

£290 Q100-91

languages italian

japanese

Italian 1

Japanese 1

Ugo Marsili MA MSc

Yuriko Kimijima BA

Mondays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 28/9/2015 London Road Campus, Reading 20 meetings

Tuesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 29/9/2015 London Road Campus, Reading 20 meetings

Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4)

£290 Q100-79

£290 Q100-78

Italian 2

Japanese 2

Ugo Marsili MA MSc

Naoko Hosokawa MSc MA BA

Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 30/9/2015 London Road Campus, Reading 20 meetings Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4)

£290 Q100-80

Italian 3 Cecilia Piantanida DPhil MA BA Mondays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 5/10/2015 London Road Campus, Reading 20 meetings Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4)

£290 Q100-87

Italian 4 Cecilia Piantanida DPhil MA BA Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 7/10/2015 London Road Campus, Reading 20 meetings Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4)

£290 Q100-88

Mondays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 28/9/2015 London Road Campus, Reading 20 meetings Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4)

£290 T210-60

Spanish

Spanish 1A Eliana Perez MA Tuesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 29/9/2015 London Road Campus, Reading 20 meetings Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4)

£290 Q100-85

Spanish 1B

Spanish 3 Antonio Palma Bernardo BA(Hons) PGCE QTS Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 30/9/2015 London Road Campus, Reading 20 meetings Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4)

£290 Q100-82

Antonio Palma Bernardo BA(Hons) PGCE QTS Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 1/10/2015 London Road Campus, Reading 20 meetings Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4)

£290 Q100-81

Spanish 2

Eliana Perez MA Mondays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 28/9/2015 London Road Campus, Reading 20 meetings For all language information: www.conted.ox.ac.uk/ languages

Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4)

£290 Q100-86

Weekly Classes in Reading

literature

Gothic Fiction Penny Billyeald BA PhD Gothic novels and short stories, with their tales of the macabre and supernatural, have an appeal that has endured from the eighteenth century to the present day. This course will trace the development of the genre through some notable novels.

Three Shakespeare Plays Penny Billyeald BA PhD Through the study of three of Shakespeare’s plays, one tragedy, Macbeth, one comedy, Much Ado about Nothing, and one history play, Henry V, this course will widen and deepen students’ appreciation of the greatest playwright of all.

Tuesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 29/9/2015 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 Q200-293

Tuesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 12/4/2016 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 Q320-28

local history

Georgian and Regency Reading 17141837 Margaret Simons PhD Interested in the history of Reading? Then come and find out how much there is to know about this formative period in the town’s history.

Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 14/4/2016 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 V200-161

mathematics

A History of Mathematics from Euclid to Wiles Vasos Pavlika BSc(Hons) MSc PhD PGCE MInstP CPhys FIMA CSCI CMath CMathTeach FIAP FBCS CITP MIEE MIET We cover some of the key developments, moments, and personalities in the creation of mathematics over the last two thousand years. We start with a look at Greek mathematicians, following on with Pascal, Descates, Newton and Gauss.

Weekly Classes in Reading

Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 13/4/2016 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 G100-63

music

Songwriting – A Practical Guide Sorana Santos MMus BMus This course gives students solid practical tools and techniques for songwriting in any chosen genre, focusing equally on both lyric writing and musical composition.

Sonic Art and Environmental Sound Roger Thomas BA This course introduces and develops the concept of creating art using sound, drawing on a range of recorded examples. The course culminates in a recording project in which all the participants create an original sonic artwork involving environmental and found sounds.

Mondays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 28/9/2015 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 W300-260

Mondays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 18/1/2016 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 W300-261

philosophy

The Open Self Rachel Paine BA MA MPhilStud Nothing is more intimate to us than ourselves, yet giving an account of the self has long been a philosophical problem. We will explore the idea that the self is “open”, giving rise to the dynamic and value laden experience of being oneself.

Mondays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 28/9/2015 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 V500-316

Tuesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 29/9/2015 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 V500-314

Weekly Classes in Reading

philosophy

Contemporary Philosophy of Mind Julia Weckend PhD What exactly is the mind? What is consciousness and how does it relate to our physicality? This course is a survey of the mainstream conceptions on mentality, such as Dualism, Behaviourism, Functionalism, Eliminativism, Mind-reading and Theory theory.

Critical Thinking Julia Weckend PhD Critical thinking is the skill to think clearly, to identify when an argument is valid or inductively strong, and to detect inconsistencies in reasoning. In this course you learn how to reason well, and how to tell a good argument from a bad one.

Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 30/9/2015 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 V500-310

Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 1/10/2015 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 V500-318

Mondays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 18/1/2016 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 V500-317

Tuesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 19/1/2016 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 V500-312

philosophy

From A to Zeno – An Intro to Philosophy Magnus Moar BTL MA DPhil This course is intended to be an introduction to the key concerns of the major Western philosophers from the earliest days of the pre-Socratic philosophers through to the twentieth century.

Contemporary Moral Conundrums Daniel Dennis BSc MA The modern world presents many pressing challenges: euthanasia, abortion, organ sales, ivf, genetic engineering, animal rights, prostitution, drugs, pornography, immigration, free-speech, surveillance, privacy, punishment….. We explore these and other issues.

Introduction to Ethical Theory Andrea Lechler MSc MA PhD How should we make our decisions? How can we know what actions are morally right and wrong? This course explores the most important ways in which philosophers have answered these questions.

Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 20/1/2016 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 V500-309

Mondays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 11/4/2016 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 V500-315

Tuesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 12/4/2016 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 V500-311

Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 13/4/2016 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 V500-313

Weekly Classes in Reading

philosophy

Nightmarish Scenarios - Thought Experiments in Philosophy Julia Weckend PhD Philosophical thought experiments are tools of the imagination often used to explore the nature of things, or designed to solve a problem. This is a survey of some of the more notorious ones: the Ship of Theseus, the Chinese Room, the Trolley Problem.

Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 14/4/2016 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 V500-319

PHYSICAL SCIENCES

Geology and Landscape Leslie James BA(Hons) PhD FAHE PGCE This course aims to deepen our appreciation of the evolution and formation of selected British landscapes through an understanding of the range of geological processes involved.

Fossils: The What, When and Why Jill Eyers PhD What was the first life on Earth, and how did life start on a desolate planet? What are fossils, and how do they form? Where can I find fossils? Discovering the answers will use the large collection of fossils belonging to the tutor.

Stones and bones: Landscape and life in the recent geological past of Southern England Leslie James BA(Hons) PhD FAHE PGCE This course will appeal to all who have an interest in the Ice Ages and their associated geological and biological processes. It will also particularly appeal to those interested in assessing the evidence for early man in southern England. Weekly Classes in Reading

Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 30/9/2015 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 F600-37

Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 20/1/2016 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 F500-40

Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 13/4/2016 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 F600-38

PSYCHOLOGY & COUNSELLING

Introduction to Counselling A Tutor TBC An introduction to basic listening and counselling skills. Theory and self-awareness will complement the skills practice. No previous experience is required. By application only.

The Psychology of Happiness Magdalena Olmos MA CGLI AdvDipPCC The search for happiness has been a major preoccupation throughout the centuries. At present, more than ever, we need to answer those simple questions: what is happiness? and how do we get there? Positive psychology offers some interesting answers.

Introduction to Counselling B Jo Molle PhD MSc BSc An introduction to basic listening and counselling skills. Theory and self-awareness will complement the skills practice. No previous experience is required. By application only.

Exploring Psychology Jo Molle PhD MSc BSc An exploration into the world of psychology: How we think, how we understand the world around us, what influences who we are and who we will become. This course is a taster of the ‘science of the mind’ and is for anyone who is fascinated by human behaviour.

Mondays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 28/9/2015 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £225 C800-119

Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 30/9/2015 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 C800-132

Thursdays 6.30-9.30pm Starts 1/10/2015 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £335 C800-125

Tuesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 12/4/2016 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £225 C800-120

Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 13/4/2016 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 C800-121

Weekly Classes in Reading

theology & religious studies

God: His Nature and Existence Karim Esmail BA MPhil MPhil PhD This course is an introduction to the main (traditional) properties of God and to arguments for and against God’s existence.

God: The Problem of Evil Karim Esmail BA MPhil MPhil PhD The existence of evil in the world provides the principal grounds to question the existence of God. This course is an introduction to this problem.

The Buddha’s Middle Way Peter Ebbatson BSc BA DPhil This course will study the central subjects of Buddhist doctrine and practice in order to clarify them. It will explain Buddhist philosophical thinking and place it within the context of the Buddhist path of personal development.

Great Moral Issues in Contemporary Society Karim Esmail BA MPhil MPhil PhD This course is an introduction to some of the issues which are of great moral concern today: The Family, Abortion, Euthanasia, Animals, Immigration, Multiculturalism, Freedom of Speech, Capital Punishment, War and World Hunger. Weekly Classes in Reading

Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 1/10/2015 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 V620-192 Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 21/1/2016 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 V620-181 Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 14/4/2016 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 V620-180

Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm Starts 14/4/2016 London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 V620-182

WEEKLY CLASSES OUTSIDE OXFORD Part-time classes - open to all. Follow a chosen interest in greater depth over 6, 10 or 20 weeks. Accredited at FHEQ Level 4. Course work included. Contacts: Centres listed over page. OR Weekly Class Office, OUDCE, Ewert House, Ewert Place, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7DD Email ppweekly@conted.ox.ac.uk Telephone 01865 280892/ 893/ 894 Fax 01865 280975 www.conted.ox.ac.uk

information How to Enrol

To enrol on the courses listed in this section please contact the co-organiser for each centre, listed below. Please refer to this contact for a syllabus, further information or to enrol. If you are unable to reach anyone at the number listed, you can obtain full course details by going to the Departmental website www.conted.ox.ac.uk Burford Organised in conjunction with the WEA (Burford branch) Enrolments: Christine Bainbridge, Osbourne House, Church Hanborough, Witney OX29 8AB. Tel: 01993 883840. cabainbridge@hotmail.com Charlbury Held in conjunction with the WEA (Oxford branch) Enrolments: Patricia Baker-Cassidy, 337 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7PL. patricia_silverstone@hotmail.com Maidenhead Held in conjunction with the WEA (Maidenhead branch) Enrolments: Liz Crathorne, 35 Allenby Rd, Maidenhead SL6 5BE. Tel: 01628 632208. weamaidenhead@hotmail.co.uk Woodley Held in conjunction with Bracknell & Wokingham College Enrolments: The College Information Centre, Bracknell & Wokingham College, Church Road, Bracknell RG12 1DJ. Tel: 0845 330 3343. study@bracknell.ac.uk You can also contact the Weekly Class Programme Office at Ewert House, Oxford, on 01865 280 892 / 893 / 894 and they can help you with your enquiry. Please note, however, that they will not be able to take your enrolment over the phone.

If you are Disabled

Please contact the person or organisation specified for each centre for further details if you require any special facilities or access.

Weekly Classes Outside Oxford

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To earn credit (CATS points) for your course you will need to register and pay an additional ÂŁ10 fee for each course you enrol on. You can do this by ticking the relevant box on the enrolment form at the back. If you do not register when you enrol, you have up until the course start date to do so. Coursework is an integral part of this course and everyone enrolled will be expected to do coursework, but only those who have registered for credit will be awarded CATS points for completing work at the required standard. If you are enrolled on the Certificate of Higher Education you need to indicate this on the enrolment form but there is no additional registration fee.

Concessionary fees

Refunds & cancellations

If you need to cancel your place after enrolling, please give as much notice as possible. Fee refunds will only be made in exceptional circumstances when an administrative charge will be levied. The Department reserves the right to cancel classes e.g. in cases of insufficient enrolments, and the decision to do so is usually made a week before a course is scheduled to run. In such cases students are refunded in full. Please note that the Department cannot be held responsible for travel or accommodation booked in advance.

burford

Literature from the 1920s to the Second World War Karen Hewitt MBE, MA A course on novels and poetry including works by Scott Fitzgerald, Camus, Elizabeth Bowen and W.H. Auden exploring conflicts of loyalties between the wars and during the 1940s.

Wednesdays 10.00am-12.00pm Starts 30/9/2015 Friend’s Meeting House, Pytts Lane, Burford 20 meetings Credit: 20 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £290 Q200-297

charlbury

Compact Classics David Grylls BA MA PhD Great works of fiction need not be lengthy: some of the finest are both short and profound. Here, we shall study stories and novellas written by major authors (Dickens, Kafka, Joyce) working on a smaller scale than usual but producing compact classics.

Shakespeare’s Diversity David Grylls BA MA PhD Flaubert said of Shakespeare, ‘He was not a man, he was a continent; he contained whole crowds … entire landscapes’. This course will explore Shakespeare’s diversity – from history play, comedy and tragedy to ‘problem play’ and late romance.

[COURSE FULL] Tuesdays 10.15am-12.15pm Starts 29/9/2015 Friends’ Meeting House, Market Street, Charlbury 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 Q200-295 [COURSE FULL] Tuesdays 10.15am-12.15pm Starts 19/1/2016 Friends’ Meeting House, Market Street, Charlbury 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 Q200-296

Weekly Classes Outside Oxford

maidenhead

Reading Latin Literature Stephen Kershaw BA(Hons) PhD The course is designed for students with an advanced level of facility in Latin who wish to read and enjoy authentic texts (Virgil, Tacitus, Pliny) in the original language.

Ancient Greek Theatre Stephen Kershaw BA(Hons) PhD Drama, tragedy, comedy, and theatre are all Greek words. This course will explore (in translation) some of the world’s earliest and finest plays, the context and environment of their performance, and their legacy.

Reading Greek Literature Stephen Kershaw BA(Hons) PhD The course will present light-hearted yet rigorous adventures in Greek literature for students moving to an advanced level. Some previous knowledge is necessary (e.g. rusty O or A Level, or degree).

Byzantine Culture and Society Aphrodite Papayianni MA PhD The course will offer an overview of the society, everyday life, culture and civilisation of the Byzantine empire. Topics will include the structure of the society, the everyday life, monasticism, education, public welfare. Weekly Classes Outside Oxford

Wednesdays 10.15am-12.15pm Starts 2/9/2015 Methodist Church, Allenby Road Maidenhead SL6 5BQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 V400-572 Mondays 7.30-9.30pm Starts 11/1/2016 United Reformed Church, West Street, Maidenhead SL6 1RL Maidenhead 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 V400-571

Wednesdays 1.45-3.45pm Starts 6/1/2016 Methodist Church, Allenby Road Maidenhead SL6 5BQ 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 V400-569

Fridays 10.30am-12.30pm Starts 8/1/2016 Methodist Church, Allenby Road Maidenhead SL6 5BQ 6 meetings Credit: 5 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £105 V100-321

woodley

The Thirteenth Century: The Reigns of Henry III & Edward I Sheila Ephraim BA MA This course will examine the incompetent rule of Henry III which provoked the Barons’ War, led by Simon de Montfort; and, in contrast, Edward I, lauded as a military genius - the Hammer of the Scots - and a great legislator - the English Justinian.

Britain: From Iron Age Kingdoms to Province of Rome Roger Goodburn BSc FSA The British Iron Age tribes had a variety of life-styles. Over time, changes occurred, notably in the South, where Continental influences became strong. Growing ferment attracted the attention of the Roman state culminating in invasion and conquest.

Humps and Bumps Jennifer Foster BA PhD FSA There are archaeological sites all around us. On this course we will venture out and look at the archaeological landscape. The field trips will not be too strenuous, but agility will be required.

Thursdays 10.00am-12.00pm Starts 24/9/2015 Waingels College, Waingels Road, Woodley, Reading RG5 4RF 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 V100-319

Thursdays 7.15-9.15pm Starts 24/9/2015 Waingels College, Waingels Road, Woodley, Reading RG5 4RF 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 V400-567

Thursdays 7.15-9.15pm Starts 14/1/2016 Waingels College, Waingels Road, Woodley, Reading RG5 4RF 10 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 V400-568 Tuesdays 10.00-12.00pm Starts 12/4/2016 Waingels College, Waingels Road, Woodley, Reading RG5 4RF 6 meetings Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) £165 V400-578 Weekly Classes Outside Oxford

Friends of Oxford Lifelong Learning

For over 125 years The University of Oxford has been providing adults with the opportunity to study. The shared mission of the Department for Continuing Education and Kellogg College is to give more people access to Oxford learning, regardless of age or background, by the provision of parttime and other flexible modes of study. The Friends of Oxford Lifelong Learning was established more than 30 years ago to provide an avenue for those who share our values to join with us to shape and support our mission of learning and development. As a Friend of Oxford Lifelong Learning your support will play a key role in developing the provision of lifelong learning at Oxford, by helping to fund improved facilities, library resources and student bursaries.

Aims of the Friends l To provide bursaries in aid of students who would otherwise be unable to participate

Benefits of Membership include l A 10% discount on tuition fees for day and weekend courses at the Department for Continuing Education l Invitations to social and academic events and activities, including regular luncheon talks l The Department for Continuing Education email newsletter, produced four times per year, containing news of special events and articles of interest l For Friends not currently registered on a Departmental course, an opportunity to become a member of the Department for Continuing Education library for only ÂŁ10 per year l Discounted rates on accommodation and meals at Rewley House, the Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three-star facility in central Oxford (subject to availability)

Join today

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Contact: Rachel Green Development Officer Department for Continuing Education, Rewley House, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JA

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short online courses Courses consist of ten one-week units with directed readings and guided, text-based discussions via online forums with specialist tutors. Most courses run 2/3 times a year. See website for start dates.

Online Courses Office, OUDCE, Ewert House Ewert Place, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7DD Email onlinecourses@conted.ox.ac.uk Telephone 01865 280973/ 974 Fax 01865 280975 www.conted.ox.ac.uk/online

anthropology

Social Anthropology: An Introduction

The First Civilization: Mesopotamia 3500-2000 BC

Social anthropology is the study of how man gives meaning to the world through different social norms, values, practices and means of organisation. This course provides an exciting and dynamic introduction to the world of social anthropology. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V400-284

Civilization was born over five thousand years ago on the fertile plains of southern Mesopotamia. Using archaeology and textual sources, this course will build a picture of the Sumerian civilization, one that lies at the root of our own world. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V400-534

Origins of Human Behaviour What makes humans different from other primates? When did we become human? The course reviews the archaeological and fossil evidence for the development of human behaviour from six million years ago to the end of the last ice age. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V400-7

Ritual and Religion in Prehistory

ARchaeology

Greek Mythology What are Greek myths? Who told them and why? How can we interpret them? Why are they still so powerful? How much history do they contain? This course will explore these fascinating tales from the past and attempt to make sense of them. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V400-93

The Fall of Rome An introduction to various aspects of the intriguing history, vibrant culture and fascinating personalities of Ancient Rome and its enemies during its ‘decline and fall’ (or ‘transformation’) in the last two centuries of the Empire in the West. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V400-500 Short Online Courses

How can we begin to understand the spiritual lives of prehistoric people? When do religious ideologies first appear on the human evolutionary timescale? Using both anthropology and archaeological evidence these and many other questions are examined. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V400-6

Ancient Egypt: An Introduction From royal pyramids, court artisans and powerful pharaohs, to grandiose temples, mysterious gods and foreign invasions, participants will experience the world of ancient Egypt, its highs and lows, and the rich tapestry of its culture. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V400-573

archaeology

Vikings: Raiders, Traders and Settlers Ravagers, despoilers, pagans, the Vikings are often regarded as bloodthirsty pirates. Yet they were also traders, settlers and farmers with a thriving artistic culture and legal systems. Using archaeology we examine the varied aspects of the Viking world Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V400-24

Archaeology in Practice How do archaeologists recognise and interpret the lives of past peoples and their societies? An introduction to the methods and techniques of archaeological enquiry, from initial site survey and excavation to scientific analysis. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V400-201 (Certificate of Higher Education introductory course, see page 146.)

Archaeology of the Bible Lands This course introduces students to the discovery of the ancient southern Levant, first by biblical scholars and later, as their discipline developed, by archaeologists. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V400-142

Who are the Celts? What do we really know about the Celtic world? These ancient communities left us captivating artefacts and imposing earthworks, but also more subtle clues from which we can tease out the origins of the peoples who have come to be known as the Celts. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V400-531

Exploring Roman Britain Britain was part of the Roman empire from AD 43 for about 400 years. The impact of this is still evident in the landscape, but what was life like in Roman Britain? This course explores the effects of Roman rule on communities around the country. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V400-12

Pompeii and the Cities of the Roman World Pompeii, preserved by the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79, is one of the most well known archaeological sites in the world. Examining the evidence from Pompeii, enables us to learn much about urban living in the Roman world. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V400-8

architectural history

Learning to Look at Western Architecture This course is designed to enable students to ‘read’ the architecture of the Western world in a critically informed way. You will learn to recognise and differentiate between the major architectural styles of the western tradition. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V350-10 (Certificate of Higher Education introductory course, see page 146.)

Western Architecture: The Modern Era Beginning with the vital structural innovations of the late Victorian era, the course traces the rise and spread of Modernism in European and American architecture - and concludes by examining contemporary architecture and future possibilities. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V350-254 Short Online Courses

art history

Dürer to Bruegel: Northern Renaissance Art c.1480-1580 The course explore the riches of Northern European art from c.1480-1580; artists including Dürer, Bosch, Holbein and Bruegel will be studied, as well as the prints and sculpture of the period. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V350-28

The Impressionists: Painting Modern Life Examine the major concerns of artists such as Cézanne, Monet, Manet and Degas and their intimate interaction with modern life. Embrace the impact of women Impressionists such as Cassatt and Morisot, and investigate the transnational impact of Impressionism. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V350-246

Indian Art: A History Shiva dancing in a ring of fire and the white marble Taj Mahal are two of the most famous images from the rich artistic heritage of the Indian subcontinent. This course will examine the great diversity of art produced in South Asia over 2000 years. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V350-193

Learning to Look at the Visual Arts Have you ever looked at a picture in a gallery and been able to see and feel its characteristics but not had the vocabulary to put your thoughts into words? This course offers you the opportunity to learn how to study and analyse paintings and drawings. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V350-7 (Certificate of Higher Education introductory course, see page 146.)

Art Nouveau Across Europe From Paris to Moscow, Glasgow to Barcelona, this course examines the richness and variety of European Art Nouveau. Looking at architecture, design and painting, we will explore the complex impulses, anxieties and that shaped the visual arts around 1900. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V350-245

Italian Renaissance Art c.1400 c.1500 Bellini, Botticelli, tapestry and tableware - the material culture of the Italian Renaissance continues to fascinate. This course explores a range of art forms to discover more about the cultural, social and historical background of this unique period. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V350-8

Learning to Look at Modern Art

Van Eyck to Memling: Northern Renaissance Art c.1430 - 1480

Many people feel that Modern Art, from 1900 to the present day, is more difficult to understand than art of the past. By looking at a wide range of works, this course will help you to better understand Modern Art and its connection to art of the past. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V350-6

The work of Northern Renaissance artists is often incredibly beautiful, with marvellous colours and textures. But there is much more to their work than simple aesthetics, for it evolved from an intriguing range of religious and cultural beliefs. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V350-4

Short Online Courses

art history

Islamic Art and Architecture This course is for anyone interested in understanding Islamic art and culture, by examining the relationship between Islamic faith and various art forms. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V350-74

creative writing

Getting Started in Creative Writing This course introduces the key characteristics of creative writing, and students are supported with stage-by-stage guidance as they assimilate and practise a range of critical and creative methods. Includes tutor feedback and participant discussion. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £360 / OS £495 W800-3 (Certificate of Higher Education introductory course, see page 146.)

