During the nineteenth century painting flourished in Scotland and its artists made a significant contribution to British artistic developments. This course traces the development of Scottish painting during this period and introduces students to the discipline of art history. Focusing on some of the major artists of the period such as Raeburn, Nasmyth, Wilkie, Paton, Orchardson, McTaggart and the Glasgow Boys, the course highlights the principal characteristics and innovations of their art and the context in which it was created. The development of Scottish painting within the wider framework of European art will also be explored. The collections of The Hunterian provide a valuable resource for this course.

The 17th century is regarded as the golden age of Dutch painting. The Dutch succeeded in establishing a Republic, independent of Hapsburg rule. Its economy boomed and the art market flourished. New categories of painting developed, celebrating Dutch pride and achievement and reflecting the ideas and concerns of contemporary society. The artists who produced them were as varied in styles as the subjects they painted. This course will assess the remarkable and influential contribution to European painting made by masters such as Rembrandt, Hals, Vermeer, Ruisdael and others, in the historical context of the new Dutch Republic. The collections of The Hunterian provide a valuable resource for this course.

DAY EVENT - An opportunity to explore the development of portrait painting in Europe from the fifteenth to the nineteenth centuries in the National Collection. The day will be divided into three discussion sessions in front of the paintings. Please meet at the Reception Desk in the National Gallery.

DAY EVENT - The apocalyptic paintings oF John Martin (1789-1854) were popular with the nineteenth-century public but not the critics, and the exhibition at Tate Britain is the largest display of his work since his death in 1854. We will consider his work in the context of contemporary artists such as Turner, assess his style and evaluate his place in the tradition of British painting.

DAY EVENT - What did the Scottish Colourists do, and who were they anyway? We will explore the ways in which the four Colourists - John Duncan Fergusson, Samuel Peploe, Francis Cadell and Leslie Hunter - fused Scottish painting traditions with traits absorbed from the French Impressionists and the Fauves to create vibrantly coloured paintings which proclaimed their own modernity in the jazz age.

DAY EVENT - The appeal of the Glasgow Boys remains untarnished by the passage of time, but who were they, and how did their art differ from that of their contemporaries? In this course we will seek answers to these questions using key paintings to structure an overview of the development and an assessment of their achievement.

DAY EVENT - Using six different people painted between 1680 and 1780 the Blazing with Crimson: Tartan Portraits exhibition at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery explores the significance of highland dress and tartan. We will begin by looking at this exhibition in detail before exploring some of the ways other artists used tartan and highland dress to help create a distinctive Scottish identity.

This event proposes a study of Renaissance paintings by comparing images with contents from treatises on art-making of the period. Cennini, Alberti, and Leonardo will be referenced but also popular handbooks, used to create the iconographies and allegories that made the fame and fortune of the Renaissance. The event will suit early modern art gallery-goers and also students who are planning to visit Renaissance cities.

DAY EVENT - This day event explores 500 years of Italian art through an examination of the works that form the body of the exhibition by the Glasgow museums: The Essence of Beauty.

DAY EVENT - This one-day symposium has been organised to coincide with the Hunterian Art Gallery's autumn exhibition, 'Colour, Rhythm and Form: J D Fergusson and France' which will mark the 50th anniversary of the death of the Scottish Colourist John Duncan Fergusson (1874-1961). Bringing together the expertise of leading researchers, this symposium will examine Fergusson's contribution to art in Britain and France, his artistic legacy and his wide-ranging cultural links with contemporary literature, music and dance. Professor Alan Riach, Alexander Moffat, Dr Laurence Grove and Jennifer Kinnear will be among the guest speakers at this special event. Please note there will be a special concession fee of £14 for full-time GU students.

Curious to understand the enduring fascination of Rome and Venice? The imperial legacies of two vastly different Italian cities are responsible for wonders of painting, sculpture and especially architecture, all of which remained distinctive until modern times: classical sites and shimmering Gothic palaces; Michelangelo, Raphael and Titian; seat of the Counter Reformation as opposed to the gateway to the East - is it any wonder!

If you have ever wandered round galleries unsure of what you should be seeing in paintings, then this is the course for you. It provides an introduction to art history through conducted tours of Glasgow's magnificent paintings collections in Kelvingrove Art Gallery, the Hunterian Art Gallery and the Burrell Collection. For the first meeting please assemble in the main hall of Kelvingrove Art Gallery. The collections of The Hunterian provide a valuable resource for this course.

An introduction to the fascinating developments in Scottish painting from the late fifteenth century to the early twentieth century with particular reference to outstanding examples from national and public collections in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Artists featured include Ramsay, Raeburn, Wilkie, Walton, Pettie and Peploe.

