Language
Courses in Detail
ARABIC
ARB 01: ARABIC INTERMEDIATE
Tutor: Rima Ayassou Al Kurdi
Day and time: Friday 11.05 - 12.35
Venue: U3AC Room 3
Length of course: 3 terms
Number of places: 10
Start date: 12 October
This course is for people who have previous knowledge of the language or have done at least one year. The course will cover the four elements of the language: Reading, writing, listening and speaking.
There is an adopted book for the course plus additional material from the tutor. There is plenty of time in class for practice conversation.
Note: There is an additional fee to pay for the tutor of £35 per week divided by the number of members on the course payable at the beginning of each term.
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FRENCH
FRE 01: BEGINNERS' FRENCH 1
Tutor: Jenny Jump
Day and time: Wednesday 2.45 - 4.00
Venue: U3AC Room 3
Length of course: 2 terms
Number of places: 10
Start date: 10 October
This course is for those who have no knowledge of French, or whose school French did not equip them to speak confidently in everyday situations in France. Amongst the topics covered will be: introductions and exchanging personal information, shopping, eating out, asking and giving directions and booking accommodation. Whilst the emphasis will be on speaking, essential grammar points will be discussed as they arise. The course book required is Façon de Parler 1 ISBN 978-0340-91304-8. This is most easily and cheaply obtained on-line.
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FRE 02: BEGINNERS' FRENCH 2
Tutor: Jenny Jump
Day and time: Friday 3.30 - 4.45
Venue: U3AC Room 3
Length of course: 2 terms
Number of places: 10
Start date: 12 October
This course is for those who have done beginners’ French 1 or those who have some grounding in very basic French (see Beginners’ 1 entry). The group will continue to learn how to deal with everyday situations, expanding their knowledge of expressing different tenses, with the emphasis on speaking French in a friendly atmosphere.
We will conclude the textbook Façon de Parler 1 and progress to Book 2. While the discs are not essential, those who are keen to practise pronunciation at home find them useful. They come in the complete pack with the book.
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FRE 03: FRENCH IMPROVERS
Tutor: Elizabeth Whitehorn
Day and time: Monday 11.05 - 12.35
Venue: U3AC Room 4
Length of course: 3 terms
Number of places: 14
Start date: 8 October
This class is for people who wish to strengthen and extend their knowledge of the basics of French grammar and to increase their confidence and accuracy in speaking and writing French. We will continue to work through Alter Ego 1 (Hachette, 2006). Newcomers (not beginners) are welcome; please contact the tutor.
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FRE 04: LOWER INTERMEDIATE FRENCH
Tutor: Jill Tatham
Day and time: Thursday 1.45 - 3.00
Venue: U3AC Room 2
Length of course: 3 terms
Number of places: 16
Start date: 11 October
This is a friendly, relaxed course with a mixture of grammar, conversation, listening and occasional reading. You need to be about GCSE level, and you will need a copy of Practice in French Grammar by Michael Gross ISBN 0-7487-6291-4.
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FRE 05: HIGHER INTERMEDIATE FRENCH
Tutor: Jill Tatham
Day and time: Thursday 12.30 - 1.45
Venue: U3AC Room 2
Length of course: 3 terms
Number of places: 16
Start date: 11 October
This is a friendly, relaxed course with a mixture of grammar, conversation, listening and reading. You need to be approaching A level standard, and you will need a copy of Practice in French Grammar by Michael Gross ISBN 0-7487-6291-4.
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FRE 06: FRENCH TRANSLATION
Organiser: Jill Tatham
Day and time: Monday 10.00 - 11.00
Venue: U3AC Room 5
Length of course: 3 terms
Number of places: 18
Start date: 8 October
This class is suitable for all levels except beginners – the strong help the weak. We read aloud (with help in pronunciation if desirable) and translate into English. You do not have to SPEAK French. We are reading Je m’en vais by Jean Echenoz ISBN 2-7073-1688, which we started last year. We will probably finish it by Xmas, so everyone will need a copy. It should not be too difficult for newcomers to start part way through. We will follow Je m’en vais with Sept jours pour une éternité by Marc Levy ISBN 78226-136044.
NB. check with organiser before buying any books.
