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PEOPLE’S COLLEGE
Adult Education Association
FOUNDED 1948
SYLLABUS 2016-2017
31 PARNELL SQUARE, DUBLIN 1.
TEL: 8735879
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ENROLMENTS
AUTUMN 2016
Monday 5th to Wednesday 7th September 2016
Time 5.30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday 12th to Thursday 15th
&
Monday 19th to Thursday 22nd September 2016
Time 12 noon to 5 p.m.
VENUE:
PEOPLE’S COLLEGE
31 PARNELL SQUARE,
DUBLIN 1
Postal & Online Enrolments Welcome
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Syllabus available at:
• People’s College Office 31 Parnell Square, Dublin 1
• Liberty Hall, Dublin 1
• Central Library, Ilac Centre
• Teachers’ Club, 36, Parnell Square
• Stamped Addressed Envelope (72c.) to 31 Parnell
Square, Dublin 1.
• On-line at www.peoplescollege.ie
AUTUMN TERM 2016
WEEK COMMENCING Monday 3rd OCTOBER 2016
SPRING TERM 2017
WEEK COMMENCING 16th JANUARY 2017
PEOPLE’S COLLEGE OFFICE
31 PARNELL SQUARE, DUBLIN 1
Telephone: 8735879
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.peoplescollege.ie
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PEOPLE’S COLLEGE
Adult Education Association 1948-2016
Learning is a pleasure at the People’s College. For low cost, professionally organised courses for
adults, over forty courses to choose from.
STUDENT COMMITTEE In keeping with the ethos of the college the students
committee allows students to get involved and contribute ideas for courses and events. We
also help with the Syllabus, Enrolments, the Christmas Party and any other event the college
organises. We organise cultural, social activities and educational activities that we think will
appeal to students. The outings we organised during 2014/2015 included: Tour of 1798 Sites in
Dublin • Tour of the Unitarian Church, Stephens Green • Tour of St. Audeon’s Church • Tour
of Waterways Ireland Tour, Grand Canal Place • Tour of Marshes Library, St. Patricks Close
• Tour of Parnell square (in relation to 1916) • Talk by Fr.Brian Shorthall ‘The Story of the
Rebel Priests’
All events are advertised by leaflets in the class rooms and on the College Website.
As a committee we try to represent all students, currently our members are from various courses
i.e. Current Affairs, Art Appreciation, various Language Classes, Music Appreciation and the
Debating Society. If you are interested in joining the committee or becoming a representative
for your class / group please contact: Bernie Grant 01-8481650, Tony Black 01- 4531568
DRAMA GROUP Following the success of the Percy French Show (See it on
YouTube) Dubbaliners, and Home Truths (a new play written by a group member) and JackKnives and Buckshot by Mick Halpenny (in association with the People’s College Choir and
Jimmy Kelly Band) enthusiasm is high to pursue new and challenging ideas for the autumn and
winter terms. With having fun in a creative and supportive environment high on the agenda
there may be a few places remaining for anyone who feels there's not enough drama in their
lives. Led by playwright and actor Tom O'Brien, let treading the boards at Theatre@36 (Parnell
Square) become a reality for you by contacting the People's College Drama Group on 01 8735879
or [email protected]. (See Thursday classes p. 23)
CHOIR The People's College Choir has vacancies for a small number of new members in the
alto, tenor and bass lines; the soprano line is currently full. The choir, which has 48 members (28
female and 20 male), was founded in 1993 as part of the wider cultural programme of courses
and subjects offered by the People's College. The members come from the greater Dublin region
and the choir sings a wide range of musical styles; from madrigals, spirituals, and traditional
Irish airs to arrangements of modern popular songs. The choir generally performs at concerts
and college social events and has participated in festivals both at home and abroad, having
travelled to Denmark (2000), Italy (2004) and Austria (2008). The choir has taken part in
exchanges with other choirs which brought it to Spain (2010), France (2006 and 2013) and Wales
(2015). While the ability to read music would be a definite asset it is not by any means a
requirement for membership of the choir; indeed, most of our members do not read music. If
you can sing and hold a tune that is all that is required - we will teach you the rest! If you are
interested in joining please contact the Musical Director, Paul Walsh (via the college) or turn up
in advance at one our rehearsals which are held on Tuesday night at 8.30 pm in the Teacher's
Club (Club na Múinteoirí), 36 Parnell Square West. Our rehearsals resume on Tuesday 6th
September 2016.
DEBATING SOCIETY “It is better to debate a question without settling it than to settle a
question without debating it.” Debating is a great way to improve your communication and
listening skills. Our society is open to all, from total beginners, those who have never spoken
in public, people who may have debated in school a long time ago or anyone who thinks they
would like to try something different.
Our programme includes workshops on public speaking and ways to improve the ability to
think quickly on your feet which will benefit you in your personal and professional life people who can communicate well are always wanted in any profession.
Listed below are some motions / clubs we debated with during 2015/2016:
• That Dublin needs to build up rather than out (Engineers Toastmasters, Dublin)
• That Beauty Contests should be banned (Professional Toastmasters, Paris)
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• That the EU and Ireland would be better off if Britain ceased to be a member (People's
College Current Affairs Class)
• That the Garda Siochana should be armed (People's College Public Speaking Class)
• Other motions:
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That Tinder and Plenty of Fish have replaced the dance hall culture
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That casting your vote at a general election should be mandatory
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That Dublin city should be for pedestrians and cyclist only
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That 25th April 2016 should be an Irish public holiday
We meet every 2nd Wednesday, starting on 21st September 2016.
