Several key contributions to Egyptology have been made by Scots and those working in Scotland. This course introduces the archaeologists and antiquaries whose innovations transformed Egyptology in the 19th and 20th centuries and contributed to important museum collections that are still on display and studied today, including Alexander Henry Rhind, Flinders Petrie and Colin Campbell.

This course explores in detail key issues of historical and cultural importance in ancient Egypt, covered only briefly at level one. We move from developments in kingship to an overview of the mechanics of administrating Egypt, meeting some of Egypt's most powerful officials and covering topics like diplomatic relations with the outside world and the internal legal system. We continue by delving into the personal and religious lives and experiences of the working populace. We will make extensive use of local Egyptological collections to explore the topics we're covering.

This course provides an overview of the role of animals in ancient Egyptian society from working life to their connections in religious life. We will look at the gods and goddesses with which they were associated, their role in art and mythology, how they were treated in life and death and highlight some objects from museum collections.

Assyria in ancient Iraq amassed a mighty empire in the first millennium BCE. Through archaeology and cuneiform inscriptions we investigate Assyrian cities, including Nineveh with its magnificent palaces. Assyrian kings were warriors and scholars: highlights include Sennacherib's campaign against Jerusalem and Ashurbanipal's remarkable library. This is the 5th Mesopotamia day school run in association with The British Institute for the Study of Iraq.

Five centuries after the building of the pyramids at Giza, Egypt surged to its feet again, shaking off a hundred years of disunity. Innovations abounded, particularly in realms of literature, art and warfare. In this short course, we'll meet some of the most remarkable pharaohs Egypt ever saw and we'll come to understand the vast contribution the so-called Middle Kingdom made.

This course provides an introduction to ancient Egyptian burial practices from Predynastic times to the Coptic period. In each session, we will look at how funerary architecture such as mastabas, pyramids and tombs changed in response to politics and religious beliefs, as well as the development of burial equipment and the art of mummification.

Egyptian temples were the houses of the gods and the storehouses of centuries of theological knowledge. This course will seek to investigate the diversity of religious practice based in the temples of the northern Delta of Egypt, where Canaanite storm gods became Seth, hellenistic rulers negotiated power with nationalistic priests, the Mother of the sun suckled crocodiles and magicians ruled.

This experimental course challenges you to write your own solutions to two of the greatest mysteries of Ancient Egypt. Queen Hatshepsut - ambitious, successful... then condemned. Can we imagine why it takes 20 years for her successor to destroy her monuments? All those wonderful things in Tutankhamun's tomb - can we write our way into the minds of its robbers, using the clues they left behind? No knowledge of Egyptology or Creative Writing necessary - just an active imagination!

Coptic was the indigenous language of the early Christians of Egypt, and the final phase of the ancient language of the pharaohs. This course teaches you basic skills for reading the texts in Coptic that give us an insight into the daily lives of villagers and monks as well as important religious texts of their time, including passages from the New Testament and apocryphal gospels.

We will build upon skills and knowledge acquired in Ancient Egyptian texts 1A. We will continue to look at and read the hieroglyphic monuments of ancient Egypt, including funerary and royal inscriptions.

We will study the hieroglyphic monuments of ancient Egypt, with particular emphasis on funerary inscriptions from the Middle Kingdom, c.2100-1750 BC. Students will learn hieroglyphic writing and the ancient Egyptian language in order to read various funerary inscriptions. We will also look at the social life and religion of the ancient Egyptians in order to explain these monuments. Particular emphasis will be put on using real monuments as primary sources for the study of ancient Egypt.

The centuries following the fall of the Roman empire saw mass migrations and bloody invasions across western Europe. In Scotland these ranged from the movement of Scots from the west, Anglo-Saxons from the south, and Vikings from the north, as well as Christian missionaries from Ireland and the continent. But how much do we actually know about these movements? Using archaeology, recent research has questioned these ideas. This day course introduces you to the evidence firsthand so you can judge for yourself.

In the early medieval period, the lands that today make up Scotland were inhabited by Picts, Britons, Scots, Anglo-Saxons and Vikings. Who were these people, and how did these groups interact? This course provides an overview of the religion, art and material culture of this little-known period in history, illustrating through archaeological discoveries that this 'dark age' was anything but.

What was it about the 500 years between the turn of the millennium and the eve of the Reformation that prompted so many different heresies? From the better known, like the Cathars, to those less considered, like the Waldensians, as well as those who could simply have been political opponents of the Church (the Templars), this course will consider the reasons for the rise of these heresies and the Church's response to them, from new religious orders to Crusade and Inquisition.

This course introduces the practice, theory and responsibilities of modern archaeology. Using real-life case studies from around the world, we will explore the issues and controversies affecting archaeologists today. You will encounter both the field practice and the academic study of archaeology, as a hard science and as a social science that theorizes the subject. By the end of the course you will develop an understanding of how and why archaeology has developed this way, from the earliest days of digging to the latest cutting-edge techniques.

What can we learn about beliefs and cultures from the way peoples treat their dead? Here, we will look into the archaeology and anthropology of burials and beliefs from different cultures and times up to the second century AD. What do grave goods tell us about society? Is the type of grave significant? What can burial tell us about beliefs of the soul and afterlife? This course will explore all of these and more.

