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2016-2017

Taking a class is a good way to meet new people, learn something new and has built up my confidence to get out and do something different”

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Welcome .................................................................................................................................... 4

Art Appreciation ......................................................................................................................... 6

Creative Arts ............................................................................................................................... 7

Photography & Digital Skills .................................................................................................... 15

Writing and Literature ............................................................................................................... 17

including online Creative Writing .............................................................................. 20

The Creative Writing Mentoring Programme ............................................................ 22

Collaborative Classes for adults of all ages ............................................................................ 23

Lambhill Stables ........................................................................................................ 23

Glasgow Music City Tours ........................................................................................ 24

Cappella Nova .......................................................................................................... 25

Riverside Museum .................................................................................................... 27

WEST Brewery .......................................................................................................... 28

Music ........................................................................................................................................ 29

Stage, Screen & Stand-Up ...................................................................................................... 30

Acting, Performance & Presentation Skills ............................................................... 30

Screen & Script Writing ............................................................................................. 31

Comedy ..................................................................................................................... 32

Psychology ............................................................................................................................... 33

Wine Appreciation ................................................................................................................... 34

Glasgow’s History .................................................................................................................... 36

Genealogy ................................................................................................................................ 37

including online genealogy ....................................................................................... 40

Languages ............................................................................................................................... 44

Taking Your Interest Further ..................................................................................................... 59

Counselling & Access to University Study .............................................................................. 60

Continuing Professional Development & Postgraduate Study .............................................. 61

Other CLL Learning Opportunities .......................................................................................... 62

Student Information, Term Dates and Funding ....................................................................... 63

Enrolment ................................................................................................................................. 64

Campus Map ........................................................................................................................... 67

IMPORTANT - please see pages 64 /65 for information on payments, refunds, receipts and cancellations.

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Welcome to the 2016/2017 Evening & Weekend ProgrammeW elcome to this year’s exciting and richly-diverse Evening and Weekend

Programme at the University of Strathclyde’s Centre for Lifelong Learning.

As the only Scottish university to be founded in the Enlightenment, we are proud of our roots as a ‘place of useful learning’ for all. The Centre for Lifelong Learning exemplifies this tradition.

Whether you are seeking new IT skills, learning to paint for the first time, taking up photography, tracing your genealogical roots or taking the opportunity to learn a language, we have something for you.

The Centre prides itself on offering learning opportunities that fit around your schedule, and recognises that many of us face significant time pressures through work and family commitments.

Classes are designed to be offered online or at days and times to fit around you. You can study for postgraduate qualifications, modular, undergraduate credit or simply to enhance your knowledge of a subject.

As an innovative, collaborative and people-orientated University, Strathclyde puts students at the heart of everything it does. We are pleased to offer the opportunity to engage with a rich and diverse range of subjects for both personal and professional development.

I have no doubt you will find something of interest within the programme and, if you are a new student, I warmly welcome you to our community of learners at Strathclyde.

Professor Sir Jim McDonaldPrincipal and Vice-ChancellorUniversity of Strathclyde

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CLASS INFORMATION

Each class entry on the following pages has the same overall structure:

1. Class title2. Credit points3. Class tutor4. Description of the content (materials needed or special conditions are stated at the end of the class descriptor)5. Class number and room number6. Venue (where stated as ‘tba’ venue details will be confirmed before class commencement). Where possible the building is also provided.7. Starting date8. Time and number of meetings9. Class fee

ONLINE CLASSES

We offer online classes in Creative Writing (see page 20) and Genealogy (see page 40).

These classes bring learning to you, giving the opportunity to study at a place and time to suit and in the company of an online community of learners.

CREDIT LEVELS

All our Open Studies classes (i.e. classes which indicate they carry credit) are benchmarked at first year undergraduate level and on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework (SCQF) at Level 7. The credit you gain upon successful completion of these classes is University of Strathclyde credit.

Assessment does not necessarily mean exams. You can think of it as feedback on your progress from your tutor – and it’s absolutely free. Students have found the experience rewarding and satisfying. Remember that working towards credit is optional and you may join a credit class and leave any decision about assessment until later. Tutors give full briefings of assessments and dates at the first class meeting. There are no entry requirements for credit classes and no assumed prior knowledge unless specified in the class descriptors.

FUNDING OPTIONS

Skills Development Scotland Individual Learning Accounts (ILAs) DID YOU KNOW?

You may be eligible to receive £200 towards learning from Skills Development Scotland (previously ILA Scotland). You can view which classes apply by looking next to the fee information beside each class. Please see page 63 for full details.

PART-TIME FEE GRANTsee page 63

Evening and Weekend Classes for Adults 2016-2017


How to Look at Art10 credit pointsBlair Cunningham BA MFA

If you enjoy looking at paintings, sculpture and architecture, and want to see, know and understand more, join this class. Explore different genres and learn to understand each work in its historical and traditional context through illustrated talks and by visiting an art gallery with the tutor. Please note that the final class meeting will be a gallery visit on Saturday 3 December.

E050 Wednesdays, Room GH753 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 05 October 2016 18.00-20.00, 10 weeks fee £93 (ILA eligible)

How to Look at Modern Art10 credit pointsBlair Cunningham BA MFA

Over the past one hundred years the expectations of what artists do and the skills they possess have altered radically. This class is for you if you wish to find your way through the maze of ‘isms’ of modern and contemporary art. Movements studied include Impressionism, Symbolism, Fauvism, Cubism, Futurism, Vorticism, Dadaism, Surrealism and many more. By the end of the class you will be able to see the artists’ work in its historical context, make sense of much that may have been previously meaningless and understand how value judgements can be ascribed to modern art. Interactive presentations, class discussion and handouts will be used throughout. Please note that the final class meeting will be a gallery visit on Saturday 18 March.

E200 Wednesdays, Room GH753 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 18 January 2017 18.00-20.00, 10 weeks fee £93 (ILA eligible)

Scottish Art: 1740-present day10 credit pointsBlair Cunningham BA MFA

This class demonstrates the continuous and distinct identity of Scottish art, taking as its starting point the portraiture of Ramsay and Raeburn. It will cover Wilkie, the Glasgow Boys, the Scottish Colourists, Eardley, and the New Glasgow Boys. No prior knowledge of art history is necessary. You will learn through a mixture of illustrated lectures and group discussions, enabling you to take an informed and balanced view of Scottish art and its contribution to European culture. Please note that the final class meeting will be a gallery visit on Saturday 3 June.

E300 Wednesdays, Room GH753 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 19 April 2017 18.00-20.30, 8 weeks fee £93 (ILA eligible)

Art Appreciation

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Our art teaching spaces are located on Level 7 (Room GH744, Art Studio) and Level 3 (Room GH322) of the Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street.

PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A LIMIT OF 16 PLACES ON MOST PRACTICAL ART CLASSES, SOME ARE LIMITED TO 14.

Materials Lists Where indicated you can access the materials list for your class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/artmaterials. The list can be used to purchase your materials. Check with the Centre if your class is running before purchasing materials. Please note that students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.

Art of Working in WoodGraham Murdoch Dip Tech Ed MA Ed (Lifelong Learning)

Together we will explore the correct and safe techniques to use a number of power tools whilst combining this with traditional woodworking practices to create a number of small items. This class is suitable for beginner and skilled woodworkers - it will not only allow you to explore a range of processes but will also, through hand tool work and practice, allow the development of basic woodworking skills which are helpful for DIY projects at home. The practical work will allow the development of individual projects so that each item produced will be unique and personal. A range of materials for the projects will be provided which will allow for each person to customise their project; you may also bring your own material if you have specific requirements.

E051 Tuesdays, Room JW311 James Weir Building, 75 Montrose Street From 04 October 2016 18.00-20.00, 10 weeks fee £133orE201 Tuesdays, Room JW311 James Weir Building, 75 Montrose Street From 17 January 2017 18.00-20.00, 10 weeks fee £133orE301 Tuesdays, Room JW311 James Weir Building, 75 Montrose Street From 18 April 2017 18.00-20.00, 8 weeks fee £107

Introduction to Drawing and PaintingRoy Fitzsimmons BA

This is an introductory class which is suitable for anyone wishing to make a start in drawing and painting. The class will build basic skills in still life, perspective, scale, colour theory and different media, including pastel, charcoal and ink. You will learn through demonstrations given by the tutor and through practical work with the various media and techniques. You will, therefore, gain a structured experience in working in different media and develop a basic knowledge of line drawing and tone, as well as experiencing the use of colour and basic colour theory. Materials to be purchased: A3 sketchbook (cartridge paper), HB, 2B and 4B pencils, an eraser and a sharpener. Any other materials required will be recommended at the first class meeting.

E052 Mondays, Room GH744 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 03 October 2016 19.00-21.00, 10 weeks fee £97orE202 Mondays, Room GH744 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 16 January 2017 19.00-21.00, 10 weeks fee £97

Drawing and Painting LandscapesRoy Fitzsimmons BA

This class is suitable for anyone wishing to make a start in drawing and painting landscapes. It will build basic skills in scale, perspective, colour theory and the different artistic illusions which create a landscape with depth. You will learn through demonstrations given by the tutor and through practical work with various media and techniques. You will, therefore, gain a structured experience in creating landscape drawings and paintings. Materials to be purchased: A3 sketchbook (cartridge paper), HB, 2B and 4B pencils, an eraser and a sharpener. Any other materials required will be recommended at the first class meeting.

E302 Wednesdays, Room GH322 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 19 April 2017 19.00-21.00, 6 weeks fee £59

Creative Arts


Learn to Draw10 credit pointsWilliam Goldsmith BA

This beginners’ class explains through practical activity the progressive steps towards making an accurate freehand drawing. Steps range from two-dimensional elements such as line, tone and shape, to three-dimensional elements such as form, pattern, texture and perspective. Emphasis will be on practical exercises exploring a variety of drawing techniques and using a wide range of media. By the end of the class you should have produced a sketchbook of satisfying drawings. The class is designed around a student-centred learning approach. Each class will begin with a short talk and demonstration by the tutor, followed by a participative exercise closely supervised and guided by the tutor. You will overcome any fears you have of tackling drawing and learn a structured and planned approach to creative drawing. Materials to be purchased: A3 sketchbook (cartridge paper), eraser, 2B and 4B pencils, sharpener.

E053 Thursdays, Room GH322 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 06 October 2016 18.00-20.00, 10 weeks fee £97 (ILA eligible)orE203 Thursdays, Room GH322 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 19 January 2017 18.00-20.00, 10 weeks fee £97 (ILA eligible)

Keep DrawingWilliam Goldsmith BA

This class builds on the skills developed in ‘Learn to Draw’ and is open to those who have some degree of drawing skills. The class is taught in a relaxed environment and will focus on various techniques. Through the exploration of how artistic and drawing problems are solved, you will gain an increased confidence in your ability to confront the problems of drawing and have an enhanced ability in creating the illusion of three-dimensions in drawing. Materials to be purchased: A3 sketchbook (cartridge paper), eraser, 2B and 4B pencils, sharpener.

E303 Thursdays, Room GH322 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 20 April 2017 18.00-20.00, 8 weeks fee £78

Introducing Life Drawing10 credit pointsSaul Robertson BA

The human body has always been a source of inspiration to artists. This class explores proportion and measurement and a diversity of approaches to drawing the human form accurately using line and tone. By the end of the class you should have an understanding of the essential techniques of life drawing. You will learn by tutor exposition and demonstration, building up your technical skills and using a variety of materials as the class progresses. You will have an increased confidence in your ability to confront the problems of drawing the human form. You should have some experience of drawing or have completed ‘Learn to Draw’ before taking this class. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/artmaterials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.

E054 Wednesdays, Room GH744 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 05 October 2016 18.00-20.00, 10 weeks *fee £132 (ILA eligible)

* fee includes cost of professional models.

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Taking Life Drawing Further 110 credit pointsSaul Robertson BA

This class builds on the methods and techniques of drawing the human form gained in ‘Introducing Life Drawing’. The class is taught in an encouraging and relaxing environment using different models, poses and materials, to give you the opportunity to improve your skills. By the end of the class you will have explored many different approaches used by well-known artists and will be more aware of the impact of considered context and composition. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/artmaterials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.

E204 Wednesdays, Room GH744 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 18 January 2017 18.00-20.00, 10 weeks *fee £132 (ILA eligible)


Learn to Paint (using Acrylics)10 credit pointsTodd Garner MFA BA AA & Saul Robertson BA

Acrylic paint is one of the most exciting media in the creation of art objects and is ideal for those who are taking up painting as a hobby or who already have some painting skills. The class explains through practical activity the progressive steps towards making a technically competent acrylic painting. There will be painting from photographs and from life. It is recommended that you have some experience in drawing or have completed ‘Learn to Draw’ before undertaking this class. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/artmaterials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.

E055 Todd Garner Tuesdays, Room GH744 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 04 October 2016 18.00-20.00, 10 weeks fee £97 (ILA eligible)orE205 Saul Robertson Thursdays, Room GH744 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 19 January 2017 18.00-20.00, 10 weeks fee £97 (ILA eligible)

Taking Your Acrylics Further 110 credit pointsTodd Garner MFA BA AA

This class consolidates and builds upon the techniques acquired in ‘Learn to Paint (using Acrylics)’. The class will focus on the development of existing skills through the use of practical activity with acrylics. You will learn to present more complex subject matter. Those who wish to pursue their own projects may do so, after discussion with the tutor. There will be tutor demonstrations of the techniques covered. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/artmaterials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.

E206 Tuesdays, Room GH744 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 17 January 2017 18.00-20.00, 10 weeks fee £97 (ILA eligible)orE304 Thursdays, Room GH744 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 20 April 2017 18.00-20.30, 8 weeks fee £97 (ILA eligible)

Taking Your Acrylics Further 210 credit pointsTodd Garner MFA BA AA

This class builds on the techniques mastered in the previous class ‘Taking Your Acrylics Further 1’ and provides you with the opportunity to specialise in a particular subject. The class will emphasise the inclusion of the human figure in composition. It will also introduce you to new techniques in acrylic painting by the use of additives to the paint to create varying effects. This will enable you to develop further your creative approach to the medium and to build upon establishing your own style. Students should bring along their own materials.

E305 Tuesdays, Room GH744 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 18 April 2017 18.00-20.30, 8 weeks fee £97 (ILA eligible)


Learn to Paint (using Oils)10 credit pointsSaul Robertson BA

This class is intended for those who are new to oil painting and wish to try out this versatile medium. The class will explore a variety of oil painting techniques such as blending, impasto and glazing, as well as offering an insight into colour mixing and palette management. Through practical painting exercises you will learn how to work with this most versatile of mediums. Students should be familiar with basic principles of drawing but do not require to have worked with oils or any other paint medium previously. The classes ‘Stage 1 Drawing and Painting’ or ‘Learn to Draw’ provide a suitable introduction. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/artmaterials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials. Students are reminded that the University does not have storage space for paintings, therefore wet paintings must be taken away at the end of each class.

E056 Tuesdays, Room GH322 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 04 October 2016 18.00-20.00, 10 weeks fee £97 (ILA eligible)

Taking Your Oils Further 110 credit pointsSaul Robertson BA

This class is for those who have used oil paint before and have some experience of the fundamentals of working with this medium. It consolidates and builds upon techniques acquired in ‘Learn to Paint (using Oils)’. The focus of the class will be on the development of existing skills through the use of practical activity with oils. There will be a focus on the importance of composition and you will learn to present more complex subject matter. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/artmaterials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials. Students are reminded that the University does not have storage space for paintings, therefore wet paintings must be taken away at the end of each class.

E207 Tuesdays, Room GH322 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 17 January 2017 18.00-20.00, 10 weeks fee £97 (ILA eligible)

Learn to Paint (using Watercolours)10 credit pointsWilliam Goldsmith BA

This class introduces you to basic watercolour techniques with the aim of developing your technical, perceptual and aesthetic skills. You will study techniques such as laying down washes, building up tones and mixing colour. You will see demonstrations from the tutor illustrating various techniques and styles as well as receiving tuition and guidance on an individual basis. Subjects covered will include fruit, flowers, still life and landscape. Creativity has the potential for being the most rewarding aspect of life. By the end of the class you will have achieved a feeling of accomplishment, satisfaction and a taste for further challenge. It is recommended that you have some experience in drawing or have completed ‘Learn to Draw’ before undertaking this class. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/artmaterials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.


