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Professional Development and Lifelong LearningAutumn - Winter

2016

Leading Innovative Professional Practice

IMPORTANT INFORMATIONADMINISTRATIONTo avoid missing out on forthcoming events and key information, keep your contact details updated. A decision to cancel a course is made the week before a course is due to commence. Enrol early to avoid disappointment.

DATA PROTECTIONYou are not required to give your personal contact information to any course tutor. This information is maintained by the Administrative Officer, Academic Registry.

ENGAGING WITH THE COMMUNITYWe welcome enquiries from schools, libraries, museums, local councils and community centres who would like to discuss possible courses with our Professional Development and Lifelong Learning Team.

ENROLMENT INFORMATIONEnrol Early through our NEW online payment system! Our courses will only run if the minimum number is met. Please direct Professional Development and Lifelong Learning enquiries to:

Administrative OfficerAcademic Registry Main BuildingStranmillis University CollegeBelfastBT9 5DY

GIFT CERTIFICATESAre you looking for a gift for a friend or family member? Birthday, Christmas, Easter or any special occasion, why not consider a gift certificate for one of our Lifelong Learning courses? Gift certificates are not redeemable for cash and are issued for the current programme.

PARKINGThe College aims to reduce environmental pollution from transport in partnership with relevant stakeholders through a wider, environmentally planned approach to travel management that facilitates access to our campus by students, visitors and staff. Consequently participants are encouraged to use public transport, car share, or to have a friend or family member to transport them to and from the campus. Regrettably, there is limited parking availability on campus, we are therefore unable to accommodate all requests for parking. However priority will be given to Blue Badge holders. The Security Team will advise on arrival if parking is available and direct you accordingly. Please show consideration to College staff as they carry out their duties. FREE parking is available within walking distance of the campus however please show consideration to our neighbours when parking off-campus.

PAYMENT INFORMATION

Online: You are now able to book courses through our online payment system. For more information please visit our web page: www.stran.ac.uk By Post: Please make cheques payable to ‘Stranmillis University College’. Mark envelope for the attention of ‘Academic Registry’.

In Person: We are happy to accept cash, cheque, debit or credit card payments. Academic Registry and the Finance Office are located on the Ground Floor, Main Building, Stranmillis University College. Office opening hours are Monday-Friday from 9.30am-4.00pm.

Via Telephone: You may pay by phone (028 9038 4345) using your debit or credit card.

REFRESHMENTSVisitors are welcome to enjoy refreshments available at CHATZ restaurant or Betty’s Coffee Shop both of which are open during term time.

REFUNDSWe regret that fees cannot be refunded except when a course does not run or if your application is rejected because the course is full. The University College is unable to refund fees when, for whatever reason, the participant fails to attend.

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TRAVELStranmillis University College provides transport for the entire group of course participants on a limited number of courses to venues outside the campus as specifically detailed in the course outline. In all other cases, the University College is not responsible for the provision of transport or private arrangements made between course participants in travelling to and from course venues.

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Telephone: 028 9038 4345 Email: [email protected]: www.stran.ac.uk

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GIFT CERTIFICATE This certificate entitles:

To attend the following course:

The passing of great historical figures nearly always produces a stream of platitudes and uncritical appraisal of their outstanding achievements. It is only with time that the true legacy of major figures can be assessed in all objectivity and fair-mindedness. And sometimes the results are not so positive. This course will seek to reassess a galaxy of major Irish figures (not all Irish-born) including Sir Arthur Chichester, architect of the Ulster Plantation; Wolfe Tone, ‘Father of Irish Republicanism; Daniel O’Connell - ‘The Liberator’; Sir Edward Carson, ‘the Man who Divided Ireland’ James Connolly, Socialist and 1916 martyr; Sir Roger Casement, British diplomat turned Irish separatist; Constance Markievicz: ‘The Rebel Countess’, Michael Collins; and Terence O’Neill, Northern Ireland’s ‘Reforming Prime Minister’.

Tutor: Dr Éamon Phoenix, BA MA PhD GradCertEd Time: 10.00am – 12.30pm Session: Tuesday, 8 weeks Dates: 26th January – 15th March 2016 Location: Moses Hill Room, Stranmillis House Code: HY869

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WELCOME

by Dr Anne Heaslett, BA MA DPhil MSc FRSA

Principal

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The University College’s mission is:

‘To sustain a vibrant, inclusive learning community, educating, shaping and enriching society

through excellence in teaching, scholarship and research’.

Since it was established in 1922 Teacher Education has been central to the College’s mission. While

the core of the University College’s work still relates to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes

linked to teacher education, it is also a multi-professional institution. The College’s portfolio has expanded to include the related

professional fields of Early Childhood Studies and Health and Physical Education.

Our vision is to create a vibrant and forward looking University College which will focus on:

‘Leading innovative professional practice’.

Our Professional Development and Lifelong Learning programmes are an important element of that vision.

ICON DEFINITIONS

NEW course

Gift Certificate Available

Certificate of Attendance

Moderate Walking

Refreshments Provided

Transport Provided

Certificate of Attainment

Private Transport Essential

Lifelong Learning Tutors

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Professional Development

CPD545 Factors Affecting Literacy Development 8CPD504 Autistic Spectrum Disorder 9CPD508 Gifted and Talented Best Practice Event 9CPD509 Effective Use of Interactive Whiteboards – Literacy 10CPD532 Effective Use of Interactive Whiteboards – Numeracy 10CPD544 An Introduction to the Teaching of GCE Further Mathematics 11CPD529 Number Talk 12CPD542 Supporting War-affected Children and Young People 13CPD543 Promoting Positive Behaviour in Daycare 13CPD503 Leading Primary Schools: Connecting Theory and Practice 14CPD513 Supporting Playful Learning at the Foundation Stage 14CPD516 Understanding and Managing Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties 15CPD518 FIRST: An Introduction to Special Educational Needs 16-17

Lifelong Learning Introduction 18

Culture and Arts

CA601 History of Art 2: Realism to Abstraction 1860-1914 19CA607 History of Art 5 : Italian and Northern Renaissance Art 19

General Interest

GI710 Wine Appreciation 20GI726 How Drugs Work 20GI725 A Choir to Inspire - Enjoying Choral Singing 21GI728 Ethics and Ethics Reasoning 21GI727 Global Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet 22GI704 Where do the Irish and British Come from? 22GI706 Camera Ready 23GI730 iClass 23GI729 Computer Awareness 23GI705 Getting the Best out of your Tablet 24GI713 Getting the Best out of your Tablet 24GI709 Smartphones Saturday 24

Health and Leisure HL811 Tai Chi for Health and Wellbeing 25HL820 Tendon Muscle Development (13 Tai Bao) 25HL816 Pilates Beginners 26HL806 Pilates Improvers 26HL807 Pilates Beginners 26HL808 Pilates Improvers 26HL852 Pilates Beginners 26HL853 Pilates Improvers 26HL841 Salsacise 27HL832 Yogalates 27HL856 Gentle Flow Yoga 28HL857 Gentle Flow Yoga 28HL858 Meditation 28HL818 Meditation 28HL801 Yoga Chakra Flow 29HL802 Yoga Chakra Flow 29HL803 Yoga Chakra Flow 29HL804 Yoga Chakra Flow 29HL854 Yoga Chakra Flow 29HL855 Yoga Chakra Flow 29HL815 Yoga Chakra Flow 29HL816 Yoga Chakra Flow 29

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History, Archaeology and Religion

HY961 Hidden History: The Upper Bann Valley 30HY973 Placing Irishwomen in the decade of centenaries 1912-1923 31HY920 Genealogy 31HY968 The Pacific Theatre in the Second World War 32HY944 The Rise and Demise of the Great Estates and Demesnes of Ireland 32HY940 The Vietnam War 33HY974 Russian History and Civilisation (The Romanov Dynasty, 1613-1917) 33HY942 The Secret History: Northern Ireland and the Cold War, 1945-1972 34HY941 Europe and the origins of the First World War, 1860 -1914 34HY964 The United Kingdom: inception to crisis, 1801-1914 34HY969 From Free State to Republic: A History of Independent Ireland c1921-1973 35HY948 Leaders of a Divided Ireland 1921-1972 35HY930 1916: The Road to the Rising and its Impact and Legacy 36HY924 1916 Revisited: A visit to Dublin to revisit the Easter Rising and the Great War 36HY923 Big House Visit to Drumalis from Victorian Mansion to the Home Rule Crisis 37HY963 Hidden History: Between the Mountains and the Gantries 37HY905 Hidden History 2 : Old Belfast from Plantation Town to Golden Age 38HY938 Hidden History: Victorian Belfast Uncovered 38HY915 An Introduction to the Archaeology of Ulster 39HY975 The Archaeology of Belfast 39HY919 Great Discoveries in Archaeology 39HY911 A Captivating Guided Tour of North Donegal 40HY914 Hidden History Under Your Feet: An Archaeological Walking Tour of Belfast City centre 40HY910 Hidden Ulster: Irish in Ulster 40 Languages LG022 Arabic for Beginners 41LG027 Arabic for Improvers 41LG001 French for ‘Refreshers’ 42LG023 German Conversation for Beginners and Improvers 43LG005 Beginners Irish 43LG025 Irish for Improvers 43LG008 Italian for Holidaymakers 44LG007 Italian for Absolute Beginners 44LG009 Italian Conversation for Lower Intermediate Level 45LG011 Italian Language for Intermediate Level 45LG013 Advanced Italian Conversation 45LG015 Hola! Let’s Talk Spanish 46LG018 Intermediate Spanish Conversation 46

Literature LIT109 Robert Burns: The Life, The Loves, The Letters 47LIT110 Leo Tolstoy: War and Peace and Anna Karenina 47LIT111 Aspects of the Novel 47LIT112 Writing Creatively Workshop 48LIT104 First Steps in Creative Writing 48LIT113 Writing Poetry 49LIT114 Poetry for Pleasure 49

Visual Arts

VA207 Drawing for Beginners 50VA208 Drawing for Improvers 50VA202 Christmas Flower Arranging Workshops 51VA201 Painting in Oil and Acrylic 51VA209 Introduction to Felt Making 52VA210 Creative Textures in Art and Design 52VA211 Woodcarving for Beginners 53

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INTRODUCTION to professional development06

Engaging in continuing professional development is a hallmark of an expert practitioner in many fields and in the changing world of education

it is more important than ever that teachers and other education professionals refresh their skills, update their existing expertise or undertake learning in a new area.

Here at Stranmillis we have extensive experience in teacher education and related fields and our staff and partner organisations have the necessary research and scholarship informed expertise to provide you with high-quality learning as you seek to develop your professionalism.

We hope that by choosing us to support you on your professional journey we can together demonstrate our commitment to our College vision of “Leading innovative professional practice”.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES

Admission Requirements for Professional Development Courses:

While the majority of these courses have been designed for educational professionals, they are also open to anyone who may benefit from them. In the event of over-subscription places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.Participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course.

Application Procedures for Professional Development courses:

Course applications should be made directly to Academic Registry, Stranmillis University College, Ground Floor, Main Building, Stranmillis Road, Belfast, BT9 5DY. Alternatively, staff in the Finance Office will be pleased to assist. To make the enrolment procedure easier we are happy to invoice your school, company or organisation.

LEARNING HUBS

Our Learning Hubs provide an opportunity for schools across Northern Ireland to avail of Stranmillis Continuing Professional Development opportunities at a regional venue. Each Learning Hub school acts as a venue for their own staff and staff from neighbouring schools, to come together to avail of the expertise of Stranmillis CPD staff.

We would like to extend the Learning Hub concept in 2016/2017 by working with more schools and extending professional development opportunities to a wider audience.

For a school to become a Learning Hub it must:

• beabletoaccommodatebetween20-30participants;• haveanaccessiblelocation;• haveinteractivewhiteboardsandoverheadprojection facilities.

Should you wish to register your school as a Learning Hub, please send a completed Learning Hub application form available from the web site www.stran.ac.uk to the address below.

Stranmillis University College Learning Hubs are a great way of learning without travelling long distances after a full day of teaching. Please find below a list of courses currently available via learning hubs.

Should you wish to find out more or to register your interest in attending a course via your local Learning Hub please get in touch on 028 9038 4345 or email [email protected]

For guidance on the current availability of, and future plans for all CPD courses, please contact:

Academic Registry Stranmillis University College Stranmillis Road Belfast BT9 5DYE Ph: 028 9038 4345: r Email: [email protected]@stran.ac.uk

by Dr Patricia Eaton, BSc PhD PGCE C.Math MIMA FHEA FLF

Director of Teaching and Learning

Dr Noel Purdy 3 hours £65.00 Tackling Cyberbullying in Schools

Dr Glenda Walsh 12 hours£110.00 attendance

£170.00 attainmentSupporting Playful Learning at the Foundation Stage

Dr Sharon Jones 3 hours £65.00 Gifted and Talented

Mr Stuart Montgomery 3 hours£65.00£65.00

Effective use of IWB – NumeracyEffective use of IWB – Literacy

Dr John McMullen 3 hours £65.00 Supporting War-affected Children and Young People

Dr Nick Todd 16 hours TBC An introduction to GCE Further Mathematics

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GENERAL INTEREST 07Professional development

Postgraduate Studies

Stranmillis University College has a long history of teacher education both at

undergraduate and postgraduate level and offers a range of M-level courses.