The style referred to as 'the Gothic' in architecture grew from the later developments of the Romanesque: the pointed arch and the ribbed vault. The pioneering achievements of the earlier period were further enhanced by the growing skills and ambition of later 12th and 13th century builders, artists and craftsmen. The medieval bequest to our own age of these awesome, soaring and daring buildings can only fill us with wonder, as do the figures of the sculptural programmes populating the porches, the beauty of the sparkling, dancing colour of the windows and the charm of their narratives. The course will study many examples from France, England, Italy, Spain and Germany against the social, political and religions background of the times. It is proposed to run a study tour to a number of major English cathedrals in the late spring/early summer of 2012.

The style referred to as 'the Gothic' in architecture grew from the later developments of the Romanesque: the pointed arch and the ribbed vault. The pioneering achievements of the earlier period were further enhanced by the growing skills and ambition of later 12th and 13th century builders, artists and craftsmen. The medieval bequest to our own age of these awesome, soaring and daring buildings can only fill us with wonder, as do the figures of the sculptural programmes populating the porches, the beauty of the sparkling, dancing colour of the windows and the charm of their narratives. The course will study many examples from France, England, Italy, Spain and Germany against the social, political and religions background of the times. It is proposed to run a study tour to a number of major English cathedrals in the late spring/early summer of 2012.

The style referred to as 'the Gothic' in architecture grew from the later developments of the Romanesque: the pointed arch and the ribbed vault. The pioneering achievements of the earlier period were further enhanced by the growing skills and ambition of later 12th and 13th century builders, artists and craftsmen. The medieval bequest to our own age of these awesome, soaring and daring buildings can only fill us with wonder, as do the figures of the sculptural programmes populating the porches, the beauty of the sparkling, dancing colour of the windows and the charm of their narratives. The course will study many examples from France, England, Italy, Spain and Germany against the social, political and religions background of the times. It is proposed to run a study tour to a number of major English cathedrals in the late spring/early summer of 2012.

The Romanesque period saw the development of the visual and plastic arts after the reawakening of the great cultural growth following the long period of the Dark Ages that stemmed from the succession of barbarian invasions across Europe. Majestic churches and monasteries, important centres of learning, flourished throughout the continent. These became the repositories of the many regional schools of sculpture being reinvented at this time. Interiors are being richly painted and stained glass is introduced to colour the dark, mysterious interiors. Artists and craftsmen further embellished these settings with a wide range of exquisite artifacts: manuscripts, tapestries, paintings, mosaics and reliquaries, made from precious metals and ornamented with jewels. Much of this will be examined throughout the course. It is proposed to run a study tour to a number of major English cathedrals in the late spring/early summer of 2012.

The Romanesque period saw the development of the visual and plastic arts after the reawakening of the great cultural growth following the long period of the Dark Ages that stemmed from the succession of barbarian invasions across Europe. Majestic churches and monasteries, important centres of learning, flourished throughout the continent. These became the repositories of the many regional schools of sculpture being reinvented at this time. Interiors are being richly painted and stained glass is introduced to colour the dark, mysterious interiors. Artists and craftsmen further embellished these settings with a wide range of exquisite artifacts: manuscripts, tapestries, paintings, mosaics and reliquaries, made from precious metals and ornamented with jewels. Much of this will be examined throughout the course. It is proposed to run a study tour to a number of major English cathedrals in the late spring/early summer of 2012.

The Romanesque period saw the development of the visual and plastic arts after the reawakening of the great cultural growth following the long period of the Dark Ages that stemmed from the succession of barbarian invasions across Europe. Majestic churches and monasteries, important centres of learning, flourished throughout the continent. These became the repositories of the many regional schools of sculpture being reinvented at this time. Interiors are being richly painted and stained glass is introduced to colour the dark, mysterious interiors. Artists and craftsmen further embellished these settings with a wide range of exquisite artifacts: manuscripts, tapestries, paintings, mosaics and reliquaries, made from precious metals and ornamented with jewels. Much of this will be examined throughout the course. It is proposed to run a study tour to a number of major English cathedrals in the late spring/early summer of 2012.

This course offers a mini 'grand tour' of some of the world's magnificent art collections. This year we will begin and end in Paris, visiting the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay. In between we will travel to New York, Madrid and Vienna. We will look at the history and variety of each city's art galleries and study their major paintings.

This course offers a mini 'grand tour' of some of the world's magnificent art collections. This year we will begin and end in Paris, visiting the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay. In between we will travel to New York, Madrid and Vienna. We will look at the history and variety of each city's art galleries and study their major paintings.

This course offers a mini 'grand tour' of some of the world's magnificent art collections. This year we will begin and end in Paris, visiting the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay. In between we will travel to New York, Madrid and Vienna. We will look at the history and variety of each city's art galleries and study their major paintings.

