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🌞 SUMMER 2024 🌞
The Novel as Social History: Books for Summer Reading
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If you love books, reading, social and cultural history, and lots of lively discussion in a relaxed, informal atmosphere then this one-day course is definitely for you.
This is a unique one-day study session comprising literature and social and cultural history. Within the pages of the novel we discover more than a story - enthralling ‘other’ information about people, relationships, class and place.
We discuss books for summer reading from a selection of three or four novels with lots of background social and cultural history to be read before class (whole or part), plus further recommendations.
A different, unusual, exciting way of reading and learning in a friendly, relaxed group. We We also view extracts of one of the novels that was made into a film.
You will be expected to participate in group discussion in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Novels are: “A Room with a View “ by E.M. Forster (1908), “Landscape in Sunlight” by Elizabeth Fair (1953) “Travels with my Aunt” by Graham Greene (1969).
Ref MACL144D1A Saturday 8 June 11am-3pm Fee £31
Places limited to 12 - early booking advised
Enrol: https://www.brightonmet.ac.uk/courses/history-the-novel-as-social-history-books-for-the-summer/
N.B. Some novels contain outdated language, attitudes and cultural depictions which cause offence today. They have to be read and viewed from an historic perspective. When discussing the content these views are not those of the tutor. If you feel you may be uncomfortable please do not enrol.
The Golden Summer of the Edwardians (1902-1914)
Edwardians ‘saw themselves at the beginning of a new century of promise’ (A.J. Taylor). The wealthy were extremely rich and the working-class were beginning to voice concerns. This was a time of struggle for women’s rights and the courage of the Suffragettes. An interesting period of social, domestic and working life.
We study the short period of peace and prosperity before the First World War when life and living was completely changed for all.
‘In so far as any single group in a community imposes a popular image of its domestic life on an age, for Edwardian England that group was the very rich.’ (Marghanita Laski). This was in contrast to those living in abject poverty. The middle classes were doing better and the working class were aiming to be respectable and hard-working.
Writer J.B. Priestley’s view of Edwardian England was that, ‘…there were many changes, many reforms, yet all seems so Victorian, not at all Edwardian…in sweet little cottages that were menacingly insanitary.’
We take a hard look at the suffragettes and their struggles including the notorious “Cat and Mouse Act”.
Illustrated with powerpoint slideshows, documentary and film clips.
Ref MACL009D1A Monday 1.30-3.30pm 6 weeks start 22 April (3 places left)
Fee £82 Half-priceconcession for those on benefits
Enrol: https://www.brightonmet.ac.uk/courses/the-golden-summer-of-the-edwardians-1902-1914/
MET courses taught at Pelham Street Brighton BN1 4FA - unless otherwise stated.
There may be problems currently with enrolment. It's best to enrol in person at college or please contact me and I can assist. SARAH.TOBIAS@gbmc.ac.uk.
Enrolment: 01273 667704 Admissions: admissions@gbmc.ac.uk
No homework. Classes are relaxed, friendly & fun as well as informative.
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N.B. History courses may contain outdated attitudes, cultural depictions and language which cause offence today. They have to be viewed from an historic perspective. When discussing the content these views are not those of the tutor. If you feel you may be uncomfortable about this, please do not enrol.
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MET at The Church of the Holy Cross Church Hall, Downsway, Woodingdean, Brighton, BN2 6BD Mid-Victorian Life and Leisure (1850-1870)
The family, work, leisure, travel, art and culture. This period saw the burgeoning “leisure industry”: holidays - particularly the seaside – travel to the countryside, and in the new green spaces of the town as public parks were opened for all to enjoy and benefit.
We study improvements in working hours and conditions but there it was still long and continuous toil for the poor and an unhealthy urban environment with little time off. However, society was changing and we explore the urban and rural environment and the importance of getting to the countryside for a day out; and for green spaces near industrial areas known as “green lungs”.
1871 gave people a few days off. Holidays for all. The seaside was particularly popular and where people cast off inhibitions. There were tea gardens serving beer and wine, dancing, fireworks, travelling fairs, circus, theatre, music hall, Gilbert and Sullivan and sport.
Thomas Cook’s tours was founded in 1841 with a Temperance rally outing which effectively kickstarted modern tourism and was in full swing during this period.
Illustrated with powerpoint slides and film clips.
Ref MACL067D1A Wednesday 1-3pm 8 weeks start 24 April Fee £68 Half-price concesson for those on benefits
Enrol: https://www.brightonmet.ac.uk/courses/mid-victorian-life-and-leisure-1850-1870/ exploring-brightons-unique-history/