Our meetings take place in the Teachers Club from 8 to 10 o'clock.
We charge an annual membership fee of € 10 and € 3 for each meeting. Visitors are always
welcome, come along and see if its for you - no commitment expected.
For further information please do not hesitate to contact:
Helen Collins, 01-6231509. Email [email protected];
Martin Baldwin 086-0217616.
Bernie Grant, 01-8481650. Email [email protected]
OTHER PROJECTS Other courses, workshops and activities will be organized
during the year on a variety of topics of social, economic, trade union & historic interest.
THE DECADE OF ANNIVERSARIES A series of 6 lectures will be organised
in Spring 2017 starting on Wednesday 25th January 2017 for 6 weeks and coordinated by
John Dorney. Description below; details will be available on line and from the College office
from November 2016.
IRELAND IN A REVOLUTIONARY WORLD The years of nationalist
revolution in Ireland were also years of world revolution. 2017 marks the centenary of the
best known, the Russian or Bolshevik Revolution. But in fact the Great War saw the collapse
of not one but three great Empires, the Russian, the Habsburg and the Ottoman, unleashing
a wave of nationalist and social revolutions throughout Europe. To mark this, the People's
College will be running a series of talks examining Ireland's role in a revolutionary world the comparisons and interactions between what was happening in Ireland and what was
happening elsewhere. For example, how did the Russian revolution affect Ireland? How
does Ireland's struggle for independence compare to Poland's? What are the parallels
between Finland's slide from national independence into Civil War and Ireland's.
UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL MEDIA – GETTING THE BEST
FROM YOUR LAPTOP Want to use your laptop or computer more? Maybe you
can send emails but want to know how to use the internet, fill in forms, book flights, maybe
even Skype? You might want to explore FaceBook, Twitter and LinkedIn. A six week course
will be organised in October. If you are interested, let us know - by phone, letter or email!
The People’s College was established in 1948 under official trade union auspices.
The College is affiliated to Aontas/National Association for
Adult Education and the Irish Labour History Society.
President: Jim Dorney • Director: Joanne Pearson• Secretariat: Gretta O’Neill
SPONSORS
Grant Aid Department of Education and Skills Foras, Eireann / Shaw Trust
Irish Congress of Trade Unions & affiliated unions
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List of Courses
2016/2017
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EVENING:
ART APPRECIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
CREATIVE WRITING - INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 22
CURRENT AFFAIRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
DRAMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
FELTING, INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
FILM APPRECIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
FRENCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 24
GENEALOGY /FAMILY TREE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
GERMAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15, 18
GUITAR (CLASSICAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 28
HILL-WALKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
HISTORY/DUBLIN LOCAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
IRISH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 10
ITALIAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
LITERATURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
MINDFULNESS, MEDITATION & RELAXATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
MUSIC APPRECIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 26
PAINTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
PHOTOGRAPHY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
POLITICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
PSYCHOLOGY, POSITIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 19
PUBLIC SPEAKING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
QIGONG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
SPANISH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 16, 26
TIN WHISTLE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 27
WILDLIFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
YOGA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 13, 17
MORNING COURSES:
ART APPRECIATION - Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
CREATIVE WRITING - Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
SPANISH Beginners & Improvers - Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
YOGA for All - Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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MONDAY EVENING COURSES
COMMENCING ON 3rd OCTOBER 2016
PAINTING FOR ALL
Lecturer: Elizabeth Archbold, BA in Painting &
Lecturer: Ivan Connolly, B.A. Hons Painting
In an exciting new venture, the new art syllabus replaces the separate
beginners and advanced courses with one course alternating tutors in
blocks of five week projects.
Block 1: Elizabeth Archbold introduction to drawing, painting, and
sourcing and developing personal subject matter.
Block 2: Ivan Connolly will deal specifically with painting from
photographs with a simple step by step approach.
The course is suitable for all levels of skill or experience from absolute
beginners up, a relaxed creative atmosphere with individually tailored one
to one learning.
Materials to bring for week one; A3 cartridge paper pad, drawing pencils.
Additional materials needed; willow charcoal, acrylic paints and selection
of paint brushes.
This is a 20 week course divided into 2 terms of 10 weeks each.
Venue: Teachers Club, 37 Parnell Square.
Time: 6.30 to 8.00 p.m.
10 classes
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Cost: €70
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Monday Evening Courses
ITALIAN, BEGINNERS
Lecturer: Stefania Rando
This course is designed for real beginners with no previous knowledge of
Italian. At the end of the course students should be able to satisfy basic
communicative needs, such as talking about themselves; being able to
interact in one-to-one conversations about basic topics, in both formal and
informal contexts; being able to ask the main communicative questions.
Some time will be dedicated to open discussion of topics related to Italian
culture, history, and way of life that will enable students to have a better
understanding of the background of the language.
No book needed.
This is a 20 week course divided into two terms of 10 weeks each.
Time: 6.00 – 7.30 p.m.
10 classes
Cost: €70
ITALIAN, INTERMEDIATE
Lecturer: Stefania Rando
This course is intended for students who have acquired a good level of
understanding and who wish to further their knowledge of Italian
language and culture. Open topics will be discussed with an accent on
cultural themes as well as key grammar points. By the end of the course,
students will have learnt new communicative structures of both spoken
and written Italian, and developed a new and deeper understanding of
what being Italian and living in Italy means.