The style referred to as 'the Gothic' in architecture grew from the later developments of the Romanesque: the pointed arch and the ribbed vault. The pioneering achievements of the earlier period were further enhanced by the growing skills and ambition of later 12th and 13th century builders, artists and craftsmen. The medieval bequest to our own age of these awesome, soaring and daring buildings can only fill us with wonder, as do the figures of the sculptural programmes populating the porches, the beauty of the sparkling, dancing colour of the windows and the charm of their narratives. The course will study many examples from France, England, Italy, Spain and Germany against the social, political and religions background of the times. It is proposed to run a study tour to a number of major English cathedrals in the late spring/early summer of 2012.

The Romanesque period saw the development of the visual and plastic arts after the reawakening of the great cultural growth following the long period of the Dark Ages that stemmed from the succession of barbarian invasions across Europe. Majestic churches and monasteries, important centres of learning, flourished throughout the continent. These became the repositories of the many regional schools of sculpture being reinvented at this time. Interiors are being richly painted and stained glass is introduced to colour the dark, mysterious interiors. Artists and craftsmen further embellished these settings with a wide range of exquisite artifacts: manuscripts, tapestries, paintings, mosaics and reliquaries, made from precious metals and ornamented with jewels. Much of this will be examined throughout the course. It is proposed to run a study tour to a number of major English cathedrals in the late spring/early summer of 2012.

DAY EVENT - Who were the Glasgow Boys, what made their art different from the work of their contemporaries and how important were they? These questions will shape our consideration of the Glasgow Boys as we look at them in the context of Glasgow as the second city of the Empire, as well as in relation to nineteenth-century European art.

DAY EVENT - Kelvingrove Art Gallery houses the largest public collection of seventeenth century Dutch paintings in Scotland. A range of works from the Dutch Golden Age will be explored, including Rembrandt's acknowledged masterpiece and Ruisdael's shimmering landscape, displayed to advantage in a beautifully refurbished room. Please meet at the Reception Desk in the main hall of Kelvingrove Art Gallery.

DAY EVENT - This day event explores 500 years of Italian art through an examination of the works that form the body of the exhibition by the Glasgow museums: The Essence of Beauty.

This course provides a broad overview of the history of painting in Western Europe. It offers an introduction to critical art appreciation and, by tracing major developments over 600 years, provides a comprehensive foundation for the study of European painting from the time of Giotto, through the Renaissance and Baroque periods to the achievements of the Impressionists and Post-Impressionists in the late nineteenth century. The development of art in Britain will also be discussed. Guided visits to local art collections will be included in the course.

WEEK-LONG EVENT - 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 with expression in a variety of media and techniques. At the end of the course the students will be able to draw the 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 included.

WEEK-LONG EVENT - 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.

WEEK-LONG EVENT - 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.

This is a practical course, suitable for both beginners and the more experienced. Students will be taught at their own pace and given individual tuition. Various exercises will be given on perspective, sighting and negative spaces in drawing, they will also be taught the importance of tone and colour in their work. Materials are not provided.

This is a practical course, suitable for both beginners and the more experienced. Students will be taught at their own pace and given individual tuition. Various exercises will be given on perspective, sighting and negative spaces in drawing, they will also be taught the importance of tone and colour in their work. Materials are not provided.

This course is suitable for students who have had previous experiences of watercolour painting materials and basic painting techniques. Experiments and research will be encouraged before embarking on finished work. A group project will be undertaken as well as personal projects. Possible themes include botanical studies, landscape, still life, abstract, portrait or figure painting (a small fee will be charged for model if required). 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 themese such as portraiture and still life in a variety of styles related to line, tone, shape, texture and form and will be presented in a series of simple lessons and demonstrations. Materials are not provided.

Suitable for beginners and those who want to follow a structured course in water based media or oil paint. Exercises of varying difficulty will be followed covering the various elements of picture making, i.e. composition, colour, tone, texture, pattern etc. Subjects will include still life objects, portraiture and landscape themes. Bring your chosen medium to first class. No materials will be provided. A list of necessary materials will be sent separately.

Suitable for beginners and those wishing to brush up their drawing skills. This is a structured course with a different aspect of drawing being covered each week. A variety of media will be used, pencil, charcoal, conte, crayon etc. Drawing will be from still life set-ups, of man made and natural objects and will include portraiture. Materials are not provided. For the first class please bring pencils and paper as specified on the list of necessary materials, which will be sent separately.

WEEK-LONG EVENT - 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 with expression in a variety of media and techniques. At the end of the course the students will be able to draw the 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.

