K- Social Science

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K05Z Psychology Hour 1

Max: 20, Sessions: 5

Tutor / Leader: Mrs Rona HODGES

On this course we will consider a range of psychological issues which are pertinent to living in our society. The tutor will present a question in the context of psychological theory for 30 minutes, followed by a 10-minute break, after which the group will reconvene to discuss issues arising. Examples may include: What do we mean by ‘intelligence’? or What causes us stress?

Please note that some topics are from areas broadly covered in previous courses, but there will be a different focus.

No previous knowledge is required for this course and all are welcome.

Weekly on Mondays 14:00–15:10

4 Oct to 1 Nov

Venue: Zoom

Clashes: B05R B06T E16U E17V J19N J20P

K06L Psychology Hour 2

Max: 20, Sessions: 5

Tutor / Leader: Mrs Rona HODGES

On this course we will consider another range of psychological issues which are pertinent to living in our society. The tutor will present a question in the context of psychological theory for 30 minutes, followed by a 10-minute break, after which the group will reconvene to discuss issues arising. Examples may include: Why do crowds riot? or Who are we attracted to?

Please note the some topics are from areas broadly covered in previous courses, but there will be a different focus.

No previous knowledge is required for this course and all are welcome.

Weekly on Mondays 14:00–15:10

8 Nov to 6 Dec

Venue: Zoom

Clashes: B05R B06T E16U E17V J19N J20P

K08P Jordan — Reinforcing Bars, Red Rocks and Romans

Max: 30, Sessions: 1

Tutor / Leader: Mr Andy MCNALLY

A light-hearted, illustrated talk about Jordan, drawing on my experiences during my three trips there to stay with my sister, more from a resident’s point of view than a tourist’s. This is substantially a repeat of a previous course, albeit with some parts brought up to date.

Tuesday 14:30–16:00

12 Oct

Venue: Blean Village Hall, School Lane Blean, CT2 9JA

Clashes: B11Y E18W F29X F30Y

K09R What is Culture?

Max: 9, Sessions: 3

Tutor / Leader: Mrs Jane ICHAJAPANICH

This is a repeat course. It offers an explanation of culture in anthropological terms, awareness-raising of cultural differences, culture contact, cultural change and a closer look at our own culture(s). Cultures drawn on will be Thai, Chinese, French, Spanish, Greek and English. Group members will have opportunities, if they so wish, to question and add comments and examples from their own experience.

Weekly on Thursdays 10:30–12:00

10 Mar to 24 Mar

Venue: Host’s house. Check your programme for details.

Clashes: B15P B16R B17T J29L J30N