Taking Your Watercolours Further 110 credit pointsWilliam Goldsmith BA

A structured class for those with some experience of using watercolours. Botanical studies, townscapes/ landscapes are some of the subjects that combine drawing and observational skills with the use of colour. Tonal and linear perspective is taught as well as best painting practice. You will be encouraged to explore and combine traditional and contemporary watercolour approaches. It is recommended that you complete ‘Learn to Paint (using Watercolours)’ before taking this class. Students should bring along their own materials.

E208 Wednesdays, Room GH322 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 18 January 2017 18.00-20.00, 10 weeks fee £97 (ILA eligible)


Taking Your Watercolours Further 210 credit pointsWilliam Goldsmith BA

This class is for those with some previous experience of using watercolours. This structured class allows you to develop your own individual style and technique whilst tackling some challenging subjects. Topics covered include portraits, the human figure and a subject of your choice in which to develop a personal style. It is recommended that you complete ‘Taking Your Watercolours Further 1’ before this class. Students should bring along their own materials.

E306 Tuesdays, Room GH322 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 18 April 2017 18.00-20.30, 8 weeks fee £97 (ILA eligible)

NEW Watercolour PortraitsJulie Robertson BA PgDip PGCE

In this class, you will be given the information and learn the techniques that will enrich and improve your watercolour portraits. You will look at the work of accomplished watercolour artists and explore some of their different approaches to creating flesh tones, detail and tonal values through washes, glazes and dry brush applications of colour. More than anything this class is about experimentation and enjoying producing portraits with the wonderful medium of watercolour, using bold washes, scumbling, working wet on wet and creating depth or subtle colour variation. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/artmaterials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.

E058 Mondays, Room GH322 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 03 October 2016 18.00-20.00, 10 weeks fee £97

Introduction to Portraiture10 credit pointsSaul Robertson BA

This class follows on from ‘Introducing Life Drawing’ and aims to introduce you to the skills and techniques for making accurate and aesthetically pleasing renditions of the human face. You will develop skill and confidence in creating the illusion of three dimensions on a two-dimensional surface. Through tutor explanation, you will learn the ways in which artists have created successful portraits. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/artmaterials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.

E307 Wednesdays, Room GH744 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 19 April 2017 18.00-20.30, 8 weeks *fee £132 (ILA eligible)



SATURDAY ART CLASSES

Learn to Draw10 credit pointsJane Shanks BA PgDip & Saul Robertson BA

This beginners’ class explains through practical activity the progressive steps towards making an accurate freehand drawing. Steps range from two-dimensional elements such as line, tone and shape, to three-dimensional elements such as form, pattern, texture and perspective. Emphasis will be on practical exercises exploring a variety of drawing techniques and using a wide range of media. By the end of the class you should have produced a sketchbook of satisfying drawings. The class is designed around a student centred learning approach. Each class will begin with a short talk and demonstration by the tutor, followed by a student participative exercise closely supervised and guided by the tutor. You will overcome any fears you have of tackling drawing and learn a structured and planned approach to creative drawing. Materials to be purchased: A3 sketchbook (cartridge paper), eraser, 2B and 4B pencils, sharpener.

E059 Jane Shanks Saturdays, Room GH322 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 08 October 2016 10.30-12.30, 10 weeks fee £97 (ILA eligible)orE209 Saul Robertson Saturdays, Room GH744 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 21 January 2017 10.30-12.30, 10 weeks fee £97 (ILA eligible)

Keep DrawingSaul Robertson BA

This class builds on the skills developed in ‘Learn to Draw’ and is open to those who have some degree of drawing skills. The class is taught in a relaxed environment and will focus on various techniques. Through the exploration of how artistic and drawing problems are solved, you will gain an increased confidence in your ability to confront the problems of drawing and have an enhanced ability in creating the illusion of three-dimensions in drawing. Materials to be purchased: A3 sketchbook (cartridge paper), eraser, 2B and 4B pencils, sharpener.

E308 Saturdays, Room GH744 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 22 April 2017 10.30-13.00, 6 weeks fee £73

Introducing Life Drawing10 credit pointsJane Shanks BA PgDip

The human body has always been a source of inspiration to artists. This class explores proportion and measurement and a diversity of approaches to drawing the human form accurately using line and tone. By the end of the class you should have an understanding of the essential techniques of life drawing. You will learn by tutor exposition and demonstration, building up your technical skills and using a variety of materials as the class progresses. You will have an increased confidence in your ability to confront the problems of drawing the human form. You should have some experience of drawing or have completed ‘Learn to Draw’ before taking this class. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/artmaterials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.

E210 Saturdays, Room GH322 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 21 January 2017 10.30-12.30, 10 weeks *fee £132 (ILA eligible)



Taking Life Drawing Further 110 credit pointsJane Shanks BA PgDip

This class builds on the methods and techniques of drawing the human form gained in ‘Introducing Life Drawing’. The class is taught in an encouraging and relaxing environment using different models, poses and materials, to give you the opportunity to improve your skills. By the end of the class you will have explored many different approaches used by well-known artists and will be more aware of the impact of considered context and composition. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/artmaterials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.

E309 Saturdays, Room GH322 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 22 April 2017 10.30-13.00, 8 weeks *fee £132 (ILA eligible)


Introduction to Portraiture10 credit pointsSaul Robertson BA

This class will introduce you to the skills and techniques for making accurate and aesthetically pleasing renditions of the human face. You should already have some experience of drawing or have completed ‘Learn to Draw’. In this class you will develop skill and confidence in creating the illusion of three dimensions on a two-dimensional surface. Through tutor explanation, you will learn the ways in which artists have created successful portraits. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/artmaterials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.

E060 Saturdays, Room GH744 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 08 October 2016 10.30-12.30, 10 weeks *fee £132 (ILA eligible)


Introduction to Digital Photography (for DSLR) Cameras10 credit pointsBrian Lochrin LIIP

This introductory class requires no previous knowledge and is aimed at owners of digital SLR, Compact System or Bridge cameras. You will be guided through the various camera settings and functions to gain an understanding of what they do and how they affect the recorded image. The topics covered will include: image quality, aperture, shutter, ISO, exposure, focusing modes, metering modes, colour balance and flash. The class will also explore basic photographic composition to allow the knowledge gained to be applied to various photographic contexts. You will be encouraged to undertake practical exercises to gain confidence in applying the techniques and get feedback on their progress. Please bring your camera and instruction manual to help identify which features your camera offers.

Photography & Digital SkillsE061 Tuesdays, Room GH749 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 04 October 2016 18.00-20.00, 10 weeks fee £117 (ILA eligible)orE062 Wednesdays, Room GH749 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 05 October 2016 18.00-20.00, 10 weeks fee £117 (ILA eligible)orE211 Tuesdays, Room GH749 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 17 January 2017 18.00-20.00, 10 weeks fee £117 (ILA eligible)orE212 Wednesdays, Room GH749 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 18 January 2017 18.00-20.00, 10 weeks fee £117 (ILA eligible)orE310 Tuesdays, Room GH749 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 18 April 2017 18.00-20.30, 8 weeks fee £117 (ILA eligible)orE311 Wednesdays, Room GH749 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 19 April 2017 18.00-20.30, 8 weeks fee £117 (ILA eligible)

This section is designed to provide a comprehensive group of classes to cater for both the creative and technological aspects of photography. The content listed below is suitable for a range of students, from beginners to those who are more confident. It is also intended that you can combine classes which provide technological skills with others which focus on the creative side of photography and composition.


Adobe Photoshop Elements for Photographers: an Introduction10 credit pointsBrian Lochrin LIIP

This practical class is designed to give you an understanding of digital image manipulation. Using Photoshop Elements you will experience using its many tools and functions to download, organize, enhance and manipulate digital images. Through a mixture of demonstration and practical exercises you will gain experience of: resizing, cropping, adjusting exposure and colour balance, using selection tools, cloning and retouching, applying filters and adding borders and text to images. Demonstrations and practical exercises will be based around supplied materials, however you are encouraged to apply the techniques to your own images. The skills learned in this class are transferable to Photoshop CC. For those who don’t have the software instructions on how to download a 30-day trial version will be given.

E063 Thursdays, Room GH749 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 06 October 2016 18.00-20.00, 10 weeks fee £117 (ILA eligible)orE213 Thursdays, Room GH749 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 19 January 2017 18.00-20.00, 10 weeks fee £117 (ILA eligible)

Taking Adobe Photoshop Elements for Photographers FurtherBrian Lochrin LIIP

This class is designed for those who have either completed the ‘Adobe Photoshop Elements: an Introduction’ class or have a basic working knowledge of the software. The class will build on existing knowledge and provide a deeper understanding of the software’s potential to unlock your creativity. Through a mixture of demonstration and practical exercises you will gain experience of working with layers, adjustment layers, layer masks and blending modes. The demonstrations and practical exercises will be based around supplied source materials to allow you to replace skies and create: panoramas, HDR images, solarized photographs and photomontages from multiple images including text. These techniques also can be applied to personal images which may form a personal project in the latter stage of the class. The skills learned in this class are transferable to Photoshop CC.


Processing Camera RAW photographsBrian Lochrin LIIP

RAW is a minimally processed file format that captures all of the image data recorded by the camera sensor when you take a photo. When you photograph using a jpeg file, image information is compressed and lost. A raw file doesn’t compress information therefore it produces higher quality images with greater detail and brightness range making it possible to correct problems during processing that would normally be unrecoverable if shot in the jpeg format. Each camera manufacturer produces a version of raw and therefore the specific software required to process the raw file is supplied with your camera. Using a range of selected raw images this class uses Adobe Photoshop Elements to guide you through the process and demonstrate workflow for processing individual and multiple images. The skills learned are transferable to Photoshop CC and Lightroom. Please bring a raw file from your camera to the first class.


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An Introduction to Creative Writing20 credit pointsLinda Jackson PhD BA Dip Ed & David Pettigrew BA MPhil

Have you always had the urge to write but didn’t know how to start? This introductory class provides a fantastic starting point by giving you the tools and motivation to enjoy writing and become confident with your own writing process. Through discussion, reading and playing with your own ideas, you will get to the heart of your individual creativity and get yourself writing. All you need for the class is a pen, some paper and a sense of adventure. This class is offered as two credit bearing classes running consecutively, namely ‘Creative Writing for Beginners’ & ‘Taking Your Creative Writing Further 1’. Please note that places are limited to 16 students.

E064 Linda Jackson Tuesdays, Room TBA Venue TBA From 04 October 2016 18.00-20.00, 20 weeks fee £186 (ILA eligible)orE065 David Pettigrew Thursdays, Room GH330 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 06 October 2016 18.00-20.00, 20 weeks fee £186 (ILA eligible)orE214 Linda Jackson Thursdays, Room TBA Venue TBA From 19 January 2017 18.00-20.00, 20 weeks fee £186 (ILA eligible)

Creative Writing for Beginners10 credit pointsDavid Pettigrew BA MPhil

This class is for anyone who wishes an introduction to getting started in creative writing. Creative writing is something that we all can do if we have a passion for the subject and some time to devote to it. This class should get you writing and improve the quality of what you write. It will focus on different ways to develop your own skills through practical exercises, reading and discussion. Please note that places are limited to 16 students.

E314 Wednesdays, Room GH330 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 19 April 2017 18.30-21.00, 8 weeks fee £93 (ILA eligible)

Keep WritingDavid Pettigrew BA MPhil

This class is ideal for those who have completed ‘An Introduction to Creative Writing’ or ‘Creative Writing for Beginners’ or for those who are writing regularly as time allows and who are confident in sharing their writing in a group setting. This practical class can be seen as preparation for ‘Inspiration & Realism: Writing for Writers’ and, through seminar sessions based around set exercises and group workshops, the aim is to develop your writing discipline as well as your skills in writing prose, poetry and drama, all in a friendly and encouraging environment. Please note that places are limited to 16 students.


Writing and Literature


Inspiration and Realism: Writing for Writers20 credit pointsDavid Pettigrew BA MPhil

This class is for those who are writing as regularly as time allows and who are fairly confident in sharing their writing in a group setting. Through focused workshopping of students’ writing, the class will continue the development of your writing and writing skills (including creativity, focus, editing and submitting). If you have written before and are blocked and looking for inspiration, this may be the class for you. The aim is to inspire, support and challenge people who write and want to improve their writing. You will need an email address that you are happy to share with other class members. This class is offered as two credit bearing classes running consecutively, namely ‘Taking Your Creative Writing Further 2 & 3’. Please note that places are limited to 16 students.


Creative Writing – Consolidating Your SkillsDavid Pettigrew BA MPhil

Responding to student demand and tailored specifically for those who have completed ‘Inspiration and Realism: Writing for Writers’, or who are writing regularly, this class will extend students’ experience by developing their writing skills further through workshop discussion and literature interpretation. It will also provide a platform to present works-in-progress for feedback from the tutor and fellow students and a forum for discussion and advice on all aspects of writing. The classes will be workshop-based and will feature set exercises and seminars. Writers of short and long fiction, poetry, drama and non-fiction are all welcome. You will need an email address that you are happy to share with the class. Please note that places are limited to 16 students.

E315 Tuesdays, Room GH330 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 18 April 2017 18.00-20.30, 8 weeks fee £93

NEW Scotland: Read and Write ItLinda Jackson PhD BA Dip Ed

This class focusses on Scotland, in terms of its literary heritage and buoyant current literary scene. From Kailyard to Tartan Noir; from the Romantic poets at Inversnaid to James Kelman by The Burn, you will engage in some close reading of form, content and society. The class will be in two halves: reading and then doing some writing of and from Scotland. Writing can involve all generic forms: TV or radio script, poetry, travelogue, prose or journalism. Whatever you choose. You will explore the country’s literary map and then write our own corner. The atmosphere will be light, engaging and open as we ‘travel’ the old and new pages.

E067 Wednesdays, Room TBA Venue TBA From 05 October 2016 18.00-20.00, 10 weeks fee £93

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SATURDAY WORKSHOPS

Saturday Morning Creative Writing for Beginners10 credit pointsDavid Pettigrew BA MPhil

This class is for anyone who wishes an introduction to getting started in creative writing. Creative writing is something that we all can do if we have a passion for the subject and some time to devote to it. This class should get you writing and improve the quality of what you write. It will focus on different ways to develop your own skills through practical exercises, reading and discussion. Please note that places are limited to 16 students.

E068 Saturdays, Room GH748 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 08 October 2016 10.30-12.30, 10 weeks fee £93 (ILA eligible)

Saturday Morning Taking Your Creative Writing Further 110 credit pointsDavid Pettigrew BA MPhil

This class builds upon the skills and styles covered in ‘Creative Writing for Beginners’ but is also suitable for those with some experience of writing creatively. You will share your writing with others and will receive feedback from the tutor as well as using ‘workshopping’ to gain confidence, generate ideas and improve your stylistic approach. Please note that places are limited to 16 students.

E215 Saturdays, Room GH748 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 21 January 2017 10.30-12.30, 10 weeks fee £93 (ILA eligible)

Saturday Morning Keep WritingDavid Pettigrew BA MPhil

This class is ideal for those who have previously completed ‘Creative Writing for Beginners’ or ‘Taking Your Creative Writing Further 1’ or for those who are writing regularly as time allows and who are confident in sharing their writing in a group setting. This practical class can be seen as preparation for ‘Inspiration & Realism: Writing for Writers’ and, through seminar sessions based around set exercises and group workshops, the aim is to develop your writing discipline as well as your skills in writing prose, poetry and drama, all in a friendly and encouraging environment. Please note that places are limited to 16 students.