WEEK-LONG EVENT - Following a structured approach to drawing through exercises in different media (charcoal, pencils, pen, paint, wash etc), students will be encouraged to develop confidence in tackling varied subject matter towards a sound understanding of structure and form. Each lesson will begin with a demonstration followed by individual tuition. Materials are not included.

This four-day practical art course is suitable for beginners and intermediate students. We will explore the art of painting and drawing flowers, plants, fruit and vegetables, examining both traditional and contemporary styles. Starting with a visual presentation and a field trip to the Botanic Gardens and progressing to working in the style that appeals to you. By the end of the week you will have produced your own botanical book. Materials are not included.

This course is suitable for students who have had previous experience of watercolour painting, materials and basic techniques. Experiments and research will be encouraged before embarking on finished work. A group project will be undertaken as well as personal projects. Possible themes include botanical studies, landscape, still life, abstract, portrait/figure (a small fee will be charged for model if required). Materials are not provided. New students welcome.

This course is suitable for students who have completed the absolute beginners classes or who have basic drawing and painting skills. Lessons will be given in application of different types of paint and drawing materials. Students will learn the visual art process to plan for painting through drawing, development and research. Personal choices in materials to use for simple class projects (oil, acrylic, watercolour) will be made. Possible themes include still life, landscape, abstract figure/portrait (a small fee will be charged for model). Materials are not provided.

This course is suitable for students who have completed the absolute beginners classes or who have basic drawing and painting skills. Lessons will be given in application of different types of drawing materials and paint (oils, acrylics etc.). Students will learn how to use the visual artist's working process to plan for a painting through drawing, development and research. Personal choices in materials for simple class projects will be made. Possible themes include still life, landscape abstract, portrait/figure (a small fee will be charged for model if required). Materials are not provided. New students welcome.

Learn more about this new and exciting medium. Understand how your camera works, how to take better photographs and how to manipulate your images on your computer to create stunning photographs using the latest software. You will need your own digital camera as you will be taking photographs and you must have a computer at home and a basic knowledge of how to use it.

Photographers have always worked on their images to get the most out of them. In the recent past this was done in the darkroom using light sensitive papers and chemicals. The darkroom of today is Adobe Photoshop. This course is intended for those who want to enhance their photography using digital manipulation. It would suit keen amateurs or perhaps a student with an interest in studying photography. You'll learn some valuable tips of the trade and gain a working knowledge of the program. The class will be provided with digital photographs to work on and you'll be taken on a step-by-step basis through the techniques involved. After each class you'll be given access to video files of each of the lessons to take away.

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 are not provided.

Learn more about this new and exciting medium. Understand how your camera works, how to take better photographs and how to manipulate your images on your computer to create stunning photographs using the latest software. You will need your own digital camera as you will be taking photographs and you must have a computer at home and a basic knowledge of how to use it.

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 are 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 is suitable for students who have achieved basic drawing skills and would like to develop their drawing techniques in a series of structured lessons. The use of different media (pencil, charcoal, pen, wash and other line making equipment) and techniques to achieve line, tone, texture and colour will reinforce the students' ability to make accurate and expressive drawings through a variety of subject matter. Materials are not provided.

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 are not provided.

This creative and exciting course is designed for beginners and those with only a very basic knowledge of glass cutting. Students will have the opportunity to complete at least two projects in tiffany/copperfoil work. Students are required to purchase their own materials. The approximate cost for two projects is £60. Nothing should be purchased before discussion with the course tutor on the first day.

This creative and exciting course is designed for beginners and those with only a very basic knowledge of glass cutting. Students will have the opportunity to complete at least two projects in tiffany/copperfoil work. Students are required to purchase their own materials. The approximate cost for two projects is £60. Nothing should be purchased before discussion with the course tutor on the first day.

A structured introduction to using watercolour, through a series of exercises exploring fluidity, colour and representation. We will work from objects and photographs, as well as looking at artists' work, and we'll also learn how drawing can support watercolour. Each lesson will begin with a demonstration following by individual tuition. Materials are not provided.

Following a structured approach to drawing through exercises in different materials (charcoal, pencil, pen, paint, wash etc.), students will be encouraged to develop confidence in tackling varied subject matter towards a sound understanding of structure and form. Each lesson will begin with a demonstration followed by individual tuition. Materials are not provided.

This is an ideal opportunity for those interested in taking up painting, but want to test the waters. Excellent too for those who paint regularly and want to continue over the summer months. When weather is fine we will be working outdoors. Please bring portable chair and sketchpad. Materials are not provided.

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 work, try new mediums and techniques i.e. oil painting, mixed media, acrylics and gouache. All students will work from life, photographs, or artists' reproductions. Materials are not provided.

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 work, try new mediums and techniques i.e. oil painting, mixed media, acrylics and gouache. All students will work from life, photographs, or artists' reproductions. Materials are not provided.