Master of Early Childhood Studies (MA)

This MA will appeal to those professionals who work to further the education and care of young children and who are already

qualified to undergraduate level in an educational, care or social science area. It builds on the established base of the BA Early

Childhood Studies and provides new opportunities to study in this specialised field. The programme is delivered either on a

full-time or part-time basis using a blended approach, with a mixture of individual and collaborative learning methods.

Master of Education (MEd)

The MEd specialist options of Pastoral Care, Education Studies and Special Educational Needs: Literacy seek to address a real

need among teachers and education professionals for high-quality professional development in each of these topical areas.

These specialist options aim to equip students with the understanding and skills required to respond effectively to a range of

challenging situations. Students will be encouraged to reflect critically on local, national and international research and to then

apply their learning in context.

Master of Teaching (MTeach)

The MTeach is designed for teachers and other education professionals seeking M level accreditation for their own development

activity, with a structured approach taken to reflection and learning. Students will be able to focus on their own chosen phase, area

or subject specialism and modules will include Leadership, Evaluating Professional Practice and Interconnected and Collaborative

Learning.

For guidance on the current availability of, and future plans for all M-level courses, please contact:

Academic Registry,

Stranmillis University College

Stranmillis Road

Belfast BT9 5DY

Ph: 028 9038 4263

Email: [email protected]


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A whole-school approach at post-primary level.

The overall aim of this whole-school online continuing

professional development (CPD) course is to help teachers or

teaching assistants to build on their understanding of difficulties

in literacy development. This course is completed fully online,

via Moodle and is designed to:

• Developeachteacher’scompetenceandconfidenceintheir

ability to meet the needs of students with literacy difficulties

• Helpteacherstoidentifystudents’literacystrengthsand

to address their difficulties

• Engageinreflectionandprofessionaldiscussionwith

colleagues in the context of their own school.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This CPD course is part of a suite of courses including Master’s

level courses in this area. Many of these modules can be

taken online and all modules in the Master’s programme are

accredited by the British Dyslexia Association. If you wish to

consider M-level study in this area please see our website for

details www.stran.ac.uk/

Factors Affecting Literacy Development and

Examination Access Arrangements – Online Only

Tutor: Dr Sharon McMurray, PhD BSc BEd DASE CCET AMBDA SpLD APC

Dates: 1st October 2016 - 30th June 2017

Cost: £150.00 per person Certificate of Attendance

Code: CPD545

£375.00 5 teachers £750.00 10 teachers £1500.00 20 teachers

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Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Co-ordinator: Middletown Centre for Autism

Time: 6.00pm – 8.30pm

Session: Wednesday, 4 weeks

Dates: 9th – 30th November 2016


£130.00 per person Certificate of Attainment

Location: Central Building

Code: CPD504

LAST DAY TO ENROL is 2nd November 2016

This course is for educational professionals who have a child

or young person with autism in their classroom. Throughout the

course participants will learn about the use of visual strategies

to help children and young people access the curriculum

and daily activities. Information on social communication and

sensory processing will be detailed. In addition, participants

will learn how aspects of autism can give rise to challenging

behaviour and strategies will be presented for the prevention

and management of such behaviour.

Course Content

The course will provide participants with an understanding of

why visual strategies suit the learning style of children with

autism and how to incorporate these into the classroom and

school. It will also address how to teach social communication

skills, incorporate practical strategies to support sensory

processing differences and manage challenging behaviour.

Course Structure

The course will be delivered over 4 weeks covering the following

topics:

• visualstrategies;

• communicationandsocialskills;

• positivebehaviourstrategies;

• sensoryprocessing.

Gifted and Talented Best Practice Event

Co-ordinator: Dr Sharon Jones, MA MEd PhD PGCE

Time: 5.00pm - 7.30pm

Session: Monday

Date: 21st November 2016



Code: CPD508

LAST DAY TO ENROL is 9th November 2016

How have post-primary schools in Northern Ireland been

developing Gifted and Talented provision in recent years? This

event is designed to share best practice from schools across the

region and offer an opportunity for an exploration of key issues

including policy development, stretch and challenge in teaching

and learning, and the power of enrichment.

This event follows on from the introductory Gifted and Talented

courses led by Dr Sharon Jones, and will focus on recent

development work in our post-primary schools. The event

will include a panel of guest speakers from Dalriada School,

Ballymoney, St Dominic’s Grammar School for Girls, Belfast and

Ballyclare High School.

‘This course is excellent. Very valuable, will report back to my school about this course.’

‘A very interesting and enjoyable course. I’d like to attend other courses related to ASD or

special needs.’

‘Very enjoyable evening opening up much needed reflection in our school regarding differentiation and gifted and talented.’


Tutor: Stuart Montgomery, BEd

Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pmSession: Thursday, 5 weeksDates: 29th September – 27th October 2016Cost: £85.00 per personLocation: Central BuildingCode: CPD509

LAST DAY TO ENROL is 21st September 2016

Tutor: Stuart Montgomery, BEd

Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pmDay: Thursday, 5 weeksDates: 3rd November – 1st December 2016Cost: £85.00 per personLocation: Central BuildingCode: CPD532

LAST DAY TO ENROL is 26th October 2016

Effective use of Interactive WhiteboardsTechnology surrounds students and in this fast moving ICT literate world it is more important than ever to keep up with students and make best use of the technology at our disposal. As teachers and educational professionals we must become confident in the use of such technology in order to reach our students in the most effective way.

The interactive whiteboard (IWB) has been established as the focal point of the modern learning environment and this course aims to develop awareness, confidence and expertise in its use. All participants will be given the opportunity to explore the use of IWBs in classrooms, developing their knowledge and understanding of both Promethean and SMART hardware, as well as the use of ActivInspire and Notebook IWB software.

Discover ways in which you can develop your own resources using the IWB, create engaging and interactive lessons and gain an understanding of how this technology can provide a wealth of opportunities to both teachers and pupils.

LITERACY - Course Content

Week 1Introducing the Interactive Whiteboard and its software. Includes familiarisation with the different features of the board, its software and how to best integrate the IWB into daily teaching.

Week 2Explore how to create basic Literacy focused lessons and load existing content;discoverhowtointegrateMicrosoft Office software documents and external media into IWB.

Week 3Explore how to use a range of versatile and innovative tools within Literacy lessons. Includes resource browser, camera capabilities, magic ink and much more.

Week 4Explore how to download pre-made resources for personal use and introduce the property and action browsers to enable the creation of more complex assets, including working buttons, hyper-links, embedded documents, image paths and much more.

Week 5Review of weeks 1-4 enabling all participants to return to the classroom and confidently use all the literacy focused tools and features of the IWB at their disposal

NUMERACY - Course Content

Week 1 Introducing the Interactive Whiteboard and its software. Includes familiarisation with the different features of the board, its software and how to best integrate the IWB into daily teaching.

Week 2Explore how to create basic Numeracy focused lessons and load existing content;discoverhowtointegrateMicrosoft Office software documents and external media into IWB.

Week 3Explore how to use a range of versatile and innovative tools within Numeracy lessons. Includes resource browser, camera capabilities, rules, timers and much more.

Week 4Explore how to download pre-made resources for personal use and introduce the property and action browsers to enable the creation of more complex assets, including working buttons, hyper-links, embedded documents, image paths and much more.

Week 5Review of weeks 1-4 enabling all participants to return to the classroom and confidently use all the numeracy focused tools and features of the IWB at their disposal.

Tutor was knowledgeable and extremely helpful

Fantastic five weeks – best resource given in last 10 years!

An Introduction to the teaching of GCE Further Mathematics

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This course is aimed at teachers who are familiar with GCE

Mathematics and who wish to refresh their understanding

of the key concepts of GCE Further Mathematics. The

main concepts covered will be those outlined in the CCEA

specification. The sessions will focus on the knowledge and

understanding and also on effective teaching and learning

strategies that can be used.

The topics below will be amended in light of any future

information about the new specification, which will be for

first teaching in September 2017. For example, the new

Department for Education common content includes polar

co-ordinates and the relationship between the roots and

coefficients of polynomial (up to quartic) equations, which have

not been in recent CCEA specifications.

Pure Maths

Linear algebra, vector geometry, groups, further co-ordinate

geometry, complex numbers, further trigonometry, hyperbolic

functions, further integration, further differential equations,

series, proof by induction, polar co-ordinates and further

algebra.

Mechanics

Resultant and relative velocity, vector dynamics, variable

acceleration, further circular motion, further work/energy,

SHM, further impulse/momentum, centre of mass, systems of

coplanar forces, method of dimensions.

Statistics

Bivariate data, further expectation algebra, random sampling,

hypothesis testing.

Tutor: Dr Nick Todd, BSc PhD PGCE FIMA CMath

Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm


Dates: 21st September – 16th November 2016

No Class: 26th October 2016



Code: CPD544

LAST DAY TO ENROL is 14th September 2016

Professional development


Number Talk is a practical handbook for teachers to

support their planning and teaching in early number with

a particular focus on the development of the associated

mathematical language. Research evidence suggests

that teacher modelling and fostering of appropriate

mathematical language throughout the day and across

a range of contexts promotes children’s understanding

and use of key vocabulary which is essential to their

mathematical development.

Number Talk provides a wealth of ideas on how to engage

children in meaningful mathematical talk and is an ideal

resource to support and enhance the development of early

number concepts. The resource begins with introductory

guidance material on the features of a number rich environment,

ideas for promoting number across the setting, and suggestions

for promoting home-school links. The key number concepts

have been organised into three core strands (Number and

Counting, Number Relationships and Number Operations) and

form the remaining sections of the resource.

This short course, aimed at teachers in the Foundation Stage,

introduces participants to the Number Talk resource. There

will be a combination of whole class presentations, practical

activities and group discussions. The course is designed to

be a starting point for on-going personal and professional

development in school.

Tea, coffee and biscuits on arrival.

Participants will each receive a copy of the

Number Talk Resource

Number Talk

Tutor: Dr Pamela Moffett, BSc PhD PGCE ALCM DipABRSM FHEA

Time: 3.30pm – 6.00pm

Day: Wednesday

Date: 14th September 2016

Cost: £70.00 per person


Code: CPD529

Last day to enrol 7th September 2016

The resource provides effective support for developing early vocabulary in teaching mathematics. As there is a bank of ideas there is provision for reinforcing this early vocabulary.

Excellent planning for key language. Lessons very well structured. Activities provided the children with valuable and quality learning experiences.

Enjoyable and meaningful contexts. Children engaged in real-life and playful contexts. Well-structured lessons with emphasis on developing mathematical language.

The resource emphasizes maths as a talking subject.

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Supporting War-affected Children and Young People

Tutor: Dr John McMullen, BSc (Hons) PGCE DECAP CPsychol

Time: 5.00pm – 8.00pmDay: WednesdayDate: 19th October 2016 Cost: £55.00 per person Certificate of AttendanceLocation: Central BuildingCode: CPD542


Globally, over 1 billion children live in countries affected by war.

There is a great need to understand the impact of war on mental

health and development and to provide appropriate support.

This session will consider the impact of war and post-traumatic

stress, both overseas and among the increasing number of

refugees and asylum seekers in Northern Ireland. We will

consider how schools and communities can play a significant

role in supporting these children.

This session will draw on Dr John McMullen’s experience

in developing and delivering school-based mental health

interventions for former child soldiers and other war-affected

young people in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of

Congo. Light refreshments provided.

Promoting Positive Behaviour in Daycare

Tutor: Paula Carlin, MA BA (Hons)

Time: 10.00am – 1.00pm

Day: Saturday

Date: 19th November 2016


Location: Early Years Centre, Orchard Building

Code: CPD543


This course will provide day care staff with an understanding of how to best manage an Early Years

environment in order to promote positive behaviour. Participants will be encouraged to explore the

determinants of behaviour and will examine factors which influence children’s behaviour. Participants will

reflect on their own role and will develop a range of strategies to foster positive behaviour with very young

children.

Professional development

This innovative professional development course is aimed specifically at current and aspiring primary school principals. Addressing four key aspects of leadership in primary schools (People, Policy, Priorities and Pathways), each session will provide a comprehensive evidence-based insight into current theories with a focus on relating the theory to the demands of the current primary context. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in critical questioning, self-reflection, detailed analysis and interactive discussion throughout. The course is led by Mr Stephen Harrison, Principal of Gilnahirk Primary School with 20 years’ experience leading schools. Numbers are limited.

Session 1 PeopleA reflection on the core purpose of schools, looking at Control v Trust, leading people, Leading v Managing staff, pupils, parents and looking after ourselves.

Session 2 PolicyA look at recent changes in policy and procedure within primary schools, the demand for accountability, managing and filtering workload, getting the balance between policy and practice.

Session 3 PrioritiesLeadership v Management, Teaching and Learning, Governance, Finance, Media and Marketing

Session 4 PathwaysThe Inspection Process, School Development Planning, Professional Development and Capacity Building in staff, future proofing our schools.

Leading Primary Schools: Connecting Theory and Practice

Tutor: Stephen Harrison, BSc Hons DASE MBA

Time: 5.30pm - 8.30pmSession: Tuesday, 4 weeksDates: 8th - 29th November 2016Cost: £95.00 per personLocation: Central BuildingCode: CPD503


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This course aims to provide support for practising Foundation Stage teachers and co-ordinators as they endeavour to embrace a more playful and integrated pedagogical approach in the early years of primary schooling in Northern Ireland.

