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Widespread poverty, closed borders and catastrophic climate changeIn our interconnected world, we face challenges that demand global solutions. But how do you find the right solutions? On this course, you will use key ethical theories...

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Learn about the recent challenges faced by the European Union The fascinating course is designed to inform the public about the principal challenges that have faced the European Union over recent years including Brexit, the...

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Discover happiness concepts that will improve your quality of lifeDo you feel happy? What do you think about the quality of your life? On this course, you’ll explore your answers to those questions as you...

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Discover the fascinating study of international developmentOn this course, you will learn how international development is conceptualised, imagined and communicated as an area of study. You will consider the ways international development impacts in...

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Celebrate Robert Burns with this free online course. This free course from the Centre for Robert Burns Studies, University of Glasgow, will introduce you to the life, works and global celebrity of Robert Burns. You’ll...

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Explore the humane realism of Samuel Johnson in a deep dive into his only novelLearn from Theodore Dalrymple Theodore Dalrymple, the pseudonym of Anthony Daniels, is an English cultural critic of great distinction. He has...

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Get more from your readingWhat makes a great novel? How is a novel woven together? How can we best appreciate works of fiction? Answer these questions and more with this course from The University of...

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Explore the English language through Shakespeare’s playsThis course will look at the life and works of William Shakespeare and take you from his birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon to the Globe Theatre in London, from where he...

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Explore top tips for reading poetry in French to improve reading comprehensionThere is a long and rich tradition of poetry in the French language. From verse playwrights like Racine and Molière, to symbolists like Charles...

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Discover how picturebooks reflect societal valuesPicturebooks are powerful pedagogical resources in educational and home settings. On this four-week course from The University of Waikato, you’ll be introduced to the history and characteristics of t...

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Debunk and discover common myths surrounding the language of William ShakespeareWilliam Shakespeare is a global phenomenon, yet there is actually relatively little work specifically devoted to his language, and even less deploying the latest techniqu...

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Dive into the wonderful world of poetry and learn how to analyse a poemHumans have communicated their thoughts, ideas, and feelings through poetry throughout history. At its best, it tells us new truths about the...

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As we make sense of what we read, we construe meaning using the cultural technique of interpretation. Only rarely do we actually reflect this process: what are the means that help us understand literary texts?...

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Trace the history and context of country house literatureFor over 450 years, country houses have attracted the attention of celebrated writers like Jane Austen and Charles Dickens. On this course we’ll trace this history with...

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Study fascinating theatrical and social contexts that shaped Shakespeare’s playsOn this course, you’ll explore the language, themes, and contexts of three of Shakespeare’s most widely studied and frequently performed plays. You’ll consider the diffe...

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Delve into the collection of William Wordsworth poemsOn this four-week course, you’ll explore the writing process of one of the greatest poets in the English language, William Wordsworth, and the Lake District landscape that inspired...

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[What’s new]The Educators/Hosts will facilitate this course for about three times a year. Our next facilitation period is 24 Jan - 18 Feb, 2022. We look forward to your active participation! Books have played a...

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Discover the key philosophical ideas in the intellectual history of KoreaDespite the growing interest in Korean culture, there are few courses which explore the fascinating topic of Korean philosophy. On this course, you’ll be introduced...

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Explore the history of Ireland using the remarkable Book of KellsThe Book of Kells manuscript, housed at Trinity College Dublin is world famous - it attracts almost one million visitors a year. But what can...

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Why do we continue to read and perform Shakespeare’s works around the world today? How were his plays performed and printed 400 years ago, and how has our conception of Shakespeare changed over the centuries?...