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 work, try new mediums and techniques i.e. oil painting, mixed media, acrylics and gouche. All students will work from life, photographs, or artists' reproductions. Materials are not provided.

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 work, try new mediums and techniques i.e. oil painting, mixed media, acrylics and gouche. All students will work from life, photographs, or artists' reproductions. Materials are not provided.

A class suitable for beginners to practical art. You will learn to draw and paint accurately in the mediums of your choice. All aspects of materials will be explained by your tutor in any easy to follow manner. This class covers watercolours, oil and acrylic painting as well as inks, monoprinting and introduction to both traditional and abstract compositions. Materials are not provided.

Suitable for beginners and those wishing to brush up their drawing skills. This is a structured course with a different aspect of drawing being covered each week. A variety of media will be used, pencil, charcoal, conte, crayon etc. Drawing will be from still life set-ups, of man made and natural objects and will include portraiture. Materials are not provided. For the first class please bring pencils and paper as specified on the list of necessary materials, which will be sent separately.

A class suitable for beginners to practical art. You will learn to draw and paint accurately in the mediums of your choice. All aspects of materials will be explained by your tutor in any easy to follow manner. This class covers watercolours, oil and acrylic painting as well as inks, monoprinting and introduction to both traditional and abstract compositions. Materials are not provided.

This practical art course is designed to develop the student's awareness of advanced composition. Multiples, diptychs and triptychs have been used in the last 50 years with figures, patterns and rhythms, all as subjects of development in modern painting with its interest in the expressive use of the media. Students will produce practical work in two-dimensional media that demonstrates increasing perception of composition in their art. Students will also research the different ways in which modern artists have approached the structure of composition in their art. Students must have already completed one practical art course at level 1 or equivalent and will be admitted at the discretion of the tutor. There is a £20 cost for course materials included in the fee. Students on a fee waiver will be required to pay this.

Art therapy (now known as art psychotherapy) is a psychological therapy that uses art materials for self-expression and reflection in the presence of a trained art psychotherapist. It is a psychological treatment that helps someone to express and explore thoughts and feelings that they might otherwise struggle to put into words. It is another way of understanding and processing emotional problems. Our course will aim to offer you direct experience of using creativity and art-making for greater awareness of the role and function of an art psychotherapist; to provide a firm foundation for the possible progression onto a postgraduate MSc in art psychotherapy. It does not offer professional qualifications to practise art psychotherapy nor does it provide personal therapy. A key part of our course is to give you a 'hands on' experience by making art work in a group setting, engaging in a range of creative workshops and learning through case presentations and group discussions. In addition there is an option for you to complete formal written and oral work. Importantly you do not have to be skilled at art, just willing to experiment and explore art materials in a group. In doing so you will develop an understanding of how this is applied to a therapeutic setting. Please note that there is a cost of £20 for course materials included in the fee. Students on a fee waiver will be required to pay this.

This course introduces the student to various waterbased painting techniques in translucent and opaque media in simple exercises. The student will learn the differences between watercolour, gouache and acrylic paint, how to use various methods of application and how to gain texture effects in their work. This course will include an introduction to colour mixing. Themes such as landscape, still life and abstract will be considered. Materials are 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 will cover the social, economic and religious developments from the post civil war era to the present through race relations, immigration, urban and industrial change, labour, gender, communications and reform movements. Those who attended last year's course and new students, are all welcome.

This course aims to stimulate reflection on the richness and variety of American history with a particular focus on the 20th century. A number of speakers will contribute their thoughts on immigration, the evolving status of women, race including the impact of Freedom Summer in Mississippi in 1964 and other themes.

It is a common perception that modern presidents since 1961 have not reached the same heights or stature as the presidents of the past such as Lincoln and FDR. Is this a fair assessment? In this course we place the presidents from Kennedy to Obama in the context of a half century of changes in American politics and society which have combined to make the job more difficult. What does it take to be a great or at least successful president? Which of the modern presidents if any can be regarded as such? The course will be supported with primary source documents and with film.

DAY EVENT - To illustrate the growth of anti-slavery sentiment in the transatlantic world through remarkable individuals in Scotland and US and the techniques deployed to persuade West of Scotland men and women to join the campaign 1790-1870. It is offered as part of Black History Month. Students must register in advance by calling 0141 330 1860 (10.00-16.30 Monday-Friday).

DAY EVENT - We will consider the often overlooked transatlantic background to Scottish and Irish developments, its influence and impact on migration, social, political and religious changes.