Using archaeological, environmental and ethnographical evidence and object-handling sessions, this course explores aspects of hunter-gatherer lifeways across the Paleolithic (13600-9600 BCE) and Mesolithic (9600-3600 BCE) periods. We'll study people's patterns of life, the customs marking their deaths, and their changing landscape of melting ice-sheets, tsunamis and other ecological events. Our focus is Northern Britain, but we'll draw upon similar evidence from north-west Europe.

Traditional history seems to be all about kings, queens, politics and wars. This day school will look at less established fields of history - women and their place in society, culture, religion and the home. Although not in the sources as often, women do appear on occasion; here, we will try to get a glimpse of that elusive subject in medieval history - the ordinary woman!

How did the adoption of Christianity change the way people treated and viewed their dead? As Christian communities evolved across Europe from AD 300 until the Late Middle Ages so too did burial practices and beliefs in the afterlife. This course will consider the ways this evolution of belief is reflected in the churches and graveyards across Christendom and beyond. How were the key concepts of heaven, hell and purgatory reflected in burial practice?

In the wake of 9/11 the Crusades have become highly relevant to current world affairs, but also highly controversial, and their history is often obscured by popular myths and modern prejudices and misconceptions. Drawing on written, artistic and archaeological evidence and the latest research you will reappraise and challenge such misconceptions. We will investigate the origins of crusading, the evolution of the crusading movement, who the crusaders were, the responses of Islamic world, and the extension of crusading beyond the Holy Land. What were the Crusades? What social, cultural and religious influences led men and women to take the cross? What impact did they have on the medieval world? This course offers you the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of this fascinating period in the history of East and West.

Today medicine is scientific and rational, while medieval medicine appears to be a strange mixture of folklore, superstition, sorcery and religion, with any cure being accidental. Although modern and medieval medicine seem to be poles apart, this day course will look at cures and beliefs in medieval Britain to see how close the two actually are.

Today the Latin writings of ancient Rome are available to us as neatly edited and fully annotated books, but for much of history this was far from the case. This course explores how Latin texts have been handed down over the past two millennia, from the tablets of Vindolanda to current electronic editions, via scrolls, manuscripts and the very first printed books (incunabula).

A comprehensive introduction to the Classical Greek world, divided into two courses which can be studied over two successive years. It provides a solid foundation for the study of the subject at a higher level and also offers the opportunity for useful background study for those whose principal area of study will lie elsewhere, since history, literature, art and philosophy are all discussed. In all these areas, the contribution of Greece to the development of later western culture has been immense. This course is a self-contained unit on the history, literature and art of 5th century BC Athens.

From portraits on coins to the heights of Trajan’s Column, this fully-illustrated course surveys major trends in Roman art. Focusing especially on the reigns of Augustus, Nero and Trajan, we will discuss the relationship between art and politics in public life. We will also investigate the impact art had on the Romans' private lives using the wonderful wall paintings of Pompeii and some more personal objects that have survived the centuries.

This course is designed for total beginners in Latin and will introduce the main features of the Latin language over the session. An ability to read and understand Latin is the principal aim, but an understanding of the grammar and structure will be an important adjunct. The course book is GDA Sharpley, Get Started in Latin (2010) and additional material will be provided where appropriate.

The Trustees Academy in Edinburgh was the birthplace of a distinctively Scottish style of painting. In our consideration of this style we will explore the work of artists such as William Quiller Orchardson, John Perttie and William McTaggart, asking what was Scottish about their art, how it related to that of their contemporaries and what image of Scotland they created.

When Charles Baudelaire called upon artists to depict the 'heroism of modern life' Honore Daumier was one of many to respond. We will consider his work, currently the subject of a major exhibition at the Royal Academy in London, in relation to that of the more famous French Realists and Impressionists, and evaluate his importance in the development of French art.

The Hunterian has the largest and most important collection of prints in Scotland. This half-day event will introduce students to the collection and provide an insight into its particular strengths. The emphasis will be on the variety of the Hunterian's holdings, from the Renaissance to the 20th century. Please meet at the Hunterian Art Gallery Reception Desk.

An opportunity to explore developments in portrait painting in Scotland from the sixteenth to the early twentieth centuries in the splendid refurbished Scottish National Portrait Gallery on Edinburgh's Queen Street. The day will be divided into three discussion sessions in front of the paintings. Please meet in the main entrance hall.

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.

Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh is celebrated as one of the leading Glasgow Girls. A range of experts will explore her achievements and reputation through insightful talks, access to original works in the Print Room of the Hunterian Art Gallery and the public displays at Kelvingrove, and an illuminating presentation about the art of gesso-making, including a hands-on demonstration.

This course offers a mini 'grand tour' of some of the world's magnificent art collections. This year we will begin and end in Glasgow, visiting our local collections in Kelvingrove Art Gallery, the Hunterian Art Gallery, the Burrell Collection and GOMA. In between we will travel to a variety of cities including Venice, Los Angeles, Oxford and Copenhagen. 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 Glasgow, visiting our local collections in Kelvingrove Art Gallery, the Hunterian Art Gallery, the Burrell Collection and GOMA. In between we will travel to a variety of cities including Venice, Los Angeles, Oxford and Copenhagen. We will look at the history and variety of each city's art galleries and study their major paintings. This course is also offered in Eastwood House, in East Renfrewshire.