Choose from:

Kindling: Creative Writing for Beginners10 credit points

This is an introductory-level class that will introduce you to the basic principles of creative writing and encourage you to enjoy finding the words to communicate your ideas and stories. There will be exercises to inspire you, online discussions and the submission of writing throughout the class. You will also learn techniques to enable you to interact in a positive and meaningful way with your fellow students. Relationships built up in this way can enhance your learning experience immeasurably. Focused on your individual creative processes and abilities, this class will help you kindle your writing into life. This class is an online version of the Open Studies class, OS616 ‘Creative Writing for Beginners’.

E431 Mondays from 03 October 2016 online, 10 weeks fee £145 (ILA eligible)orE432 Mondays from 16 January 2017 online, 10 weeks fee £145 (ILA eligible)orE433 Mondays from 24 April 2017 online, 10 weeks fee £145 (ILA eligible)

Online Creative Writing Classes

Our online classes are designed to inspire you, motivate you, get you writing, keep you on track and put you in the virtual company of other writers. You can study from your own home at whatever time you choose. See how our popular classroom-based writing classes have been adapted and expanded for use online. Experience how they can invigorate your imagination, light the creative spark and push your writing boundaries. Kindling, Feeding the Flame, and Inferno are online versions of our popular face-to-face classes and are worth 10 credits at Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework (SCQF) Level 7 or first year undergraduate level, allowing you to gain academic recognition for your work.

The tutors for the Blaze classes are David Pettigrew and Nikki Cameron. David has been a professional editor since 1995 and a creative writing tutor since 2003 - qualifications include a BA in English Literature, Masters degrees in both Publishing and Creative Writing (Distinction), and he is currently working on an MSc in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education. He works in all areas of the Centre’s creative writing programme, including the mentoring programme and the annual classes at Glasgow’s Aye Write book festival, and has also taught at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Barlinnie Prison. His fiction has been published in various anthologies and he is a recipient of a Scottish Arts Council New Writer’s Bursary Award. He is also the author of six local history books. Nikki started teaching creative writing classes at the Centre for Lifelong Learning in 2009 while she was working on the MLitt in Creative Writing at the University of Glasgow. She teaches creative writing in prisons and works with groups affected by mental health issues using writing as a therapeutic proces.

For a full outline of any of the Blaze classes or to ask any questions you may have, please contact 0141 548 3485, email us at [email protected] or visitwww.strath.ac.uk/cll/alp/blaze

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Feeding the Flame: Creative Writing for Writers10 credit points

Writing is always a balance of inspiration and hard graft. Staying motivated and excited about writing, even through the difficult patches, remains crucial for writers at any level. This class is for you if you are already writing on your own and have a degree of confidence in sharing your work. Through discussion forums and by commenting on the work of others you will strengthen your critical and editing skills and ensure momentum for your own writing. You will be encouraged to think about your writing in a multidimensional way as the class builds towards the production of a final piece that allows you to incorporate all you have learned. This class is the online version of the Open Studies class, OS618, ‘Taking Your Creative Writing Further 2’.

E434 Mondays from 03 October 2016 online, 10 weeks fee £145 (ILA eligible)orE435 Mondays from 16 January 2017 online, 10 weeks fee £145 (ILA eligible)orE436 Mondays from 24 April 2017 online, 10 weeks fee £145 (ILA eligible)

Inferno: Novel Writing10 credit points

Inferno is for individuals who are writing independently and who want integrated feedback from the tutor and other writers. (We recommend that you have already taken ‘Feeding the Flame’ or similar). This is an intensive online class to which critical feedback is central. During the 10 weeks you will be asked to submit three pieces of between 1500 – 3000 words, all part of the larger piece you’re working on. You will be put into groups of 3-5 and will read and give feedback on your group’s writing in an open forum. There will also be ongoing informal discussions on issues of craft, creativity and editing linked to the classes generous provision of creative writing resources. This class is the online version of the Open Studies class, OS283, ‘Introduction to Novel Writing’.

E437 Mondays from 03 October 2016 online, 10 weeks fee £145 (ILA eligible)orE438 Mondays from 24 April 2017 online, 10 weeks fee £145 (ILA eligible)

You can enrol for any Blaze class online, if paying full-fee, by visiting

www.strath.ac.uk/cll/alp/blazeand following the link to

‘enrol online’. If you are claiming a concession or using an ILA then

please contact the Centre directly on 0141 548 2116 or by email at:

[email protected]


Take your Writing to the Next Level

You love to write and you’ve been writing for a while, developing your style and honing your skills. You may already have taken a creative writing class at the Centre for Lifelong Learning or at another university, or you’ve been working hard on your own. Now you’re ready to commit more time and effort to your writing and feel that individual feedback and support will help you take it to the next level.

The Programme

Drawing on our 30-year experience in offering creative writing classes to adults, the creative writing mentoring programme offers a bespoke, flexible approach to nurturing your writing skills and developing your writing projects. Through the programme you will work with

The Creative WritingMentoring Programme

one of our creative writing tutors and - depending on your requirements - they will give you:

• Direct feedback and editorial advice on your writing.• Tuition on particular skills, such as stronger

characterisation and plotting, refining point of view, editing and revision, etc.

• Advice on other aspects of writing, including improving your writing process and submitting work for publication.

The programme offers a range of packages. The first is a 3,000-word submission for which the tutor will provide detailed written feedback.

This gives the tutor an introduction to your work and allows an assessment of the programme’s suitability for your longer-term goals. The 3,000-word package can also be used as many times as you like for written feedback on individual pieces up to that length, for example short stories you plan to submit to competitions or chapters of a novel you have in progress.

If the scheme is right for you, you can then choose one of our longer submission packages, which cover anything from 10,000 words to novel-length submissions, and also include a meeting or phone call with your tutor to discuss your work in depth.

Through providing close personal attention to you, your writing and your writing process, the Mentoring Programme is there to help you become a better, more focused writer.

Find Out More

If you would like to find out more about this, please visit our website at www.strath.ac.uk/cll and follow the mentoring link where you will find further information about the scheme including the application process, samples of feedback, fees and FAQs. You can start the mentoring process at any point in the year.

Please contact the Centre in the first instance to initiate discussion on (0141) 548 2116 or [email protected] if you require further information.

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Lambhill Stables

A community hub and social enterprise for North Glasgow, Lambhill Stables was set up in 2007 with the aim of providing recreational, occupational training and employment opportunities. The derelict former stables building, a staging post in the days when horses pulled barges along the Forth and Clyde Canal, was brought into community ownership.

The Centre for Lifelong Learning is partnering with Lambhill Stables to deliver classes which will bring to life the forgotten stories of the communities, industries and wildlife living and working alongside the Forth and Clyde Canal.

To find out more about Lambhill Stables, visit www.lambhillstables.org

Lambhill Stables and Industry Boat TourMichael Nakonecznyj

Come along and explore the history of Lambhill Stables, the building itself, the reason for its existence, its changing functions over the years and the services it provides for the local community now. You will then board the Lambhill Stables open-top boat at the pontoon beside the Stables building and take a heritage boat trip via Stockingfield Junction to Applecross. You will learn about the changing functions of travel on the Forth and Clyde Canal and about the changing face of industry in the area. This class is limited to 10 people. Please dress for the weather.

D440 Tuesday, Lambhill Stables Café 11 Canal Bank North, Glasgow, G22 6RD From 09 May 2017 10.30 -12.30, 1 week fee £11

Miners’ Raw Heritage WalkMichael Nakonecznyj

Discover all about the life of miners’ families and what living on the banks of the canal was like. This walking tour will begin at Lambhill Stables building and the group will walk along the tow path at the Forth and Clyde Canal to observe the few remnants left of the ‘Miners’ Raws’. The walk will focus specifically on Lochfaulds and Mavis Valley Raws, where miners and their families lived and worked in Pits 15 and 17 for the Carron Ironworks Company. Please wear practical footwear and dress for the weather.

Collaborative Classes for Adults of all Ages

D441 Tuesday, Lambhill Stables Café 11 Canal Bank North, Glasgow, G22 6RD From 07 March 2017 10.30 -13.00, 1 week fee £14

NEW Art Class at Lambhill StablesJulie Robertson BA MEd

We are delighted to offer a short taster art class based at this venue. Come along to this class which will be held in the Art Studio within Lambhill Stables and surprise yourself. Emphasis will be on practical exercises exploring a variety of drawing techniques. Drawing materials will be provided on the day. This class is limited to 10 people.

D442 Tuesday, Lambhill Stables Art Studio 11 Canal Bank North, Glasgow, G22 6RD From 04 October 2016 13.00-15.00, 1 week fee £11

Possil Marsh Heritage WalkMichael Nakonecznyj

Explore the wildlife which occupies the marsh and learn how the site has served people in the local area over the years with descriptions of some interesting recreational activities! The walk will begin at Lambhill Stables building and the group will walk along the tow path at the Forth and Clyde Canal and continue in a loop around Possil Marsh which is a nature reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest. Please wear practical footwear and dress for the weather.

D443 Tuesday, Lambhill Stables Café 11 Canal Bank North, Glasgow, G22 6RD From 08 November 2016 10.30-12.30, 1 week fee £11

For each class (excluding the Art class) please meet at Lambill Stables Café. The session will start and end here. You should dress for the weather: warm and waterproof clothing is highly recommended as is comfortable footwear. The boat is an open top boat and provides no shelter when the weather is poor. A limited amount of parking is available behind the stables building but you may need to find another place to park in a local street if the car park is full. You are welcome to bring a snack.


NEW Popular Entertainment and Music in Glasgow - Music Hall to Modern DayFiona Shepherd MA, Alison Stroak MA and Jonathan Trew MA

From the music halls of the 1850s to the clubs, concert halls and basement bars of today, popular music has often played a large part in a Glasgow night out. This two hour talk, followed by a two hour walking tour of the Merchant City, will look at the changing face of popular entertainment in Glasgow over the last century and a half. Designed to be informal and informative, this class will examine how our tastes have evolved and look at the forces which have prompted the changes. Glasgow was the UK’s first UNESCO City of Music which suggests that our entertainment scene is special and unique. If so, why?

D444 Wednesday, The Scottish Music Centre City Hall, Candleriggs, Glasgow G1 1NQ From 12 April 2017 10.00 - 15.30, 1 week 1.5 hour break for lunch (own arrangements). Walking tour will commence at 13.30 from City Halls. fee £28

Glasgow Music City ToursGlasgow Music City Tours explore the city’s most notable venues, and brings alive the stories of the legendary performers who have stayed, played and made music in the UK’s first UNESCO City of Music. We are delighted to offer a new class in collaboration with Glasgow Music City Tours. It will be delivered by their lead guides - enthusiastic music fans and writers who are immersed in Glasgow’s cultural life.

More information can be found atwww.Glasgowmusiccitytours.com

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The Morning ChoirAlan Tavener Conductor, Cappella Nova

Kick-start your week in the company of - and in harmony with - other like-minded people. This rare opportunity to participate in a daytime choir in Glasgow complements the highly successful ‘Health and Well-being through Song’ classes offered on a Tuesday, and it is suggested that you take one of these classes if you have no experience of singing in a choir. For mixed (male and female) voices, the Choir is “open access”: there are no auditions, and practical guidance will be given on preparing the voice for singing and gaining a basic understanding of music notation. With the help of words/music sheets, we will sing a wide range of accessible songs for informal performance, ranging from the Age of Swing to songs from the shows – from Burns and other Scottish songs to folksongs from around the world – from Christmas songs and carols to spiritual songs. Now in its fifth year, ‘The Morning Choir’ is proving extremely popular, so don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to revise the ‘tools of the trade’ of choral singing and, in the process, have lots of fun! ‘The Morning Choir’ will continue with a second 10 week block starting 16 January 2017. We welcome new students at this point and, subject to availability, registrations for those new to the Choir will be taken from 30 November 2016.

D446 Mondays, Room GH742 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 03 October 2016 10.30-12.30, 10 weeks fee £71orD447 Mondays, Room GH742 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street *From 16 January 2017 10.30-12.30, 10 weeks fee £71

* Booking open to new entrants from 30 November 2016.

Singing by Sight for BeginnersAlan Tavener Conductor, Cappella Nova

Do you currently enjoy singing in a choir or a group but find ‘reading’ music stressful, or simply a mystery? Each class will offer you a basic introduction to and explanation of an aspect of music theory, and will enable you to develop an understanding of musical rhythm and the ‘language’ of musical notation. The greater part of each class, however, will take a practical approach through audiation and the act of singing: guidance in note-pitching will be offered which, together with group practice will help with the development of your ‘inner ear’. The skills acquired from these processes will be applied to developing your fluency skills in reading and singing from written music.

D448 Mondays, Room GH742 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 16 January 2017 13.30-15.30, 10 weeks fee £93

More Singing by SightAlan Tavener Conductor, Cappella Nova

Do you currently enjoy singing in a choir or a group, and would like to improve your music ‘reading’ skills? Given a start-note, are you confident about pitching an upward scale (or part of a scale), a triad, a fourth and broken chord (arpeggio)? Do you have a working knowledge of the note ‘names’? If so, then this class will be suitable for you. Each class will offer you the opportunity to consolidate your understanding of the basic ‘language’ of musical notation (the major scale, key signatures and ‘simple’ time signatures), and to learn about the minor scale, chromatic notes and ‘compound’ time signatures. Through a practical approach based on audiation and the act of singing, guidance in note-pitching will be offered to help you to develop your ‘inner ear’ and your understanding of musical rhythm, and the skills acquired from these processes will be applied to developing further your fluency in ‘reading’ and singing from written music.

D449 Tuesdays, Room GH742 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 11 April 2017 13.30-15.30, 6 weeks fee £56

Cappella NovaThrough the delivery of singing workshops and classes, Cappella Nova Outreach is becoming increasingly familiar to those who simply want to enjoy the experience of group-singing and to develop their skills, from complete beginners upwards. Having established an international reputation through performance, recording and touring with a vast range of vocal music, members of the award-winning Scottish professional vocal ensemble Cappella Nova offer a wide range of training opportunities accessible to all.

To find out more about Cappella Nova, visitwww.cappella-nova.com

Students in the Morning Choir and in Ladies Choral Singing previously have chosen to purchase some reference materials. This is a matter of choice and is not compulsory. The tutor can advise you in class of any materials that will be used. Where permissible, source material will be posted on Myplace for student access.


Health & Well-being Through Song for BeginnersAnne Lewis Singer, Cappella Nova

Do you find yourself singing in the shower and wonder what it’s like to sing in harmony with others? Did you sing with a choir in your childhood, and would like the opportunity to sing with others again? If so, then this class is for you. You don’t need to have sung in a choir ever before, so come along and experience first hand how singing can help to improve your vocal and physical health. In the company of like-minded people, you will improve your singing confidence and develop your listening ability. Using arrangements covering various types of music, you will discover that singing with others is both fun and uplifting.

D450 Tuesdays, Room GH742 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 04 October 2016 10.30-12.30, 10 weeks fee £93orD451 Tuesdays, Room GH742 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 17 January 2017 10.30-12.30, 10 weeks fee £93

Health & Well-being Through Song for ImproversAnne Lewis Singer, Cappella Nova

Are you looking for an opportunity to have the experience of group-singing again after an extended period away from a choir? Or do you currently sing in a choir, but would like help to get more from your singing? If so, then this class is for you. In an informal environment, we will provide some degree of challenge whilst emphasising the enjoyment of singing together using well-known and unfamiliar material from a variety of sources. Special attention will be given to breathing and posture. This class is also suitable for those who have taken ‘Health and Well-being through Song for Beginners’ in previous years.