The enduring image of Lyndon Baines Johnson as a president broken by the Vietnam war does little justice to one of the most fascinating individuals in American history. In this course we place him in the context of a changing America as we trace his life from humble origins in Texas through to his monumental legislative achievements as president. His rise to power reflects both the embodiment of the American dream and arguably also some of the more controversial aspects of American political life. The course will use primary source documents and film to illustrate the themes of the Johnson career.

The enduring image of Lyndon Baines Johnson as a president broken by the Vietnam war does little justice to one of the most fascinating individuals in American history. In this course we place him in the context of a changing America as we trace his life from humble origins in Texas through to his monumental legislative achievements as president. His rise to power reflects both the embodiment of the American dream and arguably also some of the more controversial aspects of American political life. The course will use primary source documents and film to illustrate the themes of the Johnson career.

DAY EVENT - Malcolm X remains a charismatic and enigmatic figure. From his early days as a Harlem hustler to his rise as white America's worst nightmare, from his reinvention as a pan-Africanist to his violent death, his enduring legacy remains a source of contention. This course will examine his life and message, and consider how to understand the place of Malcolm X in American history. It is offered as part of Black History Month. Students must register in advance by calling 0141 330 1860 (10.00-16.30 Monday-Friday).

DAY EVENT - A consideration of the issues, candidates and pressures in the forthcoming presidential election. The day will address the complexity of the American political process, the candidates, the press, television influences, pressure groups, the internet, party demands.

DAY EVENT - Often a subject of romanticism and myth, the Jacobites remain an intriguing and compelling subject. This class will provide students with an understanding of the origins and impact of the Jacobite movement, and will place Scotland's experience firmly within its wider British and European context. Was the failure of Jacobitism inevitable?

Want to research your Scottish family history, but don't know where to start? This course will show you how to use the primary sources, including how to make the best use of Scotland's People. We will also look at other internet, archive and library resources, and think about how we will record and store our findings, and discuss how we could take our searches further. The course includes a guided tour of an archive. Suitable for absolute beginners.

Reviewing the founding of Glasgow and its phenomenal rate of expansion, the course charts the city's trade and commerce over the centuries with particular reference to its reaction during the industrial revolution. Glasgow's standing in the 21st century is reviewed.

DAY EVENT - Want to research your family history, but don't know where to start? This event will introduce you to the primary Scottish sources, and get you underway in this fascinating subject. We will look at Scotland's people and other resources, think about how we will record and store our findings, and discuss how we could take our search further. Suitable for absolute beginners. Ever wondered where your family comes from? Or what a farm servant, hackler or dexter did? This informal class will help you find the anwers to these and many other questions. We will explore the birth, death, marriage and census records held by Scotland's people, then branch out into the wealth of sources in Scotland for family, local and employment history. The perfect class for kicking off your family history research.

In another new series, experts on Glasgow's West End present illustrated talks on topics relating to the West End. There is an entertaining mix of erudite presentation on diverse topics and of discussion, often illuminated by personal recollections from the floor. The topics are selected from material such as new research or a new approach to often familiar subjects. The sessions are friendly and informal and hosted in a relaxed style by Colin Cox of FGW. The last session concludes with an FGW end of term party hosted by FGW. Everyone involved in the lectures is invited!

DAY EVENT - What is meant by the Highland clearances? Are there other reasons for depopulation? Was emigration always forced and cruel? To which period do we refer when mentioning the Highland clearances? Come along and look at at least 30 factors which one should take into account when using that term.

DAY EVENT - What is Celtic Christianity? Does it even exist? Did it ever? Here, we will explore the accepted notion that it was a 'pure' form of Christianity, untainted by the later excesses of Rome, alongside the history of both Anglo-Saxon and Irish Christian influences in Scotland from the 7th century onwards. We will consider whether Celtic Christianity is a real ideal or a method to discredit the Catholic Church in a time of upheaval, as well as questioning why purity is such an essential facet of religion.

DAY EVENT - In a recent poll by the BBC, viewers and experts alike placed the Covenanters among the top ten Scottish history topics. But who were the Covenanters? What were they fighting for? What impact did they have on seventeenth century Scotland? This course will consider royalism; the absentee monarchy; religion; interaction between Scotland, England and Ireland; and the importance of oaths.

DAY EVENT - Forever remembered in the lament, 'The Flowers of the Forest', Flodden was the bloodiest defeat ever inflicted on the Scots by an English army. 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. This day event uncovers how and why this catastrophe happened, and challenges the many myths surrounding the events of 1513. Was James IV to blame? Was it Scottish weapons and tactics that proved disastrous? Were the English simply better organised and better led? The answers will prove surprising.

Between 1286 and 1371 no fewer than four dynasties ruled Scotland. This was a turbulent period when wars of independence were also punctuated by civil war. Was Robert Bruce truly the salvation of Scotland? Were the Scottish nobles overly concerned with lands in England, consequently abandoning Scotland's cause? Was the declaration of Arbroath a heartfelt plea or merely political rhetoric?

