This course provides a brief but broad overview of ancient Egypt through some key objects in Scottish museum collections. In each session, we will look at highlighted artefacts and what they tell us about Egyptian art and society, as well as some leading figures in the history of Egyptology.

The Association of Certificated Field Archaeologists (ACFA) was founded by graduates of the CFA at the University of Glasgow in 1987. Its members conduct field surveys (over 100 to date) all over Scotland. This course, taught by members of ACFA, introduces participants to the art of locating, surveying and recording archaeological features in the landscape. Over the course of a weekend, you will not only learn about the processes and equipment involved in archaeological fieldwork, you will have the chance to gain practical experience of both in the field. This course is ideal for anyone interested in taking the Certificate of Field Archaeology. Places are limited, so early booking is recommended.

This opportunity is for students who are aiming to complete a Certificate in Egyptology (see www.glasgow.ac.uk/courses/openstudies/certHE/egyptology.htm), allowing them to take their interest in a specific subject area within Egyptology further. In doing so, students will build up their confidence for working independently using discussions with their peers and tutor rather than the formal support structure of a class. In carrying out their research, students will identify and respond to the appropriate scholarly writings, form their own opinions and develop skills in extended essay writing. In order to enrol for this course, students must have successfully completed Egyptology courses totalling 100 credits.

An opportunity to explore developments in portrait painting in Scotland from the sixteenth to the early twentieth centuries in the splendid newly refurbished Scottish National Portrait Gallery. The day will be divided into three discussion sessions in front of the paintings. Please meet at the Reception Desk in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, 1 Queen Street, Edinburgh.

A creative approach to drawing and painting suitable for both beginners and students with some previous experience. Learn about different materials and painting techniques including acrylics and oils, gouache and watercolour. Materials not provided.

A painting class for beginners or students interested in developing their own work, covering practical aspects of oil painting, acrylic, watercolour and gouache. Individual tuition and support will be offered. Materials not provided.

This course introduces the absolute beginner to accurate drawing of the human head. The student will learn about proportion and perspective, line, tone texture and colour and how to use various drawing techniques and media. In a series of simple lessons and demonstrations the students will learn how to draw the human head from various angles. A fee will be charged for the model. Materials are not provided.

This course introduces the absolute beginner to 'seeing' and drawing accurately. The student will learn how to use a variety of drawing techniques and drawing media. The course will consider themes such as portraiture and still life in a variety of styles related to line, tone, shape form and colours. Materials are not provided.

A short summer school course suitable for beginners. An introduction to proportions and anatomy of the human figure and how to draw both accurately and expressively in a variety of media and techniques. At the end of the course the student will be able to draw the human figure from various angles and viewpoints, in short poses ranging from a few minutes to longer poses of 45 minutes. A fee will be charged for the model. Materials are not provided.

This is a structured course aimed at beginners and returners. Basic techniques and approaches will be explored through exercises of varying difficulty and demonstrations will help to make this medium less off-putting. Watercolours should be brought to the first sessions. Materials are not provided.

In this course beginners will be taken through a drawing and painting course using ink, pencils, pastels and water based painting mediums. More advanced students can develop their own work, try new mediums and techniques i.e. mixed media, acrylics, gouache and oils. Students work from life, photographs or artist’s reproductions. Materials are not provided. This course is held in Netherlee Pavilion, Linn Park Avenue, Netherlee.

Victory at all costs: war in Vietnam destroyed Lyndon Johnson and his Great Society programme. It also led to the collapse of the French Fourth Republic after their comprehensive defeat at Diem Bien Phu. We will examine the indomitable will of the Vietnamese leaders and people and chart the 35 years of American involvement in that country.

With the recent abdication of Pope Benedict XVI the Catholic Church and the Papacy, are again at the centre of world attention. The popular view of the history of the Papacy emphasises the power, corruption and scandal but there is another far more fascinating story to be uncovered. From the early days of Christianity to the 'reformations' of the 16th century this course will look at the 'Shepherds of the World' through their eyes and strip away centuries of myth and legend. You will gain an insight into the problems the papacy faced, how individual popes tried to solve them, and the effects that their pontificates had on the church as a whole, as well as on the creation of the idea of 'Europe'. Saints or Sinners? Only you can decide.