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FRE 07: BRUSH-UP FRENCH GRAMMAR
Tutor: Jill Tatham
Day and time: Monday 11.00 - 12.00
Venue: U3AC Room 5
Length of course: 3 terms
Number of places: 16
Start date: 8 October
This is a 1-year course for anyone wanting to polish up their wobbly or rusty grammar around GCSE /A level, using la grammaire en clair by Paul Rogers and Jeremy Long. You will need to prepare p3+4 ready for the first lesson. La grammaire en clair is both excellent and fun! ISBN 0-17-444420-6 (ISBN may have changed – my copy is old).
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FRE 08: EXPRESS YOURSELF IN FRENCH
Tutor: Sylvia Hearn
Day and time: Thursday 10.00 - 11.15
Venue: U3AC Room 2
Length of course: 3 terms
Number of places: 16
Start date: 11 October
You probably have to join the class to find out if it is the right level for you. The emphasis is on speaking French: informal conversation in pairs, short talks in French by members of the class, and discussion of newspaper articles and short stories given as homework reading. We also tackle points of grammar so that buried learning can rise to the surface.
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FRE 09: FRENCH CONVERSATION
Tutor: Monique Morrin
Day and time: Monday 4.00 - 5.30
Length of course: 2 terms
Number of places: 10
Start date: 8 October
This class is for those who have done French for several years and are able to express themselves well in the language. There will be informal discussions on a range of topics, current events, reading and commenting on articles or general conversation.
Parking is available for a few cars, but it is important to ring the tutor first.
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FRE 10: CERCLE FRANCAIS
Co-ordinator: Alan Birch
Day and time: Tuesday 2.00 - 3.30
Venue: U3AC Room 5
Length of course: 3 terms
Number of places: 15
Start date: 9 October
On parle français tout au long des cours, donc il faut savoir parler plutôt couramment. Les activités sont varieés et pourraient couvrir la discussion de l’actualité, des exercices, et débats. On cherche des volontaires pour organiser et mener toutes les activités, on s’attend donc un peu de préparation de la part de tous les participants.
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FRE 11: MODERN FRENCH NOVELS
Tutor: Susan Hilken
Day and time: Thursday 2.30 - 4.00
Length of course: 2 terms
Number of places: 12
Start date: 11 October
This is a group for fluent French speakers, who enjoy reading aloud and discussing recently published French novels, some serious, some light-hearted. We read one novel each term. Some reading at home may be necessary in the case of longer novels.
Please ring or email tutor at the end of August to discover the novel chosen.
N.B . All discussion takes place in French.
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FRE 12:
PATRICK MODIANO, TRAVERSEES DE L'OEUVRE
Tutor: Mrs A Kendall
Day and time: Tuesday 11.30 - 1.00
Venue: U3AC Room 1
Length of course: 2 terms
Number of places: 30
Start date: 9 October
Modiano (1945-) est en passe de devenir un classique, 40 années d’écriture, 25 romans et récits, hanté par les périodes sombres de l’histoire française et par les faits divers les plus tragiques. Il arpente Paris comme une énigme. Passé, présent, avenir tournoient dans un kaléidoscope. Ses livres ont le pouvoir comme un parfum ou une chanson de nous restituer un moment de notre existence, de fixer l’éphémère, de sauver les visages du néant. S’il fallait lui chercher un testateur ce serait du côté de chez Proust. Son oeuvre est une chronique douce amère où les époques se superposent. Amoureux du cinéma, Modiano écrit avec Louis Malle le scénario de Lacombe Lucien film que nous visionnerons. Oeuvres étudiees. Dora Bruder, Boulevards de ceinture, Rue des boutiques obscures, Accident Nocturne, un pedigree – Horizon. Cours en Français.
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FRE 13: 20TH CENTURY FRENCH
Organiser: Margaret Provis
Day and time: Wednesday 10.00 - 11.00
Venue: The Michaelhouse Centre, St Michael's Church, Trinity Street
Length of course: 2 terms
Number of places: 10
Start date: 10 October
Nous lisons des romans à tour de rôle et faisons des réflexions tantôt littéraires, tantôt personnelles, toujours en français. Le premier roman sera Jean de Florette de Marcel Pagnol.