With the failure of the Bruce line came the emergence of the Stewarts as Scotland's royal dynasty. As monarchs, they embraced the renaissance, entered into regal union with France, endured the reformation and entered into regal union with England. Was James I truly a tyrant? Was Mary really the 'harlot of Rome'? Was James VI the 'wisest fool in christendom'?

Scots were again to the fore in the empire and overseas generally as the 19th century progressed - in the altered situation in India, in the scramble for Africa, in mass emigration from Scotland, in developing new lands in New Zealand, in dubious trade with China, leading the iron industry in the United States, developing shipping lines in many parts of the world, in military and naval roles as before, being head-hunted to develop the prairie lands, in leading roles in exploration and in plant discovery, and much, much more!

By 1912 Glasgow, a fascinating city, had swallowed up large areas of surrounding land including land developed as suburbs, where villages had been for centuries, and previously proudly independent burghs. Some of these had been craft villages, industrial areas, purely residential or a mix of these. This second look at Glasgow's spread will look at areas further from the old city. Though those on the first course wanted to hear more it is hoped that others will want to join the class too.

DAY EVENT - The stunning victory of Robert Bruce over the English at Bannockburn was a watershed in the struggle for Scottish independence, but it is shrouded in myths and popular misconceptions - even the location of the battlefield is hotly debated. This day event will strip away these myths and look at the reality of Scotland's greatest triumph over the 'auld enemy'. Placing the battle firmly within the world of medieval chivalry, we will look at why, where, and how the battle was fought and discuss its overall significance for Scottish national identity, past and future.

Often a subject of romanticism and myth, the Jacobites remain an intriguing and compelling subject. This course will provide students with an understanding of the origins and impact of the Jacobite movement, and will place Scotland's experience firmly within its wider British and European context. Was the failure of Jacobiitism inevitable?

This is the 7th series of walks due to demand by students. We are moving steadily away from city centre and finding lots of interesting sides to the city as we do so. This series will look at another side of Bridgeton, at Queen's Park area, Kelvinside (west of Kirklee Road), Ibrox area towards Dumbreck, and further south side areas. Some of these have always been residential areas, others industrial, and one area has been farmland and then parkland. We can even feature Mary, Queen of Scots this time! There is no need for students to have done such walks before but they should prepare for the terrain and weather with suitable strong clothing and footwear; there will be hills involved at times. Please avoid umbrellas.

This is the 7th series of walks due to demand by students. We are moving steadily away from city centre and finding lots of interesting sides to the city as we do so. This series will look at another side of Bridgeton, at Queen's Park area, Kelvinside (west of Kirklee Road), Ibrox area towards Dumbreck, and further south side areas. Some of these have always been residential areas, others industrial, and one area has been farmland and then parkland. We can even feature Mary, Queen of Scots this time! There is no need for students to have done such walks before but they should prepare for the terrain and weather with suitable strong clothing and footwear; there will be hills involved at times. Please avoid umbrellas.

Discover areas away from the city centre. This 6th series visits another part of Govan, part of Pollokshields, Bellahouston Park, part of Bridgeton, Temple to Maryhill, and the Claythorn district. We see a range of different areas of the city - industrial or formerly so, residential and parkland, all with fascinating aspects to them. There is no need to have done any previous walks courses but you must be prepared with suitable footwear and clothing for what Glasgow's weather or terrain might provide. Umbrellas are not encouraged. There can be steep terrain. The walks are neither strolls nor are they too brisk. It is all worth it for this interesting city.

Come and discover fascinating areas of the city away from the centre. This series covers an area of the Necropolis, parts of the Kelvin and Canal, Calton, part of Govan, Partick and Partickhill. This is different from the six other series of walks, not all of which run each year. Students do not need to have done any series previously. Students are recommended to wear stout footgear, to be prepared for all kinds of weather and to avoid bringing umbrellas since they obstruct sight and sound for others. These walks are not very brisk but nor are they strolls; students should be prepared for Glasgow's hills.

The once autonomous small kingdom of Fife is particularly rich in important archaeological sites and in historic buildings. In this course we will study some of the major pre-historic sites and look at a range of monuments from carved stones to castles, palaces to salt-pans looking at how they functioned in their historical context.

We will explore a variety of archaeological and historical sites on the banks of the Clyde from source to sea, including inter-tidal crannogs, great medieval castles, villages and burghs, shipyards and sea-side resorts, looking at the richness and diversity of the built heritage along its course.

DAY EVENT - This day event shows you the best ways of using the internet to research your family history in Scotland and beyond. It will help you to identify reliable sources of information, to find and use on-line catalogues and databases and to collate and store your research findings. It is ideal for those with a specific project as well as people who want to get more out of the internet.

