News, Views and Journalism
What is news? Where does it come from?
Would you like to discuss current affairs while unpicking the ways that events and opinions are presented in the media?
This course will provide an opportunity for in depth exploration of current topics in the news and will help deepen your understanding of journalism, bias and how we communicate and present ourselves and our stories, in and out of the media. Course Content (Plain English, short sentences, bullet points: details of main content) This aim is to encourage attendees to try different sources, including those they don't...
Philosophy - An Introduction
Ever wondered about the big questions in life? Join us to explore central problems of philosophy. You'll learn how to think critically and puzzle through complex ideas for yourself. This course is perfect for anyone curious about the world and eager to explore fundamental questions. We'll help you develop your own philosophical perspective.
Philosophy - Herbert Marcuse, Frederick Jameson, Evald Ilyenkov
This course examines how three influential Marxist thinkers—Herbert Marcuse, Evald Ilyenkov, and Fredric Jameson—grapple with the relationship between consciousness, ideology, and social transformation. Engaging both Western and Soviet traditions, you will explore critical theory, dialectical logic and cultural analysis to better understand how human thought and experience are shaped by, and resist, capitalist society. No prior knowledge of Marxism or philosophy is needed. The course emphasises open discussion, conceptual clarity, and practical relevance.
