Taking twenty maps that span both time and distance, subject and form, this course will use cartography (the study of maps) to interrogate a range of themes from exploration to religion and social change to digital transformations.
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A two-week residential summer school for members of the clergy, theologians and teachers of religious education. Held at Christ Church.
This interactive and practical session will consider how to write a clear and effective abstract in various different academic contexts.
Our hands-on workshop will explore short-form writing – long valued by readers, writers and publishers. 'Writing short' provides writers (beginning and experienced) with an ideal vehicle for creativity, with a focus on style, experimentation and editing.
AI technologies are now an integral part of our everyday experiences. But what does the future hold? How intelligent, self-aware, autonomous, can machines become? What is their impact on society, and will they pose an existential threat?
‘A human being is by nature a political animal.’ Aristotle’s 'Politics' remains one of the most influential works in the history of political theory. Discover how his enduring insights about how we could flourish in a state remain invaluable.
Examine notions of 'self', 'psyche' and 'soul' in mystical, medieval and contemporary psychoanalytical settings. As well as giving a historical framework to these terms, we will also explore pastoral and practical applications in a contemporary context.
An introduction to the process of recording archaeological sites prior to excavation. Through lectures and site visits, we class will go through the fundamentals of site recording emphasising simple measurement techniques.
Does technology control us? Do experts and billionaires actually run the world? We’ll try to answer those questions by looking at some serious cultural, technical and political critiques of modern societies and governments.
Explore the remarkable contribution of successive generations of Oxford-educated explorers, merchants, intellectuals and prime ministers who were instrumental in the building and the breaking-up of British America.
A non-mathematical overview of the current scientific understanding of space and time. Including an introduction to Einstein's theory of relativity, its consequences and applications.
Delve into Virginia Woolf’s writing desk to discover how she viewed the challenges of writing a novel. Guided by her theory of fiction, we will learn how she developed her unique style in 'Jacob’s Room', 'Mrs Dalloway' and 'To the Lighthouse'.