D452 Tuesdays, Room GH742 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 04 October 2016 13.30-15.30, 10 weeks fee £93orD453 Tuesdays, Room GH742 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 17 January 2017 13.30-15.30, 10 weeks fee £93

Ladies Choral SingingAlan Tavener Conductor, Cappella Nova and Rebecca Tavener Artistic Director of its ‘sister’ ensemble Canty

Did you sing in a choir at one time and would like to start again, or perhaps you’ve always wanted to but didn’t know where to start? This class is for like-minded people who want to enjoy some happy singing in a relaxed atmosphere. With the help of words/music sheets, we will sing a range of accessible songs from around the world, from medieval to swing and from operetta to songs from the shows. In the process, special attention will be given to developing and maintaining vocal health, good posture and breath control, and to building the voice’s strength and resilience. We shall be focusing particularly on longevity for the mature voice, as well as aiming to have as much fun as possible in the process. If you are looking for a fresh approach which will energise your singing with enjoyable, stimulating music, written or arranged especially with ladies’ voices in mind, this class is for you.

D454 Tuesdays, Room GH742 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 11 April 2017 10.30-12.30, 6 weeks fee £43


Riverside Museum

Riverside is home to some of the world’s finest cars, bicycles, ship models, trams and locomotives. Interactive displays and the hugely popular Glasgow historic street bring the objects and stories to life.

We are delighted to offer new classes on location at the award winning building which has already become an iconic landmark on the banks of the River Clyde.

To find out more about the Riverside Museum, visit www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/riverside

NEW Design and Make a Silk ScarfJulie Robertson BA MEd

Silk painting has a history as an art form dating back to the ancient imperial courts of China 2,000 years ago. Artists have painted on silk long before canvas or paper was ever used. In this class, you will learn how to mix and apply iron-fix silk paints using various painting techniques as well as resists and embellishments. The Riverside Museum is an ideal location to provide inspiration for ideas. Surrounded by stunning contemporary architecture, a vast array of artefacts, and an Art Deco cinema and street, you should produce a lovely silk scarf suitable for a Christmas gift. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/artmaterials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.

D455 Tuesdays, Learning Space, Riverside Museum 100 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow, G3 8RS 22 November 2016 10.00-16.00 (1 hr for lunch), 1 week fee £28

NEW Creative Writing at the Riverside Museum10 credit pointsDavid Pettigrew BA MPhil

This introductory level class will be run at the Riverside Museum. The venue will allow access to some fascinating objects which will inspire you to get writing. Through interactive lecture format and in a supportive environment, you will exchange ideas through lively discussion in small groups and with the whole class. Develop your own style with the help of writing exercises and listening to fellow students’ work. Helpful guidance from the tutor will build your confidence in sharing your writing with others and developing your own creative writing style.

D456 Saturdays, Learning Space, Riverside Museum 100 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow, G3 8RS 08 October 2016 13.30 - 15.30, 10 weeks fee £93 (ILA eligible)


WEST Brewery

WEST Brewery is an independent brewery based in Glasgow. The quest for a great Scottish beer started in 2006 and ever since then the company has been brewing artisan lagers and wheat beers in the UK. Beers are brewed in strict accordance with The German Purity Law of 1516 and the company ethos can be best summed up as ‘Glaswegian Heart German Head’. New for 2016/17, the Centre for Lifelong Learning has partnered with WEST Brewery to provide a new class based at the brewery at Glasgow Green.

To find out more about WEST Brewery, visit www.westbeer.com

NEW The History and Science of Beer Udo Zimmermann Dipl, Ally Clem MSc and Simon Roberts BSc

Beer has been the world’s beverage of choice for thousands of years, and may have even played a role in the development of society. The history of beer is as interesting as it is mouthwatering, and there could be no better teachers on the subject of beer than the brewing team of the award-winning WEST Brewery. Other than beer history – incorporating the development of beer styles across the world – classes taking place at WEST will cover the raw materials used in beer, as well as brewing science and technology. You will also be treated to a tour through the working brewery to see the process in action. As WEST is the only UK brewery to officially adhere to the Reinheitsgebot, the 500 year old German Purity law of brewing, the importance and quality of the four raw materials in brewing (water, malt, hops and yeast) is a well-versed subject for WEST’s brewers. This class is highly recommended for anyone who wants to get to know their favourite drink better. Optional beer samples will be provided at a supplement of £5. This class is limited to 20 students.

D457 Tuesdays, WEST Brewery, Building 4 Templeton Building, Glasgow Green Glasgow G40 1AW From 07 February 2017 10.30 - 12.30, 3 weeks fee £33 orD458 Tuesdays, WEST Brewery, Building 4 Templeton Building, Glasgow Green Glasgow G40 1AW From 25 April 2017 10.30 - 12.30, 3 weeks fee £33


Acoustic Guitar I : Getting StartedAnthony Brannan BA DipMus

The first of three introductory classes suitable if you want to learn the acoustic guitar from scratch. This class is also suitable if you have had a go at learning in the past and are looking for a fun refresher to get you playing again. All the basics will be covered including: tuning the guitar, learning chord shapes, strumming and simple fingerpicking. Easy songs by The Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, R.E.M. and Oasis will get you playing right away. By the end of the class you will be able to create simple song accompaniments. Please bring your own guitar. Limited to 12 places.

E069 Tuesdays, Room GH752 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 04 October 2016 19.00-21.00, 10 weeks fee £93orE216 Wednesdays, Room GH512 Graham Hills Building, 50 Richmond Street From 18 January 2017 19.00-21.00, 10 weeks fee £93

Acoustic Guitar II: Keep GoingAnthony Brannan BA DipMus

This class is for those who already possess a basic command of the acoustic guitar. You should have some knowledge of simple chords and strumming. The class explores syncopated rhythms, extended chords, bass runs and more complex fingerpicking styles. You will investigate how chords are formed and some of the more common chord sequences used in popular song, studying songs by Paul Simon, The Eagles, Pink Floyd, Johnny Cash and others. By the end of the class you will be able to create and play interesting and satisfying arrangements of many popular songs. Please bring your own guitar. Limited to 12 places.

E217 Tuesdays, Room GH510 Graham Hills Building, 50 Richmond Street From 17 January 2017 19.00-21.00, 10 weeks fee £93orE318 Wednesdays, Room TBA Venue TBA From 19 April 2017 19.00-21.00, 6 weeks fee £56

Acoustic Guitar III: Moving OnAnthony Brannan BA DipMus

This class is suitable for those who are successfully progressing with the ideas and techniques introduced in the ‘Stage 2’ class. It is also ideal for any experienced strummers who want to be more creative with their guitar arrangements. The class looks at jazz chord voicings and introduces you to fingerstyle guitar. It also touches on open-tunings, the Blues and soloing ideas. Artists covered include The Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac and James Taylor. Please bring your own guitar. Limited to 12 places.

E319 Tuesdays, Room TBA Venue TBA From 18 April 2017 19.00-21.00, 6 weeks fee £56

Acoustic Guitar: Taking your playing furtherAnthony Brannan BA DipMus

This class will begin to explore more advanced techniques in acoustic guitar playing, including elements of ragtime and blues finger-picking, some moderate classical pieces and an introduction to some common jazz chords. We will also look at soloing techniques, ensemble guitar playing, plectrum arpeggios and many other elements of the advancing guitarist’s must-have skills. This class is suitable for those who have completed the Level 3 class or have a good competence in playing equivalent to Grade 4. Please bring your own guitar. Limited to 12 places.

E070 Mondays, Room GH742 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 03 October 2016 19.00-21.00, 10 weeks fee £93orE218 Mondays, Room GH742 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 16 January 2017 19.00-21.00, 10 weeks fee £93orE320 Mondays, Room GH330 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 24 April 2017 19.00-21.00, 6 weeks fee £56

Music


Acting, Performance and Presentation

Please note these classes are open to adults of all ages (unless otherwise stated).

The Art of Acting 1, 2 and 310 credit points

Do you want to be an actor? Have you always wanted to explore what it’s like to be on stage? Have you enjoyed acting in the past, but feel out of touch with your own experience and talent? Our acting classes offer you a creative journey from an introduction to the basics of acting to deeper investigations of who you are as an actor, and an awareness of a theatre world that requires many different responses from its performers. This includes various acting methods, improvisation, movement, voice, developing a character, working with texts – from the classics to the contemporary repertoire - and the ability to create truth on stage (stage reality). The classes all involve physical activity and are also text-based. To take them, you therefore need a good level of literacy and the ability to participate thoroughly in movement work. Classes draw on approaches to acting by major exponents of the art ranging from Stanislavsky, Brecht and Grotowski to Uta Hagen. The level of class you take initially depends on your previous experience. For progression from one level to another in these classes, you should have successfully completed the previous level, or be able to demonstrate an appropriate level of experience and ability. As with all our credit bearing classes, progression is based on tutor assessment.

Stage, Screen & Stand-Up

Tutors to be advised.

The Art of Acting 1

E071 Thursdays, Room TBA Venue TBA From 06 October 2016 19.00-21.30, 8 weeks fee £107 (ILA eligible)

The Art of Acting 2

E219 Thursdays, Room GH813 Graham Hills Building, 50 Richmond Street From 19 January 2017 19.00-21.30, 8 weeks fee £107 (ILA eligible)

The Art of Acting 3

E321 Thursdays, Room GH813 Graham Hills Building, 50 Richmond Street From 20 April 2017 19.00-21.30, 8 weeks fee £107 (ILA eligible)

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Finding Your Voice: becoming a pro presenter10 credit pointsLiz Kristiansen NCSD LUDDDA LAMDA IPA

Do you have to speak in public? Are you attending meetings and giving presentations? Are you working in performance? Are you interested in voice work generally? If English is not your first language, do you want to feel more at home with it? There are many reasons to build confidence in your speaking voice. This class is delivered in a workshop format in which you will develop and extend your capacity to communicate well, conquer your nerves through relaxation techniques, movement and voice work and learn all you need to know about presentation skills.

E235 Wednesdays, Room GH511 Graham Hills Building, 50 Richmond Street From 18 January 2017 18.30-20.30, 10 weeks fee £107 (ILA eligible)

Screen and Script Writing

Writing for Stage and Screen10 credit pointsLinda Jackson PhD BA Dip Ed

Every professional dramatist was once a novice who knew nothing about their craft. So, if you’ve ever entertained the idea of writing for stage or screen, but don’t know where to begin, then this introductory class is for you. Through a series of practical writing exercises, you’ll gain experience in dealing with concepts of character, conflict, dialogue, plot, story development and much more. You will build your own new story, working with characters and ideas generated during the class, so there is no need to come armed with pre-existing storylines. At the end of the class, you should have a completed draft of a one-act play or short film script, as well as key knowledge that will help you with all of your future dramatic writing projects.

E074 Mondays, Room TBA Venue TBA From 03 October 2016 18.00-20.00, 10 weeks fee £107 (ILA eligible)orE221 Mondays, Room TBA Venue TBA From 16 January 2017 18.00-20.00, 10 weeks fee £107 (ILA eligible)orE323 Mondays, Room GH327 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 24 April 2017 18.00-20.30, 8 weeks fee £107 (ILA eligible)


Comedy

Stand-up Comedy 110 credit pointsViv Gee BA

Stand-up comedy has become a major part of the entertainment industry. This was one of the first stand-up classes in the country and is still taught by award winning comedian Viv Gee. Viv, who has almost 20 years experience in the industry, won The Scottish Comedy Awards for Outstanding Contribution to Comedy 2014. Many of her students are now widely known on the circuit. For beginners, the class covers finding inspiration, writing original gags and routines, comedy structure, timing, revealing your comedy voice, microphone technique, performance and dealing with hecklers. The class culminates in a live gig at a public venue.

E073 Tuesdays, Room GH513 Graham Hills Building, 50 Richmond Street From 18 October 2016 19.00-21.30, 8 weeks fee £107 (ILA eligible)orE220 Tuesdays, Room GH813 Graham Hills Building, 50 Richmond Street From 17 January 2017 19.00-21.30, 8 weeks fee £107 (ILA eligible)

Stand-up Comedy 210 credit pointsViv Gee BA

If you have a serious interest in becoming a professional stand-up performer, this class is for you. Students should have successfully taken ‘Stand-up Comedy 1’, or have already tried performing their work in public. You will perform in a Comedy Club as part of the class.

E322 Tuesdays, Room GH813 Graham Hills Building, 50 Richmond Street From 18 April 2017 19.00-21.30, 8 weeks fee £107 (ILA eligible)

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Psychology for Beginners10 credit pointsGerard Keegan BA LLB MSc MBPsyS

Psychology is the study of mind and behaviour and influences all aspects of our lives. It has a vast and fascinating history, and attempts to explain how we think, how we remember things, and how these ‘inner’ factors influence our behaviour. This class will introduce you to the key theories of personality and behaviour and you will learn about the influence that some of the key theorists have had on our understanding. The theories will be discussed not only in their original, historical context but examples of how they apply to life today will also be discussed. No previous experience of psychology is required. The class will be delivered in the form of lecture presentations, group discussions and practical exercises. You will gain a fuller understanding of the key theories in psychology. Through this understanding, you will be better equipped to understand the mind and human behaviour.

E075 Tuesdays, Room GH753 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 04 October 2016 18.30-20.30, 10 weeks fee £93 (ILA eligible) orE222 Tuesdays, Room GH753 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 17 January 2017 18.30-20.30, 10 weeks fee £93 (ILA eligible)

Introduction to PsychopathologyGerard Keegan BA LLB MSc MBPsyS

Are you taken with the likes of ‘Sherlock’, ‘CSI’, ‘Cracker’ or ‘Sea of Souls’? Are you interested in finding out about psychology, mental health and abnormality? This class will introduce you to the demonological, medical and psychological models of atypical behaviours to allow a greater understanding from a statistical, evaluative and practical perspective. The classification systems of mental health and behavioural disorders will be introduced and critiqued as will our more psychological approaches. Specific mental health issues such as schizophrenia, depression and eating disorders will be explored. You will also be introduced to the range of therapies available and used in the treatment of mental disorders.


Forensic Psychology for Beginners10 credit pointsLisa Winning BSc

Forensic psychology has become increasingly popular both in the media and as a subject to study at university. This class provides an introduction to this fascinating field and is suitable for those with no previous experience of psychology. During the class you will cover a variety of topics including criminal profiling, personality disorders, juvenile delinquency, interrogations and false confessions, and biological explanations of offending. Classes are delivered in a seminar style including the use of videos and case studies and will include the opportunity for group discussion. By the end of this class you will have a sound knowledge of core areas in forensic psychology.

E076 Mondays, Room GH330 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 03 October 2016 19.00-21.00, 10 weeks fee £93 (ILA eligible)orE223 Mondays, Room GH330 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 16 January 2017 19.00-21.00, 10 weeks fee £93 (ILA eligible)

More Forensic PsychologyLisa Winning BSc

This class will cover areas not previously addressed in ‘Forensic Psychology for Beginners’. It will provide an interesting follow-on for those who attended the previous class and is equally suitable for those with no prior knowledge of the subject area. Topics covered include mass homicide, stalking, victims of crime and hostage taking. Classes will be delivered through tutor-led talks, use of case studies and class discussion.


Psychology


NEW Wines of ItalyJames Preacher WSET

Italy is home to some of the oldest winemaking regions in the world and is now the world’s largest producer. Wine is produced throughout the length and breadth of the country with many producers sticking fiercely to local wine styles using indigenous grapes. No other country produces such a variety of wines that are so food friendly. In this class we will look at the many different wine regions of Italy and consider how geography and climate influence the types of wines produced. Wines will be sampled from the traditional wine regions and those of the up and coming new winemakers. We shall also look at the classification system and attempt to demystify the Italian wine label. To cover the cost of samples there will be an additional charge of £7-£9 per person per night.

E077 Wednesdays, Room GH742 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 26 October 2016 18.00-20.00, 6 weeks fee £56

Festive WinesJames Preacher WSET

Wondering what wine to serve on Christmas Day? Should it be white or red? What will go with turkey? If you are having a problem deciding what to have with your festive feast then this class is for you. We will offer suggestions on what to give your guests from the welcoming glass of fizz through to a little sweetie to go with your pudding. To cover the cost of samples there will be an additional charge of £7-£9 per person.

