Humanities

There are 51 courses available.

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• Advanced Philosophy: Reason and our place in nature

  As sight is in the eye, so is reason in the soul' (Aristotle). Explore three perspectives from the history of philosophy: Aristotle's view that reason is a god-like power; Kant's attempt to establish reason as the ground of human autonomy; and the radical critique of Enlightenment rationality developed by adorno and Horkheimer.

  Course dates:

  11 Jul 2012 – 25 Jul 2012

• African and Caribbean Literature

  AA look at the Atlantic Triangle from a literary point of view. The modern commercial world in the Western hemisphere was based on the relationship between Africa, The Americas and Europe. This triangle has always also had a cultural expression, it is this cultural triangle that we will examine. Chinua Achebe's celebrated novel is set during the European scramble for Africa in the late nineteenth century. It reveals Igbo culture before colonialism and the disruptive impact of the British colonial authority. Jamaica Kincaid's non-fiction account "A Small Place" depicts her Caribbean island and its position in a commercial region dominated by the USA. Caryl Phillips' novel "Crossing the River" completes the triangle, one section of this novel follows the fate of an ex-slave in the 19th century who returns to Africa. We will explore how these writers help us to understand the Atlantic Triangle. The first 30 minutes will be a book club where students will discuss their current reading with each other and the tutor.

  Course dates:

  10 Jul 2012 – 24 Jul 2012

• Applied Psychology

  Work psychology is about people's thoughts, emotions and behaviours related to their work. You will develop some understanding of psychological factors that affect individuals in their work and the relations between people in a work setting. If you are interested in using psychology to improve your work relationships this is the course for you.

  Course dates:

  9 Jul 2012 – 23 Jul 2012

• Certificate in Counselling Skills: Intermediate Level

  A programme for people who need counselling skills to enhance their workplace roles as personnel officers, welfare workers, teachers or pastoral care workers. Certificated by the CPCAB, it covers the person-centred counselling approach of Carl Rogers and the Skilled Helper model of Gerard Egan.

  Course dates:

  16 Sep 2011 – 6 Jul 2012

• Certificate in Counselling Studies: Level 3

  A 34 week programme for people who intend to become fully qualified counsellors. Certificated by the CPCAB, the course develops students' skills, prepares them for diploma level voluntary work in a counselling agency and introduces them to the four main counselling approaches in use today. Entry by interview only.

  Course dates:

  15 Sep 2011 – 28 Jun 2012

• Creative Writing: Advanced

  A seminar style course in which students can pre-publish their work and gauge the response they might get from a wider audience.

  Course dates:

  19 Apr 2012 – 28 Jun 2012

• Creative Writing: Beginners

  Take your first steps in creative writing, from poetry to prose to screenwriting. New students are welcome to join any term.

  Course dates:

  16 Apr 2012 – 25 Jun 2012

• Critical Thinking

  Do you feel that you are being conned by unscrupulous politicians and advertisers? Learn how to analyse, defend and criticise your own and other's arguments. A one stop shop for intellectual self defence.

  Course dates:

  10 Jul 2012 – 24 Jul 2012

• Current Film & Theatre

  Sample and evaluate the best in film and theatre in London in the company of writer Mike Harris. A new film or play will be viewed every fortnight and then discussed and analysed the following week. Admission charges are not included in the course fee. The course may include films classified for viewing by 18 years and over.

  Course dates:

  18 Apr 2012 – 27 Jun 2012

• Discovering History

  Look at ideas from the Enlightenment through the study of various periods in British history: from industrialisation to the British Empire and first-wave feminism. Please see the course outlines for specific content for each term.

  Course dates:

  17 Apr 2012 – 26 Jun 2012