English Literature
Modernism: 2. 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 ...
Prof. Max Saunders
King's College, London
Classics
Greek Religion: Polis Religion
In this course, Professor Esther Eidinow (University of Bristol) thinks about Christiane Sourvinou-Inwood’s theory of ‘polis religion’ as a means of understanding Greek religious practice. We begin in the first module by thinking about some of the ...
Prof. Esther Eidinow
Bristol University
English Literature
Modernism: 1. Context
In this course, Professor Max Saunders (King’s College, London) explores the literary movement of modernism in the context of the broader concept of modernity. We begin by introducing the terms ‘modernism’ and ‘modernity’ and think about the...
Prof. Max Saunders
King's College, London
English Literature
Shakespeare: Othello
In this twenty-one part course, Professor John McRae (University of Nottingham) explores Shakespeare’s Othello. We begin with a broad introduction to the historical, political and intellectual context of early 17th-century England, before going through ...
Prof. John McRae
Nottingham University
Classics
Sophocles: Oedipus Tyrannus
In this course, Professor Richard Seaford (University of Exeter) explores Sophocles' Oedipus Tyrannus. We begin by thinking about the plot of the play, focusing in particular on the Aristotelian concepts of reversal and recognition, as well as the ...
Prof. Richard Seaford
Exeter University
History
The English Civil War, 1642-51
In this course, Professor Mike Braddick (University of Sheffield) explores the English Civil War (1642-51) through the lens of radical and revolution. We begin by thinking about the causes of the war in England, focusing in particular on why the people of ...
Prof. Michael Braddick
Sheffield University