No particular text book will be required, materials will be provided.
This is a 20 week course divided into two terms of 10 weeks each.
Time: 7.30 – 9.00 p.m.
10 classes
Cost: €70
MINDFULNESS FOR BEGINNERS
Tutor: Tony Walsh
A 20-week course in guided relaxation and mindfulness meditation for
health and well-being.
Suitable for beginners, this course also covers practical approaches for the
relief of worry, stress and pain. It will continue in the New Year.
Time: 5.30 p.m. (1 hour)
20 classes
8
Cost: €95
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Monday Evening Courses
MEDICAL QIGONG FOR BEGINNERS
Teacher: Tony Walsh, Dip CHM,Cert Nanjing,ACHI
Medical Qigong Cert
Shulan College of Chinese Medicine
Dip Ac.AFPA;
Practiced in China by young and old alike for over one thousand years
Medical Qigong is a complete healthcare system. Its simple, yet powerful,
gentle flowing movements, integrated breathing and meditative
awareness invigorates our natural healing ability bringing an enhanced
experience of wellbeing, vitality and physical fitness.
Complimenting and supporting other systems of healthcare such as Tai
Chi, Yoga, Pilates, Meditation etc., this course is suitable for beginners and
improvers.
Course numbers limited to 20.
Time: 6.30 p.m. (1 hour)
20 classes
Cost: €95
YOGA FOR IMPROVERS/EXPERIENCED
Instructor: Tony Walsh
This course is designed for people who already have completed both the
beginners and second course at the People’s College or who have the
equivalent experience of Yoga.
Venue: Teachers’ Club, 36 Parnell Square, Dublin 1.
Time: 7.45 p.m. (1 hour)
20 classes
Cost: €95
CONVERSATIONAL IRISH
Lecturer: Aonghus Ó Croídheáin
This course is geared towards those who have some Irish but would like
to increase their vocabulary and general knowledge of the language. The
emphasis will be on speaking Irish in class. Students will also learn some
poetry and song and will develop their comprehension through listening
to Irish speakers on tape. The class will continue in January 2017.
The course will be interactive and sociable.
This is a 20 week course divided into two terms of 10 weeks each.
Time: 6.15 – 7.45 p.m.
10 classes
9
Cost: €70
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Monday Evening Courses
IRISH FOR BEGINNERS
Lecturer: Aonghus Ó Croídheáin
This is a complete Beginners Course suitable only for those who have
never done Irish. By the end of the course students will be able to hold a
basic conversation. They will also learn some Irish songs, poetry and
seanfhocail. The aim is to learn, in an enjoyable way, the rudiments of the
Irish language and culture.
This is a 20 week course divided into two terms of 10 weeks each - it will
continue in January 2017.
Time: 8.00 – 9.30 p.m.
10 classes
Cost: €70
PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS
Lecturer: Paul Murray
The aim of this course is to accommodate the beginner and the person
with some experience who realises they need to know more.
• 10 Classes
• Each class is 90 minutes.
• Single Tutor (Paul is NUI certified).
• A synopsis in relation to lessons addressed is sent to students after
each class. Cameras accepted on this course include those listed below:
• Compact.
• Bridge / Prosumer.
• Digital Single Lens Reflex / DSLR.
Phone Paul / 086 054 2144
Time: 6.15 – 7.45 p.m.
10 classes
10
Cost €80
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Monday Evening Courses
IRELAND AND EUROPE:
CURRENT AFFAIRS, POLITICS AND THE ROLE OF THE CITIZEN
Lecturer: Odran Reid, BA (Mod), H.Dip Ed, MSc Spatial Planning, MIED, MIPI
This course is for those interested in understanding how current affairs and
local, national and European government works.
It will involve lectures, discussions and debate and visits to key institutions.
We will look at issues such as the economy, living with a recession, the
referendum process, the banks, crime, health, and transport.
There will be a focus on the day-to-day breaking stories as well as looking at
the structures behind the stories. We will look at the governance structure in
Ireland and the European Union and examine what makes them act the way
they do. How do we influence them as a citizen?
Current Affairs programmes and articles appear on a daily basis – but what
makes the story of the day? In this short course we will look at the political
system, political parties, the media, PR and spin-doctors, examine how
stories get legs and others fade away.
This course will look at the EU’s historical evolution, some of the wide policy
areas that it addresses, and how Ireland and the citizen engage with this
complex entity.
The Class will look at Ireland’s new Government and life post Brexit
referendum.
At the end of the course, you may not be an expert, but you will have
informed opinions and a sense that there are many sides to the one
argument. You will be expected to contribute to discussion and debate.
This course will continue in January.
Time: 6.15 – 7.45 p.m.
10 classes
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Cost €80
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Monday Evening Courses
LITERATURE APPRECIATION:
MORALITY TALES
Tutor: Stephen O’Kane BA (Hons), DipM
This term we will read three tales about fallen women to discover how
specific authors from America, France and England questioned prevailing
attitudes in contemporary society. There is much to discuss and enjoy in
these great nineteenth century novels, particularly the relationship that
the authors had with their heroines. Classes are friendly, relaxed and the
aim is to enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the novels.
We will read these classic novels in the following order.
SET TEXTS:
The Scarlet Letter (1850) by Nathaniel Hawthorne
In Puritan Massachusetts Hester Prynne must wear a scarlet letter ‘A’ in
public to signify her adulterous shame. Her lover, Arthur Dimmesdale
remains unidentified in the community but is wracked with guilt. Her
husband, Roger Chillingworth, seeks revenge.