Writing Fiction This course is for those who would like to write but don’t know how; who tried once and gave up; or who already write but would like to improve; and for readers who have no desire to write but want a different perspective on how fiction works. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £360 / OS £495 W800-35

Advanced Creative Writing How do authors develop an initial idea into a completed work? A practical course covering all aspects of novel writing from character creation, story development to final edit. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-5) HEU £360 / OS £495 W800-193

Writing Lives Is there a true story that only you can tell? This course is designed to provide you with the skills you need to turn experiences, recollections and real-life phenomena into literary works that are enjoyable and accessible to a wider audience. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £360 / OS £495 W800-4

Writing Poetry How can poetic form help me to turn the passion and intensity of life into memorable expressions? How can an appreciation of the techniques used by past and living poets help me to improve as a poet? Take this course and find out. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £360 / OS £495 W800-7

Writing Drama This creative and critical course will help students to turn their passion for drama, whether stage, radio, television, or film, into the craft of dramatic writing, and to understand and appreciate the work of established dramatists. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £360 / OS £495 W800-197

Short Online Courses

history & politics

Age of Revolution Revolution was a powerful dynamic in European politics and society from 1789 to 1848. All over Europe radical citizens and reforming governments changed laws and ruling structures in a way which has created the forms of the modern European state. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V100-62

Henry VIII The reign of Henry VIII was a key turning point in British history. This course looks in detail at the political, religious and cultural changes of the period, and assesses the role of the king and other key personalities in the transformation of society. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V100-8

Elizabeth I This course will examine the life and reign of Elizabeth I, from her troubled childhood to the death of the aged Virgin Queen. But what do we really know of this iconic queen? Can her reign be accounted a success? Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V100-54

Politics: An Introduction

The Wars of the Roses: Power, Politics and Personalities The recent discovery of Richard III’s remains in Leicester highlights the dynamic new research being conducted into the period known as the Wars of the Roses. This courses asks students to engage with the latest work on this exciting and tumultous period. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V100-279

Churchill: Soldier, Politician and Statesman Sir Winston Churchill, regarded as one of Britain’s greatest statesmen, still provokes controversy and debate. The aim of this course is to study his life in detail, assess his successes and failures and to gain some insights into the complex personality. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V100-12 Short Online Courses

In addition to tracing the evolution of the modern state and political ideas and ideologies, the course focuses on issues that confront people from all parts of the world on a day-today basis. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V100-104

The Making of Modern Britain This course will examine the key social, economic and political influences which have shaped Britain in the 21st century both as a nation state and as an international power. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V100-141 (Certificate of Higher Education introductory course, see page 146.)

Civil War and Revolution: Britain Divided, 1640–60 The Civil Wars which swept across the British Isles in the seventeenth century left few lives untouched. This course will explore the causes, conduct and significance of the English Civil Wars. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V100-142

literature

The First World War in Perspective

Fiction by Victorian Women: George Eliot, Elizabeth Gaskell...

This course seeks to explain why and how the First World war was fought, and to understand why its legacy remains relevant almost a century after it began. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V100-283

Some of the greatest writers of the Victorian period were women. This course looks at the work of authors such as Charlotte Brontë, Elizabeth Gaskell, and George Eliot, both as representing women’s lives and issues, and as literature in its own right. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 Q200-34

History of Medicine Focusing on the key turning points in the history of Western medicine e.g. the advent of hospitals, the role of public health, the rise of biomedical research, this course offers insights into medicine’s past and asks what has shaped contemporary medicine. Starts 28/9/2015 Five Weeks Non-accredited HEU £128 / OS £155 V300-6

Critical Reading This course is for anyone wanting to learn to read critically, and explore texts that are regarded as ‘critical’, or essential, reading. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 Q200-6 (Certificate of Higher Education introductory course, see page 146).

Jane Austen Many readers enjoy Austen’s novels but cannot define the qualities that make them so special and enduring. This course will help you to analyse Austen’s style and techniques, and will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of reading them. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 Q200-145

GIS

Introducing Mapping, Spatial Data & GIS Investigate the power of maps and spatial data to document and illustrate local and global issues. Learn how to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to explore the world around you and share ideas. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 F990-3

Middle English Literature Middle English Literature is not all prayer and piety and men in armour. Discover a rich cultural heritage in Middle English poems, plays and prose (modern translations). Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 Q200-146

Literary Theory: An Introduction Although literary theory might sometimes seem intimidating, it can be very accessible and exciting. This course aims to demystify literary theory, showing how it illuminates literary texts and enriches our understanding and enjoyment of literature. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 Q200-5

Short Online Courses

LITERATURE

Contemporary British Fiction If you have ever been daunted by terms such as ‘modernism’, ‘magic realism’ or ‘postmodern’ and if you would like to develop your ideas into coherent, backed-up analytical arguments and have technical terms demystified – this is the course for you. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 Q200-8

The Modern American Novel: An Introduction Some of the most wonderful fiction in English is by American writers. In this course we shall study five key novels of the twentieth century – by Fitzgerald, Faulkner, Silko, Morrison and Roth. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 Q200-61

Shakespeare This course focuses on five Shakespeare plays, covering a range of genres and periods of his writing. There is an emphasis on both page and stage/film, and on enriching enjoyment and appreciation of Shakespeare’s work in the context of his own time and ours. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 Q200-9

Brontës How did three sisters living apparently secluded, eventless lives write such original, passionate and dramatic novels and poetry? Who were the Brontës, what fed their imaginations, and what makes their writing so haunting and intense? Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 Q200-269

English Poetry of the First World War Some of the most powerful and moving English poetry of the modern period was written during or about the First World War. This course examines the context of that poetry by exploring the life and writing of three major war poets, Owen, Rosenberg and Sassoon. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 Q200-7

Ancestral Voices: The Earliest English Literature This course will introduce participants to the range of Old English literature, from stirring tales of heroism, courage, and fellowship, to poignant elegies of love and loss; from passionately devout to earthily humorous. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 Q200-10 Short Online Courses

Trollope, Eliot, Dickens and Hardy: Reading Victorian Fiction Madness, hilarity, doubt and devotion are just some of the many aspects of life explored in the huge wealth of Victorian fiction. This course makes the great creative energy present in 19th-century writers accessible through reading a mixture of novels. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 Q200-3

local history

Investigating the Victorians In the nineteenth century Britain led the world in the dramatic process of industrialisation but the consequences for British society were far reaching. How were ordinary people affected by these developments? Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V321-26 (Certificate of Higher Education introductory course, see page 146.)

English Landscape Gardens: 1650 to the Present Day This course is the ideal introduction to English garden history. It provides an overview of five centuries of development, from Baroque formalism through the naturalistic landscape style, right up to contemporary cutting-edge planting style. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V321-73

mathematics

natural sciences

The Number Mysteries It is hard to imagine a world without numbers, but how natural is mathematics? We explore this very question through numerous online activities and “at home” experiments, which allow you to interact with mathematics as you will have never done before. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 G100-47

The Great Mathematicians Learn about the achievements of famous mathematicians, such as Archimedes and Newton, as well as learn why some infinities are larger than others, why Florence Nightingale introduced pie charts and how Lewis Carroll regarded Pythagoras’s theorem. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 G100-56

Exploring the Universe How old is the Universe? How unusual is the Solar System? How will it all end? Oxford astronomers Chris Lintott and Robert Simpson provide an overview of the last 13.7 billion years of cosmic evolution, answering these questions and more. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 F990-1

Animal Behaviour: An Introduction Why do animals behave the way they do? In this course we will look at the full range of behaviours found in the animal kingdom from simple escape behaviours to complex tool use and their evolution. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 F990-5 Short Online Courses

political economy

Microeconomics: An Introduction

Public Policy Economics

The course provides a detailed introduction to Microeconomics. On completion of the course students will have the ability to understand and apply the principles of Microeconomics at firstyear undergraduate level. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 L100-7

All of us are affected by government policies, and governments place particular emphasis on economic policies. This course will equip students to evaluate the economic arguments made about public policy choices. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 L100-45

Macroeconomics: An Introduction The course provides a detailed introduction to, and encompasses the fundamentals of Macroeconomics. On completion of the course students will have the ability to critically assess real world macroeconomic developments at first-year undergraduate level. Starts 21/9/2015 Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 L100-6

International Labour Migration: Economics, Politics and Ethics

Inequality and Labour Markets

This global course analyses one of the most controversial public policy issues of the 21st century: how to regulate international labour migration and the rights of migrant workers. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 L100-38

Why are some people rich and some people poor? What determines how wide the gap is in different countries? What should governments do to deal with inequality? This course looks to answer these questions. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 L100-39

Social Entrepreneurship

History of Economic Thought

Students on this course will gain knowledge about social entrepreneurs and how to develop creative solutions to address social problems utilizing Gandhi’s model of “be the change you wish to see in the world” to make a difference in the lives of others. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 L100-9

This course evaluates the development of economic thought through the eyes of Greek, Chinese, Indian and European traditions before exploring economic thought in the context of the 20th century. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 L100-10

Social Policy and Welfare States in the 21st Century What is the welfare state and what functions does it serve? Why and how do welfare states vary across countries and over time? What are the biggest challenges that welfare states face in the 21st century? Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 L100-40 Short Online Courses

People and Society: A Global Perspective This course explores the evolution of social processes, themes and debates from a global perspective. The course will enable you to acquire theoretical and analytical tools to engage critically with global social transformations. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 L100-43

political economy contd

Employee Ownership for the 21st Century The Employee Owned Company is the most significant development in corporate development for 150 years and comes at a time when the globalised corporation threatens the sustainability of national and local economic and ecological systems. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 L100-14

Globalization The credit crunch of 2008-9 brought the effects of the global economy to everyone’s attention. From international trade and global inequalities to the impact on our carbon footprints, this course analyses the global economy. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 L100-1

philosophy

Bioethics for Beginners Do you think reproductive cloning is morally permissible? Do you check food labels to exclude any with GM ingredients? Would you worry if the government introduced compulsory depositing of DNA in the national DNA bank? Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V500-211

Introduction to Philosophy We think we know, but do we? We think we are free, but are we? We think our actions are moral, but are they? What is this reality we take ourselves to live in? The oldest questions meet the newest technology in this online introduction to philosophy. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V500-3 (Certificate of Higher Education introductory course, see page 146.)

New Economic Powers In the global economy of the 21st century, Brazil, Russia, India, and China (BRIC) are suddenly emerging as major players, shaking up the existing order, and generating waves of uncertainty around the world. Will the US, Japan, and Europe be surpassed? Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 L100-2

Philosophy of Science This course introduces key issues in the philosophy of science, including debates about the nature of the scientific method, theories of confirmation, the demarcation of science from non-science, the rationality of theory change, and scientific realism. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V500-4

Critical Reasoning: A Romp Through the Foothills of Logic Reasoning enables us to acquire knowledge, to persuade others, and to evaluate their arguments. But only if we reason well. We shall be learning how to recognise, evaluate, construct and analyse arguments, and how to recognise common fallacies. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V500-271 Short Online Courses

philosophy

Philosophy of Mind

Ethics: An Introduction

The philosophy of mind is concerned with questions about the nature of mind and the relation between our minds and the physical world. This course provides is an introduction to the mind-body problem, one of the most intractable problems in philosophy. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V500-15

In this introduction to ethics, we shall examine four important ethical theories, applying them to two practical questions: the rights of animals and euthanasia. There will be plenty of opportunity to engage in debate and test your own thinking. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V500-39

Theory of Knowledge The theory of knowledge is one of the most central areas of philosophy. In this online course students will cover the key issues in epistemology while also learning to think for themselves and develop their own answers to the core questions in this area. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V500-8

Political Philosophy: An Introduction Political philosophy contains some of the greatest writings in the Western intellectual tradition. This online course introduces the student to the central questions concerning the state through classical and contemporary texts. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V500-2

Reality, Being and Existence: An Introduction to Metaphysics Metaphysics, the most general investigation of reality. It has been at the centre of philosophy since the beginning of the western tradition in ancient Greece, and many of its concerns are the same as those of Plato and Aristotle. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V500-6

Philosophy of Religion The course looks at what, if anything, it is that Jews, Christians, and Muslims are agreeing about when they claim that there is a God; and we shall look at what prospects there are for rationally defending or attacking this claim. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V500-7 Short Online Courses

psychology

Psychology: An Introduction This course introduces the science of Psychology, exploring the richness of human functions, uncovering the brain’s secrets, revealing its complexities. Studies from the biological, psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioural and social approaches are presented. Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 C800-93

religious studies

Introduction to World Religions What do we mean by ‘world religions’and why might this title be controversial? How should we approach the study of the spiritual paths, key beliefs and practices of the main religious traditions? Credit: 10 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £250 / OS £295 V620-142

STUDY SKILLS

Study Skills If you are new to higher education, or have not studied for some time, you may find it useful to brush up your reading, note-making and essaywriting skills, and to revisit the basic rules of punctuation and grammar. 5 weeks Credit: 5 CATS Points (FHEQ-4) HEU £135 / OS £175 X220-1

CPD COURSES ONLINE

Please note that some of the following courses have formal entry requirements and are of varying lengths. Fees quoted are the same for HEU and OS students. Contact details: see course web page; or email: cpd@conted.ox.ac. uk; or telephone: +44 (0)1865 286960

ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY

Field Techniques for Surveying Mammals and Reptiles Part-time over five weeks, this tutor-led training course can be taken from anywhere in the world. It will appeal to students and practitioners who want to improve their ability to conduct mammal and reptile surveys. 10 CATS points (FHEQ level 7). Fees £415.00/ £725.00 (with credit) F850-1

Field Techniques for Surveying Birds Part-time over five weeks, this tutor-led training course can be taken from anywhere in the world. It will appeal to students and practitioners who want to improve their ability to conduct bird surveys. 10 CATS points (FHEQ level 7). Fees £415.00/ £725.00 (with credit) F850-9

Field Techniques for Surveying Fish and Amphibians

Data Analysis in Ecology: Statistics for Ecologists and Field Biologists tutor-led data analysis course taken entirely online and with five- and ten-week options. The course introduces students to the use of QED Statistics and R software. 10 CATS points (FHEQ level 7) (optional). Fees £415.00/ £725.00 (with credit) D447-31

Field Techniques for Surveying Vegetation Part-time over five weeks, this tutor-led training course can be taken from anywhere in the world. It will appeal to students and practitioners who want to improve their ability to conduct vegetation surveys. 10 CATS points (FHEQ level 7). Fees £415.00/ £725.00 (with credit) C180-5

Part-time over 5 weeks, this tutor-led training course can be taken from anywhere in the world. It will appeal to students and practitioners who want to improve their ability to conduct fish and amphibian surveys. 10 CATS points (FHEQ level 7). Fees £415.00/ £725.00 (with credit) F850-8

Field Techniques for Surveying Invertebrates Part-time over five weeks, this tutor-led training course can be taken from anywhere in the world. It will appeal to students and practitioners in conservation management wanting to improve their invertebrate survey skills. 10 CATS points (FHEQ level 7). Fees £415.00/ £725.00 (with credit) C180-4

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CPD COURSES ONLINE Science & Technology

Introduction to Electronics This course is designed to act both as an introductory course and as a refresher course. After taking the course you should have a good idea of how electronic systems work and how they are made. £945.00 H600-18

The Wider Context of Nanotechnology A ten-week, part-time, online course introducing the current state of the technology and addressing implications of nanotechnology for safety, regulation and innovation. It is for professionals worldwide seeking an overview of this important subject. 10 CATS points (FHEQ level 7) £2,475.00 J990-1

The Fundamental Science of Nanotechnology A ten-week, part-time, online course. It will explain the mathematical foundation for nanoscale phenomena as well as their effects and applications including quantum dots, nanotubes and fullerenes. 25 CATS points (FHEQ level 7) £2,475.00 J990-2

Fundamental Characterisation for Nanotechnology This ten-week part-time, online course will survey the range of techniques and methodologies used to determine the nature and composition of nanoparticles, thin films and nano-structures. It includes a two-day, handson visit to Begbroke Science Park. 25 CATS points (FHEQ level 7)

HEALTH CARE

Ethics for Biosciences This ten-week online course is designed to facilitate understanding, reflection on and engagement with key ethical issues thrown up by conducting clinical research, practising evidence-based health-care, and engaging with science and technology. 20 CATS points (FHEQ level 7) £2,030.00 B900-93

Introduction to Statistics for Health Care Research This online statistics course is designed for busy health and social care professionals who need to understand the basics of health statistics without becoming statisticians. Students can study at the time of day and week that is best for them. 20 CATS points (FHEQ level 7) £2,030.00 B900-23

teaching online

Effective Online Tutoring A practical introduction to the social, administrative and pedagogical techniques of teaching online looking at the role of the online tutor through selected reading, group discussions, role-playing, case studies and other activities. £795.00 X990-1

Short Online Courses

Lecture Series in Oxford Day & Weekend Programme Office, Rewley House, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JA. Email ppdayweek@conted.ox.ac.uk Telelphone 01865 270380 / 270368 www.conted.ox.ac.uk Enrol online using the course code: e.g. www.conted.ox.ac.uk/V350-76

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Modern Israel: History & Literature from the Ottoman Empire to the Oslo Accords A series of six lectures in conjunction with the Oxford Centre for Hebrew & Jewish Studies with Dr Sarah Yael Hirschhorn

University Research Lecturer in Israel Studies; Sidney Brichto Fellow, Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies.

& Prof Glenda Abramson Professor Emeritus, Hebrew and Jewish Studies (formerly Cowley Lecturer in PostBiblical Hebrew; Fellow of St Cross College) This course will examine the history and literature of Modern Israel from the origins of Zionism and the Jewish community in prestate Palestine during the Ottoman Empire and British Mandate to the contemporary struggle for a resolution to the Arab-Israeli conflict at Oslo and beyond. We will explore both continuity and change over time over a tumultuous century in Israel/Palestine. The first half of the course, taught by Dr. Sara Yael Hirschhorn, will take a historical approach to state and society-building in Israel, with particular emphasis on developments since the founding of the State of Israel in 1948. The second half of the course, taught by Professor Glenda Abramson, will offer a complementary cultural perspective through her expertise in the evolution of Hebrew and Israeli literature within this historical and political context. We look forward to offering an in-depth look at one of the more interesting -- and controversial -- regions of the world today. Lecture Series in Oxford

Wednesdays 6.30-8.00pm 14 Oct 2015 Myth and memory in mandate Palestine 21 Oct 2015 An introduction to the Israeli radical right and settler movement 28 Oct 2015

What does history teach us on solving the Arab-Israeli conflict?

4 Nov 2015 Introduction to Israeli literature 11 Nov 2015

The use of the Bible in Israeli literature

18 Nov 2015

War writing in Israel

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Coffee / tea is provided in the Common Room before the lecture, from 6.00pm.

V100-324 Fee ÂŁ98.00

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The Nature of Causation A series of six lectures by Marianne Talbot, BA, BPhil Marianne Talbot has been Director of Studies in Philosophy at OUDCE since 2001. Before that she taught philosophy for Brasenose College, Oxford (1990-2000), and Pembroke College, Oxford (1987-1990). Marianne only started studying philosophy at 26, having discovered it during the foundation year of an Open University course. Podcasts of Marianne’s lectures have several times been global number one in the charts of the university of iTunes (iTunesU). Her ‘Romp Through the History of Philosophy’ has been downloaded nearly 2 million times, and her ‘Critical Reasoning’ series nearly 4 million. Marianne is the author of Bioethics: An Introduction (CUP 2012) and her first e-book Critical Reasoning: A Romp Through the Foothills of Logic for Complete Beginners, is available from Amazon and the iStore.

Wednesdays 2.00-3.30pm 21 Oct 2015

Causation: an introduction

28 Oct 2015 Is causation a relation? 4 Nov 2015

Are causes and effects facts or events?

18 Nov 2015 Problem cases 25 Nov 2015 Causation and time 2 Dec 2015 Mental causation (Titles may change.) NB: There is no lecture on Wednesday 11 November 2015

The causal relation is probably one of the most important relations in the world. Without the relation of cause to effect we wouldn’t be able to predict or explain anything. But what is this relation? How, for example, is causation related to explanations? Are all explanations causal explanations? And what are the relata of the causal relation? Are they events, states of affairs, facts, properties, tropes or one of the other myriad candidates for this relation? And are there two relata, the cause and the effect? Some philosophers have suggested that there are three or even four. Can causation go backwards? How, anyway, is the causal relation related to time? Is there anything special about mental causation? If so what is it? During these lectures we will examine the causal relation, all the questions above and others. There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions. SUGGESTED READING Mumford S & Anjum, R.L., Causation: A Very Short Introduction, (Oxford University Press 2014) Paul, L. A. and Ned Hall (2013) Causation: A User’s Guide. Oxford: Oxford University Press USEFUL WEBSITES Stanford Encyclopaedia of Philosophy: The Metaphysics of Causation: http://plato. stanford.edu/entries/causation-metaphysics/ Podcast: Marianne Talbot: A Romp Through the History of Philosophy: http://podcasts.ox.ac.uk/ romp-through-history-philosophy-pre-socraticspresent-day Marianne’s own website: www.mariannetalbot. co.uk Marianne’s twitter feed: @oxphil_Marianne Talbot Marianne’s Facebook Page: Marianne Talbot Philosophy

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Palaces of Learning: University Buildings in Britain and Europe 1250-1800

A series of six lectures by dr geoffrey tyack, fsa, frhists Geoffrey Tyack is a Fellow of Kellogg College, and Director of the Stanford University Centre in Oxford. His books include Oxford: An Architectural Guide (1998), the Blue Guide to Oxford and Cambridge (2004), Modern Architecture in an Oxford College: St John’s College, 1945-2005 (2005), and the newly revised guidebook to the Bodleian Library (2015). He is co-author of the revised Pevsner volume on Berkshire in the Buildings of England series (2010), Editor of the Georgian Group Journal, and a Trustee of the Oxford Preservation Trust. He has taught courses for the OUDCE for many years, and lectures widely elsewhere on topics in British and European architectural and urban history.

Wednesdays 11.00am-12.30pm 21 Oct 2015 The first European universities, c.1250-1400 28 Oct 2015 Universities and colleges in the 15th century 4 Nov 2015 The impact of Renaissance architecture and planning, c.1450-1550 18 Nov 2015 Universities in the age of the Reformation and Counter-Reformation, c.1550-1640 25 Nov 2015 Baroque architecture and the ‘New Learning’, c.1640-1750 2 Dec 2015 The Enlightenment and Neo-classicism, c.1750-1800 NB: There is no lecture on Wednesday 11 November 2015 Lecture Series in Oxford

Oxford and Cambridge are universally admired as university towns, but they are not unique. By 1800 there were over a hundred universities in Europe, many of them possessing buildings of great architectural interest. This course traces the history of European university and collegiate architecture from the earliest foundations – Bologna, Paris, Oxford - to the beginning of the 19th century, drawing attention to the wider political, religious and intellectual developments that have always influenced the character of higher education. The evolution of residential colleges will be discussed, along with that of lecture rooms, libraries, museums, botanic gardens and buildings for scientific research. Oxford and Cambridge possess excellent examples of all these types of building, but so too do most of the older universities of the rest of the British Isles and the Continent, and one of the main aims of the course is encourage understanding and appreciation of these often little-known buildings.

