All Courses
Psychology

In this course, Dr Claire Lawrence (University of Nottingham) explores the psychology of aggression and aggressive behaviour. In the first lecture, we think about the genetic basis for aggression, associated with the so-called ‘warrior gene’ MAOA....
5 lectures
0:53:26
Dr Claire Lawrence
Nottingham University
History

In this course, Dr Nicholas Morton (Nottingham Trent University) explores the Second Crusade (1144-48). We start by thinking about the origins of the Second Crusade, focusing in particular on the fall of Edessa at the hands of Zengi. In the...
5 lectures
0:29:24
Dr Nicholas Morton
Nottingham Trent University
History

In this course, Dr Mark Levene (Univerity of Southampton) explores the events surrounding the Ukrainian Famine of 1932-33 – an event also known as Holodomor. We begin in the first module by providing a broad introduction to the events ...
6 lectures
1:23:03
Dr Mark Levene
Southampton University
English Literature

In this course, Professor Diane Purkiss (Oxford) explores Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, with a particular focus on some of the more magical aspects of the play. The course begins with an exploration of the idea of the "Midsummer Night"...
5 lectures
0:43:29
Prof. Diane Purkiss
University of Oxford
Classics & Ancient History

In this course, Professor Richard Seaford (University of Exeter) explores the importance of ritual and religion in Greek tragedy. Having begun with a discussion of the god Dionysus and his cult in Attica, as well as the supposed origins of...
5 lectures
0:50:18
Prof. Richard Seaford
Exeter University
Philosophy & Religious Studies
Classics & Ancient History

In this course, Professor Angie Hobbs (University of Sheffield) explores Plato's Apology, his account of Socrates' trial for 'corrupting the youth' and 'not believing in the gods the state believes in' in Athens in 399 BC. The course begins by...
8 lectures
0:36:44
Professor Angie Hobbs
Sheffield University
Government & Politics

In this course, Professor Paul Webb (University of Sussex) explores the operation and dynamics of the party system – or should that be party systems? – in British politics. In the first module, we introduce the idea of a party system, exploring...
6 lectures
0:46:48
Prof. Paul Webb
Sussex University
Classics & Ancient History

In this course, Henriette van der Blom (University of Glasgow) explores Cicero's speech 'De Imperio Cn Pompeii', delivered in 66 BC. The course begins with an introduction to oratory in Rome, including the different kinds of speeches that an...
5 lectures
0:59:22
Dr Henriette van der Blom
Birmingham University
English Literature

In this course, Professor Max Saunders (King’s College, London) explores some classic works of modernist literature. We begin with a discussion of Henry James’ What Maisie Knew in module one, focussing in particular on James’ narrative ...
5 lectures
0:44:57
Prof. Max Saunders
King's College London
English Literature

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...
5 lectures
0:37:30
Prof. Max Saunders
King's College London
Psychology

In this course, Mr Kevin Silber (University of Derby) discusses the functions of the nervous system and the endocrine system. In the first lecture, we think about the role of neurons and the process of synaptic transmission. In the second lecture,...
5 lectures
0:44:12
Mr Kevin Silber
Derby University
English Literature

In this course, Professor John Mullan (University College London) explores Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. In the first module, we think about the role of money in the novel. After that, we think about the themes of engagement and marriage....
5 lectures
1:01:11
Prof. John Mullan
UCL
Philosophy & Religious Studies
Classics & Ancient History

In this course, Nakul Krishna (University of Oxford) considers some of the key philosophical problems in Plato's Republic. In the first module, he examines the fundamental question that the Republic is trying to answer: "Why should we be just?"....
5 lectures
1:01:24
Dr Nakul Krishna
University of Cambridge
English Language

In this course, Dr Rob Drummond (Manchester Metropolitan University) explores the relationship between spoken language and identity – how we speak and who we are. In the first module, we think about language variation itself, focusing in...
5 lectures
0:40:53
Dr Rob Drummond
Manchester Metropolitan University