Madame Bovary* (1856) by Gustave Flaubert
*(please try to buy and read the Oxford World Classics edition
translated from the French by Margaret Mauldon)
The story of a provincial doctor’s wife. Emma Bovary has adulterous
affairs and lives beyond her means in order to escape her banal and empty
life.
Tess of the D’Urbervilles (1891) by Thomas Hardy
A ne’er-do-well sends his pure, naive and gullible daughter to capitalise
on a new found family link with the aristocracy. The result is a tale of
seduction, love, betrayal and murder.
Time: 6.15 – 7.45 p.m.
10 weeks
12
Cost €80
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TUESDAY MORNING COURSES
COMMENCING ON 4th OCTOBER 2016
YOGA FOR BEGINNERS & IMPROVERS
Instructor: Tony Walsh
The fulfillment of human capacity, Yoga gently works towards the
emergence of new positive life patterns so we can face life and its
challenges with a greater sense of confidence, courage and vitality.
Promoting health and longevity through exercises, postures, breathing
and guided relaxation Yoga simply dissolves blockages and stress.
Students are encouraged to practice at their own pace, not working for
Yoga rather letting Yoga work for them. All are welcome but the emphasis
will be on supporting Beginners.
Venue: Teachers’ Club, 36 Parnell Square, Dublin 1.
Time: 11.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.
20 classes
Cost: €95
SPANISH IMPROVERS 1 (A1.2)
Lecturer: Marta Sanz Fernandez
This course is aimed to those who have some basic knowledge of Spanish.
At the end of the course you will be able to: talk about daily activities,
about a city, about skills and experiences, about biographies. In a
restaurant. How to get to a place
The contents of this course may change. This course has two terms (10
weeks of 1,5 hours) and an optional third summer term of 6 weeks
Time: 11.00 – 12.30 p.m.
10 weeks
Cost: €70
SPANISH BEGINNERS (A1.1)
Lecturer: Marta Sanz Fernandez
This course is aimed at those who have no previous knowledge of Spanish
At the end of this course you will be able to: talk about yourself, giving
your name, professions, interests, talking about your country. In a shop.
Talking about likes and dislikes. This course has two terms (10 weeks of
1.5 hours ) and an optional third summer term of 6 weeks.
Time: 12.30 – 2.00 p.m.
10 weeks
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Cost: €70
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TUESDAY EVENING COURSES
COMMENCING ON 4th OCTOBER 2016
FELTMAKING FOR BEGINNERS
Lecturer: Gabi McGrath
Feltmaking is one of the oldest textile making techniques which is getting
more and more popular again all over the world. Natural animal fibres,
mainly wool fibres are used in the process. Warm soapy water is applied to
layers of wool and repeated agitation and compression causes wool to shrink,
the fibres interlock and mat together. Handmade felt has great properties. It is
an ideal technique for creating decorative and also functional pieces.
This is an introductory course where students will gain hands-on experience
in a wide variety of feltmaking techniques and projects. The course also
highlights the history and tradition behind this magical craft. It is an engaging,
tactile and sensory process and there is always a great satisfaction of an unique
end-product. No previous feltmaking experience is necessary. Gabi is
registered with the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland and committee
member of Feltmakers Ireland.
Cost of materials, which will be supplied by the tutor, is included in the price.
Time: 6.15 – 7.45 p.m.
10 classes
Cost €95
GERMAN LEVEL 2
Lecturer Judith Spolenak
This course is aimed at students who have completed German for Beginners
at the Peoples College or who already have a basic knowledge of the German
language and want to practice conversation skills. At the end of the course you
will be able to:
• Talk about present, past and future events and activities
• Describe yourself and others, use of Adjectives
• Discuss a subject, Give your opinion, Agree and Disagree
• Talk about Education and Jobs, Give reasons,
• Entertainment: Discuss TV & Radio programs, discuss activities you are
interested in.
• Family, Friends and Relationships
• Weather, Nature and Environment
• Travel and living abroad
• Talk about your favorite book or film.
Time: 6.15 – 7.45 p.m.
10 classes
14
Cost €70
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Tuesday Evening Courses
GERMAN FOR BEGINNERS
Lecturer: Judith Spolenak
A new course in everyday German aimed at total Beginners.
This course is aimed at students who wish to acquire a basic knowledge of the
language and to acquire basic conversation skills. At the end of the course you
will be able to:
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Introduce and describe yourself and others
Introduction to German Culture
Know numbers and form simple sentences in the present tense
Food and Drink: Talk about likes and dislikes
Order food in a restaurant, understand the menu and describe food
Shopping: Ask for Information, prices, describe clothing, ask for assistence
Talk about hobbys, work and things you like doing using modal verbs
Locate things and ask for directions
Give suggestions and ask for advice using the Imperative
Talk about the Time, Days of the week, Dates, Make appointments
This course does not require any previous knowledge. It will start at the very
beginning.
This is a 20 week course divided into two terms of 10 weeks each.
Time: 7.45 p.m.
10 classes
Cost €70
CONVERSATIONAL ITALIAN
Lecturer: Stefania Rando
This course is designed as a continuation of our beginners 2 course or similar,
with an emphasis on conversation skills. It is aimed at those who have a good
basic grammar knowledge but do not feel comfortable at launching in
conversations. The course is structured around some situation related
scenarios and also makes use of listening comprehension activities. Students
will be provided with the opportunity to improve their conversational skills.