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Coffee / tea is provided in the Common Room before the lecture, from 10.30am.

K900-114 Fee £98.00

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Six More English Medieval Abbeys in Context A series of six lectures by john mcneill, fsa, frhists John McNeill lectures in the history of medieval art and architecture and is a part-time tutor for OUDCE. He is Honorary Secretary of the British Archaeological Association, for whom he has recently edited volumes of essays on Romanesque and the past, English medieval chantries and medieval cloisters. He has published a number of articles on aspects of English medieval cathedrals and abbeys.

Thursdays 11am - 12.30pm 29 Oct 2015 Tewkesbury - The

Normans in the Severn Valley: The opening statement of West Country Romanesque

5 Nov 2015 Dorchester - An Augustinian abbey on an ancient site: Change and continuity by the Thames 19 Nov 2015 Hexham - R enewing an

illustrous past: Northern Gothic comes of age

26 Nov 2015 St Albans - ‘Where lieth

Britain’s first martyr’: The afterlife of a major saint

3 Dec 2015

Bath - The Somerset diocese finds a new home: The peculiar history of Bath and Wells

10 Dec 2015

Sherborne - Cathedral, abbey and parish: Sherborne reconstructed

Please Note: There is no lecture on Thursday 12 November 2015

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Coffee / tea is provided in the Common Room before the lecture, from 10.30am.

V350-302 Fee £98.00

Although Henry VIII’s dissolution of the monasteries resulted in the destruction of the overwhelming majority of England’s once dense network of abbeys and priories, a considerable number of monastic churches did survive. In some cases this was because they were granted cathedral status during the 1540s reform of English dioceses. However, most monastic churches survived because parochial rights existed over their naves, and the purchase of those churches was within the means of what, in most cases, was a prosperous and significant town parish. This series of six lectures is intended to take advantage of the phenomenon so as to examine six former abbeys, and to do so from the perspective of their origin, history and architectural character. It follows a similar short series of lectures on English medieval cathedrals in 2014, but is designed so that each lecture is self-sufficient and complete unto itself. Three of the abbeys, Dorchester, Hexham and Sherborne, were constructed on the sites of former Anglo-Saxon cathedrals, while one, Bath, was a monastic cathedral in its own right, and the remaining two – St Albans and Tewkesbury – were among the leading Benedictine monasteries of medieval England. The origins of these six abbeys, the communities they accommodated, and their specifically local traditions go some way towards explaining their very varied character, but there is much that suggests their architectural particularity may have been valued in its own right. Lecture Series in Oxford

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The Power of Pits - New Views from the Past The Mick Aston Landscape Archaeology Lecture to be held at the Rewley House Lecture Theatre, Rewley House, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford

5.30pm Friday 27 November 2015 Lecturer:

PROFESSOR carenza lewis Carenza Lewis is Professor for the Public Understanding of Research in the School of History and Heritage at the University of Lincoln, moving there in September 2015 after ten years directing Access Cambridge Archaeology from the McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research at the University of Cambridge. She started her career with the Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England in Salisbury and 1993 became one of the original members of Channel 4’s Time Team, a series in which she appeared alongside Mick Aston until 2005. Professor Lewis is a expert in medieval archaeology and in involving diverse publics in heritage, co-writing ‘Village, Hamlet and Field (Manchester University Press 1997) and running the Higher Education Field Academy since 2005.

OUDCE is sponsoring an annual lecture on landscape archaeology in memory of Mick Aston, who died in 2013. Mick was tutor in local studies in the Department for Continuing Education before moving to Bristol University as Staff Tutor in Archaeology. Earlier he had made a major contribution to the archaeology of Oxfordshire through his work on the Sites and Monuments Record, then based at the City and County Museum, Woodstock. Carenza Lewis will review her recent work on medieval settlements, a subject Mick was particularly interested in: Carenza and Mick edited a collection of papers on medieval settlements and landscapes in Wessex in 1994. She will chart the progress and review the achievements of her 10-year programme of test pit excavation within currently occupied settlements, an approach pioneered in the 1990s by Mick at Shapwick in Somerset. Running since 2005, Carenza’s project has completed more than 2,000 test pits in more than 50 different rural parishes, enabling changes in settlement, demography and landscape to be mapped and measured at a range of scales, revealing the long-term impact of events such as the Black Death while also benefitting thousands of volunteers of all ages and backgrounds in many different ways. This talk will conclude by considering the future of such an approach, which could potentially involve anyone in any place, anywhere, and invite the audience to get involved.

Coffee and tea will be provided in the Common Room before the lecture from 5.00pm and the bar will be open in the Common Room after the lecture, from 6.30pm.

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Eastern Christianity in the Middle East – ancient traditions, modern histories, contemporary challenges

A series of six lectures by Anthony O’Mahony Centre for Eastern Christianity, Heythrop, College, University of London

Thursdays 11am-12.30pm

St Hormuzd Monastery, Al-Qosh, N Iraq

28 Jan 2016 Eastern Christianity in the Middle East - ancient traditions, modern histories, contemporary challenges 4 feb 2016 Between the desert and the world: Coptic Christianity in modern Egypt 11 feb 2016

After the Genocide: Armenian and Syriac Christianity in the wider Western Asia

18 feb 2016 Tradition at the heart of renewal: monasticism and spirituality in the Middle East today 25 Feb 2016

Conflict, displacement and revival: the Church of the East/Chaldean Church in Iraq

3 mar 2016

Christianity and Jerusalem: the question of identity, religion and the politics of presence in the Holy land

This series of lectures explores the traditions, histories and contemporary context of Eastern Christianity in the Middle East. The modern Middle East has been a challenging environment for Christians and their churches – a period marked by ending of the Ottoman Empire, colonialism and the creation of nation states; by genocide and displacement, interreligious conflict. Christianity in the Middle East is complex, and diverse characterized by deep and rich religious and spiritual resources – Armenian, Coptic, Syriac. Despite challenges the Christian churches in the region have responded beyond survival with a profound and significant contribution to theology, spirituality and dialogue between religions across the region. SUGGESTED READING For a comprehensive reading list go to www.conted.ocx.ac.uk/V350-335

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Coffee / tea is provided in the Common Room before the lecture, from 10.30am.

V350-335 Fee £98.00

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The Spanish Civil War A series of six lectures by Professor Tom Buchanan, MA DPhil FRHistS Professor of Modern British and European History at the University of Oxford, and Director of Studies in History and Politics at OUDCE. He is the author of three books and numerous articles on British involvement in the Civil War, including Britain and the Spanish Civil War (1997).

Wednesdays 11am-12.30pm 3 feb 2016 The Spanish Second Republic and the origins of the Civil War, 1931-36 10 feb 2016 War and revolution: Republican Spain, 1936-9 17 feb 2016

Intervention and Nonintervention: foreign participation in the Civil War

24 feb 2016 How the war was won and lost: the course of the Spanish Civil War 2 mar 2016 Franco’s “Crusade” against the Republic: the forging of Nationalist Spain 9 mar 2016

The Franco Regime and the Civil War in Spanish memory since 1939

This series of lectures marks the 80th anniversary of the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War in 1936. The conflict not only bitterly divided Spain but also polarised Europe between the supporters of the elected government of the Spanish Republic and those who backed General Franco’s rebel forces. The war generated tremendous idealism and passion, but also witnessed widespread violence against non-combatants on both sides. The lectures will look at the complex and fascinating politics of the Civil War – with representatives of every ideology from Anarchism on the left to Fascism on the right - while also examining the crucial role played by international intervention in determining the war’s outcome. We will conclude by asking why the Civil War remains such an important issue in Spain, many years after the death of Franco and the transition to democracy. SUGGESTED READING Helen Graham, The Spanish Civil War: a very short introduction, (OUP, 2005) Frances Lannon, The Spanish Civil War, 19361939, (Osprey, 2002). Anthony Beevor, The Battle for Spain (2005) George Esenwein and Adrian Shubert, Spain at War: The Spanish Civil War in Context, 19311939 (1995)

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Coffee / tea is provided in the Common Room before the lecture, from 10.30am.

V100-294 Fee £98.00 Lecture Series in Oxford

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The High Renaissance in Northern Italy A series of six lectures by Patrick Doorly, MA, pgce, frsa was educated at St John’s College, Oxford; Stockholm University; and the Courtauld Institute of Art. For much of his career he taught art history to students on studiobased courses in art and design. He was Acting Director of Studies for Art History at the Department of Continuing Education in 2001–02. Since then he has taught parttime in the department, while writing his book The Truth about Art: Reclaiming quality (Zero Books, 2013).

The Florentine Renaissance was brought to northern Italy by Donatello, who settled in Padua in 1443. There his vigorous illusionism shaped the painting style of the precocious Mantegna, who was lured to the Gonzaga court in Mantua by 1460. Sixty years later Mantua received a High Renaissance make-over from Raphael’s pupil Giulio Romano. In Parma the pictorial innovations of Leonardo da Vinci lie behind the ravishing paintings of Correggio, whose pupil Parmigianino astonished the world with his stylish – or Mannerist – swagger. Later in the 16th century a new classicism emerged in the architecture of Palladio and paintings of the Carracci, who together decisively influenced the art and architecture of subsequent centuries. SUGGESTED READING There has been no survey of this field since Crowe & Cavalcaselle’s History of Painting in North Italy (1871). However there are monographs at different academic levels on all the artists we shall be studying.

REWLEY HOUSE LECTURE THEATRE

Coffee / tea is provided in the Common Room before the lecture, from 10.30am.

V350-327 Fee £98.00

FRIdays 11am-12.30pm 5 feb 2016 Andrea Mantegna in Mantua 12 feb 2016 Giulio Romano in Mantua 19 feb 2016 Correggio in Parma 26 feb 2016 Parmigianino in Parma, Rome, & Bologna 4 mar 2016 Andrea Palladio in the Veneto 11 mar 2016 The Carracci family of Bologna Lecture Series in Oxford

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Dürer and Venice Three lectures by dr joachim strupp Joachim Strupp studied Art History at the universities of Nuremberg and St Andrews, where he also taught, and has lived in Venice and Florence for several years. He specialises in the sculpture of the Northern and Italian Renaissance, though his interests include German and Italian art of most ages. He taught at the University of Buckingham for nine years and lectures regularly at the Victoria and Albert Museum on German Baroque and the Northern Renaissance. As well as leading tours for Martin Randall, he co-founded Art Pursuits Ltd and is creative

FRIdays 11AM-12.30pm 8 Apr 2016 Nürnberg, Renaissance hub and Dürer’s home 15 Apr 2016 Dürer’s first Italian journey – from apprentice to master 22 Apr 2016 Venice revisited - fame and fortune REWLEY HOUSE LECTURE THEATRE

Coffee / tea is provided in the Common Room before the lecture, from 10.30am.

V350-308 Fee £50.00

Albrecht Dürer was the most groundbreaking artist of the Northern Renaissance. His professional and personal curiosity, spirit of exploration and entrepreneurial mind prompted him to embark on numerous journeys, taking him from his hometown Nürnberg to the great cities of Basel, Strasbourg, Cologne and Antwerp. By far the most exciting destination, however, was Venice. Crossing the Alps into artistically advanced Italy was an arduous and hazardous undertaking. Yet, the temptation of studying the Renaissance and sampling the mystique of Byzantium and the Orient, and the opportunity of selling his works to an international clientele proved so strong that Dürer visited La Serenissima twice, in 1494/5 and again in 1505/6, recording his impressions in paintings, watercolours, drawings, diaries and letters which give us a unique insight into the artist’s psyche. Joachim Strupp, also from Nürnberg, equipped with modern hiking gear and digital camera, followed in his compatriot’s footsteps and this extraordinary experience will contribute to his discussion of Dürer’s journeys in this short course. background READING: For a detailed reading list go to www.conted.ox.ac.uk/V350-308

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Hidden Jewels of Rome’s Great Churches A series of six lectures by dr Diana Matthews ma phd Diana Matthew’s doctoral thesis was on the architecture of Renaissance Rome and she is currently writing a book on the subject. She teaches regularly for OUDCE both at Reading and at Oxford.

THURSdays 11AM-12.30pm 14 Apr 2016 Temples and b asilicas: the Pantheon and the conundrum of the first churches 21 Apr 2016 Mosaics and cosmati: the Medieval legacy 28 Apr 2016

Decline and revival in 15th-century Rome: San Teodoro, S.M. del Popolo, & S.M. della Pace

5 May 2016 The splendours of the High Renaissance in Rome: Bramante, Raphael, & Michelangelo 12 May 2016 From Mannerism to the birth of the Baroque: Cortona, Bernini, and Borromini 19 May 2016 From the Baroque to the modern age: the legacy of Napoleon, Mussolini, and John Paul II’s millennium plan REWLEY HOUSE LECTURE THEATRE

Coffee / tea is provided in the Common Room before the lecture, from 10.30am.

V350-314 Fee £98.00

The Eternal City, Rome, has an unparalleled wealth of ecclesiastical architecture, and this course will examine the development of that great heritage. We begin with a study of the architecture of Imperial pagan Rome through the Pantheon and unfold Constantine’s problem with the design of the first churches. The Medieval period brought the splendours of sculpture and cosmati work, and the unfulfilled promise of the thirteenth-century Renaissance with the work of Torriti and Cavallini. By the early fifteenth century, Rome was in a sorry state and it took the combined efforts of a series of committed and determined patrons to begin the slow recovery reflected in S.M del Popolo and Sant’ Agostino. The sixteenth and seventeenth centuries saw the splendours of High Renaissance and Baroque, through the achievements of Bramante and Michelangelo, of Cortona and Caravaggio, of Bernini and Borromini. Finally we consider the momentous modern age, the legacy of Napoleon, of Mussolini, and of the Jubilee of 2000. This is a course for all those who love the Eternal City and wish to explore it further. background READING: For a detailed reading list go to www.conted.ox.ac.uk/V350-314 Lecture Series in Oxford

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The Tudor World 1485-1603 A series of six lectures by Dr Christine Jackson BA MA PhD is University lecturer in History and Fellow of Kellogg College, Oxford University Department for Continuing Education. She became fascinated by the Tudors and the age of the Renaissance and Reformation as an undergraduate student and continues to enjoy researching and teaching the period. She is currently writing a biography of Lord The Tudor dynasty holds a perennial fascination for historians and students. The characters, achievements and failings of Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I have been endlessly debated, as have the political contributions of leading ministers such as Wolsey, Cromwell and Cecil. In this series of six lectures we will place Tudor kings, queens and ministers in context and explore how state, court, church and society developed during a period of religious reformation, cultural renaissance, economic change and periodic political uncertainty. We will evaluate rival historical assessments and consider how the reputation of the Tudors has changed over time in print and on film. background READING: For a detailed reading list go to www.conted.ox.ac.uk/V100-300

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wEDNESdays 11AM-12.30pm 4 mAY 2016 Monarchs, ministers and favourites 11 mAY 2016 Building the Tudor state 18 MAY 2016 Developing a Renaissance Court 25 May 2016 Reforming the English Church 1 jUNE 2016 Fostering obedience and suppressing rebellion 8 jUNE 2016 Reassessing the Tudors: from Shakespeare to Starkey REWLEY HOUSE LECTURE THEATRE

Coffee / tea is provided in the Common Room before the lecture, from 10.30am.

V100-300 Fee ÂŁ98.00

Day & Weekend Events Short courses designed to bring you the latest current thinking in each topic offered. Open to all. The majority are non-assessed. Day and Weekend Office, OUDCE, Rewley House, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JA Email ppdayweek@conted.ox.ac.uk Telephone 01865 270380 / 270368 Fax 01865 270309 www.conted.ox.ac.uk

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calendar December 2015 05/12/2015 German Refugees from Nazism and their Contribution to Art and Design in Britain 05/12/2015 - 06/12/2015 Funerary Archaeology 05/12/2015 Photographing Archaeological Objects for Record and Publication January 2016 09/01/2016 - 10/01/2016 The Inconsistency of Science 16/01/2016 The Romano-British Countryside 22/01/2016 - 05/02/2016 Effective Writing 2: Writing for Performance (Three linked Fridays) 23/01/2015 Light at the Frontiers of Science 23/01/2016 Improving your Blog 23/01/2016 The Contemporary Middle East 23/01/2016 - 24/02/2016 Objects of Charity: Themes and Sources for Researching the History of Charities 23/01/2016 How to Listen to Jazz 28/01/2016 - 03/03/2016 Eastern Christianity in the Middle East (Lecture Series) 29/01/2016 - 31/01/2016 Places of Worship in Britain and Ireland, 1829-1929 30/01/2016 Clinical Trials – I have a great idea, but does it work? February 2016 03/02/2016 - 09/03/2016 The Spanish Civil War Lecture Series) 05/02/2016 - 11/03/2016 The High Renaissance in Northern Italy (Lecture Series) 05/02/2016 - 07/02/2016 The Bayeux Tapestry and the Norman Conquest: A Commemoration of 1066 06/02/2016 Retrieving Remarkable Results from the Recesses of the World Wide Web 06/02/2016 Sufism and Muslim Education 1: Exploring Islamic Culture 06/02/2016 An Introduction to English Grammar 06/02/2016 On the Cusp of Modernism 06/02/2016 Byzantine Spirituality 13/02/2016 The Sleeping Brain: The 13th Oxford Brain Day 13/02/2016 Sufism and Muslim Education 2: Contemporary Global Societies 20/02/2016 Improving Berkshire`s Towns, c1780 - c1860 20/02/2016 East Oxford, A Thames Valley Landscape: New Archaeology East of the City 20/02/2016 - 21/02/2016 The Philosophy of Knud Løgstrup 27/02/2016 Storie di migrazione italiana: ieri e oggi 27/02/2016 Beyond the Icon: Exploring Nelson Mandela March 2016 05/03/2016 Evolution and the Fossil Record (Saturday) 05/03/2016 - 06/03/2016 Excel, Macros and Visual Basic 05/03/2016 - 06/03/2016 Social Anthropology: An Introduction 05/03/2016 Constantine’s Triumph: Art & Architecture in the earliest years of Christianity 05/03/2016 1066 and All That (To be held in Newbury) 06/03/2016 Evolution and the Fossil Record (Sunday) 12/03/2016 Italian Love Poetry from the Troubadours to the Renaissance 12/03/2016 George Eliot 12/03/2016 The English Revolution: Social History in a World Turned Upside Down 12/03/2016 - 13/03/2016 Induction and Science 19/03/2016 - 20/03/2016 Access, SQL and Visual Basic 19/03/2016 Inspired by Vienna

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May 2016 04/05/2016 - 08/05/2016 The Tudor World 1485-1603 (Lecture Series) 06/05/2016 - 08/05/2016 Architect, Patron and Craftsman in Tudor and Jacobean England 07/05/2016 Language and Identity 07/05/2016 Queen Victoria: Monarch, Wife, Widow, Empress 14/05/2016 - 15/05/2016 Excel, Objects and Visual Basic 14/05/2016 - 15/05/2016 Would the Disabled be better off Dead? 14/05/2016 Reading violence: How do we understand disturbing religious texts? 20/05/2016 - 22/05/2016 Plants and well-being: ethnobotany meets medical anthropology 21/05/2016 Jane Austen’s Emma 21/05/2016 The Mystical Tradition 28/05/2016 Language in Use 28/05/2016 The Evidence for God

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June 2016 03/06/2016 - 05/06/2016 The Suburban Garden 04/06/2016 The Dominicans 04/06/2016 The Madness of Genius? 11/06/2016 - 12/06/2016 Introduction to Data Science 11/06/2016 A War of Peoples? New Perspectives on the First World War 11/06/2016 Palaeolithic Archaeology: Our Way to Europe 18/06/2016 Take Three Evergreens: Yew, Pine and Juniper 18/06/2016 -19/06/2016 Basic Statistics for the Social Sciences 18/06/2016 -19/06/2016 Data Science Processes: How to Explore your Data 18/06/2016 An Introduction to English Pronunciation 18/06/2016 Aerial Archaeology in Europe and the Middle East; Past, Present and Future 24/06/2016 - 26/06/2016 Conception to Infancy: Perspectives from Medicine and Anthropology 25/06/2016 Mathematics in the Enlightenment 25/06/2016 Simple Apps 25/06/2016 The Political Economy of Sport

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Enrol - online

To enrol online - add the course code listed with each course (format V100-12) to the URL for the Department and you can access the course details (including reading lists), and enrol. www.conted.ox.ac.uk/V100-12 Please note when enrolling online that the only paperwork you will receive from the Department will be the original email confirmation. Please print this off and bring it with you on the day. Full timetable details are available on the website, including programme updates.

Enrol - by post

[Use the form at the back of this booklet.]

Please note the FEE CODE listed with each course and identify the precise option you prefer from the schedule on page118. For example, for a day school listed as FEE CODE B - the ‘with full lunch’ option would be B3 £77.60. It is possible to ‘pick and mix’ your options, but in order to do this you will need to enrol online. You can enrol on up to 2 different courses on the form. Please include the names of those people attending if you are booking on behalf of others. If you are under 18 or booking on behalf of someone who is, can you please inform us at the time of booking. For further information: l email ppdayweek@conted.ox.ac.uk l telephone 01865 270380 / 270368

Concessionary fees

Concessionary fees for day and weekend events are now available for people on low incomes. If you are in receipt of a state benefit e.g. Job Seekers’ Allowance, Income Support, Personal Independence Payment, Child Tax Credit, Working Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction, Employment and Support Allowance, Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance or Severe Disablement Allowance, or your sole source of income is a DWP State Retirement Pension and Pension Credit you may be eligible for a reduction of 50% of tuition fees. For conditions and an application form go to www.conted.ox.ac.uk/concessionaryfees Concessionary fees are limited to 3 courses per academic year and if you are already receiving fee concessions for weekly classes these will be taken into account. Documentary evidence of your status will be required.

What your fee includes

Tea and coffee are provided for all course participants during the morning and afternoon breaks. The ‘with full meals’ option includes lunch(es) and dinner(s), and the residential rate includes all meals and breakfast/s appropriate to the length of the course.

Accommodation

Accommodation at Rewley House is in modern, comfortably furnished rooms, all with tea/coffee making facilities, TV, telephone and private bath or shower rooms. Accommodation may also be available before and after the event you are interested in attending. Please contact the Day and Weekend Office for details of availability. There are 9 additional deluxe bedrooms available at No. 12 Wellington Square. If you have been unable to secure accommodation and are interested in booking one of these rooms contact the Residential Centre on 01865 270362 to check availability. Prices range from £83 to £105 PER ROOM (2015~16 rates). On Saturday mornings, the bar in the Rewley House Common Room will be open half an hour before courses begin and you will be able to purchase coffee, tea and croissants.

Venues

All courses are held at Rewley House, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford unless otherwise stated. A flier with full information on how to find your venue will be sent with postal enrolments. Those enrolling online should consult the main departmental website.

