Part Time London Walks and Talks

London Walks and Talks

Level: All Levels

Course content:
This course is designed to bring London to life (especially its history) through a series of illustrated talks, walks and visits to places of historical interest in London. None of the walks are arduous. A typical walk might be along the South Bank looking at the site of the original theatres, bear-baiting and cock fight pits and finishing near a historic tavern. Daytime walks will focus on historic buildings. The Victorians will be another theme covered in the evening courses.
At the end of the course you will:
Have knowledge of the historical and contextual background to the visits for the term
Have visited 5 or 6 places of interest in London

Course Structure:
Evenings: A lecture and Powerpoint presentation in the college one week the next is a walk or visit. Walks will take place Summer term only.
Day: one week is a lecture based at the Roehampton Centre and the following week is an outside visit.

Course resources:
Places in London of historical interest. Comfortable shoes and warm clothing for outside tours.

Assessment:
Teacher feedback, Self assessment with Individual Student Progress Records

Next step:
Further historical study if desired

How to apply:
Enrol in person, by telephone or by post

Fees Info
When information is available you will notice 2 different fees stated for this course. The fee you pay is dependent on your status:
Fee 1: Standard fee;
Fee 2: Aged 60+ years fee
Students in receipt of an income-based benefit pay £20 per course per term.
You will need to bring proof of age and any benefits when you enrol.
You DO NOT have to pay a college registration fee for these courses, but you may have to pay for additional course materials.Materials costs:
None, but some outings may involve an entry fee to be advised no more than £20 a term. You may wish to bring a notebook and pen to lectures.

When and Where

• 
  Day:
  TuesdayTime:
  14:00 - 16:00This course is:
  Part time day
  
  Length: 11 weeks
  
  Start Date: 05 January 2010
  
  Campus: Roehampton Centre
  
  Course Code: WTLHA/RD9BA
  
  Tuition Fees: £80Tuition Fees 60+:
  £56
  How to apply
• 
  Day:
  ThursdayTime:
  19:00 - 21:00This course is:
  Part time evening
  
  Length: 5 weeks
  
  Start Date: 25 February 2010
  
  Campus: Balham Centre
  
  Course Code: WTLHA/CE9BA
  
  Tuition Fees: £50Tuition Fees 60+:
  £35
  How to apply
• 
  Day:
  TuesdayTime:
  13:00 - 15:00This course is:
  Part time day
  
  Length: 11 weeks
  
  Start Date: 20 April 2010
  
  Campus: Roehampton Centre
  
  Course Code: WTLHA/RD9CA
  
  Tuition Fees: £80Tuition Fees 60+:
  £56
  How to apply
• 
  Day:
  ThursdayTime:
  19:00 - 21:00This course is:
  Part time evening
  
  Length: 6 weeks
  
  Start Date: 22 April 2010
  
  Campus: Balham Centre
  
  Course Code: WTLHA/CE9CA
  
  Tuition Fees: £60Tuition Fees 60+:
  £42
  How to apply