No text book is required as material will be provided.
This is a 20 week course divided into two terms of 10 weeks each.
Time: 6.00 – 7.30 p.m.
10 classes
15
Cost: €70
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GENEALOGY – Introduction to Researching Your Family Tree.
Lecturer: Catherine Delaney, Diploma in Family History, MSc Hons.
This course provides a background to the resources available for tracing
our ancestors. These include how to search the Census Records, Civil
Records in the General Records Office. Also included are the documents
available in the National Library, National Archives, Gilbert Library, and
the Internet Resources.
Time: 6.30 – 8.00 p.m.
10 weeks
Cost: €80
SPANISH BEGINNERS (A1.1)
Lecturer: Marta Sanz Fernandez
Spanish beginners (A1.1).
This course is aimed at those who have no previous knowledge of Spanish
At the end of this course you will be able to: talk about yourself, giving
your name, professions, interests, talking about your country. In a shop.
Talking about likes and dislikes.
This course has two terms (10 weeks of 1,5 hours ) and an optional third
summer term of 6 weeks.
Time: 6.00 – 7.30 p.m.
10 classes
Cost: €70
SPANISH IMPROVERS 2 (A2)
Lecturer: Marta Sanz Fernandez
This course is aimed at those with some knowledge of Spanish.
At the end of this course you will be able to: give advice, describing a
house, comparing, biographies, make plans, talking about experiences
and making comments about them.
The contents of this course may change.
This course has two terms (10 weeks of 1.5 hours) and an optional third
summer term of 6 weeks
Time: 7.30 – 9.00 p.m.
10 classes
16
Cost: €70
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Tuesday Evening Courses
YOGA FOR BEGINNERS (Men and Women)
Instructor: Tony Walsh
The fulfillment of human capacity, Yoga gently works towards the emergence
of new positive life patterns so we can face life and its challenges with a
greater sense of confidence, courage and vitality. Promoting health and
longevity through exercises, postures, breathing and guided relaxation Yoga
simply dissolves blockages and stress. Students are encouraged to practice at
their own pace, not working for Yoga rather letting Yoga work for them.
This course is designed for complete beginners.
Venue: Teachers’ Club, 36 Parnell Square, Dublin 1.
Time: 6.00 p.m. (1 hour)
20 classes
Cost: €95
MINDFULNESS, MEDITATION & RELAXATION – LEVEL 2
Tutor: Tony Walsh
A 20 week course deepening the understanding and practices from Level 1 and
also building on the confidence, kindness and clarity of mind that will naturally
unfold through ongoing mindfulness practice. This course is aimed at those
who have completed the previous course at the College or a similar one else
where or who have experience of Mindfulness but not suitable for Beginners.
Venue: Teachers’ Club, 36 Parnell Square, Dublin 1.
Time: 7.15 p.m. (1 hour)
20 classes
Cost: €95
CREATIVE WRITING, Introduction
Lecturer: Susan Knight Ph.D.
This workshop is aimed primarily at people who want to write but don’t quite
know how to get started. It will also be useful for people who have done some
writing already but who feel the need for the discipline of a class, as well as
feedback on their work. There will be two terms of ten weeks each and
participants can sign up to both or to either the first or second part. The first
term will cover the basics of writing personal reminiscence, fiction and poetry,
with class exercises providing a jump-start. Assignments will also be set and
participants will be encouraged to read out their work. A guest lecturer will
be invited to speak to the group. The second term’s work is described under
the January courses. At the end of the second term, a collection of writings will
be produced.
Time: 6.15 – 7.45 p.m.
10 classes
17
Cost: €80
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WEDNESDAY EVENING COURSES
COMMENCING ON 5th OCTOBER 2016
GERMAN LEVEL 3
Lecturer: Judith Spolenak
This course is aimed at students who have completed German Level 2 at the
Peoples College or who already a good knowledge of the German language
and want to practice conversation skills. At the end of the course you will be
able to:
• Discuss current events
• Talk in detail about hobbies, goals, personal interests
• Discuss a subject, Give your opinion, Agree and Disagree
• Read stories, discuss them and render your opinion
• Specific grammar points on request
• Common German expression and phrases
• Watch short videos and discuss
Time: 6.15 – 7.45 p.m.
10 weeks
Cost: €75
POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY COACHING;
PUTTING THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS INTO YOUR LIFE
Lecturer: Elaine Metcalfe
Positive psychology is, first and foremost, an applied science. It looks at what
is right with people, focuses on when people are at their best, and attends to
individual and group flourishing. It does not focus on the positive at the
expense of the negative. Rather it recognises negative emotions failure and
problems as natural and important aspects of life, and produces positive
interventions and ways of working with people where the focus is on
promoting ‘superior functioning’. This is an interactive, self-development
course which will introduce strategies for the practice of improving essential
life skills, using the tools of Positive Psychology Coaching. It will demonstrate
how changing our approach or attitude to life can achieve real and sustainable
improvement, boosting our self-esteem, confidence-building, resilience,
emotional intelligence and much more! Positive psychology helps us become
happier, more optimistic and motivated. It can help us find meaning in life,
and wakes us up to the power of feeling good, thinking positively and acting
generously. Positive Psychology Coaching reveals the principles and practices
of positive daily living and how every aspect of your life can be improved with
Positive Psychology.