Cancellations and refunds

Fees will only be refunded in exceptional circumstances and all refunds will be subject to a £20 administration charge. Without exception, the cost of any accommodation and meals booked will be retained according to the following schedule: 4-6 weeks before the course begins: 25% accommodation retained l 1-4 weeks before the course begins: 50% accommodation retained l Less than 7 days before the course begins: 100% accommodation and catering retained. l

If you prefer to take up the option of a transfer or credit note, the accommodation and catering policy above will be applied but no administrative charge will be made. Refund requests should be made, in writing, to the Manager of Public Programmes, OUDCE, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JA, or by emailing ppdayweek@ conted.ox.ac.uk. Please indicate in your application whether, if successful, which option you would prefer. The Department reserves the right to cancel courses with insufficient enrolments and the decision to do so is usually made 2 weeks before a course is scheduled to run. In such cases students are refunded in full. The Department cannot be held responsible for travel or accommodation booked in advance. Day and Weekend Events

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Tuition only Tuition with baguette lunches (Sa & Su) Tuition with full meals (excludes breakfast) Tuition plus Single Room Tuition plus Twin Room (per person)

Fee Code B Day School (at Rewley House) Tuition only Tuition with baguette lunch Tuition with full lunch

£125.00 £133.50 £186.60 £325.40 £282.40

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£65.00 £69.25 £77.60

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Fee Code C Computing Day School (Rewley House) Tuition only Tuition with baguette lunch Tuition with full lunch

Fee Code D Practical Weekend

Tuition only Tuition with baguette lunches (Sa & Su) Tuition with full meals (excludes breakfast) Tuition plus Single Room Tuition plus Twin Room (per person)

Fee Code E Creative Writing 3-Linked Days Tuition only Tuition with baguette lunches Tuition with full meals

Fee Code F Day School (extended programme) Tuition only Tuition with baguette lunch Tuition with full lunch

Fee Code G Philosophy Weekend

Tuition only Tuition with baguette lunch (Su) Tuition with full meals (excludes breakfast) Tuition plus Single Room Tuition plus Twin Room (per person)

Fee Code H Computing Weekend at Ewert House (Baguette lunches only)

Tuition only Tuition with baguette lunches (Sa & Su)

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£86.00 £90.25 £98.60

£123.00 £131.50 £166.40 £235.80 £214.30

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£75.00 £79.25 £87.60

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£76.00 £80.25 £106.80 £176.20 £154.70

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Fee Code J Computing Weekend (Rewley House) Tuition only Tuition with baguette lunches (Sa & Su) Tuition with full meals

Fee Code K Day School at Ewert House (Baguette lunches only) Tuition only Tuition with baguette lunch

Fee Code L Long Weekend

Tuition only Tuition with baguette lunches (Sa & Su) Tuition with full meals (excludes breakfast) Tuition plus Single Room Tuition plus Twin Room (per person)

Fee Code M Practical Archaeology Day School Tuition only Tuition with baguette lunch Tuition with full lunch

Fee Code N Long Weekend (with trip)

Tuition only Tuition with baguette lunches (Sa & Su) Tuition with full meals (excludes breakfast) Tuition plus Single Room Tuition plus Twin Room (per person)

Fee Code P Long Practical Weekend

Tuition only Tuition with baguette lunches (Sa & Su) Tuition with full meals (excludes breakfast) Tuition plus Single Room Tuition plus Twin Room (per person)

Fee Code Q Computing Day School at Ewert House (Baguette lunches only) uition only Tuition with baguette lunch

Fee Code R Practical Weekend (no dinner) £172.00 H1 £180.50 H2

Tuition only Tuition with baguette lunches (Sa & Su) Tuition with full lunches Tuition plus Single Room Tuition plus Twin Room (per person)

£172.00 J1 £180.50 J2 £197.20 J3

£65.00 £69.25

K1 K2

£131.00 £139.50 £192.60 £331.40 £288.40

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£100.00 M1 £104.25 M2 £112.60 M3

£142.00 £150.50 £203.60 £342.40 £299.40

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£140.00 £148.50 £201.60 £340.40 £297.40

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anthropology

archaeology

Understanding Prehistoric Stone Tools Saturday 31 October – Sunday 1 November 2015 Stone tools are one of the most important sources of information about human activity in the prehistoric period. This practical weekend will look at how stone tools were made and used in prehistory, and will introduce the terms, methods and theories that archaeologists use to describe and interpret stone tools in the present day. It also includes the opportunity to view, handle and discuss stone tools from the Ashmolean Museum collection. Fee Code D V400-58

Social Anthropology: An Introduction Saturday 5 – Sunday 6 March 2016 This course provides a general introduction to Social Anthropology as the comparative study of human cultures. Described as “philosophy with people in it”, the anthropological method brings new perspectives to our own as well as other societies. Accredited with 5 CATs points (FHEQ-Level 4). Max. 18 students. Tutor: Dr Elizabeth Rahman. Fee Code D L600-6

Plants and Well-being: Ethnobotany meets Medical Anthropology Friday 20 – Sunday 22 May 2016 See page 137 for description. Fee Code P L600-8

Conception to Infancy: Perspectives from Medicine and Anthropology Friday 24 – Sunday 26 June 2016 See page 137 for description. Fee Code P L600-7

The Medieval Pilgrim Saturday 21 November 2015 To be held at Newbury College. In this course we will look at the pilgrimage centres, the shrines and the relics and at the distinctive pilgrimage artefacts and architecture which developed. We will also examine the attraction and ‘rewards’ of pilgrimage and how its ideals were distorted in the later Middle Ages with the sale of indulgences and similar practices. Tutor: Trevor Rowley. £60 – enrol directly with Newbury College. www.newbury-college.ac.uk Code 97203

The Mick Aston Lecture: The Power of Pits New Views from the Past Friday 27 November 2015 In this year’s annual Mick Aston Lecture, Professor Carenza Lewis will review her recent work on medieval settlements, a subject Mick was particularly interested in. She will chart the progress and review the achievements of her 10-year programme of test pit excavation within currently occupied settlements and will conclude by considering the future of such an approach. Fee £12 V400-545 Day and Weekend Events

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The Hillforts of Britain and Ireland. When? Where? And Why? Friday 27 – Sunday 29 November 2015 In association with the University of Edinburgh; The Atlas of Hillforts of Britain and Ireland Project and the Arts & Humanities Research Council The hillforts of Britain and Ireland include some of the most iconic archaeological monuments in these islands. This conference will examine some examples of the huge diversity in scale, in date and in location that characterise these sites. Fee Code L V400-546

Funerary Archaeology Saturday 5 – Sunday 6 December 2015 The study of burials provides a unique insight into the rites and beliefs of past peoples. This practical weekend will provide an introduction to the understanding of human skeletal remains in their cultural contexts. Tutor: Dr Justine Tracey. Fee Code D V400-589

The Romano-British Countryside Saturday 16 January 2016 This day school focuses upon an exploration of new work on the Romano-British countryside, both at a settlement-specific level and in terms of the emerging results of an on-going national scale project. Fee Code B V400-585

The Bayeux Tapestry and the Norman Conquest: A Commemoration of 1066 Friday 5 – Sunday 7 February 2016 2016 marks the 950th Anniversary of the Battle of Hastings. The conference will commemorate the battle and its depiction in The Bayeux Tapestry. This unique embroidery will be celebrated both as a historical document and as a work of art. Conference website: http://www.Bayeux950.com Fee Code N V400-536

East Oxford, a Thames Valley Landscape: New Archaeology East of the City Saturday 20 February 2016 Historic cities like Oxford were closely linked to the rural landscapes surrounding them. This day school reports on new archaeological research that explored the hinterland of Oxford, and highlights the prehistoric, Roman and Medieval discoveries. Fee Code B V400-586

1066 and All That Saturday 5 March 2016

Photographing Archaeological Objects for Record and Publication Saturday 5 December 2015 This practical photography course aims to provide you with the basic skills to photograph a range of archaeological small finds, to produce a clear and accurate record. Tutor: Ian Cartwright. Fee Code M V400-535 Day and Weekend Events

To be held at Newbury College. 2016 marks the 950th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings. Was 1066 the most important date in English history. During this day school, we will examine the arguments for and against. Tutor: Trevor Rowley. £60 – enrol directly with Newbury College. www.newbury-college.ac.uk Code 97050

archaeology

architectural history

A Practical Introduction to Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs Saturday 9 – Sunday 10 April 2016 Focusing on burial customs, you will be introduced to the basics of reading Egyptian hieroglyphs and the material culture of death. By the end of the weekend, you will be able to read simple funerary inscriptions. Tutor: Dr Garry Shaw. Fee Code D V400-537

Australian Rock Art and the Dreamtime Saturday 16 April 2016 Explore one of the oldest art traditions in the world in this day course which explores art and the dreamtime in Aboriginal Australia. The day will provide an overview of key rock art sites, and the development of contemporary Aboriginal art in Australia. Tutors: Dr Paul Bahn & Dr Alison Clark. Fee Code B V400-547

Palaeolithic Archaeology: Our Way to Europe Saturday 11 June 2016 This day school brings together the results of new field projects and museum-based studies in various parts of Europe, the Middle East, and East Africa. It will discuss the latest research on biological and archaeological aspects of human evolution. Tutor: Dr Wei Chu. Fee Code B V400-538

Aerial Archaeology in Europe and the Middle East; Past, Present and Future Saturday 18 June 2016 This day school will cover the enormous contribution made by aerial archaeology in the past 100 years to the discovery of archaeological sites, understanding past human settlement and the management of the heritage in Britain, Europe and the Middle East. Fee Code B V400-587

Vernacular Revivals Friday 25 – Sunday 27 September 2015 Held in association with the Vernacular Architecture Group Architects have long sought inspiration from traditional buildings. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, vernacular revival idioms became fashionable and had a lasting impact on the identity of town and country, both here and abroad. But the motives, conscious and unconscious, were (and still are) complex and ambiguous. This weekend explores some of the hidden forces behind the use of the vernacular, which could be used to dominate or assimilate, to reassure or provoke. Fee Code A K900-102

Palaces of Learning: University Buildings in Britain and Europe 1250-1800 Six Lectures at 11am – 12.30pm on Wednesdays 21 October - 2 December 2015 Lecturer: Dr Geoffrey Tyack. See page 104 for details. £98 K900-114

Places of Worship in Britain and Ireland, 1829-1929 Friday 29 – Sunday 31 January 2016 More places of worship were built in Britain and Ireland in the 19th and early 20th centuries than in any comparable period. Part of the reason was the vast increase in population, but building was also stimulated by greater religious freedom, opening the way for Roman Catholics and Nonconformists to build on a new scale. Particularly within the Anglican communion and the Scottish Presbyterian Church, changes in modes of worship led to new forms of church building and of interior ordering. Fee Code L K900-119 Day and Weekend Events

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art history

Architect, Patron and Craftsman in Tudor and Jacobean England

The Wilton Diptych in Context

Friday 6 – Sunday 8 May 2016

The Wilton Diptych is a small, highly accomplished and enigmatic panel painting which has fascinated commentators since it entered the National Gallery’s collection from Wilton House in 1929. This day school will discuss the latest thinking on the diptych from the art historical and material perspectives, and will consider Richard as he represented in the literature of the time and the use of the diptych as part of his reception history. Fee Code B V350-312

A weekend held to mark the 75th birthday of Professor Malcolm Airs will explore current thinking concerning the ideas which lay behind the architecture of the Tudor and Stuart period and their implementation. Themes to be addressed include the sources of ideas in architecture and design, the roles of ‘architects’ and patrons/clients, and the realisation of schemes by craftsmen. Fee Code L K900-118

Saturday 10 October 2015

Six More English Medieval Abbeys in Context Six Lectures, 11am-12.30pm, Thursdays 29 October - 10 December 2015 Lecturer: John McNeill. See page 105 for details. £98 V350-302

Turner and History Saturday 7 November 2015 This day school considers Turner’s work principally as a recorder of the external world for posterity even though it was invariably modified in the transforming crucible of his creative vision. He will also be considered as an artist who recreated historical events in his paintings. Fee Code B V350-304

The Suburban Garden Friday 3 – Sunday 5 June 2016 We shall consider the developments, conceptual and actual, of the British suburban garden from the early 19th century to the present day. Starting with the Loudons and their defining and prescribing the suburban garden, we shall look at phases or movements such as the Garden Suburb, ‘Metroland’ and post-war developments. Site visit with some walking included. Fee Code L K900-120 Day and Weekend Events

art history

Iconic Spaces of the Muslim World in Context Saturday 30 April 2016

The High Renaissance in Northern Italy Six Lectures, 11am-12.30pm, Fridays 5 February - 11 March 2016 Lecturer: Patrick Doorly. See page 109 for details. £98 V350-327

Constantine’s Triumph: Art and Architecture in the Earliest Years of Christianity Saturday 5 March 2016 Starting with the Roman Emperor Constantine’s birth, youth, and surprising conversion to Christianity, this course will provide you with a view of the changes in art, architecture, religion, and government. This course will help you understand why some call Constantine a saint, but for others he is is to be seen as one of Rome’s most terrible emperors. Tutor: Dr Werner de Saeger. Fee Code B V350-313

Palaces. Mosques. Tombs. Gardens. These spaces of ceremony, worship, pleasure and governance in the Muslim world were integral to the societies which produced them. Through examining the historical and cultural circumstances of their production, this course will contextualise the creation of four iconic sites: the Ka’ba in Mecca, the Alhambra in Granada, the Great Mosque of Ottoman Sultan Suleyman the Magnificant in Istanbul and the Taj Mahal. Fee Code B V350-333

I Chronicle, I do not Judge: John Singer Sargent, Artist of a Changing World Saturday 30 April 2016 John Singer Sargent: brilliant painter of a glittering age, introducing Edwardian high society to itself in paintings which made his sitters aware for the first time of the full extent of their own riches and glamour. This day school explores the achievements of this remarkable and multi-talented painter, both as an artist and in the broader context of the changing age and society in which he worked. Fee Code B V350-309

Dürer and Venice Three Lectures, 11am-12.30pm, Fridays 8 - 22 April 2016 Lecturer: Dr Joachim Strupp. See page 110 for details. £50 V350-308

Hidden Jewels of Rome’s Great Churches Six Lectures, 11am-12.30pm, Thursdays 14 April - 19 May 2016 Lecturer: Dr Diana Matthews. See page 111 For details. £98 V350-314 Day and Weekend Events

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computing & mathematics

Get Blogging

Access, SQL and Visual Basic

Saturday 10 October 2015

EITHER Saturday 31 October – Sunday 1 November 2015 G400-162 OR Saturday 19 – Sunday 20 March 2016

To be held at Ewert House, Ewert Place, Summertown, Oxford. Blogging offers academics, businesses and ‘hobby bloggers’ a way of raising their profile and reputation, an interactive way to communicate with others, a way to improve websites’ ranking on search engines… and to have a bit of fun. Tutor: Robert Bullard. Fee Code Q G400-164

Can Mathematics help save the Environment? The Third Mathematics and Biology Day Saturday 10 October 2015 See page 137 for details. Fee Code B G100-58

Retrieving Remarkable Results from the Recesses of the World Wide Web EITHER Saturday 17 October 2015 G400-152

OR Saturday 6 February 2016 G400-154 This course is for those who conduct searches on the World Wide Web (typically through Google) but who are not convinced that they have developed the most effective ways of finding information. Librarians, academics or other professionals, health workers or those with extramural interests such as local history will probably benefit most for improving their ability to home in on quality assured authoritative and relevant sources. No qualifications are required. Tutor: Dr Andrew Burchardt. Fee Code C

Website in a Weekend

G400-160 This course develops efficient, well-defined sets of SQL commands and Visual Basic code within Access queries and form objects. Tutor: Judith Harley. Fee Code J

Calculating With Excel Saturday 21 – Sunday 22 November 2015 This course introduces various functions for essential calculations; discusses spreadsheet design techniques; and explores Pivots and other features available to analyse and manipulate list data. Tutor: Judith Harley. Fee Code J G400-153

Improving your Blog Saturday 23 January 2016 To be held at Ewert House, Ewert Place, Summertown, Oxford. A practical, hands-on course for those who already have a blog and want to move onto the next stage – to improve its design and other features, and get it seen and read by a wider audience. Tutor: Robert Bullard. Fee Code Q G400-165

Excel, Macros and Visual Basic

Saturday 24 – Sunday 25 October 2015

Saturday 5 – Sunday 6 March 2016

To be held at Ewert House, Ewert Place, Summertown, Oxford. Web design and development skills are very much in demand. This hands-on practical course for beginners will teach skills and provide experience to build a first website, in a weekend. Tutor: Glenn Clarkson. Fee Code H G400-151

Excel, the spreadsheet component of Microsoft Office, contains part of the Visual Basic programming language as an aid to creating stored, re-usable instructions called macros. This course introduces and develops Excel macros and Visual Basic programming. Tutor: Judith Harley. Fee Code J G400-155

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computing & mathematics

Smart Styling for the Web Saturday 9 –Sunday 10 April 2016 To be held at Ewert House, Ewert Place, Summertown, Oxford. Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and clientside scripts have transformed the look and fucntionality of the Web, giving designers and developers outstanding control of website presentation and behaviour across many devices. Tutor: Glenn Clarkson. Fee Code H G400-156

Responsive Web Design for the Mobile Web Saturday 23 – Sunday 24 April 2016 To be held at Ewert House, Ewert Place, Summertown, Oxford. Create responsive websites for the mobile web using flexible grids, fluid images and media queries. Tutor: Glenn Clarkson. Fee Code H G400-163

Excel, Objects and Visual Basic Saturday 14 – Sunday 15 May 2016 To be held at Ewert House, Ewert Place, Summertown, Oxford. This course introduces forms, objects, and Visual Basic code and techniques necessary for user interaction. Tutor: Judith Harley. Fee Code H G400-161

Introduction to Data Science Saturday 11 – Sunday 12 June 2016 To be held at Ewert House, Ewert Place, Summertown, Oxford. This two-day course will provide you with an insight into how you can find useful statistical information from your data. Tutor: Dr Kathryn Burn-Thornton. Fee Code H G400-157

Basic Statistics for the Social Sciences Saturday 18 – Sunday 19 June 2016 The aim of this course is to provide a good grounding in the basic statistical methods used in the social sciences - in particular in Business Studies, Economics, Psychology and their applications. Tutor: Julian Gallop. Fee Code J G100-65

Mathematics in the Enlightenment Saturday 25 June 2016 In Association with the British Society for the History of Mathematics This day will explore the mathematics of the Enlightenment (c.1650 - c.1800), a period also called the Age of Reason, in which mathematical thought and a belief in logic underpinned the European world view. Fee Code B G100-66

Data Science Processes: How to Explore your Data Saturday 18 – Sunday 19 June 2016 To be held at Ewert House, Ewert Place, Summertown, Oxford. Standard statistical analysis can leave you wondering whether you might have missed that hidden gem of information. Data mining might help. We introduce its basic ideas here and use some common software packages to show you how to get more from your data. Tutor: Dr Kathryn Burn-Thornton. Fee Code H G400-158

Simple Apps Saturday 25 June 2016 To be held at Ewert House, Ewert Place, Summertown, Oxford. This introductory course, requiring no prior knowledge in programming, will provide an introduction to App creation by following a few simple steps and making use of bespoke software. Tutor: Dr Kathryn Burn-Thornton. Fee Code C G400-159

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historic environment

Courses and Workshops in the Historic Environment Welcome to our new programme of Courses and Workshops in the Historic Environment. These short practical courses are designed to be of interest to a wide range of people, from historic environment professionals to members of the public with a keen interest in archaeology and historic buildings. The programme updates and expands our long-running and highly-regarded programme of Professional Training in the Historic Environment. With challenging times ahead, the Historic Environment needs expertise, flexibility and community engagement, and our new programme is focused on building capacity in these areas. We continue to engage with some of the most complex issues in the sector, and offer expert tuition and updates for professionals in fieldwork, planning, curatorial, managerial and research roles. A number of courses have been designed particularly for those taking on new roles and responsibilities, both within the professional sphere and amongst the wider community. You will also find new opportunities to enhance your archaeological skills and understanding with leading researchers from Oxford University and beyond. The programme is based at Rewley House, Oxford, which has overnight residential and dining facilities. Most courses will be offered with an option for meals and accommodation. It will also be possible to book a course place on a tuition-only basis. For further information about the Courses and Workshops in the Historic Environment programme, please contact the co-ordinator of the CWHE programme at:

professional.arch@conted.ox.ac.uk or visit our website at

www.conted.ox.ac.uk/cwhe

Day and Weekend Events

historic environment

Introduction to Post-Excavation Friday 9 October 2015 V400-590

Public Inquiry Workshop

Wednesday 28 - Friday 30 October 2015 V400-517

Understanding Prehistoric Stone Tools 31 October - 1 November 2015 V400-539 (See page ???)