Course ContentThis short intensive course aims to develop each teacher’s competence and confidence in his or her ability to guarantee educational value within his or her activities, while maintaining a high level of children’s interest, confidence and overall wellbeing. A reflective diary will be kept during the course to enable teachers to respond practically to the learning opportunities in their own learning context and to engage in a process of self-evaluation.

Course StructureA range of topics will be addressed such as:• Designingaplay-basedandintegratedlearningenvironment• Ensuringprogressionwithinplay-basedactivity• Theroleoftheteacherinyoungchildren’slearningand development• Theobservation,planningandassessmentcycletoensure effective learning in the early years• LiteracyandnumeracymadeplayfulintheFoundationStage classroom• Workingwithparentsandthewholeschoolcontext

Supporting Playful Learning at the Foundation Stage

Tutor: Dr Glenda Walsh, BEd (Hons) PhD ALCM FHEA

Time: 5.00pm - 8.00pmSession: Wednesday, 4 weeksDates: 9th - 30th November 2016Cost: £100.00 per person Certificate of Attendance £160.00 per person Certificate of AttainmentLocation: Central BuildingCode: CPD513



Course StructureThe course will include a range of tutor led input, interactive discussion and debate. Participants will have the opportunity to share experiences and consider approaches to addressing behaviours causing concern. They will gain awareness of factors contributing to behaviours occurring, and develop shared values, attitudes, knowledge and skills to implement positive behaviour management.

Course ContentThe course content will link closely with the chapter on ‘Understanding and Managing Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (SEBD)’ found in The Resource File to support children with Special Educational Needs and participants will also be signposted to further reading and professional development opportunities as they aspire to build their own capacity.

Outline of Course Content

Week 1This session will raise awareness of the context of behaviour education in today’s social and school environment. It will focus on recognising and understanding behaviour, raise awareness about contributory factors to problem behaviour, consider the dynamics of the classroom and the role of the professional as a reflective/assertive adult in developing the core values and attitudes needed to “get it right”, and develop appropriate adult responses to pupil behaviour.

Week 2This session will emphasise the need for planning for effective classroom management including appropriate use of class rules, rewards and consequences. It will develop further the role of the professional in giving clear specific directions, ensuring pupil understanding, implementing positive recognition and building working relationships to provide opportunities for pupils to experience success and enhance learning.

Week 3This session will explore why children and young people challenge. Participants will be provided with a range of positive behaviour management strategies to support them in responding to challenges and dealing with difficult situations using a consistent approach.

Week 4The final session will explore how to recognise, understand and manage aggression and how to build relationships following a crisis. Participants will also be given the opportunity to consider the way forward in integrating positive behaviour.

Understanding and Managing Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties

Tutor: Orla Hendron, BA (Hons) PGCE

Time: 5.30pm – 8.30pmSession: Wednesday, 4 weeksDates: 5th - 26th October 2016Cost: £95.00 per personLocation: Central BuildingCode: CPD516


IntroductionThis course is designed to support teachers and classroom assistants in understanding and managing social, emotional and behavioural difficulties and is suitable for all nursery, primary and post-primary staff including those working in ‘special’ settings. Promoting and sustaining good behaviour is essential for all schools as it:

• Enableseffectivelearningandteachingtotakeplace intheclassroom;• Takescognisanceofcurrentlegislation;• Fostersaculturewhereeffectivepolicyandpractice can create a positive learning environment for both staff and pupils.

‘Very beneficial, especially gaining knowledge as a young teacher.’

FIRST: An Introduction to Special Educational Needs

The FIRST course will be:

Flexible

You may choose to attend the entire course with or

without assessment. We welcome parents to attend

one-offsessions;

Introductory

This course is aimed at those who want basic,

practicalguidance.Nopriorknowledgeisassumed;

Relaxed

Each evening will be informal with lots of opportunity

fordiscussion,questionsandinteraction;

Supportive

Local experts will give you guidance and resource tips

eachweek;

Timely

In our increasingly inclusive education system, there

has never been a more important time to learn how

best to facilitate learning for all children.

Tutor: Dr Noel Purdy, MA MA(Ed) MEd PhD PGCE FHEA HEA SFHEA

Time: 6.00pm - 8.30pm

Session: Tuesday, 10 weeks

Dates: 31st January – 4th April 2017


£250.00 per person Certificate of Attainment

£25.00 per individual session


Code: CPD518

LAST DAY TO ENROL is 25th January 2017


This course is an exciting opportunity for teachers, classroom

assistants and parents to come together to learn more about a

range of common special educational needs (SEN). The course is

suited to teachers (especially those in mainstream schools) who

feel that they need a basic overview and introduction to SEN but

who want a practical, professional development course rather than

in-depth, Master’s level study. It may therefore be ideal for those

whose own initial teacher education did not look at SEN in any

detail, or those who feel they need a refresher course. FIRST is

also open to classroom assistants, parents and other education-

related professionals who wish to up-skill themselves in general or

in any one particular area.

Course Structure

The FIRST course is designed to offer a concise factual introduction

to each SEN before giving practical guidance to facilitate learning

both in and out of the classroom. Each session will be led by an

expert in the area and will be an opportunity to learn more about

how to meet the needs of children with special educational needs

and disabilities.

Course Content

Thetopicscoveredincludethefollowing:Autism;Dyslexia;Social,

EmotionalandBehaviouralDifficulties;Down’sSyndrome;Visual/

HearingImpairment;Speech,LanguageandCommunication

Needs;TheCodeofPracticeandtheStatementingprocess;

AcquiredBrainInjury;ChildrenwithDifficultiesinMathematics.


FIRST: An Introduction to Special Educational Needs

Course Outline 2017

Tuesdays 6.00pm-8.30pm, Central Building

SESSION DATE TOPIC SPEAKER

1 31st Jan 2017Introduction:

SEN, Inclusion and Code of PracticeDr Noel Purdy

(Stranmillis University College)

2 7th Feb 2017 AutismClaire Smyton

(Middletown Centre for Autism)

3 14th Feb 2017 Down’s SyndromeKaty Royle

(Down’s Syndrome Association)

4 21st Feb 2017 DyslexiaGillian Beck


5 28th Feb 2017 Hearing Impairment and Visual ImpairmentKerry McAleer and Stephen Porter

(EA Belfast Peripatetic Support Service)

6 7th March 2017 Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties Orla Hendron (Education Authority)

7 14th March 2017 Acquired Brain InjuryDr Eunan McCrudden

(Children’s Acquired Brain Injury Consultation Service)

8 21st March 2017 Learning Difficulties in MathematicsDr Pamela Moffett


9 28th March 2017 Speech, Language and Communication Needs Brid Tate (Thornfield House School)

10 4th April 2017Conclusions, Assignment Preparation &

Evaluation

Dr Noel Purdy (Stranmillis University College)

NASEN NI, Mencap NI

LIFELONG LEARNING INTRODUCTION18

In the following pages you will find your old favourites and

discover the choice has widened to include two new Irish

History courses, ‘From Free State to Republic’- in our popular

Tuesday morning slot - and ‘The Road to the 1916 Rising’.

There are new courses on ‘The Great Irish Estate’, ‘Women

in the Irish Revolution’ and the ‘Vietnam War’ while the ever-

popular Clive Scoular looks at ‘Leaders of a Divided Ireland’.

In addition we are offering our unique Hidden History Walking

Tours including ‘Old Belfast - Plantation Town to Golden Age’,

‘Victorian Belfast’ and a new course, ‘Between the Mountains

and the Gantries’ with Jim McDermott. There is a further

opportunity to explore the Linen Houses of the Bann Valley

with Plunkett Campbell.

In response to popular demand our Historical day tours

include a September outing to enchanting Inishowen in

County Donegal. Distinguished archaeologist Ruairi O Baoill

will again offer his vibrant courses on Irish Archaeology. For

those who want a different perspective, however, there are

new courses on the First World War, Northern Ireland and the

Cold War and Russian History and Culture.

This year we offer a diverse range of Literature courses with

the focus on Robert Burns, Tolstoy and the Anglo-Irish Novel.

In addition, poet and ornithologist Dr Mary Montague will

offer courses in Creative Writing and Writing Poetry. Other

options include Ethics, Painting and Wood-carving as well as

languages from Arabic to Irish and our full range of Health

and Leisure courses from Tai-Chi to Pilates.

You will find a warm welcome on our beautiful campus! Why

not relax with your friends in Betty’s Coffee Shop or enjoy

lunch in Chatz?

by Dr Éamon Phoenix, BA MA PhD Grad Cert Ed Head of Lifelong Learning Welcome to the Autumn Winter 2016 Lifelong Learning programme. It is a matter of satisfaction to us that our exciting range of courses, expert tutors, modern teaching facilities and sylvan setting continue to attract Lifelong Learners of every age. For them – whether working, retired or semi-retired, whether 19 or 90 – the zest for knowledge and skills is,

indeed, a lifelong one! The programme spans the entire gamut of specialisms from Irish History to Languages, Computer Awareness, Choral singing, Wine Appreciation, Literature and Health and Leisure activities.

FREE LUNCHTIME WINTER TALKS

Wednesdays, 1.00pm – 2.00pm, Stranmillis House

WEDNESDAY DATE TUTOR TITLE

Week 1 11th Jan 2017 Dr Éamon Phoenix Against the Tide: Ulster Political Misfits 1870-1960

Week 2 18th Jan 2017 Anne Taylor From 1916 to the Irish Civil War in Prose and Verse

Week 3 25th Jan 2017 Ruairi O Baoill Hidden Under Our Feet: The Archaeology of Belfast

Week 4 1st Feb 2017 Linda Ervine The Irish Language in Northern Ireland: A View from the East

Week 5 8th Feb 2017 Dr Philip McAleenan Ethics: an Introduction

GENERAL INTEREST 19CULTURE AND ARTS

History of Art 2: Realism to Abstraction 1860–1914

Tutor: Dr John Nixon, BA (Hons) DPhil

Time: 7.00 – 9.00pmSession: Tuesday, 12 weeksDates: 20th September – 13th December 2016No Class: 1st November 2016Cost: £65.00 per personLocation: Orchard BuildingCode: CA601


Of scientific, technological and social developments 1860–1914, probably the most challenging for painting was photography, invented 1838–9 by Daguerre in France and Talbot in England. By 1880 Post-Impressionism was proposing radical alternatives to traditional Renaissance-style ways of seeing and representing – alternatives both informed by and reacting to photography. 1890–1914 saw Matisse and Fauvism, Picasso and Cubism, along with Expressionism, Futurism and Abstraction, build on these developments, before the 1914–18 World War interrupted matters, permanently for several of the leading artists. Topic discussions are supported by slides, DVDs (available for borrowing) and study notes.

Week Class Topics Week Class Topics

1 Édouard Manet 7 Perspectives on realism

2 French Impressionist painting 8From realism to

abstraction

3French Post-Impressionist

painting: Paul Gauguin*9 Fauvism

4French Post-Impressionist

painting: Vincent Van Gogh*10 Cubism

5French Post-Impressionist painting: Georges Seurat*

11 Northern Expressionism

6 Paul Cézanne 12Art Nouveau: an overview

*Gauguin, Van Gogh and Seurat are treated within the general French Post-Impressionist painting study note.

History of Art 5: Italian and Northern Renaissance Art

Tutor: Dr John Nixon, BA (Hons) DPhil

Time: 7.00 – 9.00pmSession: Wednesday, 12 weeksDates: 21st September – 14th December 2016No Class: 2nd November 2016Cost: £65.00 per personLocation: Orchard BuildingCode: CA607


Between the church-dominated Middle Ages and our largely secular and scientific Modern Age lies the Renaissance. The artistic legacy of this 14–16th century ‘rebirth’ of Classical learning and arts in Italy and the rest of Europe is arguably as influential as ancient Greek Classicism itself. In this course we look at Renaissance art’s progression from Byzantine and Gothic other-worldliness to the inspired (albeit sometimes skewed) naturalism of masters such as Van Eyck, Bosch, Leonardo, Dürer and Michelangelo – often still through religious commissions but increasingly taking a humanist perspective. Topic discussions are supported by slides and dvds (available for borrowing).

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How Drugs WorkThe taking of medications is a major aspect of modern life,

especially in those over the age of sixty. The course will cover

the important areas of drug discovery and action, clinical

and adverse effects and how drugs are handled by the body.

These aspects will be related to the major drug classes in wide

clinical use, such as drugs for heart, chest and psychiatric

disease. The course will also include the placebo effect,

clinical trials and evidence-based medicine and discussions

about alternative therapies such as homoeopathy and herbal

treatments. The tutor is a retired consultant physician and

Professor of Therapeutics and Pharmacology.

Recommended Reading: Treating Common Diseases,

McGavock H. and Johnston G.D., Radcliff Publishing

Oxford

Tutor: Professor Dennis Johnston, DSc PhD MD FRCP Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pmSession: Monday, 8 weeksDates: 17th October – 12th December 2016No Class: 31st October 2016Cost: £40.00 per personLocation: Central BuildingCode: GI726


Wine Appreciation

The course will provide an overview of the different types

and styles of wine available from 10 of the world’s main wine

producing countries ranging from France, Spain and Italy in the

Old World to Australia, New Zealand and South Africa in the

New World. Chile, Argentina and the USA will also be covered.

It is also hoped to give the students an overview of the main

styles of wine from dry, medium dry to sweet and sparkling.

The influence of oak ageing on wine will also be explored as

well as how to match wines with some basic foods.