E078 Wednesday, Room GH742 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 07 December 2016 18.00-20.00, 1 week fee £11

New World Wines: Australia and New ZealandJames Preacher WSET

The transformation of the Australian and New Zealand wine industries has been rapid. Investment and modern winemaking techniques have made them serious players in the UK market. Their wine production has gone through many phases, from producers of port and sherry through to the quality wines that they create today. During this class we shall look at wines being made in the different regions of the two countries and will look at the effect the climate, topography and weather have on winemaking in these countries. To cover the cost of samples there will be an additional charge of £7-£9 per person per night.

E224 Wednesdays, Room GH742 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 18 January 2017 18.00-20.00, 4 weeks fee £37

NEW New World Wines: South Africa and the USAJames Preacher WSET

Although vines were planted in South Africa in 1654 and in the USA in 1769 it is only in the last 20 years that we have seen quality wines from these countries appearing on our shelves. Both California and the Cape are now powerhouses in the wine world with many distinctive styles. During this class we shall look at wines being made in the different regions of the two countries and will look at the effect the climate, topography and weather have on winemaking in these countries. To cover the cost of samples there will be an additional charge of £7-£9 per person per night.

E225 Wednesdays, Room GH742 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 22 February 2017 18.00-20.00, 4 weeks fee £37

Wine Appreciation

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NEW The Wines of Languedoc-RoussillonJames Preacher WSET

The region of Languedoc-Rousillon in the south of France is the world’s largest vineyard. From the foothills of the Pyrenees to the Massif Central the widely contrasting climate and diverse landscape has made this one of the most creative winemaking areas at present. Modern production methods coupled with traditional know-how have helped to bring this region to the fore. During this class we will look at the many different wines being produced from the Sud de France and consider how geography and climate influence the types of wines produced. Wines will be sampled from the traditional wine styles and those of the up and coming winemakers. We shall also look at the classification system and decipher the French wine label. To cover the cost of samples there will be an additional charge of £7-£9 per person per night.



The Glasgow StoryRonnie Scott BA MPhil PhD FSA Scot

How and why did Glasgow grow? This class examines the growth and development of the largest city in Scotland, from its modest beginnings as a religious settlement on the Molendinar, through its rapid rise to the Second City of the Empire, then its more recent decline and regeneration. You will learn the history of Glasgow and understand the geographical, social and cultural forces that shaped the city. There will be illustrated lectures and case studies as well as suggested reading lists and class discussions. There will be a related class of six guided walks in the spring term (class E327).

E079 Thursdays, Room GH230 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 06 October 2016 18.00-20.00, 10 weeks fee £93

Tartan Shorts: a documentary look at Scotland on screenRonnie Scott BA MPhil PhD FSA Scot

Grab the popcorn and take your seats for a season of short Scottish films. We will screen the best documentary footage, from the earliest films made in the 1890s to the latest non-fiction looks at Scotland and the Scots. The programme includes ground-breaking films made by the Films of Scotland Committee, such as Scotland’s first Oscar winner, ‘Seawards the Great Ships’ (1960), news features by Pathé, home movies and other factual recordings. These classic clips reveal how a country saw itself, and how it wanted the world to see it. Each week you will view a short documentary or two, covering industry, sport, local customs, society weddings, ship launches, health, education and a myriad other topics, followed by a discussion of the context and background of the films and their makers. Compulsive viewing for fans of modern Scottish social history, the development of film and television, and how our recent ancestors lived and worked.

E226 Thursdays, Room GH230 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 19 January 2017 18.00-20.00, 10 weeks fee £93

Walking through the Glasgow StoryRonnie Scott BA MPhil PhD FSA Scot

Take a spring fling through the streets of Glasgow, from its medieval beginnings to the modern tourist town, with six guided tours tracing the backbone of the early burgh (from the Cathedral to the Clyde), examining the legacy of the Tobacco Lords, and visiting the industrial (Calton and Bridgeton) and residential (Hillhead) suburbs, the Victorian city centre and the modern regenerated and revived Merchant City. This is a great opportunity to be guided round and to examine some of the most important sites in the development and growth of the city. Complements the earlier class (E079), ‘The Glasgow Story’. A full itinerary will be handed out at the first class meeting. Please note that places are limited to 16 students.

E327 Mondays, Meet in 3Ls Common Room (Level 2) for 1st meeting Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 24 April 2017 18.00-20.00, 6 weeks fee £56

Glasgow’s History

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Family History Research: an Introduction10 credit pointsTahitia McCabe BA MLS PGDip (Geneal Stud), Marie Dougan BSc PgDip Prof Studies in Education PgDip(Geneal Stud) and Judith Russell MA Dip Lib MSc (Geneal Stud)

Researching your family roots can be a great emotional and intellectual achievement. In this class, you will find out where to uncover the sources useful for tracing the story of your own family and discover what information they contain. These will include indexes and original records, online and published. Case studies of family histories will show how various sources can be used to build the information found into a meaningful genealogical record on paper and on computer. Learning will be primarily through lectures and in-class exercises but also by discussion of research results and the problems arising from them. You will be provided with a copy of the ‘Family Record: a workbook to record your family research’ by H Craig. The text for this class is ‘Discover your

GenealogyThe Centre for Lifelong Learning has a unique range of learning opportunities in the field of genealogy and related subjects. Whether you intend to take up genealogy for personal interest or are already undertaking some genealogical research and need to know how to progress or wish to move on to a postgraduate level qualification, we have something for you in both the evening and the daytime or online, throughout the year. You can accumulate 30 credits in genealogy classes and gain an Open Studies Certificate in Genealogical Studies or combine this subject with others from the Open Studies Programme of credit bearing options. If you would like to find out more about the Open Studies Certificate, please turn to page 62.

Scottish ancestry: internet and traditional resources’, G Holton and J Winch, 2nd revised ed. 2009, (Edinburgh University Press).

D401 Tahitia McCabe Wednesdays, Room GH227 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 05 October 2016 13.45-16.15, 7 weeks + feedback meeting: Wednesday 7 December fee £93 (ILA eligible)orD402 Marie Dougan Thursdays, Room GH742 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 06 October 2016 10.00-12.30, 7 weeks + feedback meeting: Thursday 8 December fee £93 (ILA eligible)orE403 Judith Russell Thursdays, Room GH742 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 06 October 2016 18.00-20.30, 7 weeks + feedback meeting: Thursday 8 December fee £93 (ILA eligible)orD404 Judith Russell Thursdays, Room GH742 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 19 January 2017 13.30-16.00, 7 weeks + feedback meeting: Thursday 16 March fee £93 (ILA eligible)


Using Technology in your Family History Research10 credit pointsMarie Dougan BSc PgDip Prof Studies in Education PgDip(Geneal Stud)

The internet provides unparallelled access to genealogical and family history resources and more becomes available every day. Research your ancestors - when they lived, where they lived and what they did. Learn about genealogy software, using local and international resources, creating effective queries and using online reference sites. This class is based in a computer lab and aims to combine both practical and theoretical skills to enable you to research your ancestry more effectively. It will use research methods and information technology to develop your analytical skills and to increase your understanding of the web as a research resource. The emphasis will be on the practical application of computers to aid family historians in their task, including the ability to store research findings on family tree software and scan and enhance old photographs. Students should bring along a USB memory stick to the class to save their work. This class was previously entitled ‘Family History, the Internet and More’ and has been renamed to reflect the growing number of online resources which are available to budding family historians. Please note: A basic knowledge of genealogy is required for this class. It is also expected that students will have a good understanding of the basics of using a PC such as file management, downloading/uploading of images and using the internet and email.

D405 Thursdays, Room GH750 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 06 October 2016 13.30-16.00, 8 weeks fee £116 (ILA eligible) orD406 Thursdays, Room GH750 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 19 January 2017 13.30-16.00, 8 weeks fee £116 (ILA eligible)orE407 Thursdays, Room GH750 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 19 January 2017 18.00-20.30, 8 weeks fee £116 (ILA eligible)

Family History Research: Beyond the Basics10 credit pointsRonnie Scott BA MPhil PhD FSA Scot

Most family historians are comfortable working with the birth, marriage, death and census information readily available for Scotland and England. This class takes you beyond these basic sources and examines a wide range of resources for Scotland, England and Ireland, including testaments, land and property registers, maps, valuation rolls, street and trade directories, newspapers, census substitutes and church records. You will also look at research methods and ways of recording your findings, and introduce palaeography (old handwriting), heraldry and genetic genealogy. There will be comprehensive lists of printed and online sources, and other resources. One session will be a visit to an archive or library resource. Students should be familiar with basic records, or have attended ‘Family History Research: an Introduction’. The required reading for this class is: Bruce Durie, ‘Scottish Genealogy’, 3rd edition (History Press, 2012).

D427 Thursdays, Room GH740 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 06 October 2016 13.30-16.00, 8 weeks fee £93 (ILA eligible)orD428 Thursdays, Room GH740 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 19 January 2017 13.30-16.00, 8 weeks fee £93 (ILA eligible)orD429 Wednesdays, Room GH740 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 19 April 2017 13.30-16.00, 8 weeks fee £93 (ILA eligible)orE430 Wednesdays, Room GH327 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 19 April 2017 18.30-21.00, 8 weeks fee £93 (ILA eligible)

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NEW Tracing Your Irish Family HistoryJudith Russell MA Dip Lib MSc (Geneal Stud)

Many families in the West of Scotland can trace at least some of their family roots back to Ireland. Until recently, this has often been considered to be a genealogical ‘brick wall’, due to the loss of certain historical Irish records a century ago. This perception is now changing, due to the increasing availability of important records for family history research. This class aims to help you uncover what records are now available to help you enhance your knowledge of these elusive family branches, and place this new information in the wider context of your family history project.

D408 Thursdays, Room GH232 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 06 October 2016 14.30-16.30, 8 weeks fee £78orD409 Wednesdays, Room GH232 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 18 January 2017 14.30-16.30, 8 weeks fee £78

NEW Occupations in Family History ResearchJudith Russell MA Dip Lib MSc (Geneal Stud)

Family history research can gain a great deal of social, historical and cultural context from studying records of the occupations pursued by our forebears. This class aims to help you discover the genealogical records that will tell you more about your ancestors’ working lives, and place them within their historical environment. The main focus will be on the Victorian era, but you will also look at some aspects of occupational history in earlier and later periods. Glasgow will feature strongly, but other parts of Scotland will also be considered.

D410 Wednesdays, Room GH740 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 18 January 2017 12.00-14.00, 8 weeks fee £78


Genetic Genealogy: an Introduction10 credit pointsGraham Holton BA MCLIP FHEA LRAM LTCL and Alasdair Macdonald MSc (Geneal Stud)

This class aims to impart a basic knowledge of the scientific and technological aspects of genetic genealogy and teach the skills needed to interpret DNA test results for genealogy. There has been an increasing interest in genetic genealogy as the technology of DNA testing has developed and the potential for genealogical applications has become clear. The scientific and technological complexities of the subject make it challenging for genealogists and family historians who are more likely to feel an affinity with the field of arts and humanities rather than that of science and technology. Many individuals who have a DNA test carried out find it very difficult to fully understand the meaning of the results and what further tests and/or genealogical research might prove worthwhile. This class addresses this issue and illustrates that genetic genealogy is an important tool in the field of genealogical studies. The class is also suitable for those who have not yet taken a test.


Family History Research: an Introduction10 credit pointsMarie Dougan BSc PgDip Prof Studies in Education PgDip(Geneal Stud)

In this class, you will discover sources useful for tracing your own family history. This will include indexes, original records and a range of online sources. Although we will focus on Scottish records, we will illustrate how these strategies can be used to search for records in other countries. Using case histories, we will provide you with ideas and strategies to help you to use these sources to produce a genealogical record of your family. We will use a range of technologies available through Myplace to share and discuss how we can apply strategies to build your family history. The text for this class is ‘Discover Your Scottish Ancestry: Internet and Traditional Resources’, G Holton and J Winch, 2nd revised ed. 2009, (Edinburgh University Press). E413 Mondays from 03 October 2016 online, 8 weeks fee £159 (ILA eligible)or E414 Mondays from 16 January 2017 online, 8 weeks fee £159 (ILA eligible)orE415 Mondays from 17 April 2017 online, 8 weeks fee £159 (ILA eligible)

Online Genealogy Classes You can study from your own home wherever that may be and at whatever time you choose. These classes will also put you in an online community of budding genealogists which will allow you to share resources and further your own research.

In addition, successful completion of one or more of these classes, may serve as evidence of the necessary study skills and/or relevant genealogical experience necessary for entry into the Genealogical, Palaeographic and Heraldic Studies Masters level Programme.

The classes will be delivered through Myplace, the University’s virtual learning environment. This is a user-friendly platform and all you need is a broadband internet connection. It is suggested that before undertaking any of these classes that you are familiar with Windows operating systems, file management and use of the internet. Classes run for eight weeks each and will be delivered throughout 2016/17.


Using Technology in your Family History Research10 credit pointsMarie Dougan BSc PgDip Prof Studies in Education PgDip(Geneal Stud)

This class will explore the vast range of online sources which can be utilised to research your family history. It will therefore be necessary for you to have a subscription to an online service, and a discussion of what is available through a variety of service providers will be held at the beginning of the class. This will help to assist you in making some decisions about the most appropriate service for your own needs. Although we will focus on Scottish records, we will illustrate how these strategies can be used to search for records in other countries. We will discuss a range of strategies to assist you in making the most effective use of online resources. The class will also introduce you to a range of genealogy software. We will discuss a range of sources beyond those for births, marriages and censuses and will also explore ongoing developments in technologies which are of relevance to genealogists.

The tools available in Myplace will be used to share and discuss many of these ideas. This class was previously entitled ‘Family History, the Internet and More’ and has been renamed to reflect the growing number of online resources which are available to budding family historians. E416 Mondays from 03 October 2016 online, 8 weeks fee £159 (ILA eligible)orE417 Mondays from 17 April 2017 online, 8 weeks fee £159 (ILA eligible)

Family History Research: Beyond the Basics10 credit pointsMarie Dougan BSc PgDip Prof Studies in Education PgDip(Geneal Stud)

This class will focus on sources beyond birth, marriage, death and census records. The records used will be relevant in the main to Scottish based research, although some aspects will be of relevance to those undertaking research in other countries. This will include wills, testaments, inventories, valuation rolls, poor law records, and court documentation. There will also be work on the interpretation of old documents and an introduction to palaeography. Students should be familiar with basic records.

The text for this class is ‘Scottish Genealogy’, Bruce Durie. 3rd ed. 2012, (The History Press). E418 Mondays from 03 October 2016 online, 8 weeks fee £159 (ILA eligible)orE419 Mondays from 17 April 2017 online, 8 weeks fee £159 (ILA eligible)

Introduction to Heraldry10 credit pointsBruce Durie BSc PhD OMLJ FSAScot FCollT FIGRS FHEA QG

Heraldry has been called “the floral border of history”. But apart from its intrinsic interest and visual appeal, heraldry is an important aspect of any genealogist’s work. Often, the only pedigrees and lineages available are not in birth, marriage and death registers. This class aims to impart a working knowledge of the science and art of heraldry, and to teach the skills required to petition for arms. By the end of the class, you will be able to: read and compose blazons; compose arms from a blazon of a stated person or body; understand national differences in heraldic practice; research and present a petition for arms.



NEW Making sense of old documents for Family HistoryLinda Kerr BA PgDip (Geneal Studies)

Anyone researching family or local history is likely to encounter older handwritten records that, at first sight, seem impossible to read or understand. These might include letters, wills, sasines or land records, kirk session and other church records, court records or charters. In this class you will look at different types of old documents and learn tools, tips and techniques to help you decipher the handwriting and unlock the information in each record. The focus will be on Scottish records, primarily from about 1600-1900, written in old Scots but the tools and techniques can be applied more broadly. The class will include short presentations but will mostly involve in-class practical exercises and discussions. Throughout the class you will build up your palaeography skills to read old documents with more confidence and accuracy.