Archaeological Report Writing Friday 6 November 2015 V400-591

Photographing Archaeological Objects for Record and Publication Saturday 6 December 2015 V400-535

Funerary Archaeology

Saturday 5 - Sunday 6 December 2015 V400-563

Assessing the Significance of Archaeological Remains

Thursday 25 February 2016 (Date TBC) V400-592

Stratigraphic Analysis

Thursday 3 - Friday 4 March 2016 V400-593

Law and the Historic Environment Friday 11 March 2016 V400-594

Introduction to C14 and Bayesian Chronological Analysis

Monday 14 - Wednesday 16 March 2016 (Dates TBC) V400-607

Condition Surveys of Historic Buildings Wednesday 6 - Friday 8 April 2016 V400-596

Post-Medieval Cemeteries

Thursday 14 - Friday 15 April 2016 V400-597

Archaeological Desk-based Assessments

Wednesday 20 - Thursday 21 April 2016 V400-598

Roman Material Culture

Thursday 28 - Friday 29 April 2016 V400-599

Environmental Sampling Tuesday 3 May 2016 V400-600

The Setting of Heritage Assets and Places Thursday 5 - Friday 6 May 2016 V400-601

Intangible Heritage Monday 16 May 2016 V400-602

Churches: History, Significance and Use Thursday 19 - Friday 20 May 2016 V400-603

Excavating Human Remains Monday 23 May 2016 V400-604

Accessible Archaeology Monday 13 June 2016 V400-605

Everyday Heritage

Landscape and Topographical Survey: A Practical Introduction

V400-595

V400-606

Tuesday 22 - Wednesday 23 March 2016

Wednesday 6 - Friday 8 July 2016

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creative writing

Effective Writing 1: Writing Well Three linked Fridays 16, 23 & 30 October 2015 This course will focus on the craft of writing. You will learn how to employ literary devices, to widen the lexicon and improve the structure of your work, to edit your writing through successive drafts, and to develop your own voice and style. The course is for anyone who would like to write better, more effective prose, whether for fiction or non-fiction, potential publication or personal interest. Accredited with 10 CATS Points at FHEQ Level 4. Tutor: Julie Hearn. Fee Code E W800-216

Effective Writing 2: Writing for Performance Three linked Fridays 22, 29 January & 5 February 2016 This course will present students with the key skills needed to plan, write and edit original drama scripts for stage and radio. Each intensive day will include a mix of taught sessions, discussion, small group and individual planning and writing activities, and the sharing of work and ideas. It will challenge students to extend their script writing skills and ambitions, but will do so in a supportive and focused atmosphere. Accredited with 10 CATS Points at FHEQ Level 4. Tutor: Shaun McCarthy. Fee Code E W800-217

Effective Writing 3: Writing Fiction 2016 Three linked Fridays 22, 29 April & 6 May 2016 In this series of linked day schools we will unravel the secrets of the storyteller’s art. We will use lectures, movie clips, improvisation, brainstorming, role-playing and writing exercises to collaborate on our own story. Accredited with 10 CATS Points at FHEQ Level 4. Tutor: Rebecca Abrams. Fee Code E W800-218

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history & politics

Modern Israel: History & Literature from the Ottoman Empire to the Oslo Accords Six Lectures, 6.30-8.00pm on Wednesdays, 14 October - 18 November 2015 See page 102 for description. £98 V100-324

Agincourt! Agincourt! Know ye not Agincourt? Saturday 17 October 2015 This day school marks the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt, one of England’s most important and famous victories in the Hundred Years War. Leading scholars will explore the House of Lancaster’s claim to the French crown and the condition of France, assess the career and achievement of Henry V, and examine English preparations for warfare in France and contemporary accounts of the battle. Fee Code F V100-288

The Crimea: History, Culture and Politics Saturday 31 October 2015 The Crimea has recently been in the news as Russia and Ukraine have disputed its ownership. However, the peninsula itself has had a long and fascinating history. Over millennia it has been settled by remarkably diverse peoples, cultures and religions. It was long coveted by Russia and annexed for the first time in 1783, as well as being the seat of bitter fighting in the 1850s and during World War Two. Expert speakers will place modern day conflicts in the context of Crimea’s rich and sometimes troubled history. Fee Code B V100-289

history & politics

To Prove Myself a Villain? History, Controversy and the Idea of Tyranny (COURSE FULL)

The Tudor World 1485-1603

Thursday 5 November 2015

Tutor: Dr Christine Jackson. See page 112 for details. £98 V100-300

Held in conjunction with the WEA, (Maidenhead Branch) at the Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, SL6 4PF. This course examines 4 key figures who have each, in different ways, left dramatic marks on popular history and memory: Richard III, Oliver Cromwell, Maximilien Robespierre, and Vladimir Lenin. £34 V100-287

Six Lectures, 11am-12.30pm, Wednesdays, 4 May - 8 June 2016

The Contemporary Middle East Saturday 23 January 2016 During the past few years the Middle East has been undergoing an upheaval unprecedented since the end of the First World War and the breakup of the Ottoman Empire. The so-called “Arab Spring” has toppled many established autocratic governments, but instead of giving rise to greater freedom and democracy it has produced an upsurge of violence and terrorism in the region. This day school will study the challenges and the possibilities ahead. Fee Code B V100-323

The Spanish Civil War Six Lectures, 11am-12.30pm, Wednesdays, 3 February - 9 March 2016 Lecturer: Professor Tom Buchanan. See page 108 for details. £98 V100-294

Beyond the Icon: Exploring Nelson Mandela Saturday 27 February 2016 Mandela became one of the best-known figures in the world, and the broad outline of his life and career is familiar enough. This course goes beyond the iconic portrayal of Mandela which too often reduces him to a series of abstract nouns: forgiveness, conciliation, peace, humanity. The course retrieves Mandela-theman from Mandela-the-myth – and may yield some surprises in doing so. Fee Code B V100-327

Queen Victoria: Monarch, Wife, Widow, Empress Saturday 7 May 2016 Pictures portray Queen Victoria as a large, serious lady. But beneath that austere exterior was a woman with a sense of fun, capable of deep emotions. So who was Queen Victoria and how did her reign impact on Britain in the nineteenth century? This course examines her life and seeks to understand the woman behind the throne, from becoming queen, through to marriage, widowhood and final glory as head of the British Empire. Tutor: Annette Mayer. Fee Code B V100-325

A War of Peoples? New Perspectives on the First World War Saturday 11 June 2016 The First World War was not only contested on the battlefields of Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The largest conflict in history to date required the unprecedented mobilisation of populations: millions moved into new workplaces, or moved across continents. The war was also the occasion for violent ethnic conflicts and nationalist inside the multinational empires. This day school will explore many of these different perspectives on “The Great War”. Fee Code B V100-328 Day and Weekend Events

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Intensive Language Weekends french

14 - 15 Nov 2015

spanish

21 - 22 Nov 2015

italian

28 - 29 Nov 2015 Intensive language weekends offer 9 hours of face-to-face teaching in small group classes and 5 to 6 different levels (see opposite). Places will be limited to 14 students per course level. As we can’t interview every applicant, we are limiting the numbers to 14 in each group to allow for possible transfers at the start of the course. It is important to choose the group which corresponds to your abilities (descriptions opposite are rough guidelines only and can’t be read as prescriptive); if you have any doubts, please call 01865 270380. When booking, please write which level you are booking for on the enrolment form. These courses are non-accredited.

Programme (for all weekends):

Saturday 9.30am - 4.00pm 11.00am (Coffee)-12.45pm (Lunch)-2.45pm (Tea) Sunday 9.15am - 1.30pm 10.45am & 12.30pm (Coffee) Fee: £98.00 (includes tea & coffee on both days & a baguette lunch on Saturday).

To be held at Ewert House, Ewert Place, Summertown, Oxford Director of Studies: Dr Mashail HAydar Ali Director of Studies, Language & Cultural Studies, OUDCE Intensive weekends in French and Italian will be offered again in May 2016. Day and Weekend Events

LEVELS (Guideline Only) Beginners (Italian only)

No previous knowledge of Italian required. Post-Beginners

Have followed a beginners course. Know some of the basic structures but are still learning them. This group will practise coping with situations such as booking a room in a hotel, ordering in a restaurant, travel, and other similar social situations. At this level you can expect to consolidate simple verb tenses and basic vocabulary related to most common everyday situations. Lower Intermediate

Able to cope confidently with everyday situations and understand the gist of simple texts. The group will have probably done two years of the relevant language prior to the course or more, but are feeling rusty. At this level you can expect to consolidate tenses like: present, past and future plus expand vocabulary related to social/everyday situations. Intermediate

Have completed a course near or at GCSE level. This group being fairly conversant with basic grammar and vocabulary will be able to participate in conversations of a factual type. Should feel confident in dealing with more elaborate descriptions and to roleplay a wider range of social situations. At this level you can expect to consolidate tenses like past, conditional and present subjunctive plus use a wider range of vocabulary. Upper Intermediate

Able to use fairly correctly a more complex range of language, with a wider vocabulary. Should be between GCSE and A/AS level standard and able to carry on a conversation with moderate success. Will have a good understanding of what is said, but probably need more vocabulary in order to be able to discuss topics in detail. Will be able to follow video material with help and guidance. At this level you can expect to consolidate tenses like past conditional and subjunctive plus be able to use some abstract vocabulary and some idiomatic expressions. Advanced

Fairly fluent and confident (though not perfect!) in written and spoken language, with good listening and reading comprehension skills (roughly A-level standard and above). Able to follow most of a news broadcast, for example, and discuss topical issues with a good range of idiomatic expressions.

language & cultural studies

German Refugees from Nazism and their Contribution to Art and Design in Britain Saturday 5 December 2015 This day school examines the background to exile and immigration to the UK, exilic life experiences and artistic creativity of German émigré artists who fled Nazi Germany. Fee Code B Q100-134

Brush up your Writing Skills Non-Fiction Saturday 17 October 2015 This one-day course to improve your all-round writing skills. Using example texts and practice exercises we will explore how we can attract readers’ interest, and discuss the ingredients of ‘good’ writing. Tutor: Robert Bullard. Fee Code B Q100-120

Introduction to TEFL Saturday 24 October 2015 Have you ever thought of teaching English as a foreign language (EFL) or simply wondered what might be involved? This is a practical workshop designed to give an overview of what goes on in the modern EFL classroom, and the skills and attitudes required of a language teacher. It is suitable for people with little or no experience of language teaching, and for people who are considering enrolling on a Cambridge CELTA or Trinity Cert TESOL course. Tutor: Amanda Jeffries. Fee Code B Q100-123

Introduction to Discourse Analysis Saturday 28 November 2015 This one-day course provides an introduction to the study of discourse analysis. Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, it is designed for non-specialists in the areas of language study and linguistics. Tutor: Dr Mariangela Spinillo. Fee Code B Q100-133

Sufism and Muslim Education 1: Exploring Islamic Culture Saturday 6 February 2016 To be held at Ewert House, Ewert Place, Summertown, Oxford. In this course we will discuss the basic orientation and history of Sufi thought and the diverse cultural variations of Sufism in the Muslim world. We will also discuss the history of Muslim education and educational theories in the early Islamic world. This day school is linked to “Sufism and Muslim Education 2: Contemporary Global Societies” to be held on 13 February 2016 (see below). Course Tutors: Belal Abo-Alabbas & Zainab Kabba. Fee Code K Q100-139

An Introduction to English Grammar Saturday 6 February 2016 To be held at Ewert House, Ewert Place, Summertown, Oxford. This workshop offers an introduction to English grammar from the perspective of a current or aspiring teacher or learner of English. It will also be of interest to those curious about what grammar is, and how English grammar works. Fee Code K Q100-132 Day and Weekend Events

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Sufism and Muslim Education 2: Contemporary Global Societies

Inspired by Vienna

Saturday 13 February 2016

This interdisciplinary day school will focus on the international influence of Vienna at the end of the 19th into the early 20th century. Lectures on music, art, architecture and philosophy will uncover how the thriving cafe culture of the city during this period sparked exciting new developments. Fee Code B Q100-143

To be held at Ewert House, Ewert Place, Summertown, Oxford. In this course we will discuss Sufism in presentday societies with special focus on Sufi Orders and their cultural inflections. We will also discuss modern Muslim educational theories and institutions in Europe and North America. This day school is linked to “Sufism and Muslim Education 1: Exploring Islamic Culture” on 6 February 2016 (see above). Course Tutors: Belal Abo-Alabbas & Zainab Kabba. Fee Code K Q100-138

Saturday 19 March 2016

Writing for Wider Audiences Non-Fiction Saturday 2 April 2016 Make your writing more impactful and reach a wider audience, by developing some advanced writing skills. We consider what makes writing memorable, the benefits of clear structure and a good a writing style, and how to write for different markets/outlets. Tutor: Robert Bullard. Fee Code B Q100-126

Storie di migrazione italiana: ieri e oggi Saturday 27 February 2016 To be held at Ewert House, Ewert Place, Summertown, Oxford. This day school explores internal migration, emigration from Italy and the role of Italian migrants as portrayed in drama and comedy, on the web, and in literary works. Fee Code K Q100-142

Italian Love Poetry from the Troubadours to the Renaissance Saturday 12 March 2016 To be held at Ewert House, Ewert Place, Summertown, Oxford. This day school traces the development of the Italian love lyric from the Provençal troubadours through Dante and Petrarch to the women poets of the Renaissance. A selection of poems will be read in the original, with parallel translations provided. Course Tutors: Professors Peter Hainsworth & David Robey. Fee Code K Q100-129 Day and Weekend Events

Introduction to Semantics: How Language Makes Sense Saturday 23 April 2016 This one-day course provides an introduction to the field of general linguistics known as semantics. The sessions provide a steppingstone to exploring and thinking about a variety of issues concerning the nature of linguistic meaning. Tutor: Dr Mariangela Spinillo. Fee Code B Q100-135

An Introduction to Teaching Grammar Saturday 30 April 2016 To be held at Ewert House, Ewert Place, Summertown, Oxford. This day school is for anyone who would like to teach the grammar of English, or another modern language, to non-native speakers. Using classroom recordings and practical demonstrations, we will look at analysing grammar for teaching purposes. Tutor: Amanda Jeffries. Fee Code K Q100-137

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literature

Shakespeare Now Saturday 3 October 2015

The Italian Imaginary: Between Medieval and Modern Saturday 30 April 2016 What does it mean to write in Italy, and what directions does Italian literary culture take? Using four case studies, we will explore the issues underpinning the evolution of Italian letters such as the motives and conflicts behind the writing. Course Tutors: Dr Matthew Reza & Dr David Bowe. Fee Code B Q100-131

The wide success, and sheer volume, of performances and adaptation of Shakespeare’s works in recent years demonstrates their continued appeal. This day school brings together critics and practitioners to discuss the challenges of adapting and interpreting ‘Shakespeare Now’. Fee Code B Q200-302

Language and Identity Saturday 7 May 2016 This one-day course looks at how we use language to construct a social identity for ourselves, and how social groups and communities use language as a means of identifying their members, and of establishing their boundaries. Tutor: Dr Mariangela Spinillo. Fee Code B Q100-136

Language in Use Saturday 28 May 2016 This one-day course seeks to address and interpret the ways in which language can be deconstructed to reveal underlying ideologies and beliefs, how it can be used to influence the ways in which people think and behave. Tutor: Dr Mariangela Spinillo. Fee Code B Q100-140

An Introduction to English Pronunciation Saturday 18 June 2016 To be held at Ewert House, Ewert Place, Summertown, Oxford. This day school offers an introductory overview of elements of English pronunciation, including regional variations, current developments, and practice activities. It is not a pronunciation training course, but is suitable for non-native English speakers. Fee Code K Q100-141

Modern Israel: History & Literature from the Ottoman Empire to the Oslo Accords Six Lectures, 6.30-8.00pm on Wednesdays, 14 October - 18 November 2015 See Page 102 for details. £98 V100-324

The Booker Prize Saturday 21 November 2015 This day school, which takes place just after the award of the Booker for 2015, considers some of the stories, writers and novels to have emerged in recent decades; and it assesses the achievements of prize-winners against the wider cultural contexts of the Prize and the literary establishment. Fee Code B Q200-303 Day and Weekend Events

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Literature and 1916: The Easter Rising Saturday 9 April 2016 As we reach the centenary of the ‘Easter Rising’, which took place in Dublin in 1916, this day school considers some of the writings that have commemorated and complicated the Rising in its immediate aftermath and over the past hundred years. Fee Code B Q200-306

Jane Austen’s Emma Saturday 21 May 2016 Despite being published 200 years ago, Jane Austen’s Emma remains in print, on screen, and online. This day school considers the qualities that have made the story of a heroine whom Austen expected no one but herself to like enduringly popular. Fee Code B Q200-298

On the Cusp of Modernism Saturday 6 February 2016 Virginia Woolf stated, famously, that ‘on or about December 1910, human character changed’. But what about those writers who didn’t quite fit in with the ‘Modernist’project? This day school discusses the works of a selection of writers from the period whose outputs urge us to re-frame the parameters of literary modernism. Fee Code B Q200-304

George Eliot Saturday 12 March 2016 George Eliot is not buried in Poets’ Corner, not because of any lack of literary fame but because her life and her opinions were controversial and even scandalous. Nonetheless she was lionised by the Victorian establishment. This day school considers Eliot’s achievement and her legacy within English literature. Fee Code B Q200-305 Day and Weekend Events

Enrol directly with Newbury College. Go to www.newbury-college.ac.uk, or phone 01635 845555 for an application form. Lunch is not provided. There is a shop on site but as time for lunch is limited we recommend that you bring sandwiches and a drink. There is also a large car park on site where you may park all day for no charge.

local & social history

Understanding Title Deeds Saturday 10 – Sunday 11 October 2015 Using both facsimiles and original documents, this practical weekend will explain the format and content of deeds dating from the 18th to the 20th centuries. No prior knowledge needed. Max. 20 students. Tutor: David J H Smith. Fee Code D V200-150

The Making of the English Landscape Saturday 17 October 2015 The publication in 1955 of W H Hoskin’s The Making of the English Landscape marked the beginning of a new discipline of ‘landscape history’ in which the towns and countryside of England themselves became the document on which its history was written. This day school will both celebrate the achievement of Hoskins on the 60th anniversary of the publication and introduce more recent work in the field that he inaugurated. Fee Code B V200-151

Records of the New Poor Law Saturday 7 November 2015 To be held at the Berkshire Record Office, 9 Coley Avenue, Reading, RG1 6AF. In 1834 the Poor Law Amendment Act introduced a new system of poor relief based on the poor law union with its board of guardians and its workhouse. This day school will be concerned with the nature and content of the records created by the guardians and their salaried officials. Through guided workshops it will give students the opportunity to explore original sources in the Berkshire Record Office and assess their potential for local history research. Max. 20. Tutor: Peter Durrant. Fee: £55 V200-162

Objects of Charity: Themes and Sources for Researching the History of Charities Saturday 23 – Sunday 24 January 2016 Charitable and voluntary organisations grow in number every year, seemingly addressing every aspect of human need. How did charities in the past operate and what can they tell us about life in earlier societies? This practical course makes a broad survey of charities and voluntary organisations in England and Wales from the middle ages until the 20th century. Max. 20. Tutor: Dr Sylvia Pinches. Fee Code D V200-164

Improving Berkshire’s Towns, c.1780 - c.1860 Saturday 20 February 2016 To be held at the Berkshire Record Office, 9 Coley Avenue, Reading, RG1 6AF. Between the late eighteenth and the midnineteenth centuries Berkshire’s towns were transformed, first by the work of improvement and paving and lighting commissioners, and subsequently, following the public health scares of the 1840s. Course Tutors: Joan Dils & Peter Durrant. Fee: £55 V200-163

The English Revolution: Social History in a World Turned Upside Down Saturday 12 March 2016 England’s 17th-century Civil Wars are a wellknown part of the country’s political heritage. But the wars also brought dramatic social change, with new ideas about the state, society, and religion springing from unlikely places. This day school looks at the social impact of the wars and revolution. Fee Code B V200-165

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Pierrot Lunaire

How to Listen to Jazz

Saturday 10 October 2015

Saturday 23 January 2016

To be held at Ewert House, Ewert Place, Summertown, Oxford. Pierrot Lunaire is an iconic work in 20th-century music. Course Tutor, Jane Manning, one of Britain’s foremost interpreters of modern music, who has given over 100 performances of Pierrot Lunaire, explores the work in depth. Fee Code K W300-246

To be held at Ewert House, Ewert Place, Summertown, Oxford. Course Tutor, Steve Kershaw, one of the UK’s most highly respected jazz bass players, explores this exhilarating, yet sometimes intimidating, music in a way that is accessible both to those keen to ‘get into’ the music, and those who already enjoy listening to it. Fee Code K W300-264

What’s so special about Mozart? Saturday 24 October 2015 To be held at Ewert House, Ewert Place, Summertown, Oxford. The genius of Mozart is nowadays taken more or less for granted but what exactly is it that makes his music special? In this day school we will trace those signs of genius that set his music apart from that of his contemporaries. Course Tutor: Jonathan Darnborough. Fee Code K W300-262

Handel’s Secular Oratorios Saturday 2 April 2016 To be held at Ewert House, Ewert Place, Summertown, Oxford. Handel’s secular oratorios were immensely popular in his day and they have an enduring appeal thanks to their vitality and exuberant melodic invention. Course Tutor, Dr Richard Jones, a leading expert on the Baroque period, explores this rich repertoire. Fee Code K W300-265

Wagner’s Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg Saturday 23 April 2016 To be held at Ewert House, Ewert Place, Summertown, Oxford. Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg is Wagner’s only essay in comedy but it is also an evocation of medieval Nürnberg and addresses issues of musical aesthetics and tradition. Course Tutor, Dr Peter Copley explores the opera and its background. Fee Code K W300-266

Handel’s Sacred Oratorios Saturday 21 November 2015 To be held at Ewert House, Ewert Place, Summertown, Oxford. When public interest in opera started to wane Handel, ever resourceful, started to explore a new genre, the oratorio. Course Tutor, Dr Richard Jones, a leading expert on the Baroque period, explores this new repertoire that had Handel’s audiences flocking back. Fee Code K W300-263 Day and Weekend Events

The Madness of Genius? Saturday 4 June 2016 To be held at Ewert House, Ewert Place, Summertown, Oxford. How often is it said that genius is close to madness? But is there really a connection between a creative artist’s mental health and his/her creative impulse and can modern medical science shed any light on this? This day school takes on the challenge. Course Tutor: Dr Jonathan Noble. Fee Code K W300-267

natural sciences: (Biological)

Can Mathematics help save the Environment? The Third Mathematics and Biology Day Saturday 10 October 2015 A short, fascinating, non-technical, account of areas where mathematics contributes to a better understanding of the threats facing our natural environment. Examples include weather prediction, climate change and biodiversity loss. Fee Code B G100-58

Ants also have Weekends: Biomimetic Management Saturday 31 October 2015 What can nature teach us about management? This interactive course presents new biologically-inspired approaches to team management and organisational behaviour. Learn lessons from ants to develop new resources, manage complexity and avoid problems. Course Tutors: Dr Nikolay Bogatyrev & Dr Olga Bogatyreva. Fee Code B C100-90

Christmas and its Customs Saturday 28 November 2015 Trace the origins of Christmas and its customs including holly, mistletoe, robins, turkeys, crackers, carols, pantomime and most importantly Father Christmas. Who were the Magi? What year and season was Jesus born? So much taken as Gospel is not! Course Tutor: Dr Patrick Harding. Fee Code B C100-96

Clinical Trials – I have a great idea, but does it work? Saturday 30 January 2016 For thousands of years people have tried to cure and prevent disease. Some treatments have worked really well, and some not at all. This one day course will briefly explore how clinical trials try to answer the question: does it work? Course Tutor: Dr Martin Christlieb. Fee Code B C100-97

Evolution and the Fossil Record (Saturday) EITHER Saturday 5 March 2016 F600-35 OR Sunday 6 March 2016 F600-36 A wide-ranging introduction to the fascinating subject of evolution from a geological viewpoint. Tutor: Dr Peter Sheldon. Fees from £71

Plants and Well-being: Ethnobotany meets Medical Anthropology Friday 20 – Sunday 22 May 2016 With a special focus on human health and wellbeing, this course explores how two important sub-disciplines, ethnobotany and medical anthropology, can together fruitfully examine the contexts in which plants are used and abused. Fee Code P L600-8

Take Three Evergreens: Yew, Pine and Juniper Saturday 18 June 2016 Britain has only three native conifers but between them, yew, Scots pine and juniper provide a wide range of uses from building timber to cancer cures and flavouring gin. Fee Code B C100-101

Conception to Infancy: Perspectives from Medicine and Anthropology Friday 24 – Sunday 26 June 2016 With a focus on the perinatal period, this course combines anthropological research in Euro-America and beyond, with that of the medical sciences. We consider the wider contexts of perinatal care and how they affect our reproductive health. Fee Code P L600-7 Day and Weekend Events

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Maps and Mapping

Light at the Frontiers of Science

Saturday 26 September 2015

Saturday 23 January 2016

A day devoted to the art and science of maps and mapping. Topics covered include; an introduction to map projections and their use in mapping the Earth and heavens, the history of maps and mapping, the development of GIS and the impact of the internet. Fee Code B F990-6

A bright day devoted to the use of light and light-based technologies to illuminate and advance the frontiers of science. From extremely large telescopes and giant laser systems to the Diamond light source and the optical manipulation of cold atoms. Fee Code B F900-34

CERN and the Future of Physics Saturday 14 November 2015 Researchers from each of the four main detectors sited around CERNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Large Hadron Collider will describe how their detectors work, what they hope to find over the next few years, and how their findings may affect the future of physics. Fee Code B F900-33

The Sleeping Brain: The Thirteenth Oxford Brain Day Saturday 13 February 2016 The thirteenth Oxford Brain Day is devoted to the sleeping brain. The expert speakers are all members of the Oxford-based Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute. Topics range from basic sleep science to the management of sleep disorders. Fee Code B F900-35