Tutor: Aaron Kenneth Smylie, BA Hons DipEd

Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pmSession: Thursday, 10 weeksDates: 29th September – 8th December 2016No Class: 3rd November 2016Cost: £60.00 per personLocation: Central BuildingCode: GI710


‘A very enjoyable course, Aaron is a very good tutor who made the class fun.’

21GENERAL INTEREST

A Choir to Inspire – Enjoying Choral SingingChoirs have become popular again, thanks to inspirational television programmes and a new openness to

trying out various forms of music-making. This short 6-week course is for anyone who would like to develop

or renew their skills in choral singing, using a very wide range of musical styles from pop to classical and

lots in between! Previous experience is welcome but not essential. Help will be given for those who would

like to learn to read or follow music more effectively. At the end of the course we will hope to perform

something of what we have worked on together!

Tutor: Dr Norman Richardson, MBE PhD MA(Ed) BEd LGSM

Time: 6.00pm – 8.00pm

Session: Tuesday, 6 weeks

Dates: 8th November – 13th December 2016



Code: GI725


Ethics and Ethics Reasoning

This course will distinguish between ‘ethics’ and ‘moral behaviour,’ establishing the former as an internal

relationship with the Self and the latter as the external relationships we have with others. It will explore the

foundations of moral behaviour and examine a number of the dominant ethics theories and will set these in

the context of real world situations.

The ethics reasoning element will examine the process of

making moral decisions and determining our behaviour

towards others in the context of moral development. The

programme will use a combination of discussion on

ethics theory and problem solving exercises. It is suitable

for professional development and as a general interest

programme.

Tutor: Dr Philip McAleenan, CertEd BA(Hons) CertL MSSc

Time: 6.00pm – 8.00pm

Session: Thursday, 8 weeks

Dates: 6th October – 1st December 2016

No Class: 3rd November 2016



Code: GI728


GENERAL INTEREST22

Global Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet

97% of climate scientists agree that climate warming trends over

the past century are very likely due to human activities, and most

of the leading scientific organisations worldwide have issued

public statements endorsing this position. The evidence for rapid

climatechangeiscompelling:sealevelrise;globaltemperature

rise;warmingoceans;shrinkingicesheets;glacialretreat;

extremeweatherevents;oceanacidificationanddecreasedsnow

cover.

This course will focus on each of these man-made problems and

examine the proposals put forward by international organisations

as to their solutions.

Tutor: Dr Des O’Reilly, BA (Hons) MA EdD

Time: 10.00am – 12.00noon


Dates: 5th October - 14th December 2016

No Class: 2nd November 2016



Code: GI727


Human Evolution:

Where do the Irish and British come from?

In the last decade new genetic techniques have built on fossil finds to provide more detailed knowledge of our origins. This is reflected in the current projects investigating the genes of the people of these islands and their “deep history”.

• Whenandwheredidthefirsthumansappear?

• Howdowedifferfromchimps?

• Howdohumansvaryandarethere‘races’?

• WhatwasourrelationshipwiththeNeanderthals?

• Aretherereally‘Celts’and‘Saxons’?

• WhyaresomegenesassociatedwithIrishsurnames?

• Cangenetictestsrevealmoreaboutourfamilyhistory?

Answers to these questions and many others are emerging. Join

like-minded individuals to understand and discuss the many

aspects of human evolution.

Recommended Reading:

The Origin of our Species, Chris Stringer, Penguin

Tutor: Dr Brian Wisdom, MA PhD FHEA Time: 10.00am – 12.00noonSession: Wednesday, 8 weeksDates: 5th October – 30th NovemberNo Class: 2nd November 2016 Cost: £40.00 per personLocation: Central BuildingCode: GI704


23GENERAL INTEREST

This course is designed for those wishing to enrol on the Digital Photography course but who feel they need

to obtain certain computer skills beforehand. Students will learn how to open and save files, use a USB key,

access your camera, move photos from the camera to the computer, name and delete photographs. Enrol

today to take the first step to gaining digital camera confidence.

Camera Ready

Tutor: Anne Lennon, Cert Ed PGCert DASE Time: 10.00am – 3.00pmSession: Saturdays, 4 weeksDates: 8th October – 5th November 2016No Class: 29th October 2016 Cost: £60.00 per personLocation: Central BuildingCode: GI706LAST DAY TO ENROL is 28th September 2016

Computer Awareness

Tutor: Anne Lennon, Cert Ed PGCert DASE Time: 11.00am – 1.00pmSession: Tuesdays, 12 weeksDates: 6th September – 6th December 2016No Class: 20th September and 1st November 2016Cost: £60.00 per personLocation: Central BuildingCode: GI729LAST DAY TO ENROL is 31st August 2016

This course is designed to increase confidence in the use of the following:

Internet

Searching for information, using Skype, saving web pages and sending

links

Email

Create, send, reply to and forward emails

Send attachments such as photos

File Management

Creating simple documents and folders for saved documents

Retrieving and amending documents and

Working with photographs

A degree of flexibility has been built in to this course to address

individual needs. To ensure quality of tutoring the maximum number

of participants on this course is 15.

• iCloud

• iBooks

• iMessage

• FaceTime

• FindmyiPhone

• iTunes-purchasingmusic,

films and TV

• TipsandTricks

iClass

Tutor: Anne Lennon, Cert Ed PGCert DASE Time: 10.00am – 2.00pmDay: SaturdayDate: 19th November 2016Cost: £30.00 per personLocation: Central BuildingCode: GI730LAST DAY TO ENROL is 9th November 2016

Spend a half day exploring the features of both iPhones, iPods and iPads

with Anne. Topics covered will include:

GENERAL INTEREST24

Getting the best out of your Tablet

• ConnecttoWi-Fiandmanagesettings

• Usetheinternet,emailandcalendar

• Usethecameraandstorephotographs

• Downloadappssuchasweather,Skype,games,BBCiPlayer,

BBC Radio Player.

A degree of flexibility has been built in to this course to address

individual needs. To ensure quality of tutoring the maximum

number of participants on this course is 12.

Please indicate what type of Tablet you have on the

enrolment form eg iPad, Samsung Galaxy, Kindle Fire etc.


Tutor: Anne Lennon, Cert Ed PGCert DASE Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pmSession: Wednesday, 12 weeksDates: 7th September – 7th December 2016No Class: 21st September and 2nd November 2016Cost: £60.00 per personLocation: Central BuildingCode: GI705

SMART PHONESmade simple

Do you own a smart phone? Do you know how to use it?

During these sessions you will learn how to get the best use out of your smart phone.

Topics will include:

Week 1 settings, texting, making calls, contacts, voicemail,

FaceTime, travelling overseas and data roaming

Week 2 other apps like email, calendar and camera

Please indicate what type of Smart Phone you have on the

enrolment form. To ensure quality of tutoring the maximum

number of participants on this course is 12.

Refreshments and a light lunch is included.

Smart Phones Made Simple

Tutor: Anne Lennon, Cert Ed PGCert DASE

Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm

Session: Saturdays, 2 weeks

Dates: 12th and 26th November 2016



Code: GI709

Tutor: Anne Lennon, Cert Ed PGCert DASE Time: 6.00pm –8.00pmSession: Wednesday, 12 weeksDates: 7th September – 7th December 2016No Class: 21st September and 2nd November 2016Cost: £60.00 per personLocation: Central BuildingCode: GI713

A tablet is a slim touchscreen computer. It works in a similar way to a smartphone. Recent research shows that tablet ownership is on the increase and this course is designed to increase confidence and awareness of its many uses. Topics will include:

‘A very enjoyable course lead by a patient, competent, friendly tutor.’


25Health and Leisure

Through slow gentle movement, with focused intent, Tai Chi

class is designed to promote all aspects of physical and mental

health, creating a feeling of wellbeing. It derives from martial

arts, but is widely practised for its health benefits. Ideal for

beginners, as well as seasoned practitioners, the course will

focus on body alignment, to transform our practice, clarifying

core principles of Tai Chi (Tai Ji Quan). We will look at warm

up, gentle stretching, Qi Gong (energy cultivation), Silk reeling

and form (sequences of movement), relaxation and breathing

techniques.

Please inform instructor of any physical or medical issues.

For more information please visit http://www.jademaiden.co.uk/

Tai Chi for

Health and Wellbeing

Tutor: Jane Burke BA Hons (DAS)

Time: 7.00pm – 8.00pmSession: Wednesday, 10 weeksDates: 7th September – 9th November 2016Cost: £30.00 per personLocation: Orchard BuildingCode: HL811

LAST DAY TO ENROL is 31st August 2016Since starting Jane’s course I have

enjoyed increased energy levels and

have been sleeping much better.

Similar to the Yin Yang QiGong, 13 Tai Bao covers posture

and alignment techniques, relaxation and sequences designed

to balance energy levels and general health. Comprising of 13

steps, it is thought to have been introduced by Bodhidharma

to Shaolin monks.

Combining stretching and breathing exercises designed to

enable the abundant flow of Qi (vitality) in our bodies and

strengthen our organs. There is a resemblance to Yoga in

these moves, but this holistic practice has developed in China.

No need to bring a mat, as we do not go down on the floor.

Gentle enough to be practised by all.


Tendon Muscle Development (13 Tai Bao)

Tutor: Jane Burke BA Hons (DAS)

Time: 8.00pm –9.00pmSession: Wednesday, 10 weeksDates: 7th September – 9th November 2016Cost: £30.00 per personLocation: Orchard BuildingCode: HL820

LAST DAY TO ENROL is 31st August 2016

http://www.jademaiden.co.uk/

Pilates is an exercise programme dating back to 1920, developed by Joseph H. Pilates.

The course focuses on spinal, core and flexibility awareness. The exercises performed can

be adapted for all levels of fitness and generally consist of gentle exercise done on a mat

either sitting or lying down. The programme is delivered to encourage progress in a series of

repetitive exercises to suit an individual’s needs. Mats are provided. Numbers are limited.


Health and Leisure26

IMPROVERS

Tutor: David Ogborn, BA (Hons) MIB NIIC OCR CYQ Time: 1.00pm - 2.00pm Session: Monday, 12 weeksDates: 19th September – 12th December 2016 No Class: 31st October 2016Cost: £40.00 per personLocation: Orchard Building Code: HL806

LAST DATE TO ENROL 7th September 2016

IMPROVERS

Tutor: Jacquleen Henderson Time: 1.00pm - 2.00pm Session: Tuesdays, 12 WeeksDates: 20th September – 13th December 2016No Class: 1st November 2016Cost: £40.00 per personLocation: Orchard Building Code: HL808


Pilates

BEGINNERS

Tutor: David Ogborn, BA (Hons) MIB NIIC OCR CYQ Time: 12noon -1.00pm Session: Monday, 12 weeksDates: 19th September – 12th December 2016 No Class: 31st October 2016Cost: £40.00 per personLocation: Orchard Building Code: HL805


BEGINNERS

Tutor: Jacquleen Henderson Time: 12noon -1.00pm Session: Tuesdays, 12 WeeksDates: 20th September – 13th December 2016No Class: 1st November 2016Cost: £40.00 per personLocation: Orchard Building Code: HL807


BEGINNERS

Tutor: David Ogborn, BA (Hons) MIB NIIC OCR CYQ

Time: 12noon -1.00pmSession: Wednesday, 12 weeksDates: 21st September – 14th December 2016No Class: 2nd November 2016Cost: £40.00 per personLocation: Orchard BuildingCode: HL852


IMPROVERS


Time: 1.00pm - 2.00pmSession: Wednesday, 12 weeksDates: 21st September – 14th December 2016No Class: 2nd November 2016Cost: £40.00 per personLocation: Orchard BuildingCode: HL853



Yogalates A fusion of two popular fitness disciplines. Yogalates brings together the

fluid movement of Yoga and core control of Pilates. Activities will help

protect the spine against injury, support the internal organs and promote

good posture. This exercise class is great for developing general tone and

fitness. The focus is on balance, muscle toning, strength and equilibrium

of the mind, soul and body


A dance fit class inspired by Latin music and dance rhythms to lift your

heart rate and burn calories. Fitness equipment will be used from time

to time. The music is uplifting and makes you feel good (even on a

bad day), and it’s also great for toning the tummy, hips and thighs. No

partners needed only an optimistic attitude and a sense of humour.

Participants will get some exercise, have fun, and learn to dance.

Book separately for a warm down with Yogalates after this

energetic session.


Salsacise


Time: 6.30pm – 7.30pmSession: Thursday, 12 weeksDates: 15th September – 8th December 2016No Class: 3rd November 2016Cost: £40.00 per personLocation: Orchard Building Code: HL841LAST DATE TO ENROL 7th September 2016

Tutor: David Ogborn, BA (Hons) MIB NIIC OCR CYQ Time: 7.30pm – 8.30pm Session: Thursday, 12 weeksDates: 15th September – 8th December 2016No Class: 3rd November 2016Cost: £40.00 per personLocation: Orchard Building Code: HL832LAST DATE TO ENROL 7th September 2016

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This is a gentle meditative Yoga class, great for beginners or for those who want a slower paced and

relaxing Yoga Practice. Chakra Flow Yoga will guide you towards flexibility, strength and mental clarity.

The Chakra system is a mind body map through which we organise our life-force. It helps us identify

areas of the mind and body which need to be awakened or balanced. Enjoy deep relaxation at the end

of each class.


To ensure quality of tutoring the maximum number of participants on this course is 15.

