Humanities

 

If you are interested in history and culture, then our humanities courses could be for you. Discover new topics of interest, delve into the past, and even develop skills to share a story of your own. Our courses are run by tutors who are passionate about their subjects.

From the history of Lancashire to Creative Writing, why not learn something new today with one of our fascinating Humanities courses?

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Accrington & Rossendale College
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Ashton Walled Gardens
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Clitheroe Castle Museum
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Colne Citadel
Community Solutions NW
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Cotton Court Business Centre
Down Town Charter Walk Burnley
Eccleston Library
Euxton Parish Community Centre
Fennyfold Academy on Fennyfold Cmty Grdn
Freckleton Library
Garstang Library
Haslingden Library
Haworth Art Gallery, Accrington
Heysham Library
Ingol Library
Intact Centre - Preston
Kingsfold Library
Kirkham Library
Knott End Library
Lancashire Adult Learning
Leyland Library
Longridge Library
Longton Library
Lytham Library
Mazuma Stadium Morecambe Football Club
Morecambe Library
Nelson and Colne College
New Day Church Lostock Hall
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Ormskirk Library
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Penwortham Community Centre
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Preston Quaker Meeting House
Priory Lane Community Centre
Rawtenstall Library
Ribbleton Library Preston
Rishton Library
Sahara in Preston Ltd
Shout Connect Meeting Rooms Preston
Skelmersdale Library
Space Centre Creative Support Preston
St Annes Library
St Laurence's Church Hall - Chorley
St Thomas Church - Lancaster
Stubbylee Community Greenhouses & Events
Tay Street Family Hub​ Burnley
The BestLight Community Hub
The Place Community Centre Leyland
Thornton Library
Various venues across Lancashire
Waterside Centre Accrington
West End Community Centre
Whalley Library
Whitefield Infant School & Nursery Unit
Woodnook Community Centre Accrington
  • A Taste of Germany at Christmas
    Humanities
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    This course is an introduction to our language classes and it offers a flavour of the language, lifestyle and food of Germany at Christmas. Students will hear the language and be able to say a few words and phrases linked to Christmas and the New Year. You will also have the opportunity to learn a little about the way the Germans celebrate their festive season and traditional foods. How will I Learn? Your course will be delivered by a subject specialist in a live online classroom using Zoom...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Eccleston Library
      THU - 14/12/2023
      13:30 to 16:00
      1 day course
      Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • A Taste of Italy at Christmas
    Humanities
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    This course is an introduction and taster to our language classes. It offers a flavour of the language, lifestyle and food of Italy at Christmas. Students will hear the language and be able to say a few words and phrases linked to Christmas. You will also have the opportunity to learn a little about the way the Italians celebrate their Christmas season, typical customs and some traditional foods. How will I Learn? Your course will be delivered by a subject specialist in a live online classr...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Ingol Library
      MON - 11/12/2023
      13:30 to 16:00
      1 day course
      Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Kingsfold Library
      MON - 18/12/2023
      13:30 to 16:00
      1 day course
      Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Rishton Library
      TUE - 19/12/2023
      16:00 to 18:30
      1 day course
      Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • A Taste of Italy, Language, Food and Lifestyle
    Humanities
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    This course offers a flavour of the language, food and lifestyle of Italy. Learners will be able to listen to and learn to say a few basic words and phrases linked to greetings and ordering food. Learners will have the opportunity to learn about the way of life in Italy, some of the main traditions and festivals and they will be encouraged to join in discussions, while connecting with like-minded people. How will I Learn? Your course will be delivered by a subject specialist in a live-...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Burnley Central Library
      TUE - 20/02/2024
      13:30 to 16:00
      1 day course
      Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • A Taste of Spain at Christmas
    Humanities
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    This course is an introduction to our language classes if offers a flavour of the language, lifestyle and food of Spain. Students will hear the language and be able to say a few words and phrases linked to Christmas and the New Year. You will also have the opportunity to learn a little about the way the Spanish celebrate their festive season and traditional foods. How will I Learn? Your course will be delivered by a subject specialist face to face or in a live online classroom using Zoom or...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Garstang Library
      TUE - 19/12/2023
      09:30 to 12:00
      1 day course
      Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • A Taste of Spain, Language Food and Lifestyle
    Humanities