We are the stories we tell each other. What story does Scotland tell the world? How does Scottish folklore influence the world's perception of Scotland? Learn the storytelling heritage of Scotland and how the rest of the world sees Scottish culture based upon the stories we tell

Forever remembered in the lament, ‘The Flowers of the Forest’, the death of the most charismatic of the Stewarts, King James IV, a whole generation of the Scottish nobility, and thousands of Scottish soldiers in less than three hours, still has the power to shock. To commemorate the 500th anniversary of Scotland’s bloodiest defeat this day event challenges many of the myths surrounding the battle of 1513 and casts new light on how and why this catastrophe happened. The answers will prove surprising.

Come and learn about Glasgow on foot. This first series looks at the key areas of the city’s development and buildings, from the old heart to the West End and some areas in the centre. We look at the history, architecture, sculptures and characters of the city. Come prepared for the city’s hills and for any kind of weather. Appropriate footwear and clothing should be worn. The walks are not strolls but neither are they route marches. Umbrellas are not encouraged. The first walk will meet at the University Visitor Centre, Gilmorehill Campus.

This fascinating city can be enjoyed on foot and this series lets us see further sides to it. The walks include another part of the city centre from Buchanan St., one in the Merchant City, two at the riverside, one in Gorbals and one in the Necropolis. Get to know the characters, the buildings, the history and the sculptures around the city. Be clad and shod for Glasgow’s hills and weather, though preferably avoid bringing umbrellas. We neither stroll nor race around the city. You might want to bring light binoculars if you have them to view details on buildings. It is not necessary for you to have done previous series of walks. Meet at the Lighthouse, Mitchell Lane for the first walk.

Come and appreciate areas of the West End, more of the City Centre and of the Gorbals. Glasgow’s history, characters, sculpture and architecture will be looked at in this series of walks, which are neither strolls nor too brisk. Please come ready to cope with Glasgow‘s weather and hills in terms of footwear and clothing. Light binoculars would be useful but umbrellas are not encouraged There is no need for you to have done any previous walks. The first walks starts at the St. Andrew’s Building, Eldon St.

These 6 week courses are an extension of the Term 2 programme and are intended to offer further practice, revision and consolidation. They are aimed at all students who took the stage, not only students of a particular tutor. Please note that our MORE LANGUAGE COURSES are not eligible for ILA.

These 6 week courses are an extension of the Term 2 programme and are intended to offer further practice, revision and consolidation. They are aimed at all students who took the stage, not only students of a particular tutor. Please note that our MORE LANGUAGE COURSES are not eligible for ILA.

These 6 week courses are an extension of the Term 2 programme and are intended to offer further practice, revision and consolidation. They are aimed at all students who took the stage, not only students of a particular tutor. Please note that our MORE LANGUAGE COURSES are not eligible for ILA.

These 6 week courses are an extension of the Term 2 programme and are intended to offer further practice, revision and consolidation. They are aimed at all students who took the stage, not only students of a particular tutor. Please note that our MORE LANGUAGE COURSES are not eligible for ILA.

These 6 week courses are an extension of the Term 2 programme and are intended to offer further practice, revision and consolidation. They are aimed at all students who took the stage, not only students of a particular tutor. Please note that our MORE LANGUAGE COURSES are not eligible for ILA.

Ùlpan is a fast and effective way to learn a language which has been used to great effect in Israel, where it originated, and in Wales, where Wlpan has brought thousands of adult learners to fluency in Welsh. Speaking comes first, and reading and writing follow a little later. You learn through repetition of key structures and through language activities, with the emphasis on using the language, rather than on more academic skills such as building a knowledge of grammar. More information can be found at www.cli.org.uk. For further information on these courses please contact Kenneth Milligan kenneth.milligan@glasgow.gla.ac.uk 0141 330 1817

Ùlpan is a fast and effective way to learn a language which has been used to great effect in Israel, where it originated, and in Wales, where Wlpan has brought thousands of adult learners to fluency in Welsh. Speaking comes first, and reading and writing follow a little later. You learn through repetition of key structures and through language activities, with the emphasis on using the language, rather than on more academic skills such as building a knowledge of grammar. More information can be found at www.cli.org.uk. For further information on these courses please contact Kenneth Milligan kenneth.milligan@glasgow.gla.ac.uk 0141 330 1817

Ùlpan is a fast and effective way to learn Gaelic which has been used to great effect in Israel to teach Hebrew, where it originated, and in Wales, where Wlpan has brought thousands of adult learners to fluency in Welsh. Speaking comes first, and reading and writing follow a little later. You learn through repetition of key structures and through language activities, with a strong emphasis on speaking the language, rather than on more academic skills such as building a knowledge of grammar.