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This course will enable you to:
• Understand what to do to feel better almost instantly
• Learn simple practices to improve your well-being
• Discover your strengths and how to use them
• Activate strategies for Success
The Programme is offered as a two-part continuation course over 20 weeks,
although it can also be attended for the initial ten weeks only. It is structured
as follows:
The first semester offers an extensive overview of Positive Psychology; what
it actually means, its fundamental belief systems, how it operates in our daily
lives, and the main topics it covers
The second semester would more closely examine, explore and discuss certain
aspects of the more complex issues of those topics.
(Maximum 20 Participants)
Time: 6.15 – 7.45 p.m.
10 weeks
Cost: €80
ADVANCED POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY COURSE FOR REAL LIFE
SITUATIONS
Tutor: Elaine Metcalfe, Bsc. Education & Training, MA Modern Irish History,
Dip.Life Coaching, Certified Train-the-Trainer, DTM
This course is for those students who have already engaged with Positive
Psychology Coaching. It is predominantly structured as student-led
discussions on Real Life Situations, in order to utilize what was learned from
the Positive Psychology classes, and apply that learning to those situations.
The objectives of the Course include
To Develop:
To Enhance:
Self-awareness
Relationships
Emotional self-regulation Concentration and Focus
Emotional resilience
Personal achievement – academic, work, goals etc.
Happiness and fulfilment.
To Reduce:
Tension, stress, anger, and fatigue
The aim of this Course is to facilitate the various discussions that will take place
through the lens of Positive Psychology. It is intended that what will occur is a
deeper exploration, learning and understanding of Real Life Situations, and
investigating how we cope with them, simultaneously achieving the abovenamed objectives through the shared
Time: 7.45 – 9.15 p.m.
10 weeks
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Cost: €80
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UNDERSTANDING IRISH WILDLIFE AND HABITATS
Coordinator: T.B.C.
This course will build a firm foundation of knowledge and an understanding
of wildlife and habitats found in Ireland.
The aim of the course is also to provide the participants with the skills and
techniques allowing them to confidently and successfully identify the animals
of Ireland.
There will be ten indoor modules which will consist of slide presentations and
active discussions on a wide range of issues relating to Ireland’s wildlife. They
will also bring an understanding of the challenges that Irish wildlife and
habitats face from invasive species, agriculture and development.
The modules will be delivered in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere encouraging
questions from the participants. The course is designed for the beginner and
advanced alike.
A follow-on course will be organised in January subject to sufficient interest.
Time: 6.15 – 7.45 p.m.
10 classes
Cost: €80
HILL-WALKING
Facilitator: Terry Lambert
HilltopTreks Ltd in conjunction with The Peoples College is offering
Introductory Hill Walking Courses. These courses include two evening
theory sessions and four fully guided walks (Sundays), and are designed
to teach beginners how to use a map and compass properly whilst out in
the hills. They also cover topics such as hill walking equipment, walking
safety and much more. The two evening theory sessions will be on
Wednesday 5th & 12th Oct starting at 18:30. The walks will be on Sundays
Oct 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th. Don’t worry if you can’t make all the Sunday
dates, I’m sure we will cover plenty for you anyway.
This class will require an enrolment of 24 to proceed at the present cost.
Time: Wednesdays 6.30 – 8.00 p.m.
Sundays – Mornings – Times to be Arranged
20
Cost: €95
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Wednesday Evening Courses
FRENCH BEGINNERS
Lecturer: Laurence Devaux
This course is designed for people with NO previous knowledge of
French. It will start from the very beginning. No book necessary.
This is a 20 week course divided into two terms of 10 weeks each with –
and an optional 3rd term after Easter subject to sufficient interest.
Time: 6.15 – 7.45 p.m.
10 classes
Cost €70
FRENCH IMPROVERS
Lecturer: Laurence Devaux
This course is aimed at those who have a little knowledge of French – who
have completed a beginner’s course and are familiar with the Present
Tense and simple vocabulary. No book necessary
This is a 20 week course divided into two terms of 10 weeks each– and an
optional 3rd term after Easter subject to sufficient interest.
Time : 7.45 – 9.15 p.m.
10 classes
21
Cost €70
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THURSDAY MORNING COURSE
COMMENCING ON 6th OCTOBER 2016
INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE WRITING
Lecturer: Susan Knight Ph.D.
This workshop is aimed primarily at people who want to write but don’t
quite know how to get started. It will also be useful for people who have
done some writing already but who feel the need for the discipline of a
class, as well as feedback on their work.
There will be two terms of ten weeks each and participants can sign up to
both or to either the first or second part.
The first term will cover the basics of writing personal reminiscence,
fiction and poetry, with class exercises providing a jump-start.
Assignments will also be set and participants will be encouraged to read
out their work. A guest lecturer will be invited to speak to the group.
The second term’s work is described under the January courses.
At the end of the second term, a collection of writings will be produced in
conjunction with the other Creative Writing classes and participants from
all groups will be encouraged to contribute to this.
Time: 11.00 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.
10 classes
22
Cost: €80
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THURSDAY EVENING COURSES
COMMENCING ON 6th OCTOBER 2016
DRAMA GROUP
Facilitor: Tom O’Brien
Following the success of the Percy French Show (See it on Youtube)
Dubbaliners, Home Truths (a new play written by a group member) and
Jack-Knives and Buckshot by Mick Halpenny (in association with the
People’s College Choir and Jimmy Kelly Band) enthusiasm is high to
pursue new and challenging ideas for the autumn and winter terms.