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    This course offers a flavour of the language, food and lifestyle of Spain. Learners will be able to listen to and learn to say a few basic words and phrases linked to greetings and ordering food, especially the famous tapas. Learners will have the opportunity to learn about the way of life in Spain, some of the main traditions and festivals and they will be encouraged to join in discussions, while connecting with like-minded people. How will I Learn? Your course will be delivered by a subj...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Burnley Central Library
      FRI - 09/02/2024
      13:30 to 16:00
      1 day course
      Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Connect & Keep Learning: Witches and Witch Trials in the 1600s
    Humanities
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    Learners will explore witchcraft and the witch trials of the 1600s in Lancashire, in particular the story of the Pendle Witches. Looking at common misconceptions about witchcraft and the reasons for the Pendle Witch trials in Lancaster. Examining later witch trials and the work of the Witchfinder General as well as the demise of the ‘witch craze’. Learners will also reflect on the benefits ‘connecting’ with others and ‘keeping learning’ can bring to your mental health and wellbeing....
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Longton Library
      THU - 25/01/2024
      09:30 to 12:00
      1 day course
      This course is now full
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Freckleton Library
      TUE - 27/02/2024
      10:00 to 12:15
      1 day course
      Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Introduction to Creative Writring
    Humanities
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    This short course which will introduce learners to the basics of creative writing, alongside providing tips and ideas on how to get started and keep going. Reviewing some of the key techniques for writing description, bringing a piece of writing alive, writing dialogue, and creating believable characters. Learners will also reflect on the benefits ‘connecting’ with others and ‘keeping learning’ can bring to your mental health and wellbeing....
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Clitheroe Library
      TUE - 14/11/2023
      09:30 to 12:00
      2 week course
      Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Longton Library
      TUE - 09/01/2024
      09:30 to 12:00
      2 week course
      This course is now full
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Ansdell Library
      THU - 11/01/2024
      09:30 to 12:00
      2 week course
      Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Medieaval Monastaries
    Humanities
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    This course introduces learners to the life and times of the Medieval Monastery and the creation and development of the monasteries in England and the Benedictine Rule. Learners will investigate the sites of the key monasteries in Lancashire and what happened to the monasteries of Lancashire during the dissolution of the monasteries under Henry VIII. Learners will also reflect on the benefits ‘connecting’ with others and ‘keeping learning’ can bring to your mental health and wellbeing....
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Parbold Library
      THU - 09/11/2023
      09:30 to 12:00
      1 day course
      Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Medieval Lancashire
    Humanities
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    Learners will explore some of the key political, social and religious changes that took place between 1066 and 1400 within Lancashire, focusing on the Normans, Angevins, and Plantagenets. Using timelines, maps and primary and secondary sources learners will discover the rich and diverse history of Lancashire, including medieval castles, monasteries and towns. Learners will also reflect on the benefits ‘connecting’ with others and ‘keeping learning’ can bring to your mental health and we...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Heysham Library
      TUE - 28/11/2023
      09:30 to 11:30
      1 day course
      Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Mazuma Stadium Morecambe Football Club
      THU - 07/12/2023
      09:30 to 12:00
      1 day course
      Few Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • The History of Lancashire Women & the Decline of the Textile Industry
    Humanities
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    Learners will investigate the history of Lancashire women and the decline of the textile industry, which was the largest employer of women in Lancashire. They will also look at the development of the Women’s movements in Lancashire and the important figures who played a huge role in the development of women’s rights beyond the county and across the country. Learners will also reflect on the benefits ‘connecting’ with others and ‘keeping learning’ can bring to your mental health and ...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Thornton Library
      TUE - 14/11/2023
      13:30 to 16:00
      2 week course
      Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Garstang Library
      TUE - 05/12/2023
      09:30 to 12:00
      2 week course
      Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • St Laurence's Church Hall - Chorley
      MON - 08/01/2024
      10:15 to 12:45
      2 week course
      12 Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Heysham Library
      TUE - 23/01/2024
      09:30 to 11:45
      1 week course
      Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Whalley Library
      WED - 31/01/2024
      09:30 to 12:00
      2 week course
      This course is now full
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Barrowford Library
      MON - 04/03/2024
      09:30 to 12:00
      2 week course
      This course is now full
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
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