These 6 week courses are an extension of the Term 2 programme and are intended to offer further practice, revision and consolidation. They are aimed at all students who took the stage, not only students of a particular tutor. Please note that our MORE LANGUAGE COURSES are not eligible for ILA.

These 6 week courses are an extension of the Term 2 programme and are intended to offer further practice, revision and consolidation. They are aimed at all students who took the stage, not only students of a particular tutor. Please note that our MORE LANGUAGE COURSES are not eligible for ILA.

These 6 week courses are an extension of the Term 2 programme and are intended to offer further practice, revision and consolidation. They are aimed at all students who took the stage, not only students of a particular tutor. Please note that our MORE LANGUAGE COURSES are not eligible for ILA.

These 6 week courses are an extension of the Term 2 programme and are intended to offer further practice, revision and consolidation. They are aimed at all students who took the stage, not only students of a particular tutor. Please note that our MORE LANGUAGE COURSES are not eligible for ILA.

These short courses are designed for people who have no knowledge of the language. They should help you to communicate in everyday situations (bars, restaurants, hotels etc.) and, if appropriate, in particular situations identified by the group itself.

These short courses are designed for people who have no knowledge of the language. They should help you to communicate in everyday situations (bars, restaurants, hotels etc.) and, if appropriate, in particular situations identified by the group itself.

These 6 week courses are an extension of the Term 2 programme and are intended to offer further practice, revision and consolidation. They are aimed at all students who took the stage, not only students of a particular tutor. Please note that our MORE LANGUAGE COURSES are not eligible for ILA.

These 6 week courses are an extension of the Term 2 programme and are intended to offer further practice, revision and consolidation. They are aimed at all students who took the stage, not only students of a particular tutor. Please note that our MORE LANGUAGE COURSES are not eligible for ILA.

These 6 week courses are an extension of the Term 2 programme and are intended to offer further practice, revision and consolidation. They are aimed at all students who took the stage, not only students of a particular tutor. Please note that our MORE LANGUAGE COURSES are not eligible for ILA.

These 6 week courses are an extension of the Term 2 programme and are intended to offer further practice, revision and consolidation. They are aimed at all students who took the stage, not only students of a particular tutor. Please note that our MORE LANGUAGE COURSES are not eligible for ILA.

These 6 week courses are an extension of the Term 2 programme and are intended to offer further practice, revision and consolidation. They are aimed at all students who took the stage, not only students of a particular tutor. Please note that our MORE LANGUAGE COURSES are not eligible for ILA.

This is the standard Spanish Stage 2 course except that by meeting twice a week students complete the course in only 10 weeks. For people in a hurry to learn Spanish!

These 6 week courses are an extension of the Term 2 programme and are intended to offer further practice, revision and consolidation. They are aimed at all students who took the stage, not only students of a particular tutor. Please note that our MORE LANGUAGE COURSES are not eligible for ILA.

This is the standard Spanish Stage 2 course except that by meeting twice a week students complete the course in only 10 weeks. For people in a hurry to learn Spanish! Except that by meeting twice a week students complete the course in only 10 weeks. For people in a hurry to learn Spanish!

This is the standard Spanish Stage 2 course except that by meeting twice a week students complete the course in only 10 weeks. For people in a hurry to learn Spanish! Except that by meeting twice a week students complete the course in only 10 weeks. For people in a hurry to learn Spanish! Except that by meeting twice a week students complete the course in only 10 weeks. For people in a hurry to learn Spanish!

These 6 week courses are an extension of the Term 2 programme and are intended to offer further practice, revision and consolidation. They are aimed at all students who took the stage, not only students of a particular tutor. Please note that our MORE LANGUAGE COURSES are not eligible for ILA.