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Gentle Flow Yoga

Tutor: Orla Wallace, BA Hons

Time: 5.30pm – 7.00pmSession: Monday, 7 weeksDates: 12th September – 24th October 2016Cost: £35.00 per personLocation: Orchard BuildingCode: HL856


Meditation is the practice of concentration or paying attention

to the present moment. Evidence has shown that a regular

meditation practice can have innumerable benefits such as

improved relationships, a better ability to deal with the stresses of

life and overall improved well-being.

This course draws on practices from various traditions. Each week

a different form is introduced so that participants learn how to

adapt a practice that suits their learning style and enjoy bringing

meditation and mindfulness into their daily lives.


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Meditation


Time: 5.30pm – 7.00pmSession: Monday, 7 weeksDates: 31st October – 12th December 2016Cost: £35.00 per personLocation: Orchard BuildingCode: HL857



Time: 6.00pm - 7.00pm Session: Tuesday, 7 weeksDates: 13th September – 25th October 2016Cost: £30.00 per personLocation: Orchard BuildingCode: HL813



Time: 6.00pm - 7.00pm Session: Tuesday, 7 weeksDates: 1st November – 13th December 2016Cost: £30.00 per personLocation: Orchard BuildingCode: HL818





YOGA: Chakra Flow

Chakra Flow Yoga will guide you towards flexibility, strength and mental clarity. The Chakra system is a

mind body map through which we organise our life-force. It helps us identify areas of the mind and body

which need to be awakened or balanced. Suitable for all levels, each class begins with breath work and

core strengthening. Sharpen your awareness as you move through challenging poses using the breath as

your guide. Enjoy deep relaxation at the end of each class. Everyone welcome to attend. Please inform

instructor of any physical or medical issues.

To ensure quality of tutoring the maximum number of participants on this course is 15.

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Tutor: Orla Wallace, BA HonsTime: 7.00pm – 8.30pmSession: Monday, 7 weeks Dates: 12th September – 24th October 2016Cost: £35.00 per personLocation: Orchard Building Code: HL801


Tutor: Orla Wallace, BA HonsTime: 7.00pm – 8.30pmSession: Monday, 7 weeks Dates: 31st October – 12th December 2016Cost: £35.00 per personLocation: Orchard Building Code: HL802


Tutor: Orla Wallace, BA HonsTime: 7.00pm – 8.30pmSession: Tuesday, 7 weeks Dates: 1st November – 13th December 2016Cost: £35.00 per personLocation: Orchard Building Code: HL804

LAST DAY TO ENROL is 26h October 2016

Tutor: Orla Wallace, BA HonsTime: 7.00pm – 8.30pmSession: Wednesday, 7 weeks Dates: 14th September – 26th October 2016Cost: £35.00 per personLocation: Orchard Building Code: HL854


Tutor: Orla Wallace, BA HonsTime: 7.00pm – 8.30pmSession: Wednesday, 7 weeks Dates: 2nd November – 14th December 2016Cost: £35.00 per personLocation: Orchard Building Code: HL855


Tutor: Orla Wallace, BA HonsTime: 7.00pm – 8.30pmSession: Tuesday, 7 weeks Dates: 13th September – 25th October 2016Cost: £35.00 per personLocation: Orchard Building Code: HL803


Tutor: Orla Wallace, BA HonsTime: 7.00pm – 8.30pmSession: Thursday, 7 weeks Dates: 15th September – 27th October 2016Cost: £35.00 per personLocation: Orchard Building Code: HL815


Tutor: Orla Wallace, BA HonsTime: 7.00pm – 8.30pmSession: Thursday, 7 weeks Dates: 3rd November – 15th December 2016Cost: £35.00 per personLocation: Orchard Building Code: HL816



History, Archaeology & Religion30

Tutor: Plunkett Campbell, BEd

Time: 10.00am – 12.30pmSession: Wednesday, 6 weeksDates: 14th September – 26th October 2016No Class: 5th October 2016Cost: £50.00 per personLocation: Various LocationsCode: HY961


This course will take us on a nostalgic tour of the glory days of

the linen industry in the Upper Bann Valley. We will visit industrial

archaeological sites – ghostly silent and majestic. Our journey begins

in the beautiful vale of Moyallen where the arrival of Quakers in 1675

provided the spark for the development of the linen industry. We

will explore nearby Gilford – one of Ireland’s earliest factory towns

and examine the contribution made by the mill’s early paternalistic

employers. We will visit a few of the many linen houses and castles

– monuments to the industrial wealth generated in the area. As we

travel along the river we will discuss the life and times of the Rev

William Butler Yeats, Rector of Tullylish, grandfather of William Butler

Yeats, Nobel Prize winner. Other places of interest will include a visit

to ancient raths and battle sites, Scarva and the mysterious Black Pig’s

Dyke. After a visit to Banbridge and Ferguson’s weaving factory, our

course ends in the cathedral town of Dromore with its motte and bailey.

We will discuss the Gill Hall ghost story of 1693 and see the last scutch

mill in Ireland in full operation. We will be entertained with a musical

session by the proprietor. As usual there will be coffee breaks in quaint

hostelries along the valley. Access to private transport is essential.

Week 1

Participants to meet in Main Building for overview lecture at

which weekly locations will be provided.

Hidden History: The Upper Bann ValleyA Theatre of Beauty and Architectural Elegance

31History, Archaeology & Religion

As the island marks this decade of centenaries, this course examines

the role of prominent Irishwomen in early Twentieth Century Ireland,

figures such as Constance Markievcz, Maud Gonne and Winifred Carney

are explored. The course explores the role of women in mobilising Irish

Unionism during the Home Rule Crisis, as well as women’s involvement in

the Easter Rising and Anglo-Irish War. The course delves into the impact

of women’s literary contribution during Gaelic revival, as well as women’s

experiences in electoral politics in the period that followed the Great War.

The role of women in Cumann na mBan and Sinn Féin is also explored.

The course brings to life women’s experiences in imprisonment most

notably during the Irish Civil War that followed partition. Other women

covered in this course include, Kathleen Lynn, Helena Maloney, Alice

Milligan, Mary Colum, Kathleen Clarke and Charlotte Despard.

Placing Irishwomen in the decade of centenaries 1912-23

Tutor: Dr Eoin Clarke, PhD MA PGCE BA

Time: 6.00pm – 8.00pmSession: Wednesday, 8 weeksDates: 14th September – 26th October 2016No Class: 5th October 2016Cost: £40.00 per personLocation: Central BuildingCode: HY973


Are there any skeletons in your closet? This is the perfect course for

those who always wished to trace their family tree but didn’t know

where to start.

The course is taught by expert genealogists and historians from the

Ulster Historical Foundation. This series of talks will guide you

through the myriad of sources of information.

The course will include a hands-on session on how to use Irish

census records online. Early booking is recommended, as this course

is very popular.

Genealogy - Trace your Family Tree

Tutor: Ulster Historical Foundation Time: 7.00pm - 9.00pmSession: Tuesday, 10 weeks Dates: 5th October – 30th November 2016No Class: 2nd November 2016Cost: £50.00 per personLocation: Central BuildingCode: HY920



The pacific theatre in the Second World War included the vastness

of the Pacific Ocean, the numerous islands scattered throughout

both hemispheres and the surrounding countries of the continental

areas. The Pacific war saw the allied powers pitted against the

empire of Japan aided by its axis allies, Italy and Germany. The

war culminated in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

accompanied by the Soviet invasion of Manchuria in August 1945.

The course will highlight the events at the start of the war that

formed the basis for Japanese ambitions in the Pacific region and

South East Asia. The Japanese offensives of 1941-42 and the

allied offensives of 1943-44 will also be examined in detail.

The Pacific Theatre in the Second World War

The great estates of Ireland evolved under Anglo-Norman influence

from the twelfth century onwards rather than from the Gaelic

tradition. By the middle of the 13th century they had established

themselves throughout the island except in much of Ulster.

Thereafter their power declined as the Irish reasserted themselves.

During the sixteenth century the English intensified their efforts to

regain control, part of their policy being to establish plantations.

These formed the basis of many future estates. The Cromwellian

and Williamite wars brought about the final transfer of most of

the land to English Protestant ownership. Two 19th century

developments contributed towards the demise of the great estates:

the Great Famine (1845-1849) and agitation for land reform which

gave rise to the various land acts from 1870 onwards.

The Rise and Demise of the Great Estates and Demesnes of Ireland


Time: 10.00am – 12.00noonSession: Wednesday, 10 weeksDates: 21st September – 30th November 2016No Class: 2nd November 2016Cost: £50.00 per personLocation: Central BuildingCode: HY968



Time: 10.00am – 12.00noonSession: Monday, 10 weeksDates: 3rd October – 12th December 2016No Class: 31st October 2016Cost: £50.00 per personLocation: Central BuildingCode: HY944


‘An engaging tutor who had an encouraging approach that added to

the charm and the value of the course.’


The most visited site in Washington, DC today is the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial, an indication that even more than 40 years after the conflict ended, Vietnam continues to touch the pulse of American society. This course will detail how the United States became involved in Vietnam and why that war was so divisive of American society, setting it in the context of the Cold War, the Civil Rights movement and the counter-culture of the 1960s.

The Vietnam War

Tutor: Ronnie Hanna, BA (Hons) MA Modern History

Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pmSession: Monday, 10 weeksDates: 3rd October – 12th December 2016No Class: 31st October 2016Cost: £50.00 per personLocation: Central BuildingCode: HY940


This course will examine the dramatic changes that Peter the Great made in Russia in order to transform it from an Asian into an European Empire, including the rise of St Petersburg and the importance of Catherine the Great’s reign in the development of Russian Culture and Literature. The course will use different resources and materials to make it interesting and stimulating to learners, using audio, video and

computer-based activities along with books and other materials.

Russian History and Civilisation (The Romanov Dynasty, 1613-1917)

Tutor: Angela Hunt, BA MA DELE

Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pmSession: Wednesday, 10 weeks Dates: 5th October – 14th December 2016No Class: 2nd November 2016Cost: £50.00 per personLocation: Central BuildingCode: HY974



Tutor: Dr Stephen Goss, BA, PhDTime: 7.00pm – 9.00pmSession: Tuesday, 10 weeksDates: 27th September - 6th December 2016No Class: 1st November 2016Cost: £50.00 per personLocation: Central BuildingCode: HY942


This course looks at the contribution and response of Northern Ireland to the Cold War. Starting in 1945 and continuing to the early years of the Troubles, it thereby covers some of the most intense moments of the international conflict and demonstrates there is more to the history of Northern Ireland in that period than the lead up to the outbreak of communal violence. It will also reveal the impact that global tension had, not only at a local level, but on a divided society. The course will reveal how the various elements of Northern Irish society responded. The approach adopted by both communities, local political parties, the Belfast press, the four main churches, students and other opinion formers will be analysed. It reveals how the global conflict and the sectarian divide became interwoven. Additionally, the course uncovers – amongst other revelations – clandestine arrangements between Belfast and Dublin, debates over nuclear weapons in Northern Ireland, the plans for secret bunkers and covert co-operation between the Catholic Church and the Irish Government to stop communism in Italy.

The Secret HistoryNorthern Ireland and the Cold War 1945-1972

Tutor: Dr Stephen Goss, BA, PhDTime: 7.00pm – 9.00pmSession: Thursday, 10 weeksDates: 29th September - 8th December 2016No Class: 3rd November 2016Cost: £50.00 per personLocation: Central BuildingCode: HY941


As we continue to mark the centenary of the outbreak of one of the

most shattering conflicts of the Twentieth Century, this course will

outline the international developments that resulted in the First World

War. It will cover the unification of both Italy and Germany by the

1870s, the domestic situations in the great powers and key European

players, the impact of empire-building and the situation in the volatile

Balkans. The course will also outline the intricacies of international

relations in the period to provide an understanding of why Europe was

plunged into such a devastating war. Weaving these considerations

together, it will put the First World War into context and explain why a

dispute in south-eastern Europe was so quickly transformed into a fight

to the death for the continent’s great empires and powers.

Europe and the origins of the First World War 1860-1914

Tutor: Dr Stephen Goss, BA, PhDTime: 7.00pm – 9.00pmSession: Monday, 10 weeksDates: 26th September - 5th December 2016No Class: 31st October 2016Cost: £50.00 per personLocation: Central BuildingCode: HY964


The course gives an overview of the key debates and issues in the British Isles

from the Act of Union to the outbreak of the First World War. It will provide an

understanding of political, economic, social and cultural history in the period.

Focusing primarily on domestic affairs, it will also examine the impact of

Empire on British politics and society. It considers – amongst other areas – the

rise of mass politics, urbanisation and industrialisation, the development of

social classes, gender, popular culture and issues of identity and nationality.

Throughout the course, emphasis will be placed on Belfast. As the epitome of a

Victorian city, it will be examined as a case study which encapsulates so many

of the developments, problems and issues (political, social and cultural) that

emerged in this period.

