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Alexander the Great
The mystique of Alexander the Great is timeless. Ideas and images about this young, handsome, Macedonian have haunted historians from both East and West for over 2000 years. Why is this so? What has been the ongoing significance of this short, violent life? During this course we will seek to discover what if any, were his lasting accomplishments....
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"All the World’s a Stage..." Quoting Shakespeare
The words of Shakespeare are alive. After 400 years people still quote from his famous speeches, for as Ben Jonson said of his friend: “he was not of an age but for all time”. This will be a hands on course where we will look at some famous speeches from a variety of Shakespeare’s plays. We will analyse why the speeches work so well within their...
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The International Phonetic Alphabet
The human vocal tract is capable of producing over 100 distinct sounds. The International Phonetic Alphabet was developed in the late 19th Century by The International Phonetic Association to be used as a tool for representing these sounds. We will consider the historical development of the IPA. We will examine the workings of the human vocal tract...
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Origins of the American Civil War: How Did It Come to This?
The American Civil War (1861 to 1865) not only cost over 600,000 lives, but wrought huge economic loss to both North and South. How did it come to this? The political and social structures in place had failed to resolve the issues at hand, and the war came. Both sides thought they were fighting for “Freedom”. The ideas in play after the Revolution...
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The Sacred Way: Women's Mysteries In The Ancient World
This course explores the lives of women in ancient times through their religious beliefs and rituals, many of which have survived to the present day. It examines the close association of religion with fertility and reveals that religion was often the means by which women could realize their talents and express their deepest needs, in addition to...
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The Grandeur of Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egyptian civilisation has tantalised countless generations. This course is a fascinating survey of the history and society of the world of the Pharaohs, vast in wealth, technology and intellect, yet revering death and built on the forced labour of slaves. It will take you into the lives of the Egyptian people through the remarkable finds of...
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Ancient and Medieval Culture in South Italy and Sicily
The ancient and medieval culture of Southern Italy and Sicily was one of the most colourful and continuously creative in history, lasting for a good 2000 years. The authors present a course of historical narrative interwoven with surveys of the cultural achievement in all fields of endeavour, from poetry, art and craft, to science and philosophy,...
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Smart Phones (Android) - Mastering the Basics
The mobile phone you own is not just a phone for making calls. Discover the many different features you have on your Android smart phone including: emails, google maps and be shown how to download Apps. In this course you will learn how to turn the phone on or off; understand the basics of navigating around an Android smartphone; receive and make...
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Smart Tablets (Android) - Beyond the Basics
In this intermediate course, you will be shown how to setup your contact details to communicate using different email accounts. You will learn to surf the internet using Google Chrome and Bluetooth. You will also learn to use the Music Player, camera, video player, YouTube and review the Settings feature of your Android tablet. IN THIS COURSE YOU...
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The World of The Venerable Bede: Anglo-Saxon And Celtic Britain
The Venerable Bede (c.673-735) was one of the leading scholars in early medieval Europe and ‘father’ of English history. He lived during one of the most vibrant periods of Anglo-Saxon civilization and played an important role in its evolving society. This society witnessed the transformation of England both religiously and socially with the spread...
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