These 6 week courses are an extension of the Term 2 programme and are intended to offer further practice, revision and consolidation. They are aimed at all students who took the stage, not only students of a particular tutor. Please note that our MORE LANGUAGE COURSES are not eligible for ILA.

This course will focus on the discussion of students' fiction with particular emphasis on short story writing. In order to learn more about narrative, dialogue, development of character and literary techniques, a collection of short stories will be studied and analysed during the course.

Join the course with a film, radio or drama script idea, or a novel-in-progress, and learn through guided discussion and hands-on workshopping how to develop your creative work to the next level. All aspects of craft will be covered. Character. Dialogue. Dramatic Tension. Structure. Pace. By the end of the course you will be well on the way to that all-important final draft.

This daytime course introduces you to all kinds of creative writing. Try your hand at writing short stories, novels, non-fiction and drama, in an informal and supportive atmosphere. The classes are suitable for everyone, but nervous beginners are particularly welcome.

The Victorian period saw a large increase in the numbers of women writing for publication. We will explore the reasons for this increase, consider the problems women writers faced in an age in which their role was perceived as the private one of raising children, and discuss some of the novels, poems and articles with which they made their names.

This course offers a new study of essential poems by W B Yeats chosen from a single comprehensive anthology. The poems selected will give you a firm knowledge of Yeats's scope and mastery and you will discover a new kind of impassioned mind and poetry and enjoyment.

This course is for those who have completed Level 4 or equivalent. It reinforces previous knowledge of music theory and enhances competence in analysis, aural awareness and musicianship. Skills in arranging, composition and written harmony will be developed. Computer-aided learning, listening and practical activites are important features of the course. Please contact the Department for advice regarding prerequisites.

Change your life with more effective listening skills. Whether you wish to improve your communication at work or in your personal relationships. In addition, if you are considering pursuing a career in counselling and are uncertain what training would involve you will gain insights into the type of demands made upon you in seeking a professional qualification. Training is theoretical, experiential and interactive

Do you find that people seem to turn to you for advice; do people say that you are a good listener and do you like to help others? On this taster session you will learn more about yourself and learn better ways to listen and respond to others. You will also get a better idea about whether you are ready to embark on a counselling skills training course with all that entails. This is an excellent one day taster session to help you explore these issues.

This course will introduce you to the diversity, behaviour and ecology of seals, whales and dolphins. We focus on learning how to identify and record the behaviour of UK species and study how they are adapted to their aquatic existence. The course includes lectures, laboratory sessions and field work on research vessels in the Firth of Clyde and on whale watching boats on the west coast of Scotland. The course is residential (provisional dates 03 - 13 July 2013) and is based at the University Marine Biological Station, Millport (UMBSM), Isle of Cumbrae and on the Isle of Mull. This course involves part-time and full-time students from a number of participating universities. Field course costs include travel, accommodation costs and full board with exception of some meals. *£50 deposit (non-refundable) is required on enrolment and balance is payable two months in advance of field course. Fee waiver students will be required to pay field course costs, see page 80 of the brochure for payment by installments.

This is a distance-learning self-study course which will allow you to undertake independent studies related to marine mammals. Together with your tutor you will develop a project on marine mammals. Types of projects could involve the study of museum collections, observations of local marine mammals or analysis of new data-sets. Informal tutorials will be arranged and you will keep in regular contact by 'phone/online. You must have successfully completed ADED1072E Marine mammal fieldcourse to take this course. Most projects will be undertaken during Spring/Summer months but please contact tutor on application to discuss appropriate start date. You will normally complete your project within a 6 month period.

The aim of this distance-learning course is to introduce you to the varied life of UK mammals by examining their evolution, biology and ecology. It examines factors influencing past and present mammal populations in Scotland and aims to develop key identification and practical field skills. The course includes on-line study and two study days (Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 March 2013 non-residential total cost £40). Fee waiver students will be required to pay field course costs at time of enrolment.

As spring approaches we awaken to the dawn chorus welcoming the new day. Why do the birds sing so cheerfully? How do they produce such variety of song? Which bird produces which call? This short course will answer all these questions and more.