New Horizons in Astronomy: The 38th Annual Astronomy Weekend Friday 15 April â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sunday 17 April 2016 A celebration of the latest advances in astronomy, featuring some of the best images from space probes and ground-based telescopes. This year there will be a particular emphasis on new results gathered from first visits to bodies within the solar system. Fee Code L F900-36 Day and Weekend Events

philosophy

The Nature of Causation Six Lectures, 2-3.30pm, Wednesdays 21 October - 2 December 2015 Lecturer: Marianne Talbot. See page 103 for details. £98 V500-281

Drones, Robots and the Ethics of Armed Conflict in the 21st Century Saturday 24 – Sunday 25 October 2015 Robots don’t make choices: if they are programmed to kill they will kill. Should such weapons be banned? If not how should we regulate them? During this weekend these questions and others will be discussed by a serving military officer with responsibility for automated weapons, and a philosopher, who specialises in thinking about them. Fee Code G V500-282

The Critical Imagination Saturday 21 – Sunday 22 November 2015 The Critical Imagination is a study of metaphor, imaginativeness, and criticism of the arts. Engaging with art, like creating it, seems to offer great scope for imagination. During this weekend, using James Grant’s new book as a stimulus, we shall be examining the ways in which we experience and appreciate art, from paintings and literature to film and music. Fee Code G V500-286

The Inconsistency of Science Saturday 9 – Sunday 10 January 2016 It is often assumed that the key to science’s success lies in its ‘logical’ approach to the relationship between theory and evidence. But is this logic standard ‘classical’ logic or a more exotic logic? This debate is crucial, since one’s take on it will affect how one distinguishes ‘good’ and ‘bad’ reasoning in science, including which inferences are ‘sensible’ or ‘allowed’, and thus what a scientific theory does and doesn’t tell us about the universe. During this weekend we shall consider these questions and others. Fee Code G V500-291

The Philosophy of Knud Løgstrup Saturday 20 – Sunday 21 February 2016 Løgstrup’s main philosophical work is The Ethical Demand (1956), which offers a broadly phenomenological reflection on the centrality of the ethical requirement to ‘love thy neighbour as thyself’, what this requirement means, and what might justify it. During this weekend we shall learn about Løgstrup and the importance of his approach to ethics. Fee Code G V500-283

Induction and Science Saturday 12 – Sunday 13 March 2016 During this weekend we shall be considering the pros and cons of inductive reasoning, and scrutinizing the role that it is said to play in human thinking, and especially in science. Fee Code G V500-296

An Introduction to Metaphysics Saturday 23 – Sunday 24 April 2016 In studying metaphysics we ask ourselves such fundamental questions as ‘what is the universe made of?’ ‘what is the nature of a physical object?’ ‘what are events?’ ‘what is time?’ and ‘do universals exist?’ ‘what limits possibility?’ During these lectures we shall ask some of these questions for ourselves. Fee Code G V500-284

Would the Disabled be better off Dead? Saturday 14 – Sunday 15 May 2016 Is it discriminations against terminally ill people like Tony Nicklinson that we are not allowed to help them to die? Should we use Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis to select against disabled foetuses? What are the rights and wrongs in this distressing area? Fee Code G V500-285 Day and Weekend Events

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The Political Economy of Sport Saturday 25 June 2016 For the spectator and the fan, sport is a source of pleasure, but it is also a vehicle for generating large profits for companies and sporting bodies. We investigate how this newfound wealth has created a political economy with huge consequences. Fee Code B L990-2

Carmelite Spirituality – the Heart of the Divine Saturday 28 November 2015

religious studies

Christianity in the Middle East Today Saturday 19 September 2015 This study day engages with Armenian Christianity; the Eastern Christianity in Iraq; the theological and political context for Christians in the Holy Land; and the growing presence of Middle Eastern Christians in Europe. Fee Code B V600-68

Reform and Renewal: The Significance of St Dunstan

Exploring the tradition and legacy of Carmelite spirituality, this event concentrates in particular on: its relationship to the desert tradition of spirituality; its charism as understood in the 16th-century Spanish reforms and its contemporary relevance. Speaker: Professor Peter Tyler. Fee Code B V620-193

Eastern Christianity in the Middle East Six Lectures, 11am-12.30pm, Thursdays, 28 January - 3 March 2016 Lecturer: Anthony O’Mahony. See page 107 for details. £98 V350-335

Saturday 24 October 2015

Byzantine Spirituality

St Dunstan was Abbot of Glastonbury and later Archbishop of Canterbury for 28 years. His life and achievements provide a good framework for understanding the later Anglo-Saxon period and its Christian culture. Speaker: The Revd Douglas Dales. Fee Code B V600-67

A day exploring the tradition and legacy of Byzantine spirituality looking at its origins and relevance. It will conclude with Divine Liturgy at the Orthodox Chaplaincy led by Archbishop Kallistos Ware. Fee Code B V620-194

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Saturday 6 February 2016

religious studies

The Evidence for God Saturday 28 May 2016 Based on the book, The Evidence for God, the course will examine the relation between religion and experience. It will focus particularly on interpretations of experience, particularly in Idealist philosophy, that lead to belief in God. Speaker: The Revd Prof Keith Ward. Fee Code B V620-196

The Dominicans Saturday 4 June 2016

New Testament Interpretations of Old Testament Texts Saturday 2 April 2016 This day course explores the ways selected texts from the Old Testament were drawn upon by New Testament writers to explain and expand early Christian understanding of the person and role of Jesus of Nazareth. Speaker: Professor Mary Mills. Fee Code B V620-197

As part of the 800th anniversary of the founding of the Friars Preachers, commonly known as Blackfriars or the Dominicans we will be holding a study day on aspects of their mission and life in history.

Reading Violence: How do we Understand Disturbing Religious Texts? Saturday 14 May 2016 In conjunction with the Centre for Muslim-Christian Studies To be held at St Stephen’s House, 16 Marston Street, Oxford OX4 1JX Violence in God’s name. The Bible and Qur’an contain many disturbing texts about wars and divine commands to fight. This study day gives participants an opportunity to read those texts and explore how Muslims, Christians and others may interpret them. Fee Code B V620-195

The Mystical Tradition Saturday 21 May 2016 Following on from our very successful study day ‘The Heart of Silence’ we will continue to explore the tradition of silence and mediation as a way of life and an aid to inner growth. We shall explore several traditions, Islam, Sufi, Buddhist and Christian. Fee Code B V620-199 Day and Weekend Events

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QUALIFICATION FRAMEWORK FHEQ LEVEL

AWARD

Certificates Foundation Certificates

- English Literature - History

Level 4

UNDERGRADUATE

SUBJECT

- Archaeology 147 - Higher Education 146 - History of Art 156 - Theological Studies 159 - Theology & Religious Studies 159 151 155

LEVEL 5

Diplomas

- British Archaeology 147 - Creative Writing 150 - English Local History 157 - History of Art 156 - Theological Studies 159

LEVEL 6

Advanced Diplomas

- British Archaeology - British & European Studies - Data and Systems Analysis (Online) - Local History via the Internet

Bachelors

- Theology 159

Postgraduate Certificates

- Architectural History 148 - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychological Trauma 152 - Diplomatic Studies 150 - Ecological Survey Techniques 151 - Health Research 153 - Historical Studies 155 - Nanotechnology 158 - Psychodynamic Counselling 158

Postgraduate Diplomas

- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - Diplomatic Studies - International Wildlife Conservation Practice - Health Research - Paediatric Infectious Diseases - Psychodynamic Practice

LEVEL 7

POSTGRADUATE

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Masters (MSc / MSt)

LEVEL 8

DPhil

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- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy 152 - Applied Landscape Archaeology 148 - Creative Writing 150 - Diplomatic Studies 150 - English Local History 157 - Evidence-Based Health Care 153 - Experimental Therapeutics 153 - History of Design 156 - International Human Rights Law 157 - Literature and Arts 151 - Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy 153 - Paediatric Infectious Diseases 154 - Psychodynamic Practice 158 - Surgical Science and Practice 154 - Sustainable Urban Development 160 - Archaeology - Architectural History - Evidence-Based Health Care - English Local History - Sustainable Urban Development

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BURSARIES AND FUNDING

Introduction The Department offers a wide choice of part-time award-bearing courses and postgraduate degree programmes. l FHEQ Level 4 Level four courses are equivalent to first-year undergraduate study.

Undergraduate Certificates

in specific subjects offer a structured introduction to undergraduate study and a basis for progression to further work.

Foundation Certificates

are offered in English Literature, and in History. Each is designed to be equivalent to the first year of a full-time degree course at Oxford University and can lead to entry to Oxford and other universities on a full-time basis at second-year level.

As a part-time student studying for a higher education qualification, you may be eligible for financial assistance with fees. Whether or not you already have a degree will determine the type of funding you have access to as follows: l For undergraduate students, if you do not have a BA degree you may apply for a non means-tested student loan and/or a Departmental Bursary. l If you do have a degree and are on a low income you may apply for a Departmental bursary. Details of both these options and application forms are on the Department’s website:

www.conted.ox.ac.uk/students/ sourcesoffunding/index.php

FHEQ LEVEL 6 Undergraduate Advanced Diplomas

l Students on postgraduate Certificate and Diploma courses are not eligible to apply for a student loan but may apply for a Departmental bursary if they are on a low income. Details on the Department’s website:

FHEQ LEVEL 5 Level five courses at second-year, undergraduate level are offered through a range of Undergraduate Diplomas.

(equivalent in standard to third-year undergrad uate level) are available in British & European Studies, British Archaeology, Data & Systems Analysis and Local History.

POSTGRADUATE (FHEQ LEVEL 7 & 8) At postgraduate level, the department provides opportunities for both professional and academic advancement, and includes Certificates, Diplomas and Master’s degrees. It is also possible to study for a DPhil by part-time study in the areas of Archaeology, Architectural History, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Evidence-Based Health Care, Local History and Sustainable Urban Development. l

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Several of the Department’s award-bearing courses, the Undergraduate Advanced Diploma in Data and Systems Analysis, the Undergraduate Advanced Diploma in Local History and the Postgraduate Certificate in Nanotechnology are currently available via the Internet.

www.conted.ox.ac.uk/students/ sourcesoffunding/departmentalbursaries.php If you would like further information about what options are available, please refer to the Department’s website: www.conted.ox.ac.uk/students/ sourcesoffunding/index.php or also to: www.ox.ac.uk/feesandfunding/search/ Once you have looked at the website please contact the Registry on telephone 01865 280355 or email: registry@conted.ox.ac.uk if you have any questions.

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THE GRADUATE SCHOOL The Graduate School provides a stimulating and enriching learning and research environment for the Department’s graduate students. It also fosters intellectual and social interaction between graduates of different disciplines and professions from the UK and around the globe. As a graduate student at the University of Oxford you will be a member of one of the most highly regarded educational and research institutions in the world. The Department’s Graduate School will help you make the most of the wealth of resources and opportunities available, paying particular regard to the support and guidance needed by those following parttime graduate programmes. Currently, the graduate community at Continuing Education comprises over 750 members following taught programmes and more than 80 undertaking doctoral research. The Graduate School organises an annual programme of events. These include: l

Induction events for newcomers Termly research seminars with drinks receptions and dinners l Twice-termly graduate seminars in the Arts and Humanities l Twice-termly training events l Informal evening drinks and Saturday coffee mornings to meet peers on other programmes. l

The programme provides not only an opportunity to engage in intellectual debate and hone research skills but also to meet and get to know academic staff and fellow students at Continuing Education. Graduate students studying at Continuing Education have access to a wide range of study, social and sporting facilities within the Department, University and their individual colleges.

Further information is available on the Graduate School website: www.conted.ox.ac.uk/graduateschool

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Certificate of Higher Education The Certificate of Higher Education is a parttime course which enables you to use the credit obtained from weekly classes, short online courses, linked day schools, practical weekends and the Oxford University Summer School for Adults to count towards an award from the University of Oxford. You decide where and how you study. It is possible to study mainly online for the award, depending on the availability of courses in your subject area, and so long as you take at least one course (amounting to 10 CATS points) face-to-face. The time frame is flexible - you may wish to complete within 2 years of registration or you may take up to 4 years to complete. It is possible to import credit, up to a maximum of 30 points, from OUDCE courses taken in the 4 years prior to registration. There are currently 7 subject areas and you must specialise in one: Archaeology, Art History, Architectural History, History, Literature, Creative Writing or Philosophy. In the first year of study, you take an Introductory Course in your main subject area and a study skills module. These are mostly online, but there are some face-to-face options. All Certificate of Higher Education introductory courses have been highlighted in this prospectus. Assessment is through coursework for the individual modules you take, and through additional assignments. There is a basic fee for each year in which you are registered for the course. In 2016~7 the fees will be HEU: £1,085.00 and OS: £1,680.00. In addition students pay the normal course fees for each course they attend. No prior academic qualifications are required but candidates will need to meet the University’s standard English Language requirement for undergraduate study. Bursaries: If you have no higher education qualifications you may be eligible for a bursary or student loan. Next intake 2016~17. For more information go to www.conted.ox.ac.uk/certhe

ARCHAEOLOGY

Undergraduate Certificate in Archaeology

Undergraduate Diploma in British Archaeology

This two-year part-time course is designed for adult students with little or no experience of archaeology, but a keen interest in the past and in the process of archaeology. The first year outlines the development of archaeology as a discipline, and looks at how archaeologists today find out about past people and their societies; the second year studies key themes and turning points in archaeology from the prehistoric to the medieval periods. Throughout the course you will be introduced to the fundamentals of practical fieldwork, and what you learn will also enhance visits to landscapes, sites and monuments in Britain and across the world. The course is based on a combination of Tuesday evening classes and Saturday field trips, workshops and fieldwork sessions.

This two-year part-time modular course aims to provide you with an academic grounding in British Archaeology within the context of two chronological periods chosen from a list of three (see list below). It is designed to increase your understanding of the skills and techniques needed to recover, process and evaluate archaeological evidence. It offers progression from the Department’s Undergraduate Certificate in Archaeology but would also be suitable for you if you have completed, or are due to complete, another similar course at Certificate level. One module is offered each year.

Year 1: Introduction to Archaeology: Practice and Purpose Themes covered include: l What is archaeology? l Archaeological evidence l Landscape Archaeology l Survey and excavation: theory and practice l Workshops on artefacts and environmental evidence l Dating in Archaeology l Key sites in the development of archaeology Year 2: Key Themes in Archaeology Themes covered include: l Landscapes of prehistoric monumentality l Rural and urban Roman landscapes l Post-Roman and Medieval agricultural and religious landscapes www.conted.ox.ac.uk/certa Email ppaward@conted.ox.ac.uk Phone 01865 280154 / 270369

Anglo-Saxon, Viking and Medieval Britain (2015-2016) l Early Prehistoric Britain (2016-2017) l Later Prehistoric and Roman Britain (2017-2018)

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Undergraduate Advanced Diploma in British Archaeology This one-year part-time modular course aims to build on your academic grounding in British Archaeology within the context of one chronological period chosen from a list of three (see list above). It is designed to further increase your understanding of the skills and techniques needed to recover, process and evaluate archaeological evidence, and provides the opportunity to research and write a 10,000 word dissertation in a subject of your choice in British Archaeology. It offers a progression for those who have successfully completed, or are due to complete, the Department’s Undergraduate Diploma in British Archaeology, or another similar course at Diploma level. For those who have completed the Department’s Diploma in British Archaeology, the Advanced Diploma is based on the third module not already taken. www.conted.ox.ac.uk/adba Email ppaward@conted.ox.ac.uk Phone 01865 280154 / 270369

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ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY

MSc in Applied Landscape Archaeology

Postgraduate Certificate in Architectural History

This is a part-time modular course over two years. Using a multi-period systematic approach, it is concerned with understanding past human impacts on the resources, topography and environment of the whole landscape.

The course provides an introduction to English architectural history from the late Anglo-Saxon period to the present, as well as to the techniques of building survey and recording, and to research skills. It is taught in such a way as to be relevant to the needs of those in conservation-related professions as well as those who simply wish to further their knowledge of architectural history. There are three taught elements to the course:

Students must complete both Module A and B, but they may be taken in any order.

Module A: Method and Theory in Landscape Archaeology; Artefacts & Ecofacts in the Landscape; Archaeological Prospection (2016~2017) Module B: Managing Historic Landscapes in the 21st Century; Digital Lanscapes; Reading the Historic Landscape (2015~2016) The course is designed to appeal to those who already have experience of studying archaeology at undergraduate or postgraduate certificate level, and who wish to expand their academic, practical and professional skills. The course format is flexible (teaching sessions mainly take place on Saturdays, 3/5 times a term) and enables students to pursue their own research interests leading to a 15,000 word dissertation. www.conted.ox.ac.uk/mscala Email ppaward@conted.ox.ac.uk Phone 01865 280154 / 270369

DPhil in Archaeology The part-time DPhil programme was first offered in Archaeology in 2003. If you would like to discuss your ideas for topics for research please contact the Director of Studies, OUDCE, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JA. Telephone 01865 280154/ 270369. Email ppaward@conted.ox.ac.uk

l Two units of mainly lecture-based architectural history, the first covering the middle ages, the second the sixteenth century to the present. Both are considered in a combination of chronological and thematic contexts, and cover vernacular buildings as well as high status ones. l Building

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Written assignments include three short essays which develop skills of observation and preliminary analysis of buildings; two essays which develop historical skills and the evaluation of secondary literature; a workbook related to building analysis and recording; an 8000-word dissertation. Most teaching takes place on Monday mornings in Oxford, but there are occasional sessions at other times. Applicants do not need any prior experience of architectural history, but must have a working knowledge of English political, social and economic history. Applicants should normally have a first degree, but applications are also welcome from those with relevant experience (e.g. in a conservation-related profession). Students on the Certificate are taught jointly with those studying for the MSc in Historic Conservation at Oxford Brookes University, which provides some of the teaching. www.conted.ox.ac.uk/pcah Email ppaward@conted.ox.ac.uk Phone 01865 280154 / 270369

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DPhil in Architectural History The part-time DPhil in Architectural History offers the opportunity to study at the highest level. Supervision is available in most areas of British architectural history from the medieval period to the present, and in some areas of designed landscapes and interior decoration, as well as in some aspects of European architectural history. www.conted.ox.ac.uk/dpah Informal enquiries may be addressed to the joint directors of the programme, Dr Paul Barnwell (paul.barnwell@conted.ox.ac.uk) and Dr Cathy Oakes (cathy.oakes@conted.ox.ac.uk).

Oxford Pre-Master’s Course BRITISH AND EUROPEAN STUDIES

Undergraduate Advanced Diploma in British and European Studies Full-time Pre-Master’s Course 2016~2017 This one-year, full-time pre-Master’s course is aimed at both UK and international graduate students. It aims to prepare students for Master’s degree-level studies at leading British universities. Students benefit from an academically rigorous interdisciplinary programme of study in aspects of British and European civilisation and culture. Courses include history, religion, literature, history of art, politics, sociology, and cinema. All students also take a three-term course in academic writing. Students with an IELTS score of 6.5 - 7.5 (or equivalent) follow an intensive programme of English language support whilst students with a perfect command of English take additional academic classes in areas of specific personal interest related to Britain and Europe, e.g. history, politics, law, archaeology, literature. Next intake is September 2016.

COMPUTING

Undergraduate Advanced Diploma in Data and Systems Analysis This is a one-year, part-time Level 6 course which introduces the skills and techniques of modern data and systems analysis and offers practical experience in the design of a small software system. Our aim is to provide a conceptual understanding of software systems which would enable students to cope with future developments in a fast-changing field. The final unit of the course involves the students working in small teams to analyse a real software system and complete preliminary designs to tight schedules. It is a condition of the course that students participate fully in that unit. This course is studied entirely remotely via the Internet and does not involve attendance at Oxford. Students do, however, receive close academic supervision throughout the course. The course commences each year in October. www.conted.ox.ac.uk/computing

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CREATIVE WRITING

Undergraduate Diploma in Creative Writing This is a two-year, part-time course, offering more than two hundred contact hours. Students develop their skills in three major genres - prose, poetry and drama. There is ample opportunity for concentration on each studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s areas of particular interest. Structured development of writing skills is strengthened by the acquisition and honing of critical abilities through a Reading for Writers component. There are weekly seminars aimed at developing skills through concentrated group discussion and analysis. There is also a significant element of one-to-one contact, in the form of individual tutorial discussion. There is a programme of day schools, and a six-day summer school. You will work alongside award-winning poets, novelists and dramatists who also have proven expertise in helping students negotiate the excitement and challenge of embarking on a structured exploration of their creativity. www.conted.ox.ac.uk/dipcw

Master of Studies in Creative Writing This is a two-year part-time course offering a unique combination of high contact hours, genre specialisation, and critical and creative breadth. The MSt offers a clustered learning format of five residences, two guided retreats and one placement over two years. The first year concentrates equally on prose fiction, poetry and drama. There is a significant critical reading and analysis component, which is linked to the writerly considerations explored in each of the three genres. The second year offers specialisation in a single genre, chosen from: the novel; short fiction; radio drama; TV drama; screenwriting; stage drama; poetry; and narrative non-fiction. The course consists of 120 contact hours of workshops, seminars, individual tutorials and sessions with visiting readers and speakers. Our tutors are all prizewinning fiction writers, poets, dramatists and screenwriters and you will work with readers and speakers at the cutting edge of their critical and creative worlds. www.conted.ox.ac.uk/mstcw or contact the Programme Administrator, Rebecca Rue on rebecca.rue@conted.ox.ac.uk Telephone +44 (0)1865 280145

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DIPLOMATIC STUDIES

Certificate in Diplomatic Studies Postgraduate Diploma in Diplomatic Studies MSt in Diplomatic Studies This one-year course is designed for diplomats in the early to middle years of their career. Students who successfully complete the course may receive a Certificate or a Postgraduate Diploma in Diplomatic Studies, according to the level of study. Successful Postgraduate Diploma students may progress to a Master of Studies in Diplomatic Studies to be undertaken by distance learning during a second academic year. Applicants are mainly, but not exclusively, serving diplomats. There are four core elements: International Politics; International Trade and Finance; Public International Law; and Diplomatic Practice. In addition, study visits are made to international organisations, government ministries, multinational companies and media institutions. The Programme aims to enable its students to: l benefit from the intellectual challenge of enhancing and deepening academic skills in international law, politics and economics l develop critical analysis, problem solving skills and research skills, integrating these into practical policy-making insights l encourage cross-fertilisation of issues and engage with institutions central to the practice of diplomacy l build on knowledge of diplomatic practice, and l show initiative and originality in tackling and solving diplomatic problems.

www.conted.ox.ac.uk/fsp or contact the Programme Administrator at alison.nicol@conted.ox.ac.uk telephone +44 (01865) 270455

ENGLISH LITERATURE

Foundation Certificate in English Literature Do you enjoy reading and thinking about books, and discussing your reading with others? Would you like to study English Literature part-time at degree level? If so, you might consider the Foundation Certificate. Students cover three broad areas: Criticism (History, Theory and Practice) Victorian and Modernist Literature; Early Modern Literature and Shakespeare Over the two years, there are six terms of 10 two-hour, weekly classes, plus regular tutorials and the opportunity to attend lectures at the English Faculty. In addition, there are six day schools and a one-week summer school. The tutors are all experts in their field, and experienced in the teaching of adult learners. Overall, the Foundation Certificate offers an extremely supportive learning environment, whilst also challenging students to develop their literary critical skills in a structured and stimulating way. www.conted.ox.ac.uk/fcel Email ppaward@conted.ox.ac.uk Phone 01865 280154 / 280898 / 270369

MSt in Literature and Arts ‘There is a history in all men’s lives, Figuring the nature of the times deceased,’ (2 Henry IV, III.i.) This part-time Masters course brings together the creative, intellectual and manufactured output of people in the past. It has a twofold aim – to explore the past through the lens of human creativity, and to inform our understanding of that creativity by studying the context within which it emerged. It is therefore an interdisciplinary programme which encompasses literature, history, art and architectural history, political thought and theology. Based in Oxford, and taking full advantage of the remarkable human and cultural resources which this university has at its disposal, the course is designed around three sequential periods of British history, from Early Modern (c.1450) to the early twentieth century (c.1914). By studying each period through a range of disciplines, students will acquire a broad and multi-faceted picture of the past.

