History and Current International Affairs

Tutor: Jim Chrystie

10 meetings, on Tuesdays from 2.00pm to 4.00pm

From 22 September 2009, at the Archway Theatre Function Room, The Drive, Horley

Fee : £68

Middle East in turmoil, China back as a superpower and the world economy in crisis. Can an historical understanding help unlock the complexities of today's world? Each week we will look at the history behind an international issue. Lots of time for discussion. Phone by 8 September (see note above)
 

Living Through the Great War

Tutor : Anne Milton-Worssell

20 meetings, on Wednesdays from 10.00am to 12.00noon

From 23 September 2009, at the Archway Theatre Function Room, The Drive, Horley

Fee : £136

This course will look at the impact on ordinary British lives of World War 1. We will look at life for the British Tommy, the ex-public schoolboy and the Quaker in the forces. The role of women, and the effect on society will be looked at in detail. There will also be an opportunity to trace your own family's experience during and after the War. Phone by 9 September (see note above)
 

Eminent People of the 20th Century : Freud to Thatcher

Tutor : Pat Johnson Course cancelled

10 meetings, on Wednesdays from 7.30pm to 9.30pm

From 23 September 2009, at the Centenary Hall, Wheelers Lane, Smallfield

Fee : £68

Do great people influence history or do historical events produce great people? We will consider ten eminent people of the 20th century and discuss their contributions and influence. Those to be considered will include Freud, Marie Stopes, Gandhi, Mandela, Roosevelt, Margaret Thatcher, Martin Luther King together with suggestions by students. Phone by 9 September (see note above)
 

The English Civil War : Poetry, Pamphlet and Prose

Tutor : Stephen Smith

10 meetings, on Wednesdays from 7.30pm to 9.30pm

From 23 September 2009, at the Centenary Hall, Wheelers Lane, Smallfield

Fee : £68

This course will examine the origins, narrative and fall-out of the English civil war through the medium of contemporary poetry, prose and miscellaneous writings. We shall encounter writers including John Lilburne, the cavalier poets, and John Milton . Phone by 9 September (see note above)
Another literature-based course starts in January.
 

Early Egypt

Tutor : Suzanne Bojtos

20 meetings, on Thursdays from 7.00pm to 9.00pm

From 24 September 2009, at the Centenary Hall, Wheelers Lane, Smallfield

Fee : £136

Around 3100 BC Egypt saw the emergence of a complex civilisation, which developed arts and crafts, technologies and social structure. It is the development of this society and the stages that led to it that we shall discuss. The Predynastic cultures as well as the Archaic and Old Kingdoms will be studied and their substantial achievements. Look at more details about this course. Phone by 10 September (see note above)
 

An Introduction to Digital Image Editing

Tutor : Terry Pullen

10 meetings, on Thursdays from 7.30pm to 9.30pm

From 1 October 2009, at the Centenary Hall, Wheelers Lane, Smallfield

Fee : £68

Most digital images can be dramatically improved by applying a variety of retouching and editing techniques using powerful software such as Adobe Photoshop 'Elements'. We will explore using this software to take control of, manage and improve your digital images. Course members will be required to bring to each session their own laptop computer with Adobe's 'Photoshop Elements' software for Windows(TM)©, version 5 -7. installed. See more details of this course, and also visit the dedicated website at www.tmpullen.org.uk/wea Enrolment for this course is limited to a maximum of 15 persons - enrol in advance by telephoning Jennifer Robinson on 01342 843801. Phone by 17 September (see note above)