This course offers a mini 'grand tour' of some of the world’s magnificent art collections. This year we will begin and end in Glasgow, visiting our local collections in Kelvingrove Art Gallery, the Hunterian Art Gallery, the Burrell Collection and GOMA. In between we will travel to a variety of cities including Venice, Los Angeles, Oxford and Copenhagen. We will look at the history and variety of each city's art galleries and study their major paintings.

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.

Many highly esteemed artists and some of our best loved works come from the Renaissance period, which is famous for artistic innovation and key developments in painting and sculpture. Italy was important, but what happened elsewhere? The art of Northern Europe is rich in content, detail, colour and symbolism and reflects the vibrant societies from which it emerged.

Art has changed enormously in the past one hundred years and Scotland has increasingly played an important part in the development of modern and contemporary art. This course is intended to be a guide to the bewildering array of movements and artists found in this and the last century, starting in the late 1890s and finishing in the present day.

The 19th century saw a great artistic flowering in Britain and on the Continent. This course offers an overview of these artistic developments, from the Romanticism of William Blake in the early years of the century to Post-Impressionism and Art Nouveau at its close, and sets these developments within their cultural and social contexts. Individual artists will be considered in detail, major themes and subjects will be used as focal points and unexpected connections between them will be uncovered. The course consists of a series of lectures, seminars and gallery visits.

This course provides a broad overview of the main strands of Italian art between c1400 and 1527. Focusing on the cities of Florence, Rome and Venice, the series of lectures will account for the development of art in these centres within the wider context of Italian politics, society and culture. Among the many themes highlighted are the role of patronage, the function of works of art and buildings, the techniques and materials used, and Humanism and the revival of the classical tradition. The course as a whole offers an introduction to the discipline of Art History and provides a solid foundation for further study in the field.

Impressionism is perhaps one of the most famous movements in art history, but how exactly do we define Impressionism? How did it begin? What was it responding to? How did it develop? Why did it end? This course will explore all these questions and more through examining a wide variety of late nineteenth-century French artists and works.

This course will provide an introduction to the collection of art found within the University of Glasgow's Hunterian Art Gallery. The course will be split evenly between lectures and gallery visits. Each lecture will provide an introduction to an aspect of the collection covering the artist's biography and key works with the following week in the gallery looking at works by them in the collection.

An opportunity to have a close look at some outstanding examples of European painting 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 Information Desk in the Weston Link, entrance from Princes Street Gardens.

This study day aims to illustrate the ways in which art was used in the Renaissance to create images of political and social propaganda. Through comparisons and case studies it will explain how the politics of images reflected the process that secularised religious iconographies for corporate and individual gains, which in turn assisted the leap from medieval to the early modern period of European art.

This one day event will be led by the two curators of the Hunterian's major loan exhibition for the autumn of 2013, commemorating the tercentenary of one of Scotland's greatest painters, Allan Ramsay (1713 -1784). As a Scot, Ramsay capitalised on his background throughout a career which took him to the social, intellectual and cultural heart of the European Enlightenment. The programme will explore, using extensive new research, how his portraits, some of the finest painted anywhere during the 18th century, reflect Ramsay's intellectual roots.

Have you ever noticed that most of the art works in galleries were created by men? Where are all the women artists? Moving from the Renaissance all the way to the late twentieth century, this course will enable you to discover the work of women artists who have been marginalised or completely forgotten by the history of art.

An opportunity to explore in detail the work of eight remarkable Scottish artists from the eighteenth to the twentieth centuries. Each week will focus on a specific artist and assess his contribution to contemporary painting with particular reference to examples in national and public collections in Scotland. Artists featured will include Alexander Nasmyth, David Wilkie, William McTaggart and Stanley Cursiter.

The geographical territory in which this study is set comprised a group of 17 independent provinces. In the 16th century, in their struggles for independence from Spanish rule, the 7 northern provinces broke away and established the Protestant Dutch Republic. The 10 southern provinces remained under Spanish influence and Catholic and comprise the Flemish area of these territories. These low countries, all 17 provinces, have provided a star-studded cast of exceptional painters from the 15th to the 17th centuries with a Europe-wide reputation for the quality and ingenuity of their work and the unsurpassed technical skill in the handling of oil paint.

The geographical territory in which this study is set comprised a group of 17 independent provinces. In the 16th century, in their struggles for independence from Spanish rule, the 7 northern provinces broke away and established the Protestant Dutch Republic. The 10 southern provinces remained under Spanish influence and Catholic and comprise the Flemish area of these territories. These low countries, all 17 provinces, have provided a star-studded cast of exceptional painters from the 15th to the 17th centuries with a Europe-wide reputation for the quality and ingenuity of their work and the unsurpassed technical skill in the handling of oil paint.

The geographical territory in which this study is set comprised a group of 17 independent provinces. In the 16th century, in their struggles for independence from Spanish rule, the 7 northern provinces broke away and established the Protestant Dutch Republic. The 10 southern provinces remained under Spanish influence and Catholic and comprise the Flemish area of these territories. These low countries, all 17 provinces, have provided a star-studded cast of exceptional painters from the 15th to the 17th centuries with a Europe-wide reputation for the quality and ingenuity of their work and the unsurpassed technical skill in the handling of oil paint.