The course is delivered through four residencies in Oxford, each lasting five days, and two online components. As such, applicants from far afield and those who may have professional or other commitments, should be able to take advantage of this unique opportunity. www.conted.ox.ac.uk/mla Email mla@conted.ox.ac.uk Phone 01865 270456

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Postgraduate Certificate in Ecological Survey Techniques The part-time Postgraduate Certificate in Ecological Survey Techniques provides continuing professional development for graduate-level professionals. The course is taken predominantly online and covers survey techniques for each of the main taxonomic groups: amphibians, birds, fish, invertebrates, mammals, reptiles and vegetation, as well as data analysis. The core modules are taught via guided reading, online activities and resources, and tutor-led discussion forums. Study materials are embedded into each course, and students can also access the University’s electronic resources and online journals. The tutors, drawn from industry and academia, are specialists in the areas they teach and are actively involved in field research. www.conted.ox.ac.uk/est Ecological Survey Techniques Programme Tel: 01865 286951 Email: est@conted.ox.ac.uk

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Recanati-Kaplan Postgraduate Diploma in International Wildlife Conservation Practice

Postgraduate Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychological Trauma

This postgraduate programme aims to equip students with the practical skills and theoretical understanding essential to making an effective contribution to conservation research and action in the developing world. It is delivered by the Department of Zoologyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU), renowned as an active pioneer in ecological conservation research and endeavour for more than two decades. Following an initial month of distance learning, students embark upon the full-time time, seven-month residential component comprising four months of taught courses and three months on research projects. The Programme is designed for those already working in conservation, and also for recent graduates with some initial field experience; it is particularly suited to overseas students, and pre-sessional residential English and IT tuition are available if required.

The Programme is designed to offer in-depth training and supervision in cognitive behavioural therapy for traumatised populations. The course is aimed at healthcare professionals who have basic CBT skills and want specialist training in working with psychological trauma. The 16 days of training will be spread over an academic year, in intensive two- to four-day teaching blocks, and will provide a strong grounding in current theories and up-to-date evidence. The generic impact of psychological trauma on brain function, memory and psychological development will be covered, as well as techniques for working effectively with developmental and adult trauma, and a range of trauma populations (e.g. refugees, survivors of domestic violence, occupational trauma and children). The course will also include some clinical supervision in small groups.

www.conted.ox.ac.uk/env Recanati-Kaplan Postgraduate Diploma in International Wildlife Conservation Practice, Tubney House, Abingdon Road, Tubney, Abingdon, Oxon. OX13 5QL Tel: +44 (0)1865 611119 Email: wildcru.diploma@zoo.ox.ac.uk

www.conted.ox.ac.uk/cogther Mrs Kim Morris-Smith, Department of Clinical Psychology, Warneford Hospital, Warneford Lane, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7JX. Tel: 01865 902801 Email: octc@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy This course provides an intensive one-year, part-time postgraduate qualification in Cognitive Therapy for qualified and experienced mental health care professionals. www.conted.ox.ac.uk/cogther See Certificate entry above for contact details.

MSc in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

The MSc in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy offers graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy an opportunity to progress to the full Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Over the course of three terms, students carry out a CBTrelevant research project of their own design, under supervision, and submit a dissertation in the form of a research paper with an accompanying critique, up to a maximum of 15,000 words. www.conted.ox.ac.uk/cogther See Certificate entry above for contact details. Certificates, Diplomas & Degree Programmes

HEALTH SCIENCES

MSt in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy

MSc in Experimental Therapeutics

This programme is designed for mental health professionals with psychotherapy experience, and involves attendance at five three-day modules, plus a five-day training retreat in the first year, and five three-day modules and a seven-day retreat in the second year.

This programme, which is normally taken part-time over two years, provides an indepth understanding of the translation of drug research in the laboratory to the effective care of patients. It is aimed at professionals - such as doctors, specialist registrars in clinical pharmacology, clinical research fellows, pharmacists, nurses and graduates in the pharmaceutical industry - wanting to learn about experimental therapeutics. It includes components on pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and clinical trials.

www.conted.ox.ac.uk/cogther Alice Thurston, Department of Psychiatry, Warneford Hospital, Warneford Lane, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7JX. Tel: 01865 613157 Email: mst.mbtc@psych.ox.uk

MSc and DPhil in Evidence-Based Health Care The MSc in Evidence-Based Health Care is offered as a part-time course, normally taken over two to three years, consisting of six taught modules and a dissertation. The flexible structure of the course has been devised to fit with the structure of specialist training and to accommodate student choice. The Programme is delivered jointly with the Nuffield Department of Primary Health Care Sciences and the Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine and it is taught by internationally recognised leaders in the field of evidence-based practice and teaching. The DPhil in Evidence-Based Health Care aims to enable students to make a significant contribution to the development of research and subsequent dissemination strategies that contribute directly to the improvement of healthcare systems. Applicants must demonstrate that they are capable of producing research work of the requisite standard and presenting the findings clearly; and that they have a good knowledge and understanding of the work that is likely to be needed to embark on the programme. The part-time DPhil regulations normally require a minimum of six yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; parttime study (equivalent to three yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; full-time study), although this may be reduced to four yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; part-time study. www.conted.ox.ac.uk/ebhc Evidence-Based Health Care Programme Tel: 01865 286943 Email: cpdhealth@conted.ox.ac.uk

www.conted.ox.ac.uk/expther Experimental Therapeutics Programme Tel: 01865 286955 Email: expther@conted.ox.ac.uk

Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma in Health Research The Postgraduate Certificate is normally taken over one year. It consists of three assessed taught modules and includes thorough introductions to the principles of evidence-based practice in health, and to study-design and research methods. The Postgraduate Diploma is normally taken over a further year, with completion of the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Research as a prerequisite. It consists of three further assessed taught modules, selected from a range of options which give students the opportunity to learn how the principles enunciated in the Postgraduate Certificate modules can be translated into practical actions in selected areas. These are modular part-time programmes, particularly suitable for academically-gifted medical and dental trainees with the potential to be the independent researchers of the future. Designed to be taken alongside work commitments, the Health Research programme exists in order to enable students to: l develop skills of research, design and data analysis in both qualitative and quantitative research; l critically evaluate health research; l identify, critically appraise and incorporate the results of medical and social science research into the day-to-day decision-

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making of clinical, scientific and administrative practice; l apply the principles of evidence-based practice in health care settings; l plan how to implement the findings of research to improve health care; l use theories and principles underpinning clinical research to inform their own research practice. These programmes are delivered through the Department for Continuing Education, with the expertise in curriculum design and teaching drawn from the Nuffield Department of Primary Health Care Sciences, Centre for EvidenceBased Medicine and Clinical Academic Graduate School. www.conted.ox.ac.uk/healthres Health Research Programme Tel: 01865 286943 Email: cpdhealth@conted.ox.ac.uk

MSc and Postgraduate Diploma in Paediatric Infectious Diseases The Postgraduate Diploma in Paediatric Infectious Diseases, taught in association with the Department of Paediatrics, places the practice of paediatric infectious diseases in the broader context of applied sciences, such as pathogenesis, population biology and epidemiology, and focuses on clinical (applied) aspects, underpinned by basic science to provide both breadth and depth. It is delivered through a variety of teaching methods (face-to-face and online), and students are directed through the syllabus required in the EU for clinical training in the subspecialty. The Programme is also appropriate for those outside the EU, and CPD credits may be claimed for module attendance in accordance with the current Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health CPD guidelines. The MSc is available to students who are attending or have completed the Postgraduate Diploma, and places are limited. It involves undertaking a research project and producing a dissertation. The project may be data-based (and there are opportunities to use Oxford laboratories) or non-data-based; it is normally completed within a year following completion of the Postgaduate Diploma.

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The Programme is led by Professor Andrew Pollard (Department of Paediatrics) and is taught by an international panel of leading teachers, clinicians and researchers in paediatric infectious diseases. www.conted.ox.ac.uk/pid Paediatric Infectious Diseases Programme Tel: 01865 286946 Email: pid@conted.ox.ac.uk

MSc in Surgical Science and Practice The MSc in Surgical Science and Practice, delivered in collaboration with the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, is designed to prepare more senior surgical trainees for life as an independent specialist by providing training in skills and knowledge essential for modern practice, but which are not fully represented or omitted from most postgraduate training curricula. Surgeons in the future will work as part of multi-disciplinary teams in complex organisations, and will need to adapt and develop new skills and roles throughout their professional lives. The programme offers a foundation in some of the most important additional skills that the future leaders of the profession will need to acquire. Thus the syllabus covers Management Skills, Quality Improvement, Leadership, Teamwork and Patient Safety, as well as an introduction to the principles of Medical Education and Clinical Research Methods. It also gives an exceptional opportunity for an introduction, with hands-on experience, to leading-edge modern Surgical Technology such as the Da Vinci robot. This part-time course is designed to be completed in two to three years by full-time surgical trainees. There is a significant component of online and distance learning, as well as one week of intensive teaching in Oxford for each of the six modules, followed by a project-based dissertation. www.conted.ox.ac.uk/ssp Surgical Science and Practice Programme Tel: +44 (0) 1865 286954 Email: SSP@conted.ox.ac.uk

HISTORY

Foundation Certificate in History The Foundation Certificate in History offers an exciting opportunity to study modern British and European history at first-year undergraduate level in a friendly and supportive learning environment. The course focuses upon: l

British history, 1485 - 1603 British history, 1900 - 1979 l European history, 1815 - 1914 l A source-based optional subject l Approaches to history l

In each year of this two-year course there are 28 two-hour weekly classes. Students also attend a study week at the start of the second year and are eligible to attend University lectures. Tutors provide regular tutorial support and students are challenged to think critically about the interpretation of history and to present their views persuasively. Assessment is based on both coursework and annual written examinations. Students who successfully complete the course are eligible to apply to second-year entry to degree programmes at the University of Oxford and other institutions. www.conted.ox.ac.uk/fch Email ppaward@conted.ox.ac.uk Phone 01865 280154 / 270369

Postgraduate Certificate in Historical Studies This innovative one-year, part-time course enables graduates of all disciplines to pursue a taught postgraduate qualification in historical studies in a stimulating and supportive academic environment. The course is designed to enable students to combine focussed study of key historical themes and concepts in British and Western European history with either a broad-based approach to history or with the opportunity to specialise by period or branch of the discipline. The course is offered as a blend of weekends in Oxford and independent study, supplemented by online materials. The course programme consists of five weekend units. The first four weekends will focus on: l Princes,

States and Revolutions Court Patronage c.1400 l Religious Reformations and Movements l Memory and Conflict in the Twentieth Century l European

In the fifth unit, students study a sourcebased special subject, and research and write a dissertation on a related topic. The three online modules offer training in methodological approaches to studying and writing history and in the analysis and interpretation of visual and documentary sources. Students who complete the course successfully will be able to apply for Mastersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Programmes in the Department, University and other institutions. Please note that the 2015~16 intake for this course is full. Next intake 2016~17. Please check the website for application deadlines. www.conted.ox.ac.uk/pchs Email ppaward@conted.ox.ac.uk Phone 01865 280154 / 270369

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Undergraduate Certificate in the History of Art This is a two-year part-time course provided in a programme of weekly sessions taught in Oxford. There will be a gallery or museum visit each term. In the first year students will be introduced to art historical methods and be given a broad overview of the development of Western art: l Learning to look at the visual arts l Materials and techniques l Museum studies l An introduction to critical theory and the use of primary texts l How to look at architecture and sculpture In the second year students will study various historical periods in greater depth: l Medieval art l Renaissance art l Towards the Twentieth Century www.conted.ox.ac.uk/certha Email ppaward@conted.ox.ac.uk Phone 01865 280154 / 270369

Undergraduate Diploma in the History of Art This programme offers an opportunity to study art, design and the built environment â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;in the fleshâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and in depth. We will explore how objects and sites offer insights into both artistic creativity and historical experience. Lectures, site visits and seminar discussions coupled with tutorial supervision of your own writing will help to deepen your experience, confidence and skills in visual and contextual analysis. The four modules each focus on a key period. You select one module each year, completing two modules to gain the Diploma. The sequence and timing of modules offered will be:

MSt in the History of Design Architecture, gardens, interiors and the decorative objects they enclose offer distinctive insight into society and its mores. The MSt in the History of Design focuses particularly on the Modern Period from 1851 to 1951 in Europe (including Britain) and America. Combining close visual and material analysis with historical methodologies, the course explores decorative and applied art; landscape and garden design; graphic design; monumental and ornamental sculpture; interior design; mural painting; design for performance and fashion; industrial design. Core themes of the course will include the rivalries between historicism and modernity; internationalist and nationalist tendencies; handicraft and industrial processes, as well as the analysis of critical debates about the makers and audiences of decoration in advice literature and aesthetic writing. The course is taught part-time over two years, comprised of one weekend residency and nine monthly Saturdays per annum. Students have an individual tutorial with the Course Director each month. There are also optional site visits offered to view objects and environments first hand. The next intake of students will be in autumn 2017. Saturday Open Mornings will be held in November 2016 and February 2017. In the first year, all candidates undertake three core courses: l Materials and Techniques of Design l Historical Methods l Research Project in the History of Modern Design

Module 1: The Late Middle Ages and Early Renaissance (2016~17) Module 2: High Renaissance to Baroque (2017~18) Module 3: Revolution and Modernity 1848-1914 (2016~17) Module 4: Modern Art and Contemporary Visual Culture (2017~18)

In the second year, candidates select two specialist advanced papers and research a dissertation. The advanced paper options are: l Decoration in Modern France l The Arts and Crafts Tradition in Modern Britain l Design in the Machine Age l Design, Body, Environment l Visual Cultures of the World Wars l Academic Writing and Contemporary Practice l Medieval Period or Early Modern Period Option

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international human rights Law

MSt in International Human Rights Law This is a part-time degree offered over 22 months. It involves two periods of distance learning via the internet and two summer sessions held at New College, Oxford. The degree programme is designed in particular for lawyers and other human rights professionals who wish to pursue advanced studies in international human rights law but may need to do so alongside their work or family responsibilities. The purpose of the degree programme is to develop your understanding of, and ability to use, international human rights law. The programme of study places emphasis on increasing your knowledge about the scope and limits of international human rights law principles and institutions, your capacity to think analytically about further implementation, and research. For further information please visit the course website at http://humanrightslaw.conted.ox.ac.uk

LOCAL & SOCIAL HISTORY

Undergraduate Diploma in English Local History This two-year, part-time course consists of two modules which can be taken in either order. It offers a survey of the main themes and sources of English local history and of the techniques needed for interpreting historical evidence. Each module comprises 30 two-hour sessions plus a residential weekend. Teaching by expert tutors takes place within the context of a friendly and supportive group. Details of the preparatory course, What is Local History? on p.42. Module 2: Module 1:

LOCAL & SOCIAL HISTORY

Undergraduate Advanced Diploma in Local History via the Internet Offered in collaboration with The Open University This one-year part-time Level 6 diploma is studied entirely via the Internet, bringing an Oxford course within the reach of those who cannot attend regular classes or who live at a distance. The course consists of two modules: Module 1: Concepts and Methods in Local History Module 2: Databases for Historians The course starts in September each year. http://advdiplocalhistory.conted.ox.ac.uk Internet Courses Administrator 01865 280973 Email internetcourses@conted.ox.ac.uk.

MSc in English Local History This course combines a systematic training in historical research with the study of a range of major local history themes. Next intake 2017. www.conted.ox.ac.uk/mscelh Email ppaward@conted.ox.ac.uk Phone 01865 280154 / 270369

DPhil in English Local History The Department has places available for part-time research leading to a doctorate in English Local History. If you would like to discuss this possibility, please contact Dr Mark Smith, OUDCE, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JA. Tel. 01865 270363. Email mark.smith@conted.ox.ac.uk

English Local History from c.1600 (October 2016) English Local History to c.1600 (October 2017)

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Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma and MSt This integrated programme of psychodynamic counselling and therapy courses comprises a l l l

Postgraduate Certificate (1 year), Postgraduate Diploma (2 years) and Master of Studies degree (1 year).

It provides access for candidates of postgraduate ability to a complete part-time training in the profession of counselling and

therapy. The Certificate may be taken as a stand-alone course; the Diploma and MSt include clinical work in a placement agency. The next intake for the Certificate will be in 2016; the next Diploma and Master’s intakes will be in 2017. (Accredited by the Universities Psychotherapy and Counselling Association.) www.conted.ox.ac.uk/pcpc telephone 01865 280725 Email psychodynamicstudies@conted.ox.ac.uk

NANOTECHNOLOGY

Postgraduate Certificate in Nanotechnology This Programme comprises three online modules and a residential weekend in Oxford and is delivered using the latest methodologies in e-learning. Students have access to virtual tutorials, web-based discussion boards and all course material through a Virtual Learning Environment. Students’ progress is assessed throughout each module by collaborative problem-solving. The modules offer a comprehensive study into the science underlying modern nanotechnology and are available to study on a stand-alone basis: l The Wider Context of Nanotechnology For professionals from any background who wish to understand the issues surrounding the uses of nanotechnology. l The Fundamental Science of Nanotechnology A more in-depth exploration of the science of nanotechnology for professionals with a background in the physical sciences. l Fundamental Characterisation for Nanotechnology For professionals with a background in the physical sciences, this module provides a more detailed study of characterisation techniques.

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l Residential Workshop: Nano-scale Materials Characterisation At the end of the ‘Fundamental Characterisation for Nanotechnology’ module, students attend a two-day workshop in Oxford where they gain practical hands-on experience on the use of nanotechnologies. The work shop is taught through a blend of practical experiment, demonstration and face-to-face lectures.

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THEOLOGY

Bachelor of Theology, Undergraduate Certificate in Theological Studies, and Undergraduate Diploma in Theological Studies These three courses together constitute a coherent programme of studies. Admission is either to the Bachelor of Theology (BTh) or to the Undergraduate Certificate in Theological Studies. Students who successfully complete the Certificate may be able to progress onto the BTh or to the Diploma. There is no direct admission to the Diploma. All three may be studied either Full-time or Part-time.

opportunity to write either a sustained piece of theological reflection arising from your experience or professional practice, to write a theoretical based dissertation, or to undertake a project and write a project report. Applications should be made direct to the Permanent Private Hall at which you wish to take the Certificate course. www.conted.ox.ac.uk/bth

The Undergraduate Certificate in Theological Studies is designed to provide an introduction to Theology, Christian Ministry and Religious Studies. The Bachelor of Theology (BTh) provides an opportunity for in-depth study of these disciplines. The courses aim to enhance connections between theological study, a wide variety of professional practice, and practice-based learning. The courses are taught by three of the Permanent Private Halls of the University of Oxford, (namely Wycliffe Hall, Regentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Park College, and Blackfriars), in conjunction with the Department for Continuing Education. The Halls are committed to shared delivery of the course, with all options available to all students, regardless of their collegiate affiliation, and of the affiliation of those delivering the teaching. Individual Halls may offer additional teaching to their students, typically in small group tutorials. The Certificate papers cover Introductions to the Old and New Testaments, to Christian Doctrine, Spirituality, Ministry and Worship, and the Study of Religion. You may also study the History of the Church, Contemporary Mission and Culture, the relationships between Christian Faith and Philosophy and Science, and elementary Biblical Hebrew or Greek. For the BTh, the papers include further studies in the majority of these subjects, together with opportunities to focus on Ecclesiology, Theologies of Salvation, a significant theologian, the role of the Ordained Minister, or World Religions. You will also have the Certificates, Diplomas & Degree Programmes

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MSc in Sustainable Urban Development

DPhil in Sustainable Urban Development

This Master’s programme, supported by the Prince’s Foundation for the Building Community (PFBC) and recognised by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, unites the study of urbanism and sustainability to provide a strong knowledge base for professional practice. International in scope and intellectually rigorous, the programme benefits from a multidisciplinary approach underpinned not only by the expertise offered by the PFBC, but also by the close involvement of several University departments renowned for their research and teaching activities, including the Environmental Change Institute, School of Geography and the Environment, the Transport Studies Unit, and the Oxford Programme for the Future of Cities.

There is a pressing need to understand and achieve a sustainable balance between urban and biophysical environments. The DPhil in Sustainable Urban Development will focus on and explore in depth one aspect of this relationship. Thesis topics might include sustainability in urban planning and economic strategies, architecture, urban development and design, financial structuring and environmental planning.

Course content ranges from an historical understanding of urban development across the world, and a critical and theoretical analysis of key urban issues and problems in the new millennium, to urban design principles and practical project work based on students’ own areas of work. Topics include: Concepts of the City and Environmental Change; Climate Change and the Built Environment; Place-making; Financing Sustainability; Transportation and Sustainability; Urbanism and the Design Process; The Flexible City? Urban Theory, Practice and Project Management; and Urbanisation in the Global South. The MSc is designed for professionals worldwide working in the property development sector: architects, planners, land economists, landscape architects, designers and managers in construction companies, property developers, surveyors, engineers, property financiers and urbanists. The Programme is structured so as to be accessible internationally and for those with busy work schedules. Students and tutors are linked through the Programme’s online portal. Not only does this operate as a key communications tool for project and groupbased work and help build an online academic community, but it also provides remote access to essential course materials. www.conted.ox.ac.uk/msud Sustainable Urban Development Programme Tel: +44 (0)1865 286953 Email: msud@conted.ox.ac.uk Certificates, Diplomas & Degree Programmes

This is a part-time DPhil programme, undertaken up to a maximum of 24 terms (with a minimum of 15). Students will be admitted to the programme as Probationary Research Students (in line with University regulations on doctorates) and will, at an appropriate time, transfer onto the DPhil. Students will usually have one primary supervisor, who will advise them on all aspects of their training, development and academic progress. Students will be part of a thriving graduate community within the Department and will also benefit from membership of an Oxford college. Award of the DPhil is dependent upon completing a 100,000 word doctoral thesis within an area of Sustainable Urban Development to the satisfaction of examiners, and defending that thesis in a viva voce. www.conted.ox.ac.uk/sud Sustainable Urban Development Programme Tel: +44 (0)1865 286952 Email: sud@conted.ox.ac.uk

continuing professional development Continuing Professional Development Centre, University of Oxford, Department for Continuing Education, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JA. Email cpdmail@conted.ox.ac.uk Telelphone 01865 286960 www.cpd.ox.ac.uk

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The Continuing Professional Development Centre delivers world-class postgraduate education and professional development through flexible, part-time programmes. Working with specialist departments at the University of Oxford and in close partnership with commercial and public organisations globally, we facilitate knowledge transfer, enabling high-level skills and know-how to be turned into innovative and commercial products and services. Taught by renowned experts, our programmes reflect key areas of University expertise that professionals need. These include physical and biosciences, electronics and telecommunications, health and medicine, environmental sciences and urban development and sustainability. A strong emphasis is placed upon current developments and practical problem-solving, which employers consider invaluable. Courses are designed to accommodate busy working schedules, and students are supported beyond the classroom by online resources and discussion forums. Drawn from a truly international field, students form vibrant learning communities and benefit from engaging with like-minded practitioners.