Scots were again to the fore in the empire and overseas generally as the 19th century progressed - in the altered situation in India, in the scramble for Africa, in mass emigration from Scotland, in developing new lands in New Zealand, in dubious trade with China, leading the iron industry in the United States, developing shipping lines in many parts of the world, in military and naval roles as before, being head-hunted to develop the prairie lands, in leading roles in exploration and in plant discovery, and much, much more!

By 1912 Glasgow, a fascinating city, had swallowed up large areas of surrounding land including land developed as suburbs, where villages had been for centuries, and previously proudly independent burghs. Some of these had been craft villages, industrial areas, purely residential or a mix of these. This second look at Glasgow's spread will look at areas further from the old city. Though those on the first course wanted to hear more it is hoped that others will want to join the class too.

DAY EVENT - On this walk come and look at the centre of Glasgow including parts of the Merchant City and Buchanan Street looking at the buildings, talking about the history, architecture, sculptures and anecdotes on the way.

DAY EVENT - On this walk come and look at the centre of Glasgow and go back to the old ecclesiastical heart, looking at the buildings, talking about the history, architecture, sculptures and anecdotes on the way.

DAY EVENT - In this atmosphere of considering whether we should retain any aspects of the Union, it may be interesting to find out exactly what the Treaty said, how it came about, how it nearly came unstuck less than a decade later, and what remained of the clauses a relatively short time later.

The sixteenth and seventeenth centuries were two of the most turbulent and momentous in the history of Scotland. The impact of the religious disruption of the Reformation, conflict with the 'auld enemy', civil wars and relations with Ireland is still evident. Increasingly close contacts between Scotland and England, notably through the Union of the Crowns and the later Union of the Parliaments, created modern Britain and made the Scots 'British'. The major focus will be on the political, religious and military processes which transformed Scotland from an independent European power in 1500 to a part of a 'Greater Britain' in 1707 - a process which was never inevitable. Students will study contemporary sources and discuss the latest research and writing on the period. Students will develop a deeper understanding of how these issues have served to shape our identity and culture.

A brief review of Cuba's history since 1959, why it has played such a key role in US foreign policy and why it had such an impact on Latin America in the 1960s in particular. Over 50 years later, the people who made the revolution are still in power, though Fidel Castro has given way to his brother Raul. Having survived both the 50-year long US embargo and the collapse of eastern Europe, Cuba has changed in the face of the new realities of the 21st century. Politically, the structures of power remain largely unchanged; but economically, Cuba has opened its internal market. Is it still socialist? How far has Cuba provided a model, or a reference point, for the Latin American movements of the last decade?

The course will seek out the origins of Salsa, from the arrival of slaves from Africa in the Caribbean to the creation in New York by the music industry of commercial Salsa. Salsa is not just a dance, not just a music, it is a way of life born in all the countries of the Caribbean - Cuba, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Panama, the Dominican Republic and finally taken to New York. The songs express in their lyrics the experience of people who move from the country to the city, their poverty, their persecution, their lives in the city.

South American-Spanish day combines the three courses Y322 Cuba; Y323 The story of Salsa; and Y324 The Spanish Cicil War. Cuba: A brief review of Cuba's history since 1959, why it has played such a key role in US foreign policy and why it had such an impact on Latin America in the 1960s in particular. Over 50 years later, the people who made the revolution are still in power, though Fidel Castro has given way to his brother Raul. Having survived both the 50-year long US embargo and the collapse of eastern Europe, Cuba has changed in the face of the new realities of the 21st century. Politically, the structures of power remain largely unchanged; but economically, Cuba has opened its internal market. Is it still socialist? How far has Cuba provided a model, or a reference point, for the Latin American movements of the last decade? The story of Salsa: The course will seek out the origins of Salsa, from the arrival of slaves from Africa in the Caribbean to the creation in New York by the music industry of commercial Salsa. Salsa is not just a dance, not just a music, it is a way of life born in all the countries of the Caribbean - Cuba, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Panama, the Dominican Republic and finally taken to New York. The songs express in their lyrics the experience of people who move from the country to the city, their poverty, their persecution, their lives in the city. The Spanish Civil War in cinema: This session will examine the various ways that the Spanish Civil War has been represented in feature films. The focus includes Hollywood blockbusters, the films of the Parisian avant-garde, East German cinema and the way oppositional filmmakers represented the conflict under the Franco dictatorship.

This session will examine the various ways that the Spanish Civil War has been represented in feature films. The focus includes Hollywood blockbusters, the films of the Parisian avant-garde, East German cinema and the way oppositional filmmakers represented the conflict under the Franco dictatorship.