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Classics & Ancient History

In this course, Professor Richard Seaford (University of Exeter) explores several aspects of Greek tragedy and comedy. In the first module, we think about the contribution made by vase painting to our understanding of Greek theatre. After that ...
8 lectures
1:08:32
Prof. Richard Seaford
Exeter University
Classics & Ancient History

In this course, Dr Ed Bispham (University of Oxford) explores several aspects of the politics of the Late Republic. In the first module, we think about the extent to which structural deficits within the Republican constitution were responsible for...
6 lectures
1:14:49
Dr Ed Bispham
Oxford University
Government & Politics

In this course, Dr Tim Oliver (Loughborough University) explores Brexit in three broad areas – causes, consequences and meanings. In the first two modules, we provide a general introduction to the course as a whole as well as an outline of the ...
20 lectures
1:54:41
Dr Tim Oliver
Loughborough University London
Government & Politics

In this course, Dr Emma Long (University of East Anglia) explores how the Supreme Court of the United States works by looking at some of its landmark cases over the past 50-60 years – especially those relating to civil rights (broadly defined). In...
5 lectures
0:54:39
Dr Emma Long
University of East Anglia
Government & Politics

In this course, Dr Emma Long (University of East Anglia) provides an introduction to the Supreme Court of the United States. In the first module, we think about what the Supreme Court is, when it was set up, and how it works. After that, in the...
5 lectures
0:57:04
Dr Emma Long
University of East Anglia
Government & Politics

In this course, Dr Patrick Diamond (Queen Mary, University of London) explores the parliamentary system of government known as the Westminster Model, with a focus in the second half of the course on one of its central pillars: a permanent ...
5 lectures
0:50:58
Dr Patrick Diamond
QMUL
Government & Politics

In this course, Dr Louise Thompson (University of Manchester) explores the role of parliament in the United Kingdom, focusing in particular on the relationship the executive and the legislative branches of government. In the first module, we think...
5 lectures
1:05:07
Dr Louise Thompson
Manchester University
Psychology

In this course, Professor Peter Mitchell (University of Nottingham), discusses the condition of autism. We begin, in module one, by asking what autism is before moving on, in module two, to examine the causes of this condition. Module three ...
6 lectures
0:35:05
Prof. Peter Mitchell
Nottingham 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
Government & Politics

In this module, Dr Shelley Budgeon (University of Birmingham) explores feminism and some of the core ideas that constitute feminist thought. In the first module, we introduce some of the key concepts that are important in contemporary feminist ...
6 lectures
1:08:09
Dr Shelley Budgeon
Birmingham University
Government & Politics

In this course, Professor Ruth Kinna (Loughborough University) explores the idea of anarchism. In the first five modules, we introduce five key figures in anarchist thinking: Max Stirner (1806-65), Pierre-Joseph Proudhon (1809-65), Mikhail Bakunin...
17 lectures
0:52:45
Prof. Ruth Kinna
Loughborough University
Psychology

In this course, Dr Mhairi Bowe (Nottingham Trent University), discusses the social identity approach to health, also known as the ‘social cure’. In module one, we think about the social identity approach in psychology more generally and how it...
6 lectures
0:33:40
Dr Mhairi Bowe
Nottingham Trent University