English Literature
Wilde: The Picture of Dorian Gray
In this course, Professor Nick Groom (University of Exeter) explores Oscar Wilde's 1890 novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray. The course begins with a brief introduction to Wilde himself, his life and times, as well as some of the key...
Prof. Nick Groom
Exeter University
English Literature
Ford Madox Ford: The Good Soldier
In this course, Professor Max Saunders (King's College, London) explores Ford Madox Ford's 1915 novel, the Good Soldier. We begin by providing a brief introduction to Ford Madox Ford and his literary circle, before discussing his status as an 'impressionist'...
Prof. Max Saunders
King's College, London
English Literature
Forster: A Room With a View
In this course, Professor Max Saunders (King's College, London) explores E. M. Forster's 1908 novel, A Room With a View. The course begins by thinking about the importance of guides and guidebooks in the novel, focusing in particular on the...
Prof. Max Saunders
King's College, London
English Literature
18th-Century Literature: An Introduction
In this module, Dr James Smith (Royal Holloway, London) provides an introduction to the literature of the 18th century. The course begins by exploring what writers of the 18th century thought about writing itself, focusing in particular on Alexander Pope's...
Dr James Smith
Royal Holloway, London
Philosophy
Philosophy of Religion: The Existence of God
In this course, Professor John Cottingham (University of Reading) explores some of the classic arguments for the existence of God – and their criticisms. In the first module, we think about some of the Classical antecedents to later Christian arguments...
Prof. John Cottingham
Reading University
English Literature
Chopin: The Awakening
In this course, Professor Helen Taylor (University of Exeter) explores Kate Chopin's 1899 novel, The Awakening. After a brief introduction to the writing of the American South, the course begins proper with a discussion of Kate Chopin herself – her...
Prof. Helen Taylor
Exeter University