With having fun in a creative and supportive environment high on the
agenda there may be a few places remaining for anyone who feels there's
not enough drama in their lives.
Led by playwright and actor Tom O'Brien, let treading the boards at
Theatre@36 (Parnell Square) become a reality for you by contacting the
People's College Drama Group on 01 8735879 or [email protected]
Time: 6.15 – 7.45 p.m.
12 classes
Cost: €90
FILM APPRECIATION
Coordinator: t.b.c.
A course in Film appreciation will be run in the autumn. More information
will be available at Enrolments and Online.
Time: 6.15 p.m.
10 classes
23
Cost: €80
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Thursday Evening Courses
FRENCH INTERMEDIATE II
Lecturer: Severine De Malingreau
This course is designed for people who have completed the People’s
College Intermediate I course or those who have a good knowledge of the
various past tenses, future and conditional tenses.
It will bring the student to a higher level of understanding and speaking
modern French. The course will be based on the book Grammaire
progressive du français (400 exercices, avancé), by Michèle Boulares and
Jean-Louis Frérot , Cle International, 8 mars 1999.
It is available at International Books, 18 South Frederick Street, Dublin 2.
However, it is NOT essential to have the book.
This is a 20 week course divided into two terms of 10 weeks each– and an
optional 3rd term after Easter subject to sufficient interest.
Time: 6.15 – 7.45 p.m.
10 classes
Cost: €70
FRENCH INTERMEDIATE I
Lecturer: Severine De Malingreau
This course is designed for people who have completed the People’s
College Elementary course or those who have acquired basic spoken
French.
It will equip the student with new language skills required to cope in France
whether on business or holiday.
The course will be based on the book Grammaire progressive du français
(600 exercices, intermédiaire) Nouvelle édition, by Maia Gregoire and Odile
Thievenaz, Cle International, 15 Oct 2003.
The book is available at International Books 18 South Frederick Street,
Dublin 2. However, it is NOT essential to have the book.
This is a 20 week course divided into two terms of 10 weeks each– and an
optional 3rd term after Easter subject to sufficient interest.
Time: 7.45 – 9.15 p.m.
10 classes
24
Cost: €70
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Thursday Evening Courses
THE HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF DUBLIN
Lecturer: Lesley Gray M.A.
This course is designed to provide a broad overview of the historical
development of Dublin from Gaelic origns to the early 20th century. The
aim is to give an overall picture of the ways in which the material
development of the city has been shaped by historical forces, events and
movements. Great cities such as Dublin are the result of complex interplay
between environmental conditions, politics, economy and culture. Our
objective will be to explore the ways in which these different forces shaped
the city that we see today, its streets and buildings but also its institutions
and people.
Contemporary maps will be used to explore the city, and we will examine
a range of digital resources available to support the exploration of the city.
The aim is to come to know and appreciate Dublin as a historic urban site,
and to understand the expansion of Dublin through the centuries.
Time: 6.15 – 7.45 p.m.
10 classes
€80
MUSIC APPRECIATION (Beginners)
Lecturer: John Buckley, NT, MA. Ph.D. D Mus & Sean Doherty
An easy introduction to pieces of popular classical music and the
instruments of the orchestra. The course will outline the development of
classical music from plainchant to the late 20th century, examining the
main features of each period.
Questions and discussion are encouraged.
No musical experience or ability, other than an interest in listening is
required.
The course will offer advice on how to start a good CD collection of
classical music
Time: 6.15 p.m. (1 hour)
20 classes
25
Cost: €85
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MUSIC APPRECIATION – A GUIDE TO LISTENING
Lecturer: John Buckley, NT, MA. Ph.D. D Mus & Sean Doherty
The Course will look in detail at the great masterpieces of classical music.
Emphasis is laid on understanding, leading to a deeper appreciation and
enjoyment.
Composers and their music will be discussed in the general historical and
artistic context of their time with key works being considered in detail.
Questions and discussions are welcomed. No musical experience or ability
other than an interest in listening is required.
Time: 7.45 p.m. (1 hour)
20 classes
Cost: €85
SPANISH INTERMEDIATE/THRESHOLD (B1.2)
Lecturer: Marta Sanz Fernández
This course is aimed at those who have knowledge of all the past tenses and
wish to practice how to give opinion. Contents: Expressing feelings and
opinions, expressing conditions and consequences, how to connect present
situations with future, reading and listening to the news, expressing wishes,
how to make the necessary arranges for a trip, indirect speech. The contents
of this course may change.
This course has two terms of 10 weeks and an optional 3rd summer term of
6 weeks
Time: 6.00 – 7.30 p.m.
10 classes
Cost: €70
TIN WHISTLE FOR BEGINNERS
Instructor: Peter Phelan
These classes are designed for beginners and will cover all aspects of
traditional Irish music. The tin whistle is the generation “D” whistle.
Venue: Teachers’ Club, 36 Parnell Square, Dublin 1.
Time: 6.15 p.m. (1 hour)
20 classes
26
Cost: €85
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TIN WHISTLE (INTERMEDIATE)
Instructor: Peter Phelan
These classes will cover more advanced techniques in ornamentation and
style. They would suit people who already possess a basic knowledge of
the tin whistle.
Venue: Teachers’ Club, 36 Parnell Square, Dublin 1.