The geographical territory in which this study is set comprised a group of 17 independent provinces. In the 16th century, in their struggles for independence from Spanish rule, the 7 northern provinces broke away and established the Protestant Dutch Republic. The 10 southern provinces remained under Spanish influence and Catholic and comprise the Flemish area of these territories. These low countries, all 17 provinces, have provided a star-studded cast of exceptional painters from the 15th to the 17th centuries with a Europe-wide reputation for the quality and ingenuity of their work and the unsurpassed technical skill in the handling of oil paint.

This series continues with another group of illustrious creators, masters of their crafts and innovators in their particular fields. Each meeting will be devoted to either an individual painter or to a group of craftsmen whose aesthetic judgement has raised their particular art form to new heights of excellence: the sculpture of the Greeks and Romans; the mosaic masters of Ravenna and Byzantium; the glass masters of the Gothic era; Leonardo and the Florentines; Mantegna; Velasquez; Goya, Monet; Kandinsky.

This series continues with another group of illustrious creators, masters of their crafts and innovators in their particular fields. Each meeting will be devoted to either an individual painter or to a group of craftsmen whose aesthetic judgement has raised their particular art form to new heights of excellence: the sculpture of the Greeks and Romans; the mosaic masters of Ravenna and Byzantium; the glass masters of the Gothic era; Leonardo and the Florentines; Mantegna; Velasquez; Goya, Monet; Kandinsky.

This series continues with another group of illustrious creators, masters of their crafts and innovators in their particular fields. Each meeting will be devoted to either an individual painter or to a group of craftsmen whose aesthetic judgement has raised their particular art form to new heights of excellence: the sculpture of the Greeks and Romans; the mosaic masters of Ravenna and Byzantium; the glass masters of the Gothic era; Leonardo and the Florentines; Mantegna; Velasquez; Goya, Monet; Kandinsky.

This series continues with another group of illustrious creators, masters of their crafts and innovators in their particular fields. Each meeting will be devoted to either an individual painter or to a group of craftsmen whose aesthetic judgement has raised their particular art form to new heights of excellence: the sculpture of the Greeks and Romans; the mosaic masters of Ravenna and Byzantium; the glass masters of the Gothic era; Leonardo and the Florentines; Mantegna; Velasquez; Goya, Monet; Kandinsky.

The art of the 20th century can be both exhilarating and daunting. Often people feel that they would like to know more about it but are afraid that they will not be able to understand it or that they will be confused by all the different 'isms' of twentieth century movements. This course is all about demystifying modern and contemporary art. It provides a general overview of some of the major movements, artists and ideas of twentieth century art and also introduces students to some of the important debates and controversies which surround the variety of art from the last century.

Dutch art is a well-studied phenomenon of European art. In recent years its Netherlandish forerunner has also received attention and its participation in the context of Renaissance art has been clarified. Developed within the rise and fall of the Duchy of Burgundy (1363-1477), its characteristics reflect the vibrant economy, the unique spirituality and the multi-cultural environment of the territory. This day event explores these facets through an analysis of the early Netherlandish masters.

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.

Have a digital camera? Dont know what all the buttons do? Then come and find out! Learn how to take wonderful pictures with your camera and how to make them even better using the latest Image manipulation software. You will be inspired by a number of practical sessions guiding you through different elements of photography. By the end of the course you should have a wide range of images to be proud of.

Have a digital camera? Dont know what all the buttons do? Then come and find out! Learn how to take wonderful pictures with your camera and how to make them even better using the latest image manipulation software. You will be inspired by a number of practical sessions guiding you through different elements of photography. By the end of the course you should have a wide range of images to be proud of.

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. New students are very welcome. Materials are not provided.

The course is designed to develop students' drawing and painting skills and to teach them drawing and painting techniques, using a variety of media. They will learn to see how an artist sees, draw and paint in various styles and learn how artists plan paintings. Possible themes include still life, landscapes, portraits, figures, mixed media and abstract. A small fee will be charged if model is required. Materials are not provided. New students welcome.

The course is designed to develop students' drawing and painting skills and to teach them techniques, using a variety of media. The student will learn to see how an artist sees, draw and paint in various styles and learn how artists plan paintings. Possible themes include still life, landscape, portrait, figure, mixed media and abstract. A small fee will be charged for model if required. Materials are not provided.

Suitable for beginners and those who want to follow a structured course in water based media. 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. Materials are not provided. A list of necessary materials will be sent separately.

Suitable for beginners and those who want to follow a structured course in water based media. 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. Materials are not provided. A list of necessary materials will be sent separately.

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. The elements of picture making will be covered: composition, focal point, texture, pattern, together with the use of the colour wheel, mixing and the expressive use of the brush. Watercolours should be brought to the first sessions. 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. The elements of picture making will be covered: composition, focal point, texture, pattern, together with the use of the colour wheel, mixing and the expressive use of the brush. Watercolours should be brought to the first sessions. Materials are not provided.

This 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 to inspire, you will develop your own working practice and make your own botanical book. New students are welcome. Materials are not included.

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. New students are very welcome.

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. New students are very welcome.

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 or figure painting (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 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.

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 introduces the student to various water-based 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.

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, texture and form and will be presented in a series of simple lessons and demonstrations. 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.

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. New students are very welcome.