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FRE 14: BRUSH-UP FRENCH GRAMMAR
Tutor: Peter Stutz
Day and time: Monday 11.30 - 12.30
Venue: Castle Street Methodist Church
Length of course: 3 terms
Number of places: 16
Start date: 8 October
Repeat of FRE 07
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GERMAN
GER 01: GERMAN BEGINNERS YEAR 1
Tutor: Philip Rubery
Day and time: Thursday 1.00 - 2.15
Venue: U3AC Room 3
Length of course: 3 terms
Number of places: 10
Start date: 11 October
This class assumes no previous knowledge of German. The course will be based on Deutsch Plus, a BBC language pack that contains a course book and four audio CDs (ISBN 978-0-563-51917-1). It is available from book shops, and on-line at a discount from amazon.co.uk. The book alone is available separately (ISBN 978-0-563-51915-7).
Our sessions will be structured by working through the everyday cultural scenarios in the book to draw us into the language. We shall read German aloud from the start, with help and guidance on pronunciation, and also gradually establish a grammatical framework for understanding how the language works. We shall use some of the audio recordings in class but the main value of the CDs will be for practice and reinforcement at home. The Tutor will provide photocopies of any additional material. The overall learning objectives for students are to obtain a foundation for developing their understanding of written and spoken German, to acquire effective and confident pronunciation, and to participate in simple German conversation.
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GER 02: GERMAN FOR READING AND SPEAKING LEVEL 1
Tutor: Keith Heywood
Day and time: Alternate Wednesdays 4.00 - 5.30
Venue: U3AC Room 3
Number of places: 10
Start date: 24 October
The course is intended for any level except total beginners, the minimum being ability to read and understand simple sentences of 5-10 words with dictionary help. Each person will be assisted individually and in the group with reading material of their choice. The aims are: 1. to help each person improve their ability to deduce meaning by becoming familiar with morphology and sentence structure, and 2. to use the reading material to improve their oral German.
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GER 03: GERMAN READING AND SPEAKING LEVEL 2
Tutor: Keith Heywood
Day and time: Alternate Wednesdays 4.00 - 5.30
Venue: U3AC Room 3
Length of course: 2 terms
Number of places: 10
Start date: 17 October
The course is intended for anyone who can read aloud with correct pronunciation and who understands German word order and morphology. Each person will be assisted individually and in the group with reading material of their choice. The aims are: 1. to help each person summarise orally what they have read, and 2. to develop a conversation with the rest of the group.
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GER 04: GERMAN IMPROVERS
Tutor: Mary Calladine
Day and time: Wednesday 10.00 - 11.15
Venue: U3AC Room 3
Length of course: 3 terms
Number of places: 12
Start date: 10 October
This class is a continuation for a third year of the German Beginners class that started in 2010. We shall continue with our course book Deutsch Plus and with our reading book Emil und die Detektive. We shall aim to consolidate and extend our vocabulary and knowledge of basic German grammar, and will practice our spoken German. Anyone with some basic German would be welcome to join us.
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GER 05: GERMAN INTERMEDIATE
Tutor: Mike Kennedy
Day and time: Wednesday 10.00 - 11.10
Venue: U3AC Room 2
Length of course: 3 terms
Number of places: 12
Start date: 10 October
Wir sprechen, hören Geschichten und lernen Grammatik. Hausafgaben gibt es immer! Unser Lerhbuch heißt Zeitgeist 1.
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GER 06: GERMAN ADVANCED
Tutor: Mike Kennedy
Day and time: Wednesday 11.15 - 12.25
Venue: U3AC Room 2
Length of course: 3 terms
Number of places: 10
Start date: 10 October
Wir machen weiter! Wir legen viel Wert auf das Gesprochene. Grammatik lernen wir meistens mittels Hausaufgaben. Lernmaterial wird vom Lehrer bereitgestellt Vorschläge, wie man es besser machen könnte, sind immer willkommen.
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GER 07: ADVANCED GERMAN CONVERSATION
Co-ordinator: Christine Venn
Day and time: Thursday 11.20 - 12.20
Venue: U3AC Room 2
Length of course: 3 terms
Number of places: 10
Start date: 11 October
General conversation on any subject the group wishes to discuss. A good working knowledge of German is required to enjoy this class.