Recommended Reading: companion to nineteenth-century Britain, Chris

Williams (ed.), Blackwell

The United Kingdom – Inception to Crisis 1801-1914


This 10 week course will explore the history of Southern Ireland

from the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921 until the outbreak of the Troubles

in Northern Ireland and accession to the EEC in 1973. Among

issues addressed will be the birth pangs of the new Free State, the

Irish Civil War (1922-23) and the policies pursued by Michael Collins

and W T Cosgrave in the 1920s. The roles played by men such as

Ernest Blythe and Kevin O’Higgins will be discussed and the impact

of key events such as the 1925 Boundary Crisis and the Great

Depression. The course will chart the return to power of Éamon de

Valera in 1932, his struggle to remove the oath, the ‘Economic War’

and the conflict between the ‘Blueshirts’ and the IRA. Other topics

will include the 1937 Constitution, Anglo-Irish relations and Eire’s

neutrality in World War 2, post-war change and the beginnings of

modernisation under Sean Lemass. The lecturer is a member of the

Irish Government’s Advisory Group on Centenaries. Audio-visual

material and key historical documents will be used.

As this is a popular course, early booking is recommended.

Free State to Republic:A History of Independent Ireland c.1921-1973

Tutor: Clive Scoular, MSSc

Time: 11.00am – 1.00pmSession: Wednesday, 8 weeksDates: 5th October – 30th November 2016No Class: 2nd November 2016Cost: £50.00 per personLocation: Central BuildingCode: HY948


What do we really know about the men who headed the governments on both sides of the Irish border from partition in 1921 until the prorogation of Stormont in 1972?

This course will study the personalities of the Taoisigh from WT Cosgrave to Jack Lynch and the Northern Ireland Prime Ministers from James Craig to Brian Faulkner, and will give an opportunity to thoroughly debate and consider how well both parts of Ireland were served by these men and whether they succeeded or failed in their endeavours.

Leaders of a Divided Ireland 1921-1972

Tutor: Dr Éamon Phoenix, BA MA PhD GradCertEd

Time: 10.00am – 12.00noonSession: Tuesday, 10 weeksDates: 20th September – 29th November 2016No Class: 1st November 2016Cost: £60.00 per personLocation: Main BuildingCode: HY969



This interactive course will examine the origins of the 1916 Rising

from the rise of the ‘New Nationalism’ and the revival of the IRB

after 1900 to the catalytic effect of the ‘Ulster Crisis’ of 1912-14 and

the outbreak of the Great War. Among the issues considered will

be:the‘atmosphere’createdbytheGaelicRevival;thefortunesof

Redmond and the Home Rule Party in the run-up to the Rising.

The revival of the IRB in Belfast by Hobson and MacCullough after

1904 and the roles played by Tom Clarke, FJ Bigger of ‘Ard Righ’

andSirRogerCasement;JamesConnolly,CaptainJackWhite

and the Irish Citizen Army. In particular, we will examine the rise of

‘Carson’s Army’ and its impact on Irish Nationalism and the rise of

Irish Volunteers. The Rising, the subsequent executions and the

sea change in public opinion will be considered. How did Ulster

Unionism react to the Rising? What happened in the North? What

was the ‘Black Friday’ conference in Belfast in June 1916? The

course will draw on key documents and original footage.

This has proven a very popular course, so early booking is

recommended.

1916: The Road to the Rising and its Impact and Legacy


Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pmSession: Tuesday, 10 weeksDates: 27th September – 6th December 2016 No Class: 1st November 2016Cost: £55.00 per personLocation: Central BuildingCode: HY930


During this full day tour, conducted by expert historical

and literary guides, we will visit key sites associated with

the 1916 Insurrection from the GPO and Liberty Hall

to St Stephen’s Green – held by Countess Markievicz

– Boland’s Mill (de Valera’s garrison) and Mount Street

Bridge where fighting accounted for the bulk of the

British casualties. The trip will include a guided tour of

Kilmainham Jail, scene of the 1916 executions, and take

in key landmarks associated with the Rising including

Trinity College, Liberty Hall, the Four Courts and Arbour

Hill – the burial place of the 1916 leaders. The Great

War memorial at Islandbridge is also included. This will

appeal to 1916 ‘buffs’ and those interested in the ‘Decade

of Anniversaries’ and the impact of the post-war UVF on

Irish Nationalism. Price does not include refreshments.

Transport provided.

Meet Main Building, Stranmillis University College.

Recommended Reading: The Rising: Ireland: Easter

1916, Fearghal McGarry, Oxford University Press

1916 Revisited:A visit to Dublin to revisit the Easter Rising and the Great War


Michael McCurley, MA, BEd, Cert Ed, Grad Cert TESOL,Grad Cert TEFL

Time: 8.00am – 9.00pmDay: SaturdayDate: 22nd October 2016Cost: £60.00 per personLocation: Various LocationsCode: HY924



Once again we offer a rare opportunity for aficionados of ‘The Big House in Ireland’ to spend an afternoon

at one of Co Antrim’s finest and most beautifully preserved country houses. Drumalis House on the Coast

Road at Larne dates from the 1870s and was once home to Sir Hugh and Lady Smiley. Located on the

site of an ancient friary and overlooking Island Magee and the Scottish Isles, Drumalis was the nerve-

centre of the Ulster Volunteers’ gun-running of 24-25 April 1914 which changed the course of Irish History.

It later became a convent.

The afternoon visit will start with a guided tour of the house and grounds followed by a relaxed, exquisite

Afternoon Tea and focus on the 1914 Gun-running. Why not take an afternoon out of time and join

historian Dr Éamon Phoenix for this captivating visit? Participants should arrive by private transport.

Tea will be served around 3.00pm. Moderate walking with some stairs.

Big House Visit to DrumalisFrom Victorian Mansion to the Home Rule Crisis


Michael McCurley, MA, BEd, Cert Ed, Grad Cert TESOL,Grad Cert TEFL

Time: 2.00pm – 5.00pmDay: WednesdayDate: 26th October 2016Cost: £25.00 per personLocation: Various LocationsCode: HY923


Following the popular success of the Hidden History course on

Victorian Belfast Uncovered, this new course of guided walks will

focus on the big houses, factories, cemeteries and churches of the

Lagan Valley. We will trace the industrial revolution from Belfast to

Dunmurry, from Lambeg to Lisburn to examine the changes that

linen production made to Derriaghy. This will involve a study of the

houses which belonged to such linen lords as Charles, Richardson,

Barbour and Grimshaw as well as an examination of the fortunes

of the Hamill family. There will be visits to cemeteries and places

of worship such as the Non Subscribing Meeting House, Dunmurry.

A comparison will be made of the development of linen production

in Dunmurry against the linen mills of Belfast. As ever in Hidden

History coffee remains sacrosanct. Entry charges may apply at

various locations. Moderate walking involved and private transport

arrangements are required.

Week 1 Meeting point is Central Building.

Hidden History Between the Mountains and the Gantries

Tutor: Jim McDermottTime: 10.00am – 12.30pmSession: Friday, 8 weeksDates: 7th October – 25th November 2016 Cost: £50.00 per personLocation: Various LocationsCode: HY963



A fascinating journey of exploration through some of the byways

and historic sites of Old Belfast. In a series of weekly excursions

we will visit the mouth of the Farset which gave Belfast its name

and the historic churches of the Cathedral Quarter. We will re-live

the excitement of Belfast’s ‘golden age’ of the late 18th century

with its heady mix of liberalism, radical politics and cultural

renaissance. We will follow the steps of Henry Joy McCracken

and the United Irishmen through the entries of the Georgian town

to their resting place in Clifton Street. Other sites will include the

oldest school in the city, Clifton House, ‘Vicinage’ and Crumlin

Road Jail. Perfect for those crisp autumn mornings with obligatory

coffee or tea. Involves short walks around the city centre each

week with cultural visits included. Moderate walking in city centre

with site visits.

The meeting point for Week 1 is the Main Building, Stranmillis

University College.

Hidden History 2Old Belfast from Plantation Town to Golden Age

Following on from our popular course on Old Belfast-from Plantation Town to ‘Golden Age’ this new series

of guided walks will take you through the thoroughfares and byways of the Victorian city. You will trace the

footsteps of the Rev WM O’Hanlon in his ‘Walks Among the Poor’ of Belfast in the 1850s, pause at the

statue of Dr Henry Cooke, visit the impressive Customs House and Clarendon Dock and experience the

nautical themes of Sinclair Seaman’s Church. You will follow the ‘grand thoroughfare’ of Royal Avenue

with its late Victorian footprint, re-discovering the history of York St and old Smithfield with its pipe-making

industry. From the grandeur of Donegall Square with its spectacular ‘Wedding Cake’ we will view the former

Royal Irish Linen Warehouse and delve into the industrial and cultural history of the Markets.

Other landmarks will include Belfast’s former ‘Harley Street’, the former Gasworks and the fine townhouses

of Donegall Pass and the University Quarter. As ever on Hidden History, coffee remains de rigueur.

Moderate walking involved in central Belfast.

Hidden History - Victorian Belfast Uncovered


Time: 10.00am – 12.30pmSession: Monday, 10 weeksDates: 19th September – 28th November 2016No Class: 31st October 2016Cost: £60.00 per personLocation: Various LocationsCode: HY905


Tutor: Jim McDermott Dr Éamon Phoenix, BA MA PhD GradCertEd

Time: 10.00am – 12.30pmSession: Wednesday, 10 weeksDates: 28th September – 7th December 2016No Class: 2nd November 2016Cost: £60.00 per personLocation: Various LocationsCode: HY938

Recommended Reading: Belfast: A Pocket History, Bardon, J. and Burnett, D. (1996) Belfast: Blackstaff Press Ltd Patton, M (1993)

Central Belfast: An Historical Gazetteer, Belfast: Ulster Architectural Heritage Society McNeill, M (1988) The Life and Times of Mary

Ann McCracken Belfast: Blackstaff Press Ltd

Meet Week 1 at Central Building at Stranmillis University

College.

Recommended Reading: Belfast: A Pocket History, J

Bardon and D Burnett, Blackstaff (1996)



Tutors: Ruairi O’BaoillTime: 7.00pm - 9.00pmSession: Tuesday, 10 weeksDates: 27th September – 6th December 2016No Class: 1st November 2016Cost: £55.00 per personLocation: Central Building Code: HY915

An Introduction to the Archaeology of UlsterThis is a ten week illustrated evening course that will cover the archaeological story of Ulster from first

colonisation in the Mesolithic period (roughly 8,000 BC) until modern times. One of the weeks will entail a

walk around the Stranmillis Estate looking at the various monuments and buildings and how the landscape

has been modified by human activity over time.

Recommended Reading: The Archaeology of Ulster, J.P.

Mallory and T.E. McNeill, Institute of Irish Studies, The Queen’s

University of Belfast (1991)


Tutors: Ruairi O’BaoillTime: 7.00pm - 9.00pmSession: Wednesday, 6 weeksDates: 9th November – 14th December 2016Cost: £40.00 per personLocation: Central Building Code: HY975

The Archaeology of BelfastThis fully-illustrated course will explore the rich, multi-layered history of Belfast through the traces of man

on the urban landscape from the coming of the earliest settlers 10,000 years ago to Titanic Town. It will

involve the building of three castles in Belfast city centre, all of which now lie below the modern city streets,

and the roles of the Normans, the Clandeboye O’ Neills and Sir Arthur Chichester will all be examined in

detail. The importance of the archaeological excavations in the city in shedding light on these lesser-known

episodes in the story of Belfast will be highlighted.

Recommended Reading: Hidden History Below Our Feet: The

Archaeological Story of Belfast, Ruairí Ó Baoill, Tandem


Tutors: Ruairi O’BaoillTime: 7.00pm - 9.00pmSession: Thursday, 6 weeksDates: 13th October – 24th November 2016No Class: 3rd November 2016Cost: £40.00 per personLocation: Central Building Code: HY919

Great Discoveries in Archaeology

This fully-illustrated course will tell the exciting story of the major

discoveries in Irish archaeology. Many of these discoveries have

changed the way we look at the story of Ireland and they remain

some of the most beautiful objects ever produced in the country.

Objects such as the Iron Age golden boat, torc and other jewellery,

known as the Broighter Hoard, found on farmland near Limavady,

the Early Christian Tara Brooch, actually found at Bettystown in Co.

Meath, and the beautiful Derrynaflan Chalice from Co. Tipperary

along with many other outstanding finds will all be discussed in

detail and will show how the rich archaeological treasures of Ireland

are of international importance, a testimony to the skill and artistry of

the craftsmen who created them.



During this full-day tour led by expert guides you will explore the beautiful yet hidden

Inishowen Peninsula of Co. Donegal. After morning coffee the group will climb (by

coach!) to the spectacular fortress of An Grianan (‘The Sun Palace’) in Donegal and

enjoy panoramic views of storied Inishowen and the Maiden City. Passing Burt Castle

with its dark history, we will make our way to Fort Dunree on Lough

Swilly and probe its associations with Wolfe Tone, the 1798 rising and

the First World War. After lunch (not included) we will visit Carrickabraghy

Castle and Kinnego Bay (scene of a Spanish Armada wreck) before

taking in Cloncha Crosses, the ‘Skull House’, and Greencastle with

its Norman castle and maritime museum. A day out of time! Some

moderate walking required at sites. Transport provided.


A Captivating Guided Tour of North Donegal

The oldest standing building in Belfast city centre, Clifton House, is only 250 years old. However, there has actually been a settlement in Belfast since at least the 13th century. This walking tour of the city centre, stopping at various locations where important buildings once stood, tells the exciting story of early Belfast from the coming of the Normans up to 18th century using archaeological, cartographic and historical evidence. Early Belfast is just below your feet and just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean it isn’t there.The group to meet at the gates of St George’s Church on High Street.