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. New students are very welcome.

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 course is suitable for beginners and intermediate students. We will explore the art of painting and drawing flowers, fruit and vegetables, examining both traditional and contemporary styles. Starting with a visual presentation to inspire, you will develop your own working practice and make your own botanical book. New students are welcome. Materials are not included.

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 followed by individual tuition. Materials are not provided.

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 provided. Please note that, while this class consolidates exercises from the previous block, it is not necessary to have attended Drawing for Beginners 1 in order to join this course.

This creative course is designed for beginners and those with only a very basic knowledge of glass cutting as well as students who have completed Stained Glass 1. This mixed ability class will have the opportunity to complete at least two projects in tiffany/copperfoil work or leaded work. Students are required to purchase their own materials. The approximate cost for two projects is £75. Nothing should be purchased before discussion with the course tutor on the first day.

This creative 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 £75 depending on the size of the projects. Nothing should be purchased before discussion with the course tutor on the first day.

Painting speaks a magical language. Paint for yourself and use this language to find your own voice. Still life, portrait, landscape painting demonstrations made at every level. Enthusiasm for tone, colour, texture is the key. Paint brushes and something to paint on are required. Materials are not provided. New students are very welcome. You do not need to have done Practical Painting Language 1 to attend this course.

Painting speaks a magical language. Paint for yourself and use this language to find your own voice. Still life, portrait, landscape painting demonstrations made at every level. Enthusiasm for tone, colour, texture is the key. Paint brushes and something to paint on are required. Materials are not provided.

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. Introduction to Art Psychotherapy is a very popular course with a high demand for places. Applicants will have a provisional place until selected by the course tutors via a pre-course group interview.

Here is an opportunity for students to brush up on their Counselling skills. This is a follow on course aimed at those who have already completed the COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate Course (through any provider). The threads of Skills, Theory, Self-awareness and Ethics is embedded in all the material. The core of the learning comes from participants working with their own life experiences and skills application.

The course is aimed at those who have already completed the Counselling Skills Certificate (or equivalent). Participants' role as group leader will be developed. Primarily, it will assist participants to develop their knowledge and use of group counselling skills. The course is structured around themes and issues related to the life-span of a group, using the beginnings, middles and endings approach.

This COSCA validated course has also been accredited for CertHE credits by the University of Glasgow. The course provides an opportunity to develop and broaden your self-awareness as well as your listening and responding skills. You will be encouraged to develop an understanding of different theoretical counselling approaches as well as developing your own skills in a stimulating and supportive environment. The course is suitable for anyone using their skills in any helping role such as in health, education, social care, business or helpline work. More information and application forms can be found at: www.glasgow.ac.uk/courses/openstudies/certificateincounsellingskills/ tel: 0141 330 1822 email: laureen.sykes@glasgow.ac.uk

This COSCA validated course has also been accredited for CertHE credits by the University of Glasgow. The course provides an opportunity to develop and broaden your self-awareness as well as your listening and responding skills. You will be encouraged to develop an understanding of different theoretical counselling approaches as well as developing your own skills in a stimulating and supportive environment. The course is suitable for anyone using their skills in any helping role such as in health, education, social care, business or helpline work. More information and application forms can be found at: www.glasgow.ac.uk/courses/openstudies/certificateincounsellingskills/ tel: 0141 330 1822 email: laureen.sykes@glasgow.ac.uk

This COSCA validated course has also been accredited for CertHE credits by the University of Glasgow. The course provides an opportunity to develop and broaden your self-awareness as well as your listening and responding skills. You will be encouraged to develop an understanding of different theoretical counselling approaches as well as developing your own skills in a stimulating and supportive environment. The course is suitable for anyone using their skills in any helping role such as in health, education, social care, business or helpline work. More information and application forms can be found at: www.glasgow.ac.uk/courses/openstudies/certificateincounsellingskills/ tel: 0141 330 1822 email: laureen.sykes@glasgow.ac.uk

Are you interested in the skills used by counsellors to help people? Participation in this session will provide you with a better idea about whether you would like to, or 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 listening and communication skills.

Are you interested in the skills used by counsellors to help people? Participation in this session will provide you with a better idea about whether you would like to, or 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 listening and communication skills.

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 you will gain insights into the type of demands made upon you in seeking a professional qualification. Training is theoretical, experiential and interactive.

Described by some as 'a rehearsal for living', Psychodrama focuses on doing, thinking, feeling and reflecting. The active nature of this approach allows students to experience and explore its application therapeutically and educationally. Psychodrama sessions have three distinct and inter-dependent components: warm-up, enactment and sharing. This day event provides insight into the dynamic nature and application of Psychodrama.

Do people turn to you for advice or say that you are a good listener and do you like to help others? This taster session will help you to focus on 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.

This short course is for anyone interested in developing their counselling skills or who uses counselling skills in their day-to-day life. It enables you as the worker to become a more effective listener and help your 'client' to explore their issues and establish goals.

This course offers entry level students with or without prior training or experience in using counselling skills, the opportunity to spend five days working with accredited trainers to develop communication and counselling skills. This is an ideal course for those who want to explore and develop their listening and responding skills and/or explore their suitability for a career in counselling without committing to initial lengthy courses. Individuals will have the opportunity to enhance their own personal and professional development.