Environmental Sciences

P GDip - PGCert - Short Courses l Postgraduate Diploma in International Wildlife Conservation Practice l Postgraduate Certificate and Short Courses in Ecological Survey Techniques (online) l Environmental Management www.conted.ox.ac.uk/env

Evidence-Based Health Care

D Phil – MSc - Short courses l The Practice of Evidence-Based Health Care l Introduction to Study Design and Research Methods l Clinical Trial Management l Essential Medical Statistics l Ethics for Biosciences l Evidence-Based Diagnosis and Screening l History and Philosophy of Evidence-Based Health Care l Introduction to Statistics for Health Care Research (online) l Knowledge into Action l Mixed Methods in Health Research l Qualitative Research Methods l Randomized Controlled Trials l Systematic Reviews www.conted.ox.ac.uk/ebhc

Experimental Therapeutics

MSc – Short courses Adverse Drug Reactions, Drug Interactions and Pharmacovigilance l Biological Therapeutics l Drug Development, Pharmacokinetics and Imaging l How to do Research on Therapeutic Interventions: Protocol Preparation l Pharmacodynamics, Biomarkers and Personalised Therapy l Structure of Clinical Trials and Experimental Therapeutics www.conted.ox.ac.uk/expther l

Whether they have enrolled for intensive professional updating or a postgraduate Oxford qualification, students at the CPD Centre give themselves – and their employers – the competitive edge.

Biosciences

Short courses l Immunology l Stem Cells See also Vaccinology, Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine www.conted.ox.ac.uk/biosciences

Cognitive Therapy

MSc - MSt - PGDip - PGCert - Short Courses l Postgraduate Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychological Trauma l Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy l MSc in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy l MSt in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy l Short courses in Advanced Cognitive Therapy Studies www.conted.ox.ac.uk/cogther Continuing Professional Development

Health Research

PGDip - PGCert - Short Courses l The Practice of Evidence-Based Health Care l Introduction to Study Design and Research Methods l Ethics for Biosciences l Knowledge into Action l Evidence-based Diagnosis and Screening l Introduction to Statistics for Health Research (online) l Systematic Reviews l Randomized Control Trials l Qualitative Research Methods

CPD COURSES The Structure of Clinical Trials and Experimental Therapeutics l How to do Research on Therapeutic Interventions: Protocol Preparation l Biological Therapeutics l Pharmacodynamics, Biomarkers and Personalised Therapy l Adverse Drug Reactions, Drug Interactions and Pharmacovigilance l Drug Development, Pharmokinetics and Imaging l Clinical Trial Management l Mixed Methods in Health Research www.conted.ox.ac.uk/healthres l

Management Skills (technical focus) Short courses l Applying Knowledge Management l Essentials of Project Management for Engineers and Scientists l Advanced Project Management for Engineers and Scientists l Change Management for Engineers and Scientists l Managing Innovative Technology l Presentation Skills (Writing for Scientists) l Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt www.conted.ox.ac.uk/personaldev

Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine

PGCert (online) – Short courses (some online) l The Wider Context of Nanotechnology (online) l The Fundamental Science of Nanotechnology (online) l Fundamental Characterisation for Nanotechnology (online) l Nanotechnology Summer School l Nano-scale Materials Characterisation Weekend www.conted.ox.ac.uk/nano

Online Tutoring

Short course (online) l Effective Online Tutoring www.conted.ox.ac.uk/X990-1

Paediatric Infectious Diseases

MSc - PGDip l Infectious Syndromes l Therapeutics and Infection Control l Epidemiology, Immunity and Immunisation l Bacterial Infections l Important Viral Infections and Prions l Imported and Tropical Diseases and Mycobacterial Infection l Neonatal Infection, Congenital Infection and STDs l The Immuno-Compromised Host l Fungal Infection www.conted.ox.ac.uk/pid

Philosophy and Psychiatry

Short course l Mind, Value and Mental Health (Summer School and Conference) www.conted.ox.ac.uk/ppss

Prevention Strategies for NonCommunicable Diseases (NCDs) Short course www.conted.ox.ac.uk/ncd

Scientific Skills

Short course l Effective Writing for Biomedical Professionals www.conted.ox.ac.uk/personaldev

Surgical Science and Practice

MSc – Short Courses l The Practice of Evidence-Based Health Care (Surgery) l Quality Improvement Science and Systems Analysis l Human Factors, Teamwork and Communication l Introduction to Surgical Management and Leadership l Becoming a Medical Educator l Surgical Technology and Robotics www.conted.ox.ac.uk/ssp

Sustainable Urban Development

DPhil - MSc l Concepts of the City and Environmental Change l Climate Change and the Built Environment l Placemaking l Financing Sustainability l Transportation and Sustainability l Urbanism and the Design Process l The Flexible City? Urban Theory, Practice and Project Management l Urbanisation in the Global South www.conted.ox.ac.uk/msud

Technology – Electronics, Telecommunications and Engineering

Short courses l Electronics l High-Speed Digital Engineering and EMC l Management Skills for Scientists and Engineers l Systems Engineering l Telecom and Mobile Technologies www.conted.ox.ac.uk/electronics

Vaccinology

Short courses l Human and Veterinary Vaccinology l Clinical Vaccine Development and Biomanufacturing www.conted.ox.ac.uk/vaccinology Continuing Professional Development

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KELLOGG COLLEGE pioneering role in providing opportunities for those wishing to study while still continuing with other aspects of their lives. The mission of Kellogg is to give more people access to Oxford and to higher education. The College facilities – library, academic, administrative, bar and dining facilities – are all based in 60-62 Banbury Road and student accommodation is located on Bradmore Road and Norham Road. Further enhancements and new developments will continue to benefit all College Members. The current student body are undertaking postgraduate taught and research degrees in a diverse range of subjects. Information about applying to the College and the courses to which it admits can found at http://www.kellogg.ox.ac. uk/study/apply/ Graduate part-time and full-time students, whether resident in Oxford or not, are required to have a College association which offers full participation in College and University activities and an opportunity to meet with other students and Fellows on an informal basis. Photo: John Cairns Kellogg College has the University’s largest number of students reading for postgraduate degrees – Masters and DPhils – on a part-time basis, in addition to its vibrant body of full-time students. Founded in 1990 with the aim of supporting the expansion of opportunities for adult and professional development studies, the college was named in recognition of the generous founding gift given by the W K Kellogg Foundation. The student body has grown to over 800 students, of whom more than 600 are studying part-time. The college has close connections with the University’s Department for Continuing Education, Department of Computer Science, and Department of Education, as well as with other departments active in professional and other areas of part-time study. Kellogg College hosts several Research Centres, including the Centres for Affordable Healthcare, Assistive Learning Technologies, Creative Writing, Governance and Transparency, Lifelong Language Learning and Mutual and Employee-owned Business. The work of Kellogg continues the tradition in which Oxford, for over 100 years, has played a

Kellogg College offers its students: l a wide range of interesting and fun College events organised around part-time study and work/family commitments; l computing and study facilities; l scholarships, bursaries and hardship funding; l research support grants; travel grants; l accommodation; l a College Adviser who is ready to offer assistance with both academic and other matters and to help integrate the student into College life; l a single integrated Common Room providing an opportunity for students (part-time and full-time) and Fellows to mix freely at events throughout the year; l welfare and study support.

Further details about the College can be obtained from the Academic Administrator, Kellogg College, Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 6PN. Telephone 01865 612000 Fax 01865 612001 Email academic.office@kellogg.ox.ac.uk www.kellogg.ox.ac.uk

public & INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMES SUMMER SCHOOLS Email summerschools@conted.ox.ac.uk www.conted.ox.ac.uk/summerschools

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SUMMER SCHOOLS Every summer the Department offers a range of summer programmes some designed for specialists and others having more general appeal. Usually these courses run for one to three weeks bringing together people from the UK, Europe and further afield. The Oxford University Summer School for Adults offers enjoyable but serious study

over a one-week period, with a different selection of courses in each of its four weeks.

9 July – 6 August 2016

The Oxford Experience offers around

60 one-week courses in a variety of subjects aimed at non-specialists.

3 July – 13 August 2016

Our International Summer Schools are intensive programmes taught at graduate level and currently include:

English Literature Summer School 3 July – 23 July 2016

History, Politics & Society Summer School 3 July – 23 July 2016

Oxford Summer School for ELT Teachers 10 July - 23 July 2016

International Human Rights Law Summer School 10 July – 6 August 2016

English Language Teachers’ Summer Seminar 24 July – 6 August 2016

Creative Writing Summer School 24 July – 13 August 2016

International Politics Summer School 31 July – 13 August 2016

Theology Summer School

31 July - 6 August & 7 - 13 August 2016 We also organise a range of Summer Programmes for Overseas Institutions, many of which have been held annually here in Oxford for over 20 years.

summerschools@conted.ox.ac.uk www.conted.ox.ac.uk/summerschools Public & International Programmes: Summer Schools

The International Programmes office within the Public and International Programmes Division offers a wide range of courses to undergraduates, graduates and continuing education students from around the world. The more extensive courses are the two-year part-time Masters programmes in Human Rights Law and in Literature and Arts; two year-long full-time programmes: the Foreign Service Programme, and British and European Studies; and a sixmonth full-time programme in Foundations of Diplomacy. Other provision includes a large number of one- to six-week courses held mainly during the summer and designed primarily for participants from North America, Asia and Europe. Directors of Study and teaching staff are drawn from within Oxford University and additional speakers with appropriate expertise are brought in from other UK universities and elsewhere. The IP office also offers courses in partnership with Oxford colleges and other departments within the University. Subjects taught are mainly drawn from the humanities and social sciences, with courses focusing on English literature, history, politics, diplomatic training, public policy and public administration, educational studies, law (especially human rights law), theology and advanced courses for overseas teachers of English language. Fuller details are available on the website at

www.conted.ox.ac.uk/ Many programmes are held in partnership with overseas institutions such as, in the USA, the University of California at Berkeley, the University of Chicago, and Duke University; and, in China, Sun Yat-sen University and the Chinese National Government.

International Programmes, OUDCE, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JA, UK Tel +44 (0)1865 270456 Fax +44 (0)1865 270314 Email ip@conted.ox.a.c.uk

OUDCE GENERAL INFORMATION Oxford University Department for Continuing Education Rewley House 1 Wellington Square Oxford OX1 2JA Telelphone 01865 270360 www.conted.ox.ac.uk

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STAFF OF THE DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR: Professor J Michie, MSc, MA, DPhil

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT Director: P Barnwell, BA(Hons), MA, PhD

DEPUTY DIRECTORS: Director of Continuing Professional Development: A Stokes, BA(Hons), MA, PhD, PGCE

HUMAN GEOGRAPHY University Lecturer: J Waters, BA, MA, PhD

Director of Public and International Programmes: Professor A Hawkins, BA, MA, PhD, FRHistS Director of Finance and Administration: S Faughnan, BA(Hons), MBA Director of Technology-Assisted Lifelong Learning: S Faughnan, BA(Hons), MBA SECRETARY TO THE CONTINUING EDUCATION BOARD: P R Gambles, MA, PhD

ACADEMIC STAFF ARCHAEOLOGY Director: D W Griffiths, BA, MA Status, PhD, MIFA Departmental Lecturer: A MacDonald, BA, DPhil ART HISTORY Director: C Oakes, BA, MA, PhD Associate Professor: C I R Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Mahony, BA, MA, PhD Certificate of Higher Education & Weekly Classes Director: E Gemmill, BA, PhD COUNSELLING & PSYCHODYNAMIC PRACTICE / PSYCHOLOGY Director: A Ross, BA, MPhil, DipCM, PGCertS, MBACP Departmental Lecturer: N Bayley, MA(Cantab), PGCE, PGDipCouns, MA CREATIVE WRITING Departmental Lecturers: C Morgan, MA, MPhil, DPhil J Ballam, BA, PhD

LANGUAGE & CULTURAL STUDIES Director, British and Cultural Studies: C Boyle, MA, MSc, MBA, PhD Director, Leadership Programmes for China: A Hudson, MA, MSc Director, Public Programmes Language & Cultural Studies Programme: M Haydar Ali, MA, MEd, PhD, BEd LEGAL STUDIES / INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS LAW Director: A Shacknove, BA, MA, PhD Associate Professor: N Ghanea-Hercock, BA, MA, PhD LOCAL & SOCIAL HISTORY Director: M Smith, BA(Hons), DPhil Associate Professors: E Gemmill, BA, PhD; J Healey, MA, DPhil MODERN HISTORY & POLITICS Director: T C Buchanan MA, DPhil Associate Professors: C A Jackson, BA, PhD; Y Khan, MA DPhil MUSIC Director: J E Darnborough, MA, LRAM PHILOSOPHY Director: M Talbot MA BPhil PHYSICAL SCIENCES Director: R Lambourne, BSc, PhD POLITICAL ECONOMY Director: M Ruhs, MA, MPhil PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENCE Simonyi Professor: M du Sautoy, MA, DPhil

DATA SCIENCE Director: C Ionescu, PhD

RELIGIOUS STUDIES Director: Revd R Gibbons, BA, MTh, MSt, PhD

DIPLOMATIC STUDIES Director, Foreign Service Programme: Vacancy

Study Skills Director: T Stubbs, BA, MSt, DPhil

ENGLISH LITERATURE & CREATIVE WRITING Director: T Stubbs, BA, MSt, DPhil Associate Professor: S Byrne, BA, DPhil ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Departmental Lecturer: J Hughes, MA PhD

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SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT Associate Professor: D Howard, MA, MPhil, DPhil Departmental Lecturer: N Akyelen, BSc, MSc, DPhil Urban Anthropology Associate Professor: I Baptista, BSc, MLA, PhD

STAFF OF THE DEPARTMENT Administrative Staff Central Head of Development: C Kernot (Maternity Cover) MSt, BA Deputy Administrator: J Nickless, BSc Financial Controller: P Ransom, BA, ACA Librarian: S Pemberton, BA, DipLib, MCLIP Conference and Facilities Manager: M Bedford, Dipl Head of Communications and Marketing: G Anderson, MA IT Manager: J Burt, BSc Business Information Systems Manager: R Allen, BSc IT Support Officer: H Minhas

Continuing Professional Development Operations Manager: M Sandham, BA(Hons), MA, ACIS Programme Managers: Evidence-Based Health Care and Health Research: S Pearson, MA, MSc Cognitive Therapy, Experimental Therapeutics, Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine, Paediatric Infectious Diseases and Surgical Science and Practice: C Brady Short Courses: P Holland Environmental Sciences and Sustainable Urban Development: M Sandham, BA(Hons), MA, ACIS Programme Development Officer: L Sanders, BA, MA

PUBLIC AND INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMES International Programmes Manager, L Denny, BA, PGCE Programme Staff & Administrators: Foreign Service Programme: A Nicol; B Verdia Barbara, DEA, PhD International Human Rights Law Programmes: L Thomlinson, BA, PGCE Leadership & Public Policy Programmes: A Lord, BA (Deputy Director); A Dybisz; H Liu, BSc; L Samson (Maternity Cover) Literature and Arts Masters Programme: C MacPherson, BA Pre-Masters Programmes and Academic English Projects: D Fisk; P Lloyd, LLB Summer Schools Office: C Aspinall; L Bunnet창t, BA; J Darvill ; S Fawdrey; J Kendall, BA US and Alumni Programmes: H Arrandale; L Cox; C MacPherson, BA

Public Programmes Manager: J Leatherby, BA, MA Programme Staff & Administrators: Manager, Weekly Classes and Online Courses: C Kelly BA(Hons) Weekly Class Programme Officer: R Staniland Weekly Class Administrators: S Sweeney AdvDipLocHist; Z Ford, BA Online Courses Assistant: J Gaskin, BA(Hons) Certificate Programme Administrators: K MacMichael, BSc, MA W Gates (Maternity Cover), BA, MA Psychodynamic Studies Programme Administrator: P Wheeler, BA(Hons) MSt Creative Writing Programme Administrator: R Rue, BA(Hons) Day & Weekend Programme Administrators: H Richards, DipComp D Bamford, BA, MA, PhD Registry Registry Officer: K Brown, BSc(Hons) Widening Access Assistant: S Platt, MA Secretary to Committees: A Parker, BA(Hons), ACIS Assistant Registry Officer: N Tuite, BA, MA Graduate Studies Assistant: E Karimi, BA Registry Assistants: T Evans; M Njoki, BSc General Assistants: S Belcher: N Stamps, BA Technology-Assisted Lifelong Learning Director: S Faughnan, BA, MBA Manager (Administration): N Warren, BSc(Hons) Senior Manager Digital Projects: J Sivell, BA(Hons), MA eLearning Research Project Manager: M Manton, MA(Hons), MSc Senior Web Developer: D Balch, BSc(Hons) IT Support & Systems Administrator: M Taylor, BSc(Hons) Web Developer & IT Support: I Gloster Project Manager: S Tindall, BA(Hons), MA Project Officer: T Box, BSc(Hons), PGCE Administration & Project Assistant: S Dale, BA(Hons), DipLS Project Assistant: Z Burns, BA(Hons)

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GENERAL INFORMATION Rewley House Residential Centre The Department for Continuing Education’s Rewley House Conference Centre, conveniently situated close to Oxford city centre, has 47 en suite study bedrooms including 17 recently refurbished deluxe bedrooms and one self-catering flat. Single, twin and double rooms are available. The rooms have been awarded a rating of 4-star campus accommodation. All rooms are decorated to a high standard and provide tea and coffee making facilities, free-view television, telephone and wireless internet access. Bar, Common Room and laundry facilities are available. Our restaurant can accommodate up to 132 people for: breakfast (served from 8.009.00am), lunch (from 12.30-1.30pm) and dinner (from 7.00pm, by reservation). Our menus are varied daily, and the food is fresh and prepared from local produce - a vegetarian option is always available. We cater for special functions and conference dinners and offer delicious and tailored menus for all occasions. A full wine list is available. Our bar in the Common Room, is open daily between 12.00-2.00pm, and 6.0010.30pm. We offer superb conference and catering facilities at two sites in Oxford: Rewley House and Ewert House. Our teaching rooms are fully equipped and complimentary use of the latest audio visual equipment with full technician support is provided. Wireless internet access is available in public areas and in our major conference rooms.

Rewley House, 1 Wellington Square:

Lecture Theatre with capacity for 126 people; fully-equipped computer teaching room for 16 delegates; six large conference and six syndicate rooms.

Ewert House, Ewert Place, Summertown:

A fully-equipped computer training room for 20 delegates; ten large conference rooms and six syndicate rooms. For further information, a colour brochure, or to make a booking, please contact the Conference and Facilities Centre team on 01865 270362 or email res-ctr@conted.ox.ac.uk Department for Continuing Education

The Library The Library, which has an extensive collection of books, periodicals, and media resources, is open to all students of the Department for reference and private study. Computers in the Library give access to Oxford University’s extensive collection of electronic resources. All students enrolled on award-bearing courses, weekly classes and summer schools may borrow books for the duration of their course. Students should enrol at the library desk on their first visit. The loan period for books is two weeks and 4-8 books may be borrowed at a time depending on the course. Opening hours Term time: Mon-Thurs Fri Sat Sun

9am - 8.30pm 9am - 5pm 9.30am - 5.30pm 1pm - 4pm

Vacations: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm Sat & Sun Closed Bank Holidays Closed The Reading Room, adjacent to the main library and containing reference works, is open throughout the Department’s opening hours, normally 8.30am - 10pm. Telephone 01865 270454 Email library@conted.ox.ac.uk http://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/conted

Student Computing Facilities Computing courses use one of the fullyequipped Computer Teaching Rooms in Rewley House or Ewert House. In addition, the Student Computing Facility at Rewley House offers six work stations for the use of students on awardbearing courses. It is open from 8am to 10pm. There are a further four computer work stations in the Student Resource Room at Ewert House for the use of OUDCE students on courses running at Ewert House. (Three of these are library work stations requiring library logins and the other one is for printing only.) Please contact the Weekly Class Office at Ewert House (01865 280892 /3 /4) for information on how to access the Ewert House Student Resource Room.

GENERAL INFORMATION Disabled Students The Department’s aim is to treat all students equally. We welcome applications from students with disabilities or learning difficulties. Individual student needs are taken into account as far as possible, providing reasonable adaptations and assistance within the resources available. We ask that you let us know of any disability or special need so we can help you participate as fully as possible. Our central Oxford teaching centres are equipped with facilities that improve access for students with disabilities including hearing loops, access ramps, the use of large print notes and the provision of notes in Braille. Our course regulations are sensitive to disability or special needs. Special examination provision may be possible for students with disabilities or with learning difficulties such as dyslexia. If you would like to apply for special arrangements to be made please ask the Widening Access Assistant on 01865 280355 for a Disability Disclosure Form or download from http://www.conted.ox.ac.uk/students/ accessibility.php Please contact the Widening Access Assistant who can discuss (in confidence) with you how the Department can help you get the most out of your course. We try and make reasonable adjustments wherever possible and encourage you to contact us as early as possible.

Student Support The Department’s Widening Access Assistant can offer general advice and guidance, including the following areas:

Financial assistance Accreditation l Credit transfer l Disability / learning difficulty l l

Contact details: Telephone 01865 280355 Email student.support@conted.ox.ac.uk

Technology-Assisted Lifelong Learning The Department’s award-winning online learning unit, TALL, can advise on strategic, editorial and technical issues in the following areas: l l l

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Learning design Production and delivery of online courses Effective use of technology to support digital learning Creation of digital resources to disseminate research outputs to diverse audiences Hosting online open days Hosting online courses (including courses purchased from external suppliers)

Specialising in designing digital learning experiences for Higher Education and professional development, projects are carried out by our team of dedicated staff who are experienced at working with clients and academics across a broad range of business and subject disciplines. We can provide services on a consultancy basis or work as a collaborative partner on funded projects. All our solutions are developed to comply with relevant technical and educational quality standards. TALL’s production work is supported by a pragmatic research programme dedicated to investigating how technology can best be used for teaching and learning. Over the years, TALL has been awarded funding from a range of organisations including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, The Higher Education Academy, Jisc and UK research councils including EPSRC, ESRC and NERC. In 2015, the Department received an award from the Universities Association for Lifelong Learning in recognition of the contribution its online short course programme has made to promoting lifelong learning in the Higher Education sector. For further information, please contact Sean Faughnan, Director. Email sean.faughnan@conted.ox.ac.uk Telephone 01865 270375 or visit our website at www.tall.ox.ac.uk

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ENROLMENT FORM 2015~2016 Course Title(s) and Code(s) eg. V400-123 (Please indicate A or B if course has multiple options.) (1) (2) Course Location e.g. Oxford, Reading

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