Recommended Reading: Hidden History Below Our Feet, the Archaeological Story of Belfast, Ruairi O Baoill, Tandem


Hidden History Under Your FeetAn Archaeological Walking Tour of Belfast City Centre

Tutor: Dr Éamon Phoenix, BA MA PhD GradCertEd Ruairi O’BaoillTime: 8.00am -8.00pmDay: SaturdayDate: 24th September 2016Cost: £56.00 per personLocation: Various LocationsCode: HY911

Tutor: Ruairi O’BaoillTime: 10.00am – 2.00pm Day: SaturdayDate: 8th October 2016Cost: £20.00 per personLocation: Various LocationsCode: HY914

The Irish language belongs to us all and in this course tutor Dr Ian Malcolm explores the rich heritage we all share in terms of placenames, surnames and even the way we use Gaelic in our everyday lives without realising it. There is a strong emphasis on the history of the language and its fortunes in Ulster over the centuries but the course is equally about enrichment and achieving a deeper understanding of how Irish touches us all. The tutor also examines the ‘political’ label sometimes applied to the language and explores

the role that Ulster Protestants had in its survival, particularly in the 19th century. A strand on our musical tradition will explain how a good tune can be used to support any cause, with examples showing that many ‘party songs’ actually share the same origins. The tunes stay the same – it’s only the words that change! Dr Malcolm will also investigate attitudes to Irish in the 20th century and the course will finish will an in-depth look at the current revival of interest in this ancient and beautiful language among those on both sides of the community in Northern Ireland.

Hidden Ulster: Irish in Ulster from Plantation to the present day

Tutor: Ian Malcolm, Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm Session: Wednesday, 8 weeksDates: 5th October – 30th November 2016No Class: 2nd November 2016Cost: £50.00 per personLocation: Central BuildingCode: HY910

LAST DAY TO ENROL is 28th September 2016Guest lecturers during this eight week course will include Dr Éamon Phoenix, Head of Lifelong Learning, and Mrs Linda Ervine of the Turas project in East Belfast.

Recommended Reading: Towards Inclusion: Protestants and the Irish Language, Ian Malcolm, Blackstaff


Tutor: Rym Akhonzada, BA Linguistics, OCN Community Interpreting

Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pmSession: Thursday, 10 weeksDates: 29th September – 8th December 2016No Class: 3rd November 2016Cost: £55.00 per personLocation: Central BuildingCode: LG022


This course aims to provide complete beginners with a solid foundation

in all four key language skills. It introduces the basics of Arabic script

and simple everyday vocabulary such as greetings, food, family etc. As

participants will not be able to read full sentences at this stage, at first

they will learn through transliteration (writing the words and phrases

as they sound in English). By the end of the course, participants are

expected to be able to recognise some very common words, phrases

and sentences and read short simple texts in Arabic. The course is

based on the communicative approach.

Recommended Reading: Mastering Arabic 1, Jane Wightwick and

Mahmoud Gaafar, Palgrave Macmillan

Arabic for Beginners

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Tutor: Rym Akhonzada, BA Linguistics, OCN Community Interpreting

Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pmSession: Wednesday, 10 weeksDates: 28th September – 7th December 2016No Class: 2nd November 2016Cost: £55.00 per personLocation: Central BuildingCode: LG027


This course is aimed at students who have studied Arabic and who wish to further improve their

Arabic language skills and at the same time get an insight into Arabic life and culture. It will allow you

to consolidate on what you already know and to acquire further understanding of Arabic in real life

situations. The course is based on the communicative approach with a lot of speaking practice using real

life scenarios. The group size is limited to 15 to allow interactive practice with individual feedback and

advice on progress.

Recommended Reading: Al-Kitaab Fii Ta Allum Al-Arabiyya: Pt. 1: A

Textbook for Beginning Arabic, Kristen Brustad, Mahmoud Al-Batal and

Abbas Tunisi, Georgetwown University Press

Arabic for Improvers

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This course is designed for people who would say they currently have little or no knowledge of French. Perhaps you learnt French at school but have forgotten it? Perhaps you spent more time in the corridor than in the classroom and regret not learning French? If you would like to jog your memory and develop your French, then this is the course for you. The course will be conducted by an experienced Modern Languages teacher, in a warm and friendly atmosphere, allowing you to have fun and gain confidence in using the language.

French for ‘Refreshers’

Tutor: Kierinda Stanfield, PGCE BA (Hons) Time: 5.00pm - 7.00pm Session: Wednesday, 10 weeks Dates: 28th September – 7th December 2016 No Class: 2nd November 2016Cost: £55.00 per person Location: Central BuildingCode: LG001


Tutor: Dorothee Fassunge MSc MA in German

Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pmSession: Wednesday, 10 weeksDates: 28th September – 7th December 2016No Class: 2nd November 2016Cost: £55.00 per personLocation: Central BuildingCode: LG023

The course tutor is an experienced enthusiastic teacher. From the

outset this course will involve you into this fascinating language,

the country’s culture and customs. The tutor will work with you

to introduce and extend your knowledge of basic communication

based on a range of everyday situations such as eating out,

shopping, asking for directions, social interchange etc. This

language course will enable the traveller, whether for business

or pleasure, to be better able to access the unique wealth of

experiences which German culture offers.

This course is suitable for beginners and improvers.


German Conversation for Beginners and Improvers

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This lively and popular course is aimed at those who would like to make a start in learning Irish and is perfectly suited to those who have had no contact with the language in the past – as well as those ‘rusty returners’ who would like to ‘have another go’.

The emphasis is on Ulster Irish, but the tutor ensures that learners are well aware of alternative forms they may encounter from other major dialects. The course will provide a strong foundation in spoken Irish but care is taken to make sure that learners achieve a solid understanding of essential grammar points. Class size limited to 15.

Recommended Reading:Irish for Beginners, Angela Wilkes, Usborne


Beginners’ Irish

Tutor: Dr Ian Malcolm BA PhD

Time: 7.00pm - 9.00pmSession: Wednesday, 10 weeksDates: 28th September - 7th December 2016No Class: 2nd November 2016Cost: £55.00 per personLocation: Central BuildingCode: LG005

Tutor: Dr Ian Malcolm BA PhD

Time: 7.00pm - 9.00pmSession: Thursday, 10 weeksDates: 29th September - 8th December 2016No Class: 3rd November 2016Cost: £55.00 per personLocation: Central BuildingCode: LG025

This lively course is aimed at those who already have a ‘cúpla focal’

but would like to improve their grasp of an Ghaeilge. It’s perfect for

those who have done the Beginners’ Irish Lifelong Learning course, as

well as ‘rusty returners’ who would like to get back into the language

and bring that old ‘school Irish’ to life.

The emphasis is on Ulster Irish, but the tutor, Dr Ian Malcolm, ensures

that learners are well aware of alternative forms they may encounter

from the other major dialects. The course will provide a strong

foundation in spoken Irish but care is taken to enable students to

achieve a solid understanding of essential grammar points.

There may even be a song or two!

Recommended Reading:

Irish for Beginners, Angela Wilkes, Usborne


Irish for Improvers

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Do you want to be able to read and speak Italian for personal

satisfaction? This Italian course is designed for people who

have no knowledge of the Italian language. Participants will be

introduced to the language through listening, reading, writing and

speaking. It is a lively and practical course and is based on a

range of everyday situations. Whether for business or pleasure

being able to communicate will enable you to enjoy the unique

wealth of experiences Italy has to offer. Buon divertimento!

Recommended Reading: Nuovo Espresso 1, L. Ziglio, G.

Rizzo, Alma Edizioni

Italian for Absolute Beginners

Tutor: Dr. Stefania Faraone, BA PhD DipEd

Time: 1.00pm – 3.00pm Session: Wednesday, 10 weeks Dates: 5th October – 14th December 2016No Class: 2nd November 2016Cost: £55.00 per person Location: Central BuildingCode: LG007


Ever wanted to speak Italian, whether for personal satisfaction or

to use on that trip to Rome or Naples? Being able to read and

speak Italian will hugely improve your travel experience. This

Italian course is packed full with the phrases and information

needed to enjoy your holidays in one of the most beautiful

countries in the world. It is a lively and practical course and

is based on a range of everyday situations such as asking for

directions, eating out, making travel arrangements, shopping

and socialising. Your experience of Italy and Italian culture is

further improved by being able to converse with the locals. ‘Buon

divertimento!’

Recommended Reading: Nuovo Espresso 1, L. Ziglio, G. Rizzo,

Alma Edizioni

Italian for Holidaymakers


Time: 11.00am – 1.00pm Session: Wednesday, 10 weeks Dates: 5th October – 14th December 2016No Class: 2nd November 2016Cost: £55.00 per person Location: Central BuildingCode: LG008


‘An enjoyable course conducted by an extremely engaging and inspirational

tutor. Fantastic!’

45LANGUAGES

This course is lively and practical and designed for people who

have some knowledge of the basic structures of the language, for

example, present and past tense. You will revise and develop the

knowledge you already have and aim to develop your confidence

in speaking and listening, with an emphasis on the spoken

language and communication.


Alma Edizioni


Italian Conversation for Lower Intermediate Level


Time: 9.00am – 11.00am Session: Wednesday, 10 weeks Dates: 5th October – 14th December 2016No Class: 2nd November 2016Cost: £55.00 per person Location: Central BuildingCode: LG009

This course is designed for people who already have some

knowledge of Italian (approximately GCSE level). It will revise and

develop the knowledge you already have, including grammatical

structures and aims to develop your confidence in understanding,

speaking and reading Italian, making you feel more at ease in

communicating with native speakers.


Alma Edizioni


Italian Language for Intermediate Level


Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm Session: Monday, 10 weeks Dates: 3rd October – 12th December 2016No Class: 31st October 2016Cost: £55.00 per person Location: Central BuildingCode: LG011

This course is aimed at people with a good knowledge of Italian

(approximately A-level) and will revise and develop the knowledge

you already have. It aims to extend the practical skills of

understanding, speaking and reading Italian and will use a mixture

of news and general interest articles as the basis for conversation

practice. Grammar points will be addressed where necessary.


Alma Edizioni


Advanced Italian Conversation


Time: 10.00am – 12.00noon Session: Monday, 10 weeks Dates: 3rd October – 12th December 2016No Class: 31st October 2016Cost: £55.00 per person Location: Central BuildingCode: LG013

‘A very organised tutor . classes are interesting, well-planned and enjoyable.’

‘A wonderful tutor, classes are always well prepared.’

LANGUAGES46

Whether you need to learn Spanish for business, academic or

holiday purposes this beginner’s course will start you off on the right

foot. Spain boasts a rich culture, tasty food and a dramatic history.

From the outset this course will involve you into this fascinating

language, the country’s culture and customs. The course tutor is

an experienced enthusiastic teacher. No previous knowledge of the

language is required.

HOLA! Let’s Talk Spanish

Tutor: Guada HernandezTime: 7.00pm – 9.00pmSession: Tuesday, 10 weeksDates: 4th October – 13th December 2016No Class: 1st November 2016Cost: £55.00 per personLocation: Central Building Code: LG015


This course offers participants the opportunity to expand their

knowledge of Spanish conversation. In a relaxed and informal

environment, take pleasure in conversing about current issues,

the culture and dramatic history of Spain. Whether you need to

improve your Spanish for business, academic or holiday purposes,

this conversation course will build upon your existing skills.

Intermediate Spanish Conversation

Tutor: Guada HernandezTime: 7.00pm – 9.00pmSession: Wednesday, 10 weeksDates: 5th October – 14th December 2016No Class: 2nd November 2016Cost: £55.00 per personLocation: Central Building Code: LG018


‘Excellent tutor – approachable and

very attuned to the students.’

47LITERATURE

This course offers a fresh perspective on the eventful life

of Scotland’s favourite poet, Robert Burns. It explores the

man’s complex and engaging personality and discusses

his turbulent family and romantic relationships, drawing on

evidence from his correspondence as well as the most up to

date researches of scholars, critics and Burns enthusiasts.

The course will consider the impact of Burns’s work in the

north of Ireland during his lifetime, referring to some of his

best known poetry and love songs. It will also explore the

reasons for the continuing fascination with Burns worldwide

in the twenty-first century.

Recommended Reading: Robert Burns, Gerrard

Carruthers, Northcote House Publishers

Robert Burns: The Life, the Loves, the Letters

Tutor: Dr Carol Baraniuk, PhD BA(Hons) PGCE Cert in Biblical Studies

Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm Session: Tuesday, 8 weeksDates: 6th September – 25th October 2016Cost: £40.00 per personLocation: Central BuildingCode: LIT109

LAST DAY TO ENROL is 31st August 2016

This course will explore Tolstoy’s interpretation of realism

and with it his understanding of human life, full of nondescript

melancholy, discomfort, and flawed relationships. The students

will get familiarised with the world he describes and feel

Tolstoy’s narrative powers in these two exceptional novels.

Audio, visual and text material will be used during the course to

explore Tolstoy’s world in his two major novels.


Leo Tolstoy: War and Peace and Anna Karenina

Tutor: Angela Hunt, BA MA DELE

Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm Session: Thursday, 10 weeksDates: 15th September – 24th November 2016No Class: 3rd November 2016Cost: £55.00 per personLocation: Central BuildingCode: LIT110

This course will be an invitation to read in depth three novels

by E.M. Forster, looking at setting, plot, characterisation,

style and the significant message that goes beyond the mere

story. The settings range from Italy to England to India, and as

Forster’s work grows in maturity we can follow his deepening

understanding of the human condition and the society in which it

struggles to find meaning. The novels to be studied are:

• ARoomwithaView

• HowardsEnd

• APassagetoIndia

Recommended Reading: Howards End, E.M. Forster

Aspects of the Novel

Tutor: Anne Taylor, BA DipEd MEd

Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm Session: Wednesday, 6 weeksDates: 12th October – 23rd November 2016No Class: 2nd November 2016Cost: £40.00 per personLocation: Central BuildingCode: LIT111

LAST DAY TO ENROL is 5th October 2016‘Very informative and delivered in an enjoyable

atmosphere with much interaction.’