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GER 08: ADVANCED GERMAN LITERATURE AND CONVERSATION
Convenor: Paola White
Day and time: Tuesday 3.00 - 4.30
Length of course: 2 terms
Number of places: 9
Start date: 9 October
This is a self-help group for fluent German speakers, where we read and discuss works of German literature. In the first term we will read Es geht uns gut by the contemporary Austrian author Arno Geiger, a book which won the Deutscher Buchpreis in 2005. Paola White will order the books from Germany in September so would new members please let her know if they want to be included in the order.
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GER 09: GERMAN CONVERSATION (SPRING TERM)
Convenor: Dieter Benziger
Day and time: Monday 10.00 - 11.00
Length of course: 1 term
Number of places: 8
Start date: 14 January
This short course is intended for members who wish to have a German conversation class on any subject that they wish to discuss. We may decide to read some German articles, and members will be encouraged to suggest suitable texts and subjects. There will be very little grammar, if at all; the emphasis will be more on speaking the language to broaden our vocabulary and to become aware of current idioms.
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GER 10: GERMAN TRANSLATION
Organiser: Jill Tatham
Day and time: Friday 10.00 - 11.00
Venue: U3AC Room 5
Length of course: 3 terms
Number of places: 18
Start date: 12 October
This class is suitable for all levels except beginners – the strong help the weak. We read aloud (with help with pronunciation if desirable) and translate into English. You do not have to SPEAK German. We are reading Nachstes Jahr in Jerusalem by André Kaminsky, which we started last year. It should not be too difficult for newcomers to start part way through. Feel free to contact organiser for more information.
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GER 11: BRUSH-UP GERMAN GRAMMAR
Tutor: Jill Tatham
Day and time: Friday 11.00 - 12.00
Venue: U3AC Room 5
Length of course: 3 terms
Number of places: 16
Start date: 12 October
This is a 1-year course for anyone wanting to polish up their wobbly or rusty grammar, around GCSE/A level, using Alles Klar by Paul Rogers and Jeremy Long. If it is out of print try Amazon, ABE Books etc. I will duplicate if absolutely necessary, but please let me know at least 2 weeks before the beginning of term, and there will be a small charge for duplicating. You will need to prepare p3+4 ready for the first lesson, Alles Klar is both excellent and fun! ISBN 0-17-4445448-2 (ISBN may have changed – my copy is old)
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GER 12: USEFUL GERMAN (CONTINUED)
Tutor: Dr Gerda T Mamott
Day and time: Wednesday 12.00 - 1.00
Venue: U3AC Room 4
Length of course: 3 terms
Number of places: 12
Start date: 10 October
This is a continuation of the Useful German course started a couple of years ago. New applicants please contact the tutor, as this course is not appropriate for beginners.
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GER 13: GERMAN POETRY
Convenor: Margaret Wallace
Day and time: Tuesday 2.00 - 3.00
Venue: U3AC Room 2
Length of course: 2 terms
Number of places: 10
Start date: 9 October
The group meets to share the enjoyment of reading German poetry. We have no fixed thematic or chronological plan; the convenor usually provides the poems, but all are welcome to bring copies of their own favourites. Members should have a reasonable fluency in German: discussion of the texts is in English.
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GREEK-CLASSICAL
GRKC 01: CLASSICAL GREEK
Convenor: Anthony Melville
Day and time: Friday 11.00 - 12.00
Length of course: 2 terms
Number of places: 9
Start date: 12 October
We shall begin to read Homer: The Iliad.
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GRKC 02: CLASSICAL GREEK BEGINNERS
Tutor: Eric Southern
Day and time: Monday 3.00 - 4.00
Venue: U3AC Room 3
Length of course: 3 terms
Number of places: 10
Start date: 8 October
We have started from scratch - and are willing to do so again. We have got as far as reading some simple sentences from Xenophon (incl. Thalassa. Thalassa). The essential feature is that students should be willing, and brave enough, to hear themselves say the original Greek words aloud.
