This course explores a series of philosophical issues relating to criminal law. Can legal punishment be justified by its deterrence to would-be criminals, its capacity to reform the criminals, retributive justice for victims, or some combination thereof?
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Meet the remarkable women who shaped the modern age: from suffragettes and spies to artists and pioneers. This course uncovers their real stories through lively discussion and fresh perspectives on a century of courage, wit, and change.
Explore how modern espionage, both digital and human, shapes global power. This course examines real-world intelligence cases, focusing on state-sponsored spying, technology theft, and the evolving role of espionage in international strategy and security.
Enter the world of fantasy writing and learn to craft compelling imagined worlds. This hands-on course explores world-building, character, and story craft, guiding beginners and experienced writers alike from inspiration to finished narrative.
Explore the evolution of Gothic literature from the nineteenth century to today. This course traces how writers and artists transformed the Gothic to reflect cultural fears, from haunted castles to modern horrors in film, art, and fiction.
Uncover the hidden stories of courage and resistance in World War II. This course explores espionage, uprisings, and intelligence operations across occupied Europe, revealing how ordinary people shaped history through extraordinary acts of defiance.
Bring Shakespeare’s words to life by performing them. This practical course combines acting workshops and rehearsals of scenes and soliloquies, helping you deepen your understanding of Shakespeare’s craft and develop confidence on stage.
Explore Middle-earth as Tolkien’s true protagonist. Learn how real landscapes, languages, and history shaped his world, and how place drives story. Guided by an expert, this course uncovers how geography and imagination create a living literary landscape.
Short course introducing potential witnesses and advocates to the techniques and procedures of public inquiries dealing with the historic environment, including preparing proofs of evidence. A mock inquiry will be staged.
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Developing a better understanding of the broader forms of evidence synthesis
Explore the fascinating intersection of psychology and culinary arts in this online course, focusing on how food affects emotional regulation, mental health, and well-being. Join experts in culinary psychology from Oxford and Harvard University.