D422 Tuesdays, Room GH748 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 17 January 2017 14.30-16.30, 8 weeks fee £78

NEW Scottish Emigration to AmericaBruce Durie BSc PhD OMLJ FSAScot FCollT FIGRS FHEA QG

Between 1700 and 1775, possibly 75,000 Scots emigrated to Colonial North America - from the Highlands and Islands (1739 and after), but predominantly from the Lowlands. Some 200,000 Ulster Scots also migrated. There had been attempts at specifically Scottish colonies up to 1707. After 1783, when the United States of America emerged, many more emigrated. This one-day class will explore the reasons for migration, the routes taken and where Scots ended up in America and Canada.

D423 Thursday, Room GH330 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street 29 September 2016 10.30-16.30 (1 hr for lunch), 1 week fee £25

NEW Records of Inheritance in ScotlandBruce Durie BSc PhD OMLJ FSAScot FCollT FIGRS FHEA QG

Scotland makes a distinction between moveable and immovable (heritable) possessions. Up to the 1860s, ‘real’ (as in ‘real estate’) property could not be included in a will or testament. Wills and testaments are not the same thing, and there were strict laws as to how moveable estate could be bequeathed. Real estate had to be inherited by the Retours system. However, many people found ways around these strictures - largely by Deeds and by Trust Disposition and Settlements. This one-day class will explore the relevant laws, and where the documents can be found.

D424 Tuesday, Room GH330 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street 10 January 2017 10.30-16.30 (1 hr for lunch), 1 week fee £25

NEW Clans, Families, Chiefs and Tartans in ScotlandBruce Durie BSc PhD OMLJ FSAScot FCollT FIGRS FHEA QG

The Clan system is a feature of the Gaelic culture of the Highlands and Islands, and of the Borders. The majority of Scotland (in population terms) was in the Lowlands, which had no Clan structure, but these do also have Chiefs. This one-day class will explore how the Clan system came about, and how it was affected post-1746. Also dealt with, will be the distinction between Clans and Families, the roles and responsibilities of Chiefs then and now. Finally, the real story of tartans will be discussed, and the influence of the visit of King George IV to Scotland in 1822.

D425 Thursday, Room GH330 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street 12 January 2017 10.30-16.30 (1 hr for lunch), 1 week fee £25

Genealogy Seminars and Workshops


INTERESTED IN TAKING YOUR GENEALOGICAL STUDIES FURTHER?

The Centre for Lifelong Learning also offers a professional postgraduate programme, aimed at those who wish to use genealogy and related subjects in their professional careers, or for those who want an academic qualification in the subject. Entry to the Postgraduate Certificate is on the basis of proven experience in genealogy and family history. While many applicants will be graduates, alternative educational qualifications will be considered, these may include training through work. Successful completion of one or more of the Centre for Lifelong Learning’s 8 week genealogy classes, may serve as evidence of the necessary study skills and/or relevant genealogical experience required to facilitate progression to the online Postgraduate Certificate, which continues to the Postgraduate Diploma and then to a Masters degree (MSc). You must meet all the assessment and attendance requirements of these 8 week classes. Completion of one or more of these classes does not guarantee acceptance on the Postgraduate courses, but will be taken into account. These classes are offered:

Term 1 (Oct-Dec)

Family History Research: an Introduction(online and on-campus)Family History Research: Beyond the Basics(online and on-campus)Genetic Genealogy: an Introduction (online)Introduction to Heraldry (online)Using Technology in your Family History Research(on-campus and online)

Term 2 (Jan-Mar)

Family History Research: an Introduction(online and on-campus)Using Technology in your Family History Research(online and on-campus) Family History Research: Beyond the Basics (on-campus)

Term 3 (Apr-Jun)

Family History Research: an Introduction (online)Family History Research: Beyond the Basics(online and on-campus)Genetic Genealogy: an Introduction (online)Introduction to Heraldry (online)Using Technology in your Family History Research (online)

NEW Heraldry: an introductionBruce Durie BSc PhD OMLJ FSAScot FCollT FIGRS FHEA QG

Heraldry (or, more correctly, Armory) is often dismissed as mere symbology. But there is a body of laws – more strictly enshrined in legislation in Scotland than anywhere else – and a historical, legal and ceremonial context that makes it a strictly regulated part of modern Scotland. Anyone with an interest in history, genealogy, Scottish society or law should understand the laws and science of heraldry. You will come to understand that: heraldry is a vital, living aspect of Scots law and culture with the same roots as our distinctive legal system and heraldic literature (aspilogia, armouries etc.) are an important part of Scotland’s literary treasury. There are historical and genealogical clues extant in Arms for genealogy, history and cultural appreciation. By the end of the day, you should be able to correctly blazon a Coat of Arms and, from a blazon, draw a Coat of Arms; understand the rules, history and context of Arms in modern Scotland and understand the process for obtaining Arms in Scotland.

D426 Tuesday, Room GH330 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street 27 September 2016 10.30-16.30 (1 hr for lunch), 1 week fee £25


Arabic 1A10 credit pointsSahar Morshed BA MBA

This class is for complete beginners and will provide an introduction to Arabic, one of the great languages of the world. Through class discussion, exercises from the textbook and audio visual materials, you will learn the letters of the alphabet and their sounds and a little about how the language works. By the end of the class you should be able to communicate effectively in a number of everyday situations commonly encountered on holiday or business trips. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/languagematerials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.


NEW Arabic 1B10 credit pointsHanan Atalla BSc

This class is intended for those who have completed ‘Arabic 1’ previously or who have a basic knowledge of Arabic and wish to develop further their competence and understanding of the language. You will learn through tutor explanation of the language structure, class discussion and studying Arabic material. By the end of the class you should have improved your conversational skills through a variety of audio visual materials and gained a wider knowledge of Arabic grammar and vocabulary. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/languagematerials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.

E081 Tuesdays, Room GH512 Graham Hills Building, 50 Richmond Street From 04 October 2016 18.00-20.00, 22 weeks fee £202 (ILA eligible)

If you are unsure about which level of language to enrol for, please visit www.strath.ac.uk/cll/studentsupport/languages where you will find a guide to the levels available.

20 AND 22 WEEK LANGUAGE CLASSES(including British Sign Language)

In order to widen your learning opportunities, the Centre for Lifelong Learning (CLL) is co-ordinating with the Centre for Open Studies at the University of Glasgow in evening language provision. Throughout this section you will see information about classes which are currently offered at Glasgow University but not through CLL.

Languages

University Bookshop

The University Bookshop which is a branch of John Smith & Son is located on Cathedral Street next to the Curran Building of the University. Most language textbooks will be available with a 10%

discount (on production of your class payment receipt) from the shop and an online book ordering service has been established for your convenience. If you choose to shop online, you can either collect your order in person or have it sent to your home.

Please contact (0141) 548 4099 for further information or visit the website at http://www.johnsmith.co.uk/studentstore

IMPORTANT CHANGES TO OPEN STUDIES CLASSES All language classes are now aligned to the Common European Language Framework which offers progression through various levels typically 1A, 1B, 2 and 3 (not all languages are offered at the more advanced levels). The less spoken languages have been brought into line with other Open Studies classes (French, German, Italian and Spanish). This change has been made in response to students seeking to engage more with the practical uses of their chosen language.

44 Languages | Evening and Weekend Programme 2016-2017

British Sign Language (Basic)Mark McGowan

This class is an ideal introduction to sign language. Deaf people in the UK use various methods of communication but BSL is the most widely used method of signed communication. Your degree of deafness does not, in itself, determine whether or not you are a member of the deaf community. Someone who has become profoundly deaf in adulthood may still identify with the hearing world and rely on lipreading, speech and hearing aids to listen to sound. Someone born with a less profound hearing loss into a deaf family may identify with the deaf community and use BSL. BSL evolved naturally as languages do and this class will introduce you to both manual and non-manual components, hand-shapes and movements, facial expression and shoulder movement. People who use BSL also use finger-spelling. Certain words - usually names of people and places - are spelled out on fingers and you will also be introduced to this.


An Introduction to British Sign Language (Basic)Mark McGowan

During this short class, you will learn the basics of sign language and by the end of the class you should be equipped to communicate with deaf people at a basic level. The class will focus on providing you with a greater understanding of the language, deaf culture and will increase your deaf awareness.

E328 Thursdays, Room GH230 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 20 April 2017 18.00-20.00, 6 weeks fee £56 (ILA eligible)

Chinese (Mandarin) 1A10 credit pointsHeather Liu BA MSc

This class will provide an introduction to basic spoken Chinese. By the end of the class you should be able to communicate within a good range of common situations in Chinese. You will be introduced to a core vocabulary used frequently in everyday life including a good coverage of Chinese speech patterns and various real life scenarios in which you will learn to use Chinese. This class will focus on listening and speaking skills and will therefore only use pinyin, a romanisation system for Chinese. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/languagematerials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.

E083 Mondays, Room TBA Venue TBA From 03 October 2016 18.00-20.00, 22 weeks fee £202 (ILA eligible)

Danish 1

Classes available at the University of Glasgow, Centre for Open Studies. Please contact 0141 330 1835 for further details.

Dutch 1



French 1A10 credit pointsPatrick Scott BA and TBA

A friendly introduction for absolute beginners to one of the world’s major languages! This class will cover the basics of everyday French and introduce you to the study skills required to work towards mastering a foreign language. In addition to exercises from the textbook, there will be group work, paired speaking activities and audio-visual material for listening comprehension. This class will also look at elements of French life, culture, society and history, in order to present a broader understanding of not just the language, but also the French ‘way of life’. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/languagematerials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.

E084 Patrick Scott Mondays, Room GH232 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 03 October 2016 18.00-20.00, 22 weeks fee £202 (ILA eligible)orE227 TBA Wednesdays, Room GH817 Graham Hills Building, 50 Richmond Street From 18 January 2017 18.00-20.00, 22 weeks fee £202 (ILA eligible)

French 1B10 credit pointsPatrick Scott BA and Joan Lefever MA

This class is for those who have some basic knowledge of the language. If you have previously taken ‘French 1A’ or have studied French some time ago and know a little, this class is for you. You will have the chance to practise your French conversational skills in groups and the use of audio visual materials will help familiarise you further with the French language. This class will also look at elements of French life, culture, society and history in order to present a broader understanding of not just the language but also the French ‘way of life’. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/languagematerials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.

E085 Patrick Scott Thursdays, Room GH231 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 06 October 2016 18.00-20.00, 22 weeks fee £202 (ILA eligible)orE228 Joan Lefever Tuesdays, Room GH752 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 17 January 2017 18.00-20.00, 22 weeks fee £202 (ILA eligible)

French 210 credit pointsPatrick Scott BA

If you already have some knowledge of French or completed ‘French 1B’ previously and are looking to improve your ability to communicate in a variety of everyday situations, then this is the class for you! Reading and listening skills will be developed, along with an understanding of how the French language works. You will learn through paired/group activities, the use of audio visual materials and short authentic texts, as well as exercises from the textbook. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/languagematerials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.



French 310 credit pointsMurielle Jousseau MA

This class is for those who have studied French before and have completed Stages 1-2 at the Centre for Lifelong Learning and who wish to extend their competence and increase their fluency. It will focus on everyday language, with the emphasis on the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. You will explore different aspects of contemporary France, using audio visual materials and short texts from different sources. By the end of the class you will feel more confident about communicating in French, with an extended vocabulary on different topics, improved reading and listening skills and a better understanding of the language and its cultural and social background. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/languagematerials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.

E087 Thursdays, Room GH752 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 06 October 2016 18.00-20.00, 22 weeks fee £211 (ILA eligible)

Conversational FrenchJoan Lefever MA

This class is suitable for those who have completed ‘French 3’ or equivalent. It will provide you with the opportunity to consolidate your language skills and allow you to ‘talk’ in French thus improving your fluency. No new grammar will be covered although grammar points taught in Stages 1-3 will be revised where appropriate. Various topical learning materials will be used to improve your vocabulary, listening skills and ability to converse in both one-to-one and group situations. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/languagematerials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.


French 4 & 4 (advanced)


Gaelic 1A10 credit pointsRona MacDonald MA

A lively introduction to Scotland’s historic language and culture for those with no prior knowledge of Gaelic, taught in a friendly and welcoming environment. You will learn through paired work, speaking and listening exercises using a wide variety of materials. By the end of this communicative-based class, you should have an understanding of some Gaelic which will be of use in a number of everyday situations. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/languagematerials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.

E089 Wednesdays, Room TBA Venue TBA From 05 October 2016 18.30-20.30, 22 weeks fee £202 (ILA eligible)

Gaelic 2 & 3



German 1A10 credit pointsPierre Kuba BA PGCE

A friendly introduction to one of Europe’s major languages for absolute beginners! This class will cover the basics of everyday German and introduce you to the study skills required to work towards mastering a foreign language. In addition to exercises from the textbook, there will be group work, paired speaking activities and audio visual material for listening comprehension. This class will also look at elements of German life, culture, society and history in order to present a broader understanding of not just the language but also the German ‘way of life’. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/languagematerials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.

E090 Tuesdays, Room GH227 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 04 October 2016 18.30-20.30, 22 weeks fee £202 (ILA eligible)orE229 Thursdays, Room GH742 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 19 January 2017 18.00-20.00, 22 weeks fee £202 (ILA eligible)

German 1B10 credit pointsJuliane Mildschlag MA

This class is for those who have some basic knowledge of the language or if you studied ‘German 1A’ last year. If you have studied German some time ago and know a little, this class is for you. Based on a selected range of topics such as travel, food and lifestyle, this class gives you the skills and knowledge to master everyday situations in German speaking environments effectively and confidently. Focusing on your communicative needs, group talk, paired speaking activities and audio-visual materials from the textbook and other sources will make your experience of learning German both beneficial and enjoyable. The class will help familiarise you further with both the German language and ‘way of life’. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/languagematerials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.


German 210 credit pointsJuliane Mildschlag MA

If you have already achieved a basic level of German or completed ‘German 1B’, and are looking to improve your ability to communicate in a variety of everyday situations, then this is the class for you! Focusing on your communicative needs, this class provides you with the ‘tools’ to use German far more independently than before. With frequent involvement in conversation and paired speaking activities you will practise talking about topics of a general nature and of tourist interest consolidating and extending your scope of vocabulary and grammatical competence. You will develop skills in reading and discussing short texts in German. Audio visual materials from the textbook and other sources will be used to make your experience of learning German both beneficial and enjoyable. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/languagematerials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.



German 310 credit pointsPierre Kuba BA PGCE

This class is for those who have studied German to an intermediate level and wish to consolidate and improve their command of the German language. You will explore different aspects of contemporary life in the German speaking countries in a relaxed and friendly environment and improve on your ability to converse on matters of tourist interest, lifestyle and current affairs. This class provides you with the tools to use German far more independently than before. You will improve your linguistic competence through a range of communicative activities such as role-plays, group and paired discussions and a range of audio visual materials from the textbook and other sources. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/languagematerials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.

E093 Mondays, Room GH231 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 03 October 2016 18.00-20.00, 22 weeks fee £211 (ILA eligible)

German 4


Greek Twice a Week (Modern Greek 1A)10 credit pointsJane Papamichail BA DipPED DipAdEd LLM

This class is aimed at people with no knowledge or very little knowledge of Modern Greek. It will cover language used for everyday situations in Greece and Cyprus. This will include topics such as talking about yourself, meeting people, shopping, ordering food and drink, getting about, and booking accommodation. You will be introduced to the Greek alphabet and simple grammatical structures, but the main emphasis will be on spoken language for practical situations. This class meets twice a week over 11 weeks. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/languagematerials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.

E230 Mondays & Wednesdays, Room GH230 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 16 January 2017 18.00-20.00, 11 weeks fee £202 (ILA eligible)

Italian 1A10 credit pointsFrancesca Perazio MA and Giovanna Vignati PhD Dip Spanish (Open)

A friendly introduction to one of Europe’s major languages for absolute beginners! This class will cover the basics of everyday Italian and introduce you to the study skills required to work towards mastering a foreign language. In addition to exercises from the textbook, there will be group work, paired speaking activities and audio visual material for listening comprehension. This class will also look at elements of Italian life, culture, society and history in order to present a broader understanding of not just the language but also the Italian ‘way of life’. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/languagematerials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.