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GRKC 03: CLASSICAL GREEK INTERMEDIATE
Tutor: Eric Southern
Day and time: Thursday 3.00 - 4.00
Venue: U3AC Room 2
Length of course: 3 terms
Number of places: 16
Start date: 11 October
We have started on some Plato (the Protagoras - not all that difficult), and will go on to some of Herodotus’ livelier stories. Verse of any sort has been proving rather harder.
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GRKC 04: THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES IN GREEK
Tutor: John Whitehorn
Day and time: Monday 11.00 - 12.00
Length of course: 2 terms
Number of places: 8
Start date: 8 October
An opportunity to read the book in the original Greek. Deep theological or linguistic discussion is not expected. Members should bring their own copy of the Greek New Testament.
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GREEK-MODERN
GRKM 01: GREEK CONVERSATION
Organiser: Demetra Nettleship
Day and time: Friday 2.30 - 3.30
Venue: U3AC Room 3
Length of course: 3 terms
Number of places: 8
Start date: 12 October
Students must have a good command of the Greek language in writing and speaking. We do not use any books but talk and give emphasis to simple and grammatically correct expressions. I try to involve all the students in any discussion and subjects they like to talk, only in Greek.
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GRKM 02: MODERN GREEK - ELEMENTARY
Leader: Hazel Hayhurst
Day and time: Monday 9.55 - 10.55
Venue: U3AC Room 3
Length of course: 3 terms (part of summer)
Number of places: 10
Start date: 8 October
This follows on from last year's course. We shall continue to learn the grammar working from a variety of course materials. We shall concentrate on speaking and listening, but include some reading and written work also. Newcomers who are not total beginners are welcome, but should contact the course leader before applying.
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GRKM 03: MODERN GREEK: IMPROVERS
Co-ordinator: Margaret Sakellaridis
Day and time: Monday 12.45 - 2.45
Venue: U3AC Room 3
Length of course: 3 terms (part of summer)
Number of places: 10
Start date: 8 October
Applicants should have a basic knowledge of Demotic Greek. We shall be following the second part of the Bien et al course (Demotic Greek II) which includes grammar revision, writing and reading work. We shall also listen to Greek on audio tapes and practise speaking Greek as often as possible. Anyone who did not attend this course in the immediate past year (from October 2011) must ring the co-ordinator before applying.
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GRKM 04: MODERN GREEK: INTERMEDIATE
Tutor: Philip Oswald
Day and time: Wednesday 10.00 - 12.00
Length of course: 3 terms (part of summer)
Number of places: 9
Start date: 10 October
A knowledge of basic Modern Greek is assumed. Formal grammar, listening, reading, translation, composition and oral use of the language will be practised. A novel (copies available free) and poems will be studied and translated.
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ITALIAN
ITA 01: ITALIAN BEGINNERS 1
Tutor: Paola Bishop-Rinaldi
Day and time: Tuesday 1.00 - 2.00
Venue: U3AC Room 4
Length of course: 2 terms
Number of places: 15
Start date: 9 October
This is an introductory course for those who wish to start learning Italian. It is, therefore aimed at complete beginners. Course book: Buongiorno Italia! New edition BBC ISBN 0563 519 452.
Note: There is an additional fee of £20 to pay for the tutor, payable on application.
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ITA 02: ITALIAN BEGINNERS 2
Tutor: Ricky Selwyn
Day and time: Tuesday 12.30 - 2.00
Venue: U3AC Room 2
Length of course: 2 terms, possibly 3
Number of places: 15
Start date: 9 October
The tutor introduces Italian language and culture. The students will learn to converse in simple Italian, they are introduced to basic grammar and some reading. Students are stimulated through role play conversation, listening to tapes. At the end of the course students will be able to communicate in everyday situations.
Course book – Buongiorno Italia! – new edition BBC ISBN 0563 519 452.
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ITA 03: ITALIAN ELEMENTARY
Tutor: Paola Bishop-Rinaldi
Day and time: Tuesday 10.15 - 11.15
Venue: U3AC Room 4
Length of course: 2 terms, possibly 3
Number of places: 15
Start date: 9 October
A basic introduction to the language or a refresher course before stepping up to the intermediate class. There is flexibility between the two classes. Course book: Buongiorno Italia! New edition BBC ISBN 0563 519 452.