48 LITERATURE

This workshop looks at some of the issues of writing creatively.

You may have a great desire to write but don’t know how or

wheretostart;oryoumaysimplywanttoexploreyourown

creativity through writing. We dare to look at some of the

obstaclestowritingcreatively:fearoftheblankpage;offeeling

foolish;offailure.Wewillfacedownourinnercriticandgive

ourselves permission to write out of our centre with courage

and trust. Then we will explore how to persist with creative

enchantment into our so-called real lives.

Recommended Reading: Big magic: creative living beyond

fear, Elizabeth Gilbert, Bloomsbury

Writing Creatively Workshop

Tutor: Dr Mary Montague, PhD PGCE

Time: 9.00am – 1.00pmDay: SaturdayDates: 15th October 2016Cost: £20.00 per personLocation: Central BuildingCode: LIT112


Whether you’re a beginner or more experienced writer, this

six-week Creative Writing course will help you get your brilliant

ideas out of your head and on to the page. We start by looking

at how to overcome the fear of the blank page. We explore how

to energise and structure written language. We look at form

and how to develop character and plot. We also discuss how

to avoid problems and pitfalls. Through constructive individual

feedback in a supportive environment, you will learn the ways of

drafting and crafting that will make your own writing captivating.

Recommended Reading: The Granta Book of the Irish Short

Story, edited by Anne Enright, Granta Books 2011

First Steps in Creative Writing


Time: 10.00am – 12.00noonSession: Wednesday, 6 weeksDates: 5th October – 9th November 2016Cost: £40.00 per personLocation: Central BuildingCode: LIT104


49LITERATURE

Whether you’re already writing poetry or would like to start, this four-

week Poetry Writing course is a chance to explore its art and craft. We

will explore what makes a successful poem through close reading of

a range of poems. These discussions and other stimulating activities

and creative exercises will be used to prompt you to produce your

own work and give you the opportunity to get constructive individual

feedback in a supportive environment.

Writing Poetry


Time: 10.00am – 12.00noonSession: Wednesday, 4 weeksDates: 16th November – 7th December 2016Cost: £30.00 per personLocation: Central BuildingCode: LIT113


Poems explore the whole range of human experience: love,

hate, joy, sorrow, friendship, marriage, birth, aging and death.

They make us laugh and they make us cry. Above all they give

us pleasure. The fill the imagination and occupy the mind. In

this course we will read old favourites and find new ones. Many

have been recorded. Who can resist Richard Burton reading

Dylan Thomas? We won’t forget the wonderful comic verses

either. Will you wear purple when you are old?

Poetry for Pleasure

Tutor: Joanne Elliott, BA MA

Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pmSession: Monday, 6 weeksDates: 7th November – 12th December 2016Cost: £40.00 per personLocation: Central BuildingCode: LIT114


50

The art of drawing has been used to represent everything that

surrounds us. This drawing class is aimed at the complete

beginner who wants to dabble with drawing as a hobby. The

group will investigate different types of medium and tools used

by todays’ artists. Through various exercises we will explore

a variety of drawing approaches which will enhance your

observational skills and drawing technique. Your confidence

will be developed in this supportive environment combined

with positive feedback to further your visual journey.

A list of additional equipment and materials will be provided by

the tutor at Week 1.

Numbers are limited to 16.

Drawing for Beginners

Tutor: Cilla Wagner, BA (Hons) HDDip Time: 10.00am - 12.00 noon Session: Wednesday, 10 weeks Dates: 5th October - 14th December 2016 No Class: 2nd November 2016 Cost: £58.00 per person Location: Orchard BuildingCode: VA207


These drawing sessions are a continuation for the improver

who would like to investigate and extend the use of

their knowledge of various medium wet and dry, with an

introduction to colour. Various exercises will explore a variety

of techniques and styles using still life, human body and

portrait. Your confidence will be further developed in this

supportive environment combined with positive feedback to

promote your visual journey.

A list of additional equipment and materials will be provided by

the tutor at Week 1.

Numbers are restricted to 16.

Drawing for Improvers

Tutor: Cilla Wagner, BA (Hons) HDDip Time: 1.00pm – 3.00pm Session: Wednesday, 10 weeks Dates: 5th October - 14th December 2016 No Class: 2nd November 2016 Cost: £70.00 per person Location: Orchard BuildingCode: VA208


VISUAL ARTS

51VISUAL ARTS

Did you resolve to take up a creative hobby at New Year? Learn

to paint for pleasure in a friendly and supportive atmosphere in

our purpose-built painting studio. Participants may work in oil

or in the exciting, versatile medium of acrylic – the ‘new’ easily

corrected alternative. During the course we shall examine

materials, perspective, brushwork and colour mixing for both

media and look at the work of successful artists. Students are

encouraged to bring photos or any inspirational subject matter

from which to work. Quality artist easels and hundreds of

landscape images are available


Painting in Oils and Acrylic

Tutor: Bernadette Beckett, BEd, MBA

Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pmSession: Thursday, 10 weeksDates: 6th October – 15th December 2016 No Class: 27th October 2016Cost: £55.00 per personLocation: Orchard BuildingCode: VA201

Have you considered creating something a bit different and

personal to celebrate the season? During this hands on course you

will learn basic flower arranging skills to produce your own festive

floral displays. You will bring your own choice of flowers but all

other materials will be provided.

Numbers are limited to 12 and of course you get to take your

own bespoke arrangements home with you.


Christmas Flower Arranging

Tutor: Eileen Davey, NAFAS, NIGFAS

Time: 11.00am – 2.00pm Session: Saturday, 4 weeks Dates: 12th November - 3rd December 2016 Cost: £50.00 per person Location: Orchard BuildingCode: VA202

VISUAL ARTS52

This is an opportunity to learn the process of felt making using

the wet felt technique turning wool fibres into felt. Participants

will be able to create their own unique felt flowers using

merino wools and other fibres or threads to embellish their

work. This class is designed for you to develop your creative

potential and to enjoy experimenting with wools and colour

in a relaxed and supportive environment. Finished felt pieces

can be made into brooches or admired as three dimensional

forms. Each unique art piece can be further enhanced with

stitching or beads.

Light refreshments provided.

Introduction to Felt Making

Tutor: Vivien Palmer, BA (Hons) ATD Time: 10.00am – 2.00pm Session: Saturday, 3 weeks Dates: 12th – 26th November 2016 Cost: £30.00 per person Location: Orchard BuildingCode: VA209


Break away from the norm and create your own distinctive textures! This course offers the

opportunity to create your own unique artwork using a variety of mixed media and will cover

introductory techniques and processes such as drawing with threads, string, batik, wax resist,

felting, layering and stitching of papers, papier-mâché, clay and oil paints. Learn how to create

unusual visual effects using oil pastels, fabric crayons and chalk pastels to

create your own personal design based on your interests.

Enhance your observational drawing skills and creative thinking using

different techniques and processes and enjoy creating original textural art

pieces. Experiment with new materials and learn new skills in a relaxed and

supportive environment led by an experienced art teacher and practising

artist/designer. A weekly list of materials will be provided to participants by

the tutor.

Creative Textures in Art and Design

Tutor: Vivien Palmer, BA (Hons) ATD Time: 10.00am – 12.00noon Session: Wednesday, 10 weeks Dates: 28th September – 7th December 2016 No Class: 2nd November 2016 Cost: £55.00 per person Location: Orchard BuildingCode: VA210


53VISUAL ARTS

Woodcarving is fun, accessible and creative. The aim of this

class will be to produce a relief carving of a leaf. You will also

learn about different woods and their properties. Find out

about the different types of woodcarvings there are. Learn

about the many shapes and sizes of woodcarving chisels

and how to use them safely and effectively. The tutor will also

demonstrate different sharpening techniques. This class is

ideal for people that just want to try something new along with

those that want to take their new found skills to the next level.

All materials provided and numbers are strictly limited to 10.

https://www.facebook.com/GreenWoodworkIreland

Woodcarving for Beginners

Tutor: Steve Ryan, BA (Hons)

Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm Session: Monday, 6 weeks Dates: 7th November – 12th December 2016 Cost: £60.00 per person Location: Orchard BuildingCode: VA211


https://www.facebook.com/GreenWoodworkIreland

CONFERENCE and RESIDENTIAL CENTREStranmillis campus is located close to Belfast city centre and within easy reach of all major transport hubs. Situated within 46 acres of beautiful woodland, Stranmillis offers a unique location for conferences. We encourage you to make an appointment to view our facilities and take a tour of our beautiful campus.

The University College bar, ‘Scholars’, hosts most of the social events during the year and we are delighted to promote this superb venue to the wider community for quiz nights, reunions, special events, drinks receptions and informal training sessions. With cafe style seating, sofas and mood lighting it provides a relaxed atmosphere while still being fully equipped with all the latest Audio Visual equipment.

For full details on our facilities or to book, please visit:

www.stran.ac.uk/informationfor/conferenceresidentialusers

Conference AdministratorStranmillis University College Stranmillis RoadBelfastBT9 5DY

Tel: 028 9038 4524Email: [email protected]

Q. Looking for a venue to host your next reunion, surprise birthday celebration or fancy dress party?

A. Scholars Bar may be the perfect location with modern bar facilities, dance floor, music, and modern environment.

Q. Need sporting facilities or hosting sports training development?

A. We offer modern gym facilities, a Dance Studio and Sports Hall.

Q. Are you looking for great value accommodation?

A. We offer over 450 modern single bedrooms (both en-suite and standard).

Q. Are you putting on a drama production or dance competition?

A. Our Drama Theatre seats up to 269 delegates.

Q. Searching for the perfect venue to host your meeting or conference?

A. We offer state of the art seminar rooms, IT labs and lecture theatres that can host between 20 to 125 delegates.

Q. Do you need examination facilities?

A. We offer a variety of settings, from seminar rooms to the College Hall.

www.stran.ac.uk/informationfor/conferenceresidentialusers


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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LIFELONG LEARNING

COURSE ENROLMENT FORM

Please use ONE form per person and complete the form in BLOCK capitals using blue or black pen. PERSONAL INFORMATION SURNAME FORENAME TITLE Home Address:

Postcode:

Home No: Work No: Mobile No:

Email Address: Emergency Contact Name: Relationship to Applicant: Emergency Contact Telephone Number:

MARKETING INFORMATION Please indicate with a tick () how you found out about Continuing Professional Development and Lifelong Learning at Stranmillis University College: Word of Mouth Radio Publicity Email Distribution Local Library Leaflet drop in local area Direct Mail Out Via clubs & societies Stranmillis Web site Employer Press FEES

Course Title Course Code Fee 1. £

2. £

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4. £

TOTAL £

PAYMENT DETAILS □ Cheque (payable to ‘Stranmillis University College’) Post cheque and enrolment form to: □ Credit or Debit Card

□ Enrol via NB: For enquiries or assistance in completing this form please telephone 028 9038 4345

Stranmillis University College Stranmillis Road Belfast BT9 5DY

Please complete this section if your employer is paying for you to attend a course:

□ INVOICE EMPLOYER:

Name & Address of Employer _______________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________

Contact email:____________________________________________________________

Phone: ____________________ Purchase Order Number: ________________________

REFUNDS We regret that fees cannot be refunded except when a course does not run or if your application is rejected because the course is full. The University College is unable to refund fees when, for whatever reason, the student fails to attend.

Please tick () if you agree to the College:

Stranmillis University College welcomes people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. Please () if you hold a Blue Badge disability disc and ensure that you display the disc prominently when parking on campus. DATA PROTECTION

I understand the information provided by me will be handled in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. I also agree to notify the college of any changes to my personal details. I declare that all information provided on this form is correct and I undertake to pay all fees due to the college in relation to this enrolment(s).

SIGNATURE:

DATE:

Are you a former student of Stranmillis University College? YES or NO

Providing your email address to course tutor.

Using your photographic images, comments & name for publicity and advertising purposes.

Contacting you for research purposes. Contacting you to offer other education products.


Halls of Residence

Refectory Building

Chatz Restaurant Conferencing Facilities Halls Office Scholars

Orchard Building

Early Years Centre Health and Leisure

OSR104 OSR223 OSR313 Dance Studio Design Studio Sports Hall

Visual Arts

Stranmillis House

Principal’s Office A3 Centre Careers Service Moses Hill Room Students’ Union Student Support and Wellbeing Centre

Central Building

Ground Reception Betty’s Coffee Shop Central Administration Drama Theatre International Office Science Labs Seminar Rooms 2, 3 and 4

TEL1 and TEL2 Level 1 IT1 and IT2 Literacy Centre Seminar Rooms 5, 6, 7 and 8 Seminar Rooms 9, 10 and 11

Level 2 Learning Resources Lecture Theatre Library Sensory Room TEL13, 14 and 15

Main Entrance

College Hall

Annual Careers Fair Examination Hall

Main Building

Academic Registry CPD and LLL Finance Office Human Resources Reception

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