Trauma results when an event or incident overwhelms a person's ability to cope or where it outweighs an individual's personal resources: perhaps resulting in the experience of overwhelming emotion, fear of death and complete helplessness. Insight will be provided of working within the Three Stage Model of Recovery from Trauma, an empowerment model used in many support organizations.

The recent success of the Holywood movie biopic of Abraham Lincoln has once again refocused attention on this remarkable historical personality. Few other figures in modern history have reached such iconic status as Lincoln but behind the endless eulogies and enduring mythologies was a complex, brilliant and flawed individual who nevertheless managed to shape the nature of modern America and with it the world. With particular focus on the complex machinations which led to the historic 13th Amendment permanently abolishing slavery, this day event will trace the course of his life from Kentucky farm to the nation's capital and his place as one of the world's great historical figures.

The 50th anniversary of the assassination of President Kennedy provides an opportunity to reflect on the lives and legacies of JFK and his brothers Robert and Edward. Their significance has often been obscured by myth and misunderstanding. What forces shaped them? What did each of them achieve? What is the Kennedy legacy today? The course will be supported with film and primary source documents.

The American Civil War (1861-65) was by far the bloodiest conflict in American history. Arising out of a political crisis over the expansion of slavery, the war set the stage for the emergence of the modern American nation-state. With the use of a wide range of contemporary sources this course explores the causes, course and consequences of this most seminal of conflicts examining its complex origins and its ambiguous and much mythologised legacy.

The course will consider the institutions and structures within the political system of the USA in general and recent elections. It will consider the mechanics of politics from buildings to bulletins, the federal structure and operations through Congress, the Court and the Presidency, specific events and to the money and personalities of Americanpolitics today.

This course examines the lives and legacies of Republican presidents since World War 2. We consider Dwight D Eisenhower, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, and both George H W Bush and George W Bush. What forces shaped them? How did each become president? What did they have in common? What did they achieve? How should we remember them? What can future Republican candidates learn from them?

The Vietnam war fundamentally affected US foreign policy for 40 years. Johnson and Nixon are commonly regarded as the architects of Vietnam policy - but what about the roles of their predecessors? This day event will examine the roles of Roosevelt, Truman, Eisenhower and Kennedy in this debacle.

Marking 50 years since King's most famous speech, this free public event will examine the development of King's philosophy to this point, and the various influences on the speech. We will consider the impact of the speech on the civil rights movement and its goals, as well as assessing its resonance in how we remember King. This free event is offered as part of Black History Month. Anyone wishing to attend must register in advance by calling 0141 330 1860 (10.00-16.30 Monday-Friday).

This day event will consider slavery in America, providing an overview of the development of slavery and the various forms it took. It will examine particular elements of American slavery, including the slave trade, the economics of slavery, slave resistance and the eventual abolition of slavery.

Since 2001 Afghanistan has been in the western headlines for a complex variety of reasons - war, terrorism, corruption, failed state-building, counter-narcotics. With a preliminary review of earlier British and Soviet interventions, this course provides an up to date summary of why the state continues to severely challenge western stablization efforts. The tutor is the co-author (with Tim Bird) of Afghanistan How the West Lost Its Way (2011).

D-Day, 6 June 1944, occurred seventy years ago. This half-day event will look at the cross-Channel invasion - Operation 'Overlord' - in which British, Canadian, and American forces began the liberation of France and the Low Countries. It will also consider the Red Army's offensive in Belarus - Operation 'Bagration' - which opened two weeks later, on 22 June. Little known in Britain, this attack broke the back of the German army in Russia, and opened the way to Eastern Europe. How did the Wehrmacht attempt to deal with this dual threat from west and east, and which operation was ultimately more important in the defeat of Nazi Germany?

Iraq has been a complex and troubled state since its initial creation under UK mandate in 1920. This day event seeks to review the modern evolution of the country since the late 1970s, looking in particular at the Iran-Iraq war, the Kurdish question, the American intervention in 2003, and the nature of the state within a rapidly destabilising Middle East.

What determines ethnic or national identity? Is it where you were born, where you live, how you dress or having a shared 'National' history? With the forthcoming vote on Scottish Independence the issue of identity and history will be central to the debate but how are nations created and why? From the Ancient Israelites to the creation of 'Great Britain' we will look at the reasons and processes which have created peoples in the past, how the 'myths' of nations are forged, how ethnic identities have been manipulated by kings and governments with often catastrophic consequences, and the fundamental role of religion and violence in the 'birth of nations'.

Why have Islam and Christianity been embroiled in conflict for so long? Where do the roots of this violent relationship lie? From the emergence of Islam in Arabia in the early 7th century AD, through the Arab conquests of the Near East and the Western Mediterranean, and climaxing with the Crusades to the Holy Land, this course seeks to uncover the reasons for such violence. Drawing on a rich collection of written and artistic sources, we will look at the reasons why the Arab armies invaded their Christian neighbours, the origins and development of Jih?d and martyrdom, and the response and reactions of the Islamic world to the Crusades in the Holy Land. Hostility, accommodation or assimilation, what is the reality of militant Islam's modern world view?

This course deals with one of the most fascinating periods in European History. The French Revolution of 1789 has inspired novels, plays, films and has been the subject of a number of detailed historical studies. Myths about the personalities and events of the French Revolution still prevail however. This course challenges some of these myths and explains both the origins and key events of the French Revolution.