NB This course might continue in the summer term as a self-help group.
Note: There is an additional fee of £20 to pay for the tutor, payable on application.
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ITA 04: ITALIAN INTERMEDIATE 1
Tutor: Paola Bishop-Rinaldi
Day and time: Tuesday 11.15 - 12.30
Venue: U3AC Room 4
Length of course: 3 terms
Number of places: 15
Start date: 9 October
A basic knowledge of the language is required. NB this course will continue in the summer term as a self-help group. A new course book will be chosen together.
Note: There is an additional fee of £25 to pay for the tutor, payable on application.
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ITA 05: ITALIAN INTERMEDIATE 2
Tutor: Ricky Selwyn
Day and time: Tuesday 3.00 - 4.30
Venue: U3AC Room 2
Length of course: 2 terms
Number of places: 15
Start date: 9 October
The course is for students who have a basic knowledge of the Italian language. They will have the opportunity to revise and reorganise what they already know to gradually learn complex structures of the language. No text book is required. The tutor will provide photocopies for which there is a fee of £5 to cover the costs, payable directly to the tutor.
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ITA 06: INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN
Tutor: Paola Pugsley
Day and time: Thursday 10.15 - 11.15
Venue: U3AC Room 3
Length of course: 2 terms
Number of places: 8
Start date: 11 October
This is a class that will make you speak Italian. You can be in turn a marquess (but no money!), a count, a cavaliere or indeed the landlady of the locanda who is leading all of them on. The play (we are halfway through it) is an 18th century piece but has been re-written where necessary, to make the language sound fully modern.
An intermediate level of Italian is required.
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ITA 07: ITALIAN INTERMEDIATE SELF-HELP
Organiser: Alan Birch
Day and time: Tuesday 12.45 - 2.00
Venue: U3AC Room 3
Length of course: 3 terms
Number of places: 10
Start date: 9 October
We use a variety of material such as text-books, newpaper articles and Italian Easy Readers. The objective is to improve our ability to speak, read and understand the language.
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ITA 08: ITALIAN ADVANCED (TUESDAY)
Tutor: Paola Bishop-Rinaldi
Day and time: Tuesday 9.00 - 10.15
Venue: U3AC Room 4
Length of course: 3 terms
Number of places: 15
Start date: 9 October
This class is intended for those who can hold a conversation in Italian and want to practise speaking, reading and translating in a friendly atmosphere.
Reading book Don Camillo Mondo Piccolo by Guareschi ISBN 88-17-11400-6 Bur Rizzoli.
NB this course will continue in the summer term as a self-help group.
Note: There is an additional fee of £25 to pay for the tutor, payable on application.
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ITA 09: ITALIAN ADVANCED (THURSDAY)
Co-ordinator: Mike Rogers
Day and time: Thursday 11.30 - 12.45
Venue: U3AC Room 3
Length of course: 3 terms
Number of places: 10
Start date: 11 October
Per forse la metà del tempo discuteremo, in modo disinvolto, argomenti di interesse al gruppo. Poi leggeremo Cronache di poveri amanti di Vasco Pratolini, (ISBN 978-88-04-48776-0, Mondadori Classici Moderni.) – In via del Corno, cuore di un quartiere popolare a Santa Croce, Firenze, si intrecciano le esperienze, gli amori, le rivalità, gli affetti di uomini e donne del popolo le cui vicende finiscono per intersecarsi con i grandi eventi del secolo: il consolidamento del Regime, la violenza politica, la repressione.
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ITA 10: PRACTICAL ADVANCED COURSE IN ITALIAN
CANCELLED
Organisers: Donald Jordan & Michel Tilche
Day and time: Thursday 10.00 - 11.30
Venue: U3AC Room 4
Length of course: 2 terms
Number of places: 10
Start date: 11 October
The course is intended for those who have reached a level of proficiency in Italian which will enable them to read, write, speak and listen within a wide range of topics. The normal format will require students to write introductions to topics and then to engage in discussion. The range of topics to be developed by the group.
The leader, to be confirmed later, will be a native Italian speaker able to give depth to the language study.