E094 Francesca Perazio Wednesdays, Room GH752 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 05 October 2016 18.00-20.00, 22 weeks fee £202 (ILA eligible)orE231 Giovanna Vignati Mondays, Room GH748 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 16 January 2017 18.00-20.00, 22 weeks fee £202 (ILA eligible)


Italian 1B10 credit pointsGiovanna Vignati PhD Dip Spanish (Open)

This class is for those who have some basic knowledge of the language. If you have taken ‘Italian 1A’ or have studied Italian some time ago and know a little, this class is for you. You will have the chance to practise your Italian conversational skills in groups and the use of audio visual materials will help familiarise you further with the Italian language. This class will also look at elements of Italian life, culture, society and history in order to present a broader understanding of not just the language but also the Italian ‘way of life’. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/languagematerials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.


Italian 210 credit pointsGiancarlo Leuter BA

If you already have some knowledge of Italian or completed ‘Italian 1B’ previously, and are looking to improve your ability to communicate in a variety of everyday situations, then this is the class for you! Reading, listening and speaking skills will be developed, along with an understanding of how the Italian language works. You will learn through paired/group activities and through the use of audio visual resources. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/languagematerials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.


Italian 310 credit pointsGiovanna Vignati PhD Dip Spanish (Open)

This class is for those who have studied Italian before and who wish to extend their competence and increase their fluency. It will focus on everyday language, with the emphasis on the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. You will explore different aspects of contemporary Italy, using the textbook and some additional audio visual materials and short texts from newspapers and magazines. You will learn through participation in a range of activities to improve your communicative skills and broaden your vocabulary in a friendly environment. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/languagematerials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.


Conversational ItalianGiancarlo Leuter BA

This class is suitable for those who have completed ‘Italian 3’ or equivalent. It will provide you with the opportunity to consolidate your language skills and allow you to ‘talk’ in Italian thus improving your fluency. No new grammar will be covered although grammar points taught in Stages 1-3 will be revised where appropriate. Various topical learning materials will be used to improve your vocabulary, listening skills and ability to converse in both one-to-one and group situations. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/languagematerials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.


Italian 4 & 4 (advanced)



Japanese 1A10 credit pointsKazuko Dow BA UCLES(Japanese)

An introductory class for those with no previous knowledge of Japanese. This class will focus on speaking, although written Japanese, both Hiragana and Katakana will be included. By the end of the class, you will be able to communicate effectively in a number of everyday situations which you may encounter on a holiday or business trip to Japan. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/languagematerials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.


NEW Japanese 1B10 credit pointsKazuko Dow BA UCLES(Japanese)

This class is now aligned to the Common European Language Framework. It is a new class which will sit between Levels 1A and 2 and brings the less spoken languages into line with the other Open Studies classes. Japanese 1B is for those who have some experience of Japanese or have taken Japanese 1 previously and will encourage you to use the language in a variety of situations. A range of materials will be used to guide and help you to gain confidence and insight into how the language works and, at the same time, inform you of everyday Japanese culture and customs. By the end of the class you will be able to communicate in Japanese with greater confidence and fluency in a range of everyday situations. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/languagematerials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.

E100 Wednesdays, Room GH509 Graham Hills Building, 50 Richmond Street From 05 October 2016 19.00-21.00, 22 weeks fee £202 (ILA eligible)

REVISED Japanese 210 credit points Kazuko Dow BA UCLES(Japanese)

This class is now aligned to the Common European Language Framework which offers progression through various levels typically 1A, 1B, 2 and 3. It is aimed at students who completed Japanese 2 previously or equivalent. The course content and assessment progresses from what was offered in 2015/16. (Students who completed Japanese 2 last year will achieve credit for this course in 2016-17, if successful). Japanese 2 aims to improve speaking and listening skills and knowledge of Japanese culture and customs through communicative activities in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Full comprehension of Hiragana & Katakana is essential and Kanji is also introduced. Your written competence in Japanese will also develop. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/languagematerials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.


Norwegian 1


Polish 1A10 credit pointsTBA

Poland is the largest of the new countries in the enlarged European Union. Polish is also the language spoken by a significant number of immigrants to West-Central Scotland in the 20th century. By means of active involvement in paired and group activities, the use of specially prepared teaching materials and extracts from the Polish press, you will learn to communicate effectively in a number of everyday situations and gain a good basic grounding in how the language works. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/languagematerials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.



Portuguese 1A10 credit pointsTBA

In recent years, Portugal has become increasingly popular as a holiday destination. This class offers the ideal opportunity to get to know one of the most widely-spoken languages in the world. Intended for complete beginners, there will be a strong focus on the spoken language through group and paired work, games, activities and audio visual material. By the end of the class you will be able to get by in Portuguese in a variety of everyday situations. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/languagematerials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.


NEW Portuguese 1B10 credit pointsTBA

This class is for those who have some basic knowledge of Portuguese or have completed ‘Portuguese 1’ previously. This class is designed to enable you to participate in classroom conversational activities relating to the language studied as well as dealing with daily activities and personal interests. Reading, writing, listening and speaking skills will be developed and you will gain a better understanding of Portuguese life, history and culture. By the end of the class, you will be able to communicate in Portuguese with greater fluency in a range of everyday situations. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/languagematerials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.

E104 Thursdays, Room GH512 Graham Hills Building, 50 Richmond Street From 06 October 2016 18.30-20.30, 22 weeks fee £202 (ILA eligible)

Russian 1A10 credit pointsTBA

This class is for those who have no knowledge of Russian. The emphasis is on communication, understanding spoken Russian and speaking the language in various everyday situations. The focus will be on active participation in exercises from the textbook, group discussions, roleplays and listening practice from audio-visual sources. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/languagematerials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.

E105 Mondays, Room GH818 Graham Hills Building, 50 Richmond Street From 03 October 2016 18.00-20.00, 22 weeks fee £202 (ILA eligible)

Russian 2



Spanish 1A10 credit pointsEmma Sanchez-Quinones Ballestero MLitt, Sergio Romero-Bueno BA and Gillian Pencovitch MA DipEML

A friendly introduction to one of the world’s major languages for absolute beginners! This class will cover the basics of everyday Spanish and introduce you to the study skills required to work towards mastering a foreign language. In addition to exercises from the textbook, there will be group work, paired speaking activities and audio visual material for listening comprehension. This class will also look at elements of Spanish life, culture, society and history in order to present a broader understanding of not just the language but also the Spanish ‘way of life’. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/languagematerials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.

E106 Emma Sanchez-Quinones Ballestero Mondays, Room GH752 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 03 October 2016 18.00-20.00, 22 weeks fee £202 (ILA eligible)orE107 Sergio Romero-Bueno Wednesdays, Room GH227 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 05 October 2016 18.00-20.00, 22 weeks fee £202 (ILA eligible)orE232 Gillian Pencovitch Wednesdays, Room GH813 Graham Hills Building, 50 Richmond Street From 18 January 2017 18.00-20.00, 22 weeks fee £202 (ILA eligible)

Spanish Twice a Week (Spanish 1A)10 credit pointsAna Belén Reguera García BA

This class allows you to accelerate your learning of Spanish. The classes are intensive and designed to give you the chance to get to grips with the language at a faster pace. By taking this class, you will be completing ‘Spanish 1A’ in 11 weeks rather than the usual 22. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/languagematerials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.

E108 Mondays & Wednesdays, Room GH327 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 03 October 2016 18.00-20.00, 11 weeks fee £202 (ILA eligible)

DELE (Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera)

The Spanish Language and DELE (Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera) preparation online courses are aimed at prospective candidates for the DELE exams, the official accreditation of the degree of fluency of the Spanish language. The exams take place twice a year (May and November) at Strathclyde University. The course will cover the different proficiency levels described by the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). Although these courses are aimed at familiarising learners with the format of the DELE exams, they are also conceived to prepare learners for any type of situation where a particular level of proficiency in the Spanish language is required, i.e., Primary school 1+2 languages policy, working and living abroad, support for other university courses, Spanish for business, etc.

These courses will be delivered online (i.e. Myplace), although a number of sessions will require evening attendance on campus in order to improve oral skills. They will run twice a year, starting either at the beginning of February or the beginning of August, and will have a duration of 15 weeks. The cost for the course is £250 and places can be booked through the Online Shop or contact Elena Solá Simón by email [email protected] for further information.


Spanish 1B10 credit pointsKirsten Jackson MA, Sergio Romero-Bueno BA and Daniel Bonarelli BA

This class is for those who have some basic knowledge of the language or if you completed ‘Spanish 1A’ previously. If you have studied Spanish some time ago and know a little, this class is for you. You will have the chance to practise your Spanish conversational skills in groups and the use of audio-visual materials will help familiarise you further with the Spanish language. This class will also look at elements of Spanish life, culture, society and history in order to present a broader understanding of not just the language but the Spanish ‘way of life’. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/languagematerials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.

E109 Kirsten Jackson Wednesdays, Room GH740 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 05 October 2016 18.00-20.00, 22 weeks fee £202 (ILA eligible)orE110 Sergio Romero-Bueno Tuesdays, Room GH748 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 04 October 2016 18.00-20.00, 22 weeks fee £202 (ILA eligible)orE233 Daniel Bonarelli Thursdays, Room GH753 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 19 January 2017 18.00-20.00, 22 weeks fee £202 (ILA eligible)

Spanish Twice a Week (Spanish 1B)10 credit pointsAna Belén Reguera García BA

This class allows you to accelerate your learning of Spanish. The classes are intensive and designed to give you the chance to get to grips with the language at a faster pace. By taking this class, you will be completing ‘Spanish 1B’ in 11 weeks rather than the usual 22. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/languagematerials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.

E234 Mondays & Wednesdays, Room GH327 Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street From 16 January 2017 18.00-20.00, 11 weeks fee £202 (ILA eligible)

Spanish 210 credit pointsAnne Bowman MA PGDip

If you already have a basic knowledge of Spanish or completed ‘Spanish 1B’ previously, then this is the class to help you improve your ability to communicate on a variety of everyday topics. Reading and listening skills will be developed, along with an understanding of how the Spanish language works. You will learn through paired/group activities, the use of audio visual materials and short authentic texts. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/languagematerials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.



Spanish 310 credit pointsEmma Sanchez-Quinones Ballestero MLitt

This class is for those who have studied Spanish before and who wish to extend their competence and increase their fluency. It will focus on everyday language, with the emphasis on the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. You will explore different aspects of contemporary Spain, using audio-visual materials and short texts from newspapers and magazines, learning through participation in a range of activities to improve your communicative skills and broaden your vocabulary in a friendly environment. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/languagematerials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.


Conversational SpanishSergio Romero-Bueno BA

This class is suitable for those who have completed ‘Spanish 3’ or equivalent. It will provide you with the opportunity to consolidate your language skills and allow you to ‘talk’ in Spanish thus improving your fluency. No new grammar will be covered although grammar points taught in Stages 1-3 will be revised where appropriate. Various topical learning materials will be used to improve your vocabulary, listening skills and ability to converse in both one-to-one and group situations. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/languagematerials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.


NEW The Ministry of SpanishRaquel Martinez Martin MA

This class is based around the successful Spanish series ‘El Ministerio del Tiempo’ (The Ministry of Time) on Radio Televisión Española (RTVE). It is ideal for those advanced students who are looking to practise their skills and wish to broaden their cultural and historical knowledge. Topic areas will include: the Spanish Armada, the Christian Kings and the Spanish Inquisition. Each episode will be viewed by students at home and discussed during class time. The class meetings will be conducted in Spanish and are suitable for students who have completed ‘Spanish 3’, or equivalent. Each episode can be viewed on the RTVE website by accessing the link: http://www.rtve.es/television/ministerio-del-tiempo/capitulos-completos/. There is also an RTVE app for tablet (e.g. iPad). The series is fully subtitled in Spanish and can be watched anytime, for free. Students can watch the full first season before starting the class if they wish, as the content will be ‘inspired’ by the series but not completely based on it.


Spanish 4 & 4 (advanced)

Classes available at the University of Glasgow, Centre for Open Studies. Please contact 0141 330 1835 for further details

Swedish 1 Classes available at the University of Glasgow, Centre for Open Studies. Please contact 0141 330 1835 for further details.

Turkish 1 Classes available at the University of Glasgow, Centre for Open Studies. Please contact 0141 330 1835 for further details.


German 1A10 credit pointsJuliane Mildschlag MA

A friendly introduction to one of Europe’s major languages for absolute beginners! This class will cover the basics of everyday German and introduce you to the study skills required to work towards mastering a foreign language. In addition to exercises from the textbook, there will be group work, paired speaking activities and audio visual materials for listening comprehension. This class will also look at elements of German life, culture, society and history in order to present a broader understanding of not just the language but also the German ‘way of life’. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/languagematerials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.


Italian 1A10 credit pointsTBA

A friendly introduction to one of Europe’s major languages for absolute beginners! This class will cover the basics of everyday Italian and introduce you to the study skills required to work towards mastering a foreign language. In addition to exercises from the textbook, there will be group work, paired speaking activities and audio visual material for listening comprehension. This class will also look at elements of Italian life, culture, society and history in order to present a broader understanding of not just the language but also the Italian ‘way of life’. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/languagematerials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.


SATURDAY MORNING LANGUAGE CLASSES French 1A10 credit pointsTBA

A friendly introduction to one of Europe’s major languages for absolute beginners! This class will cover the basics of everyday French and introduce you to the study skills required to work towards mastering a foreign language. In addition to exercises from the textbook, there will be group work, paired speaking activities and audio visual material for listening comprehension. This class will also look at elements of French life, culture, society and history in order to present a broader understanding of not just the language but also the French ‘way of life’. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/languagematerials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.



Italian 1B10 credit pointsGiancarlo Leuter BA

This class is for those who have some basic knowledge of the language. If you have taken ‘Italian 1A’ or have studied Italian some time ago and know a little, this class is for you. You will have the chance to practise your Italian conversational skills in groups and the use of audio visual materials will help familiarise you further with the Italian language. This class will also look at elements of Italian life, culture, society and history in order to present a broader understanding of not just the language but also the Italian ‘way of life’. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/languagematerials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.


Spanish 1A10 credit pointsTBA

A friendly introduction to one of the world’s major languages for absolute beginners! This class will cover the basics of everyday Spanish and introduce you to the study skills required to work towards mastering a foreign language. In addition to exercises from the textbook, there will be group work, paired speaking activities and audio visual material for listening comprehension. This class will also look at elements of Spanish life, culture, society and history in order to present a broader understanding of not just the language but also the Spanish ‘way of life’. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/languagematerials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.


Spanish 1B10 credit pointsDaniel Bonarelli BA

This class is for those who have some basic knowledge of the language or if you completed ‘Spanish 1A’ previously. If you have studied Spanish some time ago and know a little, this class is for you. You will have the chance to practise your Spanish conversational skills in groups and the use of audio-visual materials will help familiarise you further with the Spanish language. This class will also look at elements of Spanish life, culture, society and history in order to present a broader understanding of not just the language but the Spanish ‘way of life’. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/languagematerials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.



Get By in ItalianTBA


Get By in GermanPierre Kuba BA PGCE


Get By in SpanishAna Belén Reguera García BA


TOURIST LANGUAGE CLASSES

‘Get by In’ Language Classes

This range of tourist language classes aims to provide survival level language skills for everyday situations encountered by travellers and tourists: sightseeing, banks, hotels, bars, restaurants, shops, etc. The classes concentrate on speaking and listening. Audio visual materials will provide listening practice, and speaking practice will involve group and pair work in a relaxed environment. You will get more out of your holiday or business trip by learning a little of the language before you go!

NEW “Una chiacchierata” - Improving your spoken ItalianGiovanna Vignati PhD Dip Spanish (Open)

Would you like to improve your speaking skills in a relaxed atmosphere? This new class will help you to achieve this goal using a variety of materials in the target language to enhance the learning experience and build on vocabulary. It is suitable for students who have completed ‘Stage 1A’ or ‘1B’ classes at the Centre or are learning the language at a similar level elsewhere. Come and enjoy the company and the chat!