The aim is to assess the contribution of religion to the causes of war, starting from the conquests of the Old Testament Israelites and covering further examples throughout history up to the recent civil war in Syria. In between we investigate the religious component in the wars of the early Christian empires, the original Arab jihad, the Crusades, the religious wars of Holland, France, Germany and Britain, the Aztecs, the Japanese Buddhists, the Palestine problem and the latest examples of Islamic jihad.

This course examines the lives and legacies of Republican presidents since World War 2. We consider Dwight D Eisenhower, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, and both George H W Bush and George W Bush. What forces shaped them? How and why did each become president? What did they have in common? What did they achieve? How should we remember them? What can future Republican candidates learn from them?

This one-day event takes a very broad view of the relationship between film, television, and the war of 1939-1945. The four sessions will cover subjects from the film propaganda of the war years to film and television depictions produced seventy-five years later. Special emphasis will be placed on the interpretation of the war in feature films, considering both the 'home front' and 'war films' dealing with military combat on land, sea and air, and with the POW experience. The session will examine some of these films for historical accuracy, and consider how they might reflect wider social and cultural concerns of the time at which they were made?

This course examines the lives and legacies of Republican presidents since World War 2. We consider Dwight D Eisenhower, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, and both George H W Bush and George W Bush. What forces shaped them? How did each become president? What did they have in common? What did they achieve? How should we remember them? What can future Republican candidates learn from them?

Come and find out about the city which is about to host the Commonwealth Games. This is the 7th series of walks due to demand by students. We are moving steadily away from the 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.

As Glasgow prepares to host the Commonwealth Games, this course examines three snapshots of the city, in 1814 at the start of its industrial and imperial growth, in 1914 at its height as the Second City of the Empire, and in 2014 as a post-industrial city, reliant on tourism, education and the service economy. Using a wide variety of sources, we study three very different Glasgows.

This short course explores the history of Scottish music hall, from its origins in fairground geggies and the National Drama to the emergence of variety theatre and the great stars of the interwar period such as Tommy Lorne, Harry Gordon and Dave Willis. Culminating in the story of Scottish pantomime, the course combines illustrated talks featuring audio and archive film clips with the opportunity to share memories of Scottish pantomime and variety. By arrangement with the King's Theatre Glasgow, students will also have the opportunity to attend a performance of Aladdin at the Kings Theatre in Glasgow (not included in course fee).

In a new series of 8 lectures, experts on Glasgow’s outstanding Victorian and Edwardian West End present fully illustrated talks on its architectural heritage, stained glass, local and industrial history and transport. With an in-depth lecture followed by extended discussion each evening, this series aims to educate and entertain, within a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The course is hosted throughout by BBC journalist and broadcaster, Colin MacKay.

Come and find out about the city which is about to host the Commonwealth Games. Enjoy this 8th series of walks where we move largely further from the city centre in several directions. Some of the areas have rich residential buildings, others have an interesting industrial history, some still contain the original developments while other are ghosts of their past. Townhead/Port Dundas, Pollokshields West, Pollokshaws, Langside, Dalmarnock - the site of the Commonwealth Games, and Kinning Park are planned for this series. Students are advised to come well clad and shod for whatever weather Glasgow chooses to give us. Umbrellas are discouraged but light-weight binoculars would be an advantage.

This day event will show 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.

Twenty two miners died in August 1913 when fire raged through Cadder Number Two Pit, to the north of Glasgow. In the centenary year, this event discusses the disaster, the victims and survivors, the communities in which they lived, and the aftermath. We will also look at the funerals of the victims, and the monuments to those who lost their lives.

In the year of the referendum for Scottish independence, this class will briefly examine the relationship between Scotland and England in the 17th century, from the dynastic union in 1603 through to the incorporating union of 1707. Was the Treaty of Union of 1707 an inevitable consequence of what happened in 1603? Why did union negotiations succeed in 1705-7 when a number of previous attempts had failed?

Come and discover the role that Scots had throughout the world, in the Empire and elsewhere, as well as what happened back in Scotland linked to this. In the services, as teachers and missionaries, farmers, and traders, as explorers - and indeed in some less admirable roles - were where Scots might be found. The Antipodes will be where we resume the study of this topic and South America will be among the places we'll consider this time. You don't have to have done previous courses to attend this one.

This course aims to provide students with a critical understanding of the most important political, social and economic developments in 19th and 20th century Ireland. There will be particular focus on the nature and development of the 'Irish Question' from its origins in the aftermath of the Great Famine through to the Good Friday Agreement of 1998. Important events such as the Easter Rising, the War of Independence, Partition, the Civil War and the modern 'Troubles' are explored, and key figures such as Parnell, De Valera, Carson and Collins are assessed. Through the use of a rich array of historical sources, students will also have the opportunity to evaluate conflicting historical interpretations which examine both the legacies of the past for Ireland's present and the problems confronting north and south in the contemporary world.

Come and discover the role that Scots had throughout the world, in the Empire and elsewhere, as well as what happened back in Scotland linked to this. In the services, as teachers and missionaries, farmers, and traders, as explorers - and indeed in some less admirable roles - were where Scots might be found. The Antipodes will be where we resume the study of this topic and South America will be among the places we'll consider this time. You don't have to have done previous ones to come to this course.