Group members will be limited to give maximum participation to all members.
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ITA 11: ITALIAN CONVERSATION
Tutor: Ricky Selwyn
Day and time: Tuesday 11.30 - 12.30
Venue: U3AC Room 2
Length of course: 2 terms
Number of places: 15
Start date: 9 October
This course is for students with knowledge of the language who wish to maintain their fluency speaking Italian. The conversation is suggested by students, the tutor and from Italian magazines, newspapers, films for which there is a charge of £10 to cover costs, payable directly to the tutor.
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ITA 12: ITALIAN SELF-HELP GROUP
Co-ordinator: Jane Holt
Day and time: Tuesday 10.10 - 11.10
Venue: U3AC Room 3
Length of course: 3 terms
Number of places: 10
Start date: 9 October
We are a small group whose members have a basic knowledge of the language. Each week we focus on a topic, sometimes listening to a short recording. The aim of our informal sessions is to encourage confidence in speaking spontaneously.
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ITA 13: ITALIAN LITERATURE: READING FROM MODERN NOVELISTS
Leader: Don Jordan
Day and time: Monday 11.30 - 12.45
Venue: Friends Meeting House, Hartington Grove
Length of course: 2 terms
Number of places: 12
Start date: 8 October
This continuing course provides an opportunity for those with some working knowledge of the language to read, translate and discuss prose works by modern Italian authors. We shall begin with Andrea Camilleri Voi non sapete published by Mondadori. This further explores the impact of contemporary issues on Sicilian society. After Camilleri we shall go on to other contemporary writing, the titles yet to be disclosed.
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LATIN
LAT 01: LATIN (RE) DISCOVERED
Tutor: Eric Southern
Day and time: Monday 9.40 - 10.55
Venue: U3AC Room 2
Length of course: 3 terms
Number of places: 16
Start date: 8 October
Classes suitable for those who did VI Form Latin at school (or later, or earlier). Grammar (some 10 sheets) and texts from Xerox hand-outs. We shall start with Vergil Georgics iv (bees and their social habits), which includes the story of Orpheus and Eurydice (refer to Ovid Metam and to Gluck).
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LAT 02: READING MEDIEVAL LATIN
Tutor: Sheila Porrer
Day and time: Wednesday 11.20 - 12.20
Venue: U3AC Room 3
Length of course: 2 terms
Number of places: 10
Start date: 10 October
Latin didn’t end with the Roman Empire. Late and medieval Latin offer a huge variety of European texts – history, legend, the vulgate Bible, poetry, songs – often in a simpler language than classical Latin. And Latin is still very much alive today, largely thanks to the Internet. In this group we explore short texts from medieval and even modern sources in a friendly and relaxed way, aiming to be flexible in response to any special interests in the group. A contribution of £1 for photocopying costs is requested. Members should have an understanding of basic Latin grammar structures, roughly O-levels/GCSE or the equivalent. New and continuing members are welcome.
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RUSSIAN
RUS 01: RUSSIAN 1
Tutor: Bobbie Heather
Day and time: Tuesday 11.15 - 12.40
Venue: U3AC Room 3
Length of course: 3 terms
Number of places: 8
Start date: 9 October
This course is organised into 2 halves:
a) Improving listening and conversation skills, and
b) Reading elementary texts, plus the study of basic Russian Grammar to support these skills.
The course is suitable for anyone with an elementary knowledge of Russian, including ability to read the Russian alphabet. New students are welcome.
Textbook: new students should ring the tutor.
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RUS 02: RUSSIAN 2
Tutor: Bobbie Heather
Day and time: Tuesday 2.00 - 3.30
Venue: U3AC Room 3
Length of course: 3 terms
Number of places: 8
Start date: 9 October
This course is a continuation of last year’s course – students study to improve reading, listening and conversation skills. Russian needed to support these skills will also be taught and revised. This course is suitable for anyone with a basic knowledge of Russian.
Textbook: any new students should ring the tutor.
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RUS 03: RUSSIAN CONVERSATION
Tutor: Tania Ershova
Day and time: Wednesday 2.05 - 3.20
Venue: U3AC Room 2
Length of course: 2 terms
Number of places: 15
Start date: 10 October
A weekly conversation group, which meets to discuss a wide variety of topics in not very sophisticated Russian.
