Literature and Writing
Discover beauty in poetry, passion in drama and thought-provoking ideas in novels. Be stirred by the poets Milton, Whitman and Wright; be moved by the dramatists Shakespeare, Miller and Hugo and be inspired by authors Kafka, Dostoyevsky and Marques. Read and imagine, then imagine and write. Let your inner voice speak out guided in one of our exceptional writing classes. Immerse yourself in the glory of literature.
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Journal & Memoir Writing
<p>There is an art to journal and memoir writing that lifts it from the banal to the sublime. Spend a day learning how to write meaningful and creative journals and memoirs. Explore styles of writing
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The Art of Storytelling
<p>Regardless of whether a text is fiction or creative non-fiction, an engaging story has several components that each work together to create an authentic and enjoyable experience for the reader.
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ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence
<p>What is ChatGPT? ChatGPT is like having a conversation with a computer, but instead of talking to a human, you're talking to a special program that's really good at understanding and generating
...ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence
<p>What is ChatGPT? ChatGPT is like having a conversation with a computer, but instead of talking to a human, you're talking to a special program that's really good at understanding and generating
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Birds, Bats and Relatives and the Enduring Legacy of Gerald Durrell's Books
<p>Join us on a ‘voyage’ to the world of books and animals – from Gerald Durrell’s books about Corfu and his family to stories about bats and adventures on Madagascar. Who are the modern-day
...Birds, Bats and Relatives and the Enduring Legacy of Gerald Durrell's Books
<p>Join us on a ‘voyage’ to the world of books and animals – from Gerald Durrell’s books about Corfu and his family to stories about bats and adventures on Madagascar. Who are the modern-day
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Reading Austen - The Big Six
<p>Jane Austen, much like the Brontё sisters and Charles Dickens, is a name most people are well-acquainted with and is often referenced in popular culture. Her six completed novels have endured
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Lunchtime Poetry: Aussie, Aussie, Aussie - Oi, Oi, Oi
<p>Enjoy diving into interesting Aussie poetry dealing with all things Aussie – people, places, animals, weather and our sense of humour. And learn about poetry along the way. We’ll explore the poetry
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Lunchtime Poetry: Aussie, Aussie, Aussie - Oi, Oi, Oi
<p>Enjoy diving into interesting Aussie poetry dealing with all things Aussie – people, places, animals, weather and our sense of humour. And learn about poetry along the way. We’ll explore the poetry
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Music Inspired by Stories
<p>Everyone loves stories and composers are no exception. The result is that myths, legends, folklore and literature are translated into wordless music which appeals to us on another level. Symphonies
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Cross-Cultural Literature 3
<p>People who are fascinated by different cultures and love reading fiction will be able to combine their interests by participating in this course. Often it is exciting to read a book relevant to
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Becoming a Creative Writer
<p>Whether it’s fiction or creative non-fiction, a personal essay, memoir or a whodunnit mystery, everyone has a story to tell and the capacity to do so with personal flair and style. It is just a
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Great Philosophical Essays
<p>The philosophical essay, in its modern form, dates from the late-sixteenth-century France: Michel de Montaigne “retired from political life, shut himself in his library, and tried something new”.
...Great Philosophical Essays
<p>The philosophical essay, in its modern form, dates from the late-sixteenth-century France: Michel de Montaigne “retired from political life, shut himself in his library, and tried something new”.
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