Taking Your Interest FurtherIndependent Study10 credit pointsRonnie Scott BA MPhil PhD FSA Scot

This class allows you to undertake independent study in an area of the Open Studies curriculum. This could include Art History, Philosophy, Literature, Scottish Studies, History, Psychology or subjects in any pathway. By the end of the class you will be able to demonstrate that you have a simple but effective understanding of research methodology and can produce a piece of work on an agreed topic. You will be supervised by Dr Ronnie Scott, an experienced member of our teaching team who will guide you through the project. We will arrange a one-to-one interview with you to discuss possible research topics. Assessment will be based on the production of a piece of written work of 1500-2000 words. Previous research topics have included Gender Studies, Local History and the future of books.

E445 fee £143 (ILA eligible)

Please contact the Centre in the first instance to initiate discussion and to arrange a meeting. Telephone (0141) 548 2116 or email [email protected] if you require further information.

Skills Development Scotland

For more information and advice about other learning opportunities to suit you, contact: freephone: 0800 917 8000http://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/


Certificate in Counselling Skills (COSCA)

This course lasts for one academic year and is designed in association with the Confederation of Scottish Counselling Agencies for people for whom counselling skills could be useful in their normal day to day work, and uses COSCA materials and COSCA registered trainers. As well as familiarising participants with the ‘counselling approach’ and a range of counselling skills, the course will provide a review of a number of theories which underpin their applications.

For further information and the online application see www.strath.ac.uk/cll/cpd/counselling.

NB. This course is eligible for the Part-time Fee Grant (see page 63 for more information).

Counselling

ACCESS TO UNIVERSITY STUDY Pre-Entry Access Course

This course is designed to address the needs of adults who would like to study at undergraduate level but have been away from full-time education for at least three years and do not have the required qualifications. This gives students the opportunity to develop both life and work skills which, added to increased maturity and self-discipline, are important for successful completion of the course. Undertaking this course gives students a range of study skills as well as experience of specific academic subjects offered in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Strathclyde Business School, as well as familiarising students with what a major university has to offer.

The course runs on Monday evenings beginning September 2016 and consists of 25 two-hour meetings. No previous academic qualifications are required.

For further information and the online application see www.strath.ac.uk/cll/alp/access.

N.B. This course is eligible for the Part-time Fee Grant (see page 63 for more information).

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In keeping with its founding principles, the University of Strathclyde strongly embraces its position as ‘the Place of Useful Learning’, by providing a wide range of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Postgraduate courses. Rapid changes in technology, new methods of working, legislative change and the emergence of new industries and professions make the provision of relevant lifelong learning for professional groups and individuals essential.

CLL’s CPD and Postgraduate portfolio is largely concerned with enhancing access, employability and advanced professional and executive development. Most of our provision is available on a part-time basis and increasingly can be accessed by participants from further afield, through online delivery.

We recognise that some organisations may find it more suitable to conduct their CPD activities in-house using external presenters, in which case it is often possible to arrange for our subject specialists to travel to a client specific location. This may offer a more cost effective solution where a number of employees are involved.

Continuing Professional Development & Postgraduate Study @ CLL

Some of the courses available through the Centre for Lifelong Learning are:

MSc/ Pg.Diploma/ Pg.Certificate in Genealogical, Palaeographic and Heraldic Studies

MSc/ Pg.Diploma/ Pg.Certificate in Safety and Risk Management

AURPO Certificate of Professional Development in Radiation Protection

COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills

For further information on CPD and Postgraduate Programmes offered by CLL visit www.strath.ac.uk/cll or telephone 0141 548 2392.


The Open Studies Certificate

Our programme of credit-bearing classes is designed to lead to a University of Strathclyde award - the Open Studies Certificate. This is worth 30 credits and you can gain these through combinations of subjects that reflect your interests. These could include Language Studies, Applied Arts, Humanities, Genealogical Studies, Applied Writing and Theatre Arts. Accreditation is offered free with no hidden extras.

Tutors give full briefings of assessments and dates at the first class meeting and it is the student’s responsibility to attend for the weeks when assessment will be held. All assessments conducted in class will not be re-arranged on an individual basis unless in extenuating circumstances. Where dates may change due to tutor changes or absence, the Centre will take the necessary steps to amend assessment schedules.

Note: You normally have a maximum of six years to complete an Open Studies Certificate, therefore, any credit gained prior to Session 2010/11 which has not been used towards a Certificate is now out of date and cannot be used against an award. It may be possible to apply for Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) - please contact our Programme Administrator.

You need not take any action to apply for the Certificate, we monitor your academic record and will inform you when you have reached 30 credits. You can contact us at any time and request an Assessment History which provides you with an outline of all the credit bearing classes you have taken with the Centre.

If you have any queries regarding studying for credit, please contact the Centre’s Programmes Administrator on 0141 548 2392 or via email at [email protected] or [email protected].

Certificate of Higher Education in Lifelong Learning

The Certificate of Higher Education in Lifelong Learning is for those who have accumulated 120 credits and have gained three Open Studies Certificates. The fourth Open Studies Certificate is replaced by the award of the Certificate in Higher Education in Lifelong Learning. This can be gained in either Creative Arts or Humanities depending on your spread of subjects. At least 90 of the credits must come from one of the named subject areas in order to achieve the award in either Creative Arts or Humanities. Subjects are split as follows:

HumanitiesHumanitiesGenealogical StudiesLanguage Studies

Creative ArtsApplied ArtsTheatre Art

The Certificate is equivalent to a full first year’s study at undergraduate level or at SCQF Level 7 and represents a significant academic achievement.

If you would like more information about this, please contact 0141 548 2392 or via email at [email protected] or [email protected]

Daytime Classes aimed at the 50+

The Daytime Programme provides a range of daytime classes aimed at the 50+ age group. Ranging from beginners to advanced level, many classes can be studied for optional credit allowing you to further a continuing interest or try something new. For details of 50+ learning opportunities, please contact (0141) 548 2116. More details and the full programme can be found on the Centre for Lifelong Learning website: www.strath.ac.uk/cll.

Summer Programme 2017

The Summer Programme of classes, workshops and seminars has been running since 2003 and offers you the chance to try your hand at a new skill or follow-up your studies from previous years. If you attended a class on either the Evening and Weekend Programme or Daytime Programme you will be sent a copy of the brochure by post in April 2017. You will find a wide range of daytime and evening classes for all ages covering subject areas such as art, creative writing, history, genealogy, languages, IT and life skills. Around 50% of it is new each year making it a vibrant and evolving programme, as well as the largest of its kind in Glasgow. Classes start at various times throughout July and August and are structured to be flexible with classes running from anything from two hour seminars to six weeks. We hope there is something for everyone to enjoy over the summer months.

Other CLL Learning Opportunities

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Student Guidance Service

The Centre for Lifelong Learning provides an impartial, free, confidential guidance service offering information and learning support to help you when choosing classes for academic credit or returning to study in general. Please contact the Centre on (0141) 548 2116 or email [email protected] to initiate an informal discussion or to arrange a meeting.

Do you have a disability which affects your learning?

The Centre for Lifelong Learning is committed to promoting and improving opportunities for students with disabilities. We therefore welcome registrations from those who have any needs which may affect their learning. The Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, is suitable for wheelchair access and is served by ramps and lifts to all floors. All rooms in the Centre are equipped with an Induction Loop Hearing System. Teaching methods are as flexible as possible to ensure a positive learning experience for students. We ask that you declare any special needs or disabilities which may affect your learning when applying for a class. Our Disability Adviser is available for an informal discussion on how we can assist you to make your learning experience as rewarding as possible. Please contact our Disability Adviser on (0141) 548 2362 or email [email protected]. All discussions are treated confidentially.

Term Dates

First term begins: Monday 3 October 2016

Second term begins: Monday 16 January 2017

Third term begins: Tuesday 18 April 2017

Saturday classes: Please note that 22-week language classes re-commence term 2 from Saturday 14th January 2017.

Student Information,Term Dates and Funding

Public Holidays

The University closes on the following public holidays and there are no classes on these dates: Friday, Saturday and Monday 14, 15 and 17 April 2017 (Easter) and Monday 1 and Monday 29 May 2017. Classes which would normally take place on these dates will be extended. Please note: Saturday classes held on the weekends of the May Monday Public Holidays i.e. Saturday 29 April and Saturday 27 May will be held as usual unless you are otherwise informed by the Centre.

ASSISTANCE WITH FUNDING SDS Individual Learning Account

Skills Development Scotland Individual Learning Accounts (ILAs)are for people who are 16 or over and living in Scotland and arefor individuals who will benefit most from this support. You canapply for an ILA if you do not have a degree or above, are notundertaking any secondary, further or higher education, trainingthrough the Employability Fund or Modern Apprenticeship, orparticipating on the Community Jobs Scotland programme. Youmust also have an income of £22,000 a year or less, or be oncertain benefits to be eligible to get up to £200 towards the costsof learning or training. ILAs are available if you are interested inlearning something new or brushing up your skills. There is a widerange of courses to choose from and you can study with anyapproved ILA learning provider, including learning centres, localcolleges, universities and private training companies.

To find out more and to request an application pack, visitmyworldofwork.co.uk or call the helpline on 0800 917 8000.

Please note: you must be in possession of a valid SDS ILA account before we can accept your enrolment.

Part-Time Fee Grant

If you earn less than £25,000, funding may be available to you through SAAS’ part-time fee grant.

For more information and how to apply visit www.saas.gov.ukor call 0300 500 0505.


By Telephone

Telephone bookings on 0141 548 2116 are welcome, and must be accompanied by credit/debit card details. The following credit/ debit cards can be accepted: Visa, Visa Debit, MasterCard, Maestro and Amex. Please note we require the 3-digit security code from the card (recorded on the signature strip on the back of the card). Please also state the billing address of your card, if this differs from your current home address. Card payments can only be accepted from the card holder.

In Person

The Reception desk at the Centre for Lifelong Learning is open to receive registrations. Opening times are listed under General Office Hours.

Online Shop

Please note that all card payments are processed via the University’s secure online shop and you will receive your payment confirmation and class details by email, where we have an email address for you, otherwise you will receive the information by post.

Holding Places

We can hold a place without payment for up to 48 hours. If you do not contact us within this time to take up the place, your name will be removed. The onus is on you to contact the Centre to provide full registration and payment details. Please register early to avoid disappointment! Classes with insufficient numbers may be cancelled if you apply too late. Please notify us of any change of address, email or telephone number.

Fees

Class fees are shown within each class syllabus and must be paid on enrolment.

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Refunds

A refund (of the fee paid less a £10 administration charge) will be given if a cancellation request is received more than 7 days before commencement of a class. No refunds for cancellations received within 7 days will be given unless in exceptional circumstances. No refunds will be given after the commencement of a class. Transfer to another class may be considered, subject to availability. If you have to withdraw after commencement of a class on medical grounds, a medical certificate must be provided. Upon receipt of this, a partial refund or credit voucher will be issued. If the class has to be cancelled because of insufficient enrolments, you will receive a full refund. Cash and cheque payments will be refunded by cheque. Online payment refunds will be refunded to the same card used for the original transaction. Refunds will be made as soon as possible following cancellation and in any case will be authorised within 30 days notice of cancellation, as per the terms and conditions of the University’s online shop.

Email Notifications

Please take note that if you have provided the Centre with an email address, then this will be used in all correspondence, including payment receipts, class details, changes, postponements and cancellations. It is therefore critical that you check your email on a regular basis.

Waiting Lists

If a class you wish to apply for is full, you will be offered the opportunity to be placed on a waiting list. If a place then becomes available you will be contacted by telephone. In the event of a waiting list attracting enough numbers to form a new, separate class, we will, again, contact you by telephone to inform you of any new details and offer you a place.

Late Enrolment

If there are vacancies in a class, late enrolment may be accepted up to the first meeting of the class. Students are advised to check with the Centre for Lifelong Learning to confirm the status of the class.

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Concessions for University Staff and Students

Classes are offered at a concession fee for staff members (full or part-time) or a full-time student of the University of Strathclyde. The concession fee is two thirds of the class fee indicated within this programme (rounded up to the full pound). Concessions are not available on professional development, postgraduate courses, or the Certificate in Counselling Skills. We regret that this discount is not available to staff or students who wish to use an SDS ILA.

Alumni Discount

Classes are offered at a 10% discount to previous students of the University. To qualify you must have undertaken an award worth 120 credits or more. Students who have gained a Certificate in Higher Education in Lifelong Learning are therefore eligible for the discount. We regret this discount cannot be used alongside an SDS ILA. Please advise staff prior to payment that you are an alumnus, as concessions cannot be applied once the payment is processed.

Cancellation of Classes

It is regretted that classes with insufficient registrations are liable to cancellation. In this instance you will receive a full refund for any fees paid. It is therefore in the interests of students to register early.

Cancellation of Classes at Short Notice

We attempt to adhere to published dates and times as closely as possible but in the event of a class being cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g. tutor illness), an extra class will usually be added at the end. We regret that we cannot refund fees for any missed weeks. We will endeavour to contact you by telephone (and email if available) for classes cancelled at short notice. For this reason, please ensure that you provide suitable contact details.

Cancellation Due to Adverse Weather

Please note that adverse weather conditions may result in cancellation of classes. If this occurs the Centre will make every effort to reschedule missed classes. If this is not possible, credit vouchers will be issued to fee-paying and ILA students to the value of the cancelled class(es). If you have concerns about weather conditions please check that your class is running by contacting the Centre on 0141 548 2116 (office hours) or 4287 (out-of-hours) or check our website for class updates.

Facilities Available

Students on credit-bearing classes have access to the following facilities:

• University Library, including borrowing rights • IT facilities with 24 hour access

Full details of these facilities can be found at http://www.strath.ac.uk/cll/studentsupport/. Non-credit students have access to the University Library but without borrowing rights.

Parking

Parking is available after 18.00 in most streets near the University. There is also a car parking facility in the McCance car park which is accessed via Richmond Street at the base of the McCance Building, accessible from Montrose Street or North Portland Street.

The barrier will be raised as follows: Monday-Thursday: 17.30 and Saturday: 09.15-13.30. (This may be subject to change, please check with the Centre).

Late Changes

All details are correct at the time of going to press. Any late changes will be intimated on your receipt by email or by letter.

General Office Hours

The Centre for Lifelong Learning is normally* open:

During Term Time: Monday-Thursday 09.00-19.30 Friday 09.00-16.45

Outwith Term Time: Monday-Friday 09.00-16.45

* Occasionally, service hours are subject to alteration due to an event or staff training.


Evening Help Desk

There will be additional staff available to assist you to find your way around in the first week of each term. The Help Desk is located in the Centre for Lifelong Learning (7th Floor, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street), telephone 0141 548 4418. It is also normally staffed each evening throughout term time, from 16.45 until 19.30.

Enquiries

All enquiries, except where otherwise shown, should be made to:

The Centre for Lifelong LearningUniversity of StrathclydeGraham Hills Building40 George StreetGlasgow G1 1QE

Telephone: (0141) 548 2116 (Office Hours) (0141) 548 4287 (Out of Hours)email: [email protected]: www.strath.ac.uk/cll

Data Protection

The Centre for Lifelong Learning adheres to the University’s wider Data Protection Policy. Please see www.strath.ac.uk/ dataprotection/ for further information. Programme Mailings: If you attend(ed) a class within our public programmes (Daytime, Evening and Weekend and Summer), we will automatically send you information about the following year’s programme. If you do not wish to receive this, please email [email protected].

YOU ARE ASKED TO PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING POINTS

Where a class fails to attract viable numbers, the Centre may be forced to cancel it at short notice. If there are materials or textbooks to be purchased for your class, please contact the Centre prior to commencement in order to ensure that your class is running. Some of our classes are progressive in nature e.g. Acoustic Guitar 1 and 2. Where this is the case you must enrol for each class separately as places are not automatically held for students enrolled on the previous class.

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