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RUS 04: RUSSIAN READING
Leader: Tom Eatough
Day and time: Tuesday 10.15 - 12.00
Length of course: 2 terms
Number of places: 6
Start date: 9 October
This class is intended for those who have advanced far enough in their study of the Russian language to extend their knowledge and enjoyment of its literature by co-operative reading. Our method is to choose a book by common consent and then to read and translate around the group, having prepared an agreed section in advance. Subsequent discussion, please note, is in English. In past years we have covered a wide range of novels and plays from different centuries.
This year we have read some classic Tolstoy and Turgenev as well as some more modern work from Ivan Bunin and Ilf and Petrov.
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SPANISH
SPA 01: SPANISH
Tutor: Inés Guy
Day and time: Monday 9.30 - 10.30
Venue: Friends Meeting House, Jesus Lane (autumn & spring terms)
U3AC Room 1 (summer term)
Length of course: 3 terms
Number of places: 18
Start date: 8 October
Aimed at anyone who can hold a basic or more advanced conversation in Spanish. Gain confidence and fluency in speaking, writing and understanding Spanish in a fun, relaxed environment.
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SPA 02: SPANISH BEGINNERS
Tutor: Carmen Hassett
Day and time: Thursday 2.30 - 3.30
Venue: U3AC Room 3
Length of course: 2 terms
Number of places: 10
Start date: 11 October
Intended for people who have never done Spanish before or feel they need to start at the beginning again.
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SPA 03: SPANISH CONVERSATION
Co-ordinators: Ken & Margaret Smith
Day and time: Thursday 1.30 - 2.30
Venue: U3AC Room 5
Length of course: 3 terms
Number of places: 16
Start date: 11 October
This is a "self-help" group. Members will be expected to contribute topics for discussion. A reasonable knowledge of Spanish is required.
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SPA 04: SPANISH INTERMEDIATE YEAR 2
Tutor: Angeles Kennedy Valdés
Day and time: Wednesday 1.30 - 3.00
Venue: U3AC Room 4
Length of course: 3 terms
Number of places: 13
Start date: 10 October
We will be using Pasos 2 course book, activity book, CD and support book.
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SPA 05: SPANISH READING AND CONVERSATION
Tutor: Sarah de Mas
Day and time: Wednesday 3.00 - 5.00
Venue: U3AC Room 4
Length of course: 2 terms
Number of places: 10
Start date: 10 October
An opportunity for fluent Spanish speakers to enjoy the language together, reading aloud and discussing recently published Spanish language novels. I suggest we read one novel per term, chosen from a selection of titles, Spanish or Latin American.
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SPA 06: AN INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH
Tutor: Sarah de Mas
Day and time: Monday 4.00 - 5.00
Venue: U3AC Room 4
Length of course: 1 term
Number of places: 12
Start date: 15 October
This course is for those with little or no knowledge of Spanish and aims to introduce you to the language and cultures of the Spanish speaking world so that you may learn to speak confidently in simple situations. We will explore and practice basic language skills and study sufficient grammar to enable you to introduce yourself, exchange personal information, buy or order goods and ask for, or give, directions. Everyone will be encouraged to speak in Spanish and to make the language their own.
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WELSH
WLS 01: WELSH BEGINNERS (YEAR 2)
Leader: Helen Parry
Day and time: Monday 9.30 - 11.00
Venue: U3AC Room 4
Length of course: 3 terms
Number of places: 12
Start date: 15 October
A continuation of last year’s Beginners (New) class building on the skills already acquired. We will continue to practise our reading, listening and speaking skills. Text book Cwrs Mynediad (North Wales version). New students consult the leader before applying.
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WLS 02: WELSH INTERMEDIATE
Leader: Helen Parry
Day and time: Monday 11.05 - 12.35
Venue: U3AC Room 3
Length of course: 3 terms
Number of places: 10
Start date: 15 October
This class is a continuation class building on the skills developed in the previous beginners' class. Using the text book Cwrs Sylfaen (North Wales version) we will continue to develop our listening, reading and conversational skills.
New students contact the leader before applying.
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