Time: 7.15 p.m. (1 hour)
20 classes
Cost: €85
PUBLIC SPEAKING/PRESENTATION SKILLS
Tutor: Colm Mc Glade B.Ed., ACG (Advanced Communicator Gold)
Many people feel uncomfortable when speaking or presenting in public,
at meetings or at interviews. This course will help participants to
overcome many of the common fears of presenting in public and to
develop the skills to speak with confidence in any situation. Areas
covered include:
How to control nervousness • How to make the best use of your voice •
Non-verbal communication • How to structure a presentation • How to
choose appropriate words and language • How to handle a questions
and answers session • The use of humour etc. etc.
This is a practical course and participants will learn by doing, with
guidance and feedback. This is a great opportunity to learn how to speak
and present with flair and confidence, to become the best
speaker/presenter you can be.
This class will continue in January 2017.
Time: 6.30 – 8.00 p.m.
10 classes
Cost: €80
GUITAR FOR BEGINNERS
Tutor: Alan Grundy, M.A.(Mus), Hon. V.C.M., F.T.C.L., L.R.S.M., A.L.C.M.
This beginner’s course is designed to cater for guitar in general. Starting
with simple song accompaniments using strumming and finger-style
techniques, it will progress to solo guitar playing and reading music. A
strong emphasis is placed on the correct playing techniques as this will
serve as a solid foundation for further study.
Note: Nylon string guitar is used for this course. Guitar may be purchased
at discount on advice from Alan Grundy.
Venue: Teachers’ Club, 36 Parnell Square, Dublin 1.
Time: 7.00 p.m. (1 hour)
20 classes
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GUITAR (INTERMEDIATE)
Tutor: Alan Grundy, M.A.(Mus), Hon. V.C.M., F.T.C.L., L.R.S.M., A.L.C.M.
This course caters for those who have completed the beginner’s course or
those who have been playing the classical guitar for at least one year.
Students taking this course must have knowledge of how to read music
for the guitar.
Students will be given an opportunity to study pieces for the Trinity
College of Music (London) examination syllabus and they may sit for the
examinations at the end of term if they so wish.
Venue: Teachers’ Club, 36 Parnell Square, Dublin 1.
Time: 8.15 p.m. (1 hour)
20 classes
Cost: €85
SATURDAY MORNING COURSE
Commencing Saturday 1st October 2016
AVENUES INTO MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART
Course co-ordinated by Síle McNulty-Goodwin, Education Curator
This series of slide illustrated art history lectures and tours will look at the
diverse range of influences, subject matter and artistic movements
explored by some of the most innovative artists from the 19th to the 21th
centuries. Throughout the course, temporary exhibitions will be examined
alongside works from the permanent collection. The overarching theme
for the Gallery’s collection and temporary exhibitions programme this
year is ‘The Artist as Witness in Society’ and these illustrated lectures will
offer the opportunity of exploring this engaging and wide-ranging theme.
Dates: Saturday 1 October 2016 – Saturday 11 March 2017.
Venue: Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Charlemont House, Parnell
Square North, Dublin 1.
This class is limited to 50 participants
Time: 11.00 a.m. – Noon
20 classes
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Cost: €95
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JANUARY 2017
Continued & Repeated Courses
ENROLMENTS for January 2017 Courses:
n December 2016:
– Monday 5th to Monday 12th Evenings (except Friday).
n
January 2017: Dates will be announced in December 2016.
MONDAY 16th JANUARY 2017
Continuing
The following classes will re-enroll for a further 10 classes:
– Italian for Beginners & Intermediate
n
– Irish Conversation & Beginners (continued)
– Photography
– Current affairs/Politics/European Union
– Painting
– Literature Appreciation
The following classes are 20-week classes and do not need to re-enroll:
– Mindfulness
– Qigong
– Yoga II & III
n
TUESDAY 17th JANUARY 2017
The following classes will re-enroll for a further 10 classes:
– Felting for Beginners
n
– German, Italian & Spanish
– Introduction to Creative Writing (description below)
n
Yoga for Beginners (Morning & Evening) is a 20-week class and does
not need to re-enroll
n
Mindfulness Level 2 is a 20-week course and does not need to re-enrol:
WEDNESDAY 18th JANUARY 2017
The following classes will re-enroll for a further 10 classes:
n Wild-Life
n
French and Italian classes
n
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THURSDAY 19th JANUARY 2017
Repeats & Continuations
n
The following classes will re-enrol for a further 10 classes:
• Creative Writing – (Morning)
• Historic Dublin
• Spanish Intermediate
• French Intermediate I & II
• Public Speaking/Communication Skills
n
The following classes are 20-week classes and do not need to re-enroll:
• Music Appreciation I & II
• Guitar I & II
• Tin Whistle I & II
INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE WRITING (2)
(Tuesday Evening & Thursday morning)
Lecturer: Susan Knight Ph D
This term’s work will reinforce the areas of poetry and prose covered in
the first session, and beginners will not be at a disadvantage if they have
not attended the first term. Additional topics to be covered will include
writing articles for magazines and playwriting.
Once again, class
exercises and home assignments will be used to help participants in
approaching their work. A guest lecturer will be invited to speak to the
group.
At the end of the second term, a collection of writings will be produced in
conjunction with the Thursday morning class, and participants from both
groups will be encouraged to contribute to this.
Time: 6.15 p.m. to 7.45 p.m.
10 classes
Other new courses may be offered in January 2017
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€80
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