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?

The 16th and 17th 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.

From the emergence of the fledgling kingdom to the eve of the wars of independence, this was a formative period in Scotland's history. Who was Constantine the Great and to what extent does Scotland's existence depend on him? Was Shakespeare's account of Macbeth and Duncan true? To what extent did David I's innovations shape our modern nation? Find out here.

Looking at some key works of Scottish literature from medieval to modern times, we will examine how they reflect and comment on contemporary events and assess their importance in shaping the cultural environment of their day.

Beginning in the 9th century, we will study the expansion of the kingdom from the core territory of Alba, looking at the careers of individual monarchs and examining the foundation and growth of state institutions, concluding with the reign of Alexander III.

This one day event will consider the issue of national identity in Scotland from an historical, social and political perspective. We shall examine Scottish society and the Scottish political system and look at how national identity underpins our institutions, behaviours and political outcomes. This course will provide insight into the nature of contemporary Scotland, important in the light of the 2014 referendum.

Glasgow is a fascinating city and it is not just its centre which is of interest. The areas absorbed by Glasgow on the period from the mid 19th century have great interest in themselves whether they be residential, industrial, former burghs or were rural idylls. This further look at these areas will include some from the West End and from parts of the South Side. Come and join us whether you have been at earlier parts of the course. Your input could be important too. Areas will include Dowanhill, Gartnavel and Claythorn, and some in the South Side.

This course will examine thematically the most important aspects of Scotland in the 18th century. Beginning with the Union of 1707, we will go on to discuss popular politics and reform, including the impact in Scotland of the American and French revolutions; agricultural revolution and early industrialisation, with emphasis on the textile industry; Jacobitism; demographic change and urbanisation; religion; the Enlightenment; and education.

Come and find out about the city which is about to host the Commonwealth Games. Enjoy this 8th series of walks where we move largely further from the city centre in several directions. Some of the areas have rich residential buildings, others have an interesting industrial history, some still contain the original developments while other are ghosts of their past. Townhead/Port Dundas, Pollokshields West, Pollokshaws, Langside, Dalmarnock - the site of the Commonwealth Games, and Kinning Park are planned for this series. Students are advised to come well clad and shod for whatever weather Glasgow chooses to give us. Umbrellas are discouraged but light-weight binoculars would be an advantage.

The Irish Republican Army - the IRA - is one of the most controversial organisations of modern times. For many it carries the connotation of lawless murderers. For others, it represents romantic rebels, underdogs, willing to sacrifice all for a unified and republican Ireland. In this half-day event we will examine the long and bloody history of this organisation. We will end by looking at the current peace process and the fact that even after forty years the IRA, in the shape of the Dissidents, is still an active and dedicated organisation.

Come and find out about the city which is about to host the Commonwealth Games. 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 not too brisk. It is all worth it for this interesting city.

Glasgow is a fascinating city and it is not just its centre which is of interest. The areas absorbed by Glasgow on the period from the mid 19th C have great interest in themselves whether they be residential, industrial, former burghs or were rural idylls. This further look at these areas will include some from the West End and from parts of the South Side. Come and join us whether you have been at earlier parts of the course. Your input could be important too. Areas will include Dowanhill, Gartnavel and Claythorn, and some in the south side.

For students who can read Arabic script and wish to develop their skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. This course concentrates more on the structure of modern standard Arabic than Stage 1 but there is still plenty of opportunity to practise conversation.

Beginners course concentrating on modern standard Arabic for daily use: we cover introductions, greetings, farewells, thanks/apologies and move on to questions and answers on many topics (nationality, occupations, travel, using phones, shopping etc). The basic elements of reading and writing Arabic will be introduced.

For beginners: Chinese pronunciation; describing people and things; everyday situations (making friends, shopping, eating etc.); tourist situations; modal verbs and the basic tenses; some Chinese character writing. (Mandarin Chinese is the official language of mainland China, Taiwan and parts of S.E. Asia).

For those who have completed Stage 1 or equivalent and are looking to improve their ability to communicate in a variety of everyday situations. There will be group work and paired speaking activities using audiovisual materials and further work on Chinese character writing. By the end of the course you will be able to communicate effectively in Chinese with confidence and in a range of everyday situations.

Aimed at people with little or no knowledge of Danish. Students will learn how to handle everyday situations in Danish (e.g. introducing yourself, meeting people, describing things). Basic grammatical structures, mainly the present tense. Aspects of culture will be covered.

Development of conversational skills through various activities in pairs and small groups and some study of grammar to help consolidate spoken language. Aspects of culture will be covered.

This class is for students who have already completed Dutch Stage 1 or equivalent, and wish to improve their Dutch. Course will cover revision and consolidation of Stage 1. Further elements of basic grammar, including past and perfect tenses, will be introduced. Emphasis on developing conversational skills through paired/group activities, role-play and games.

Introductory course for people with little or no knowledge of Dutch. Students will learn to handle everyday situations in Dutch (e.g. introducing, greetings, exchanging personal information, ordering food and drink, etc.). Emphasis on pronunciation, basic grammar, vocabulary building and culture of the Netherlands and Flanders, through paired/group activities, games, tapes and visits from native speakers.