Cultural studies adult learning courses

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Explore the world without leaving the country with our series of one-off cultural lectures and French Culture CineClub. Our culturalhands lectures are two hours long and delivered in English, so are open to all.

We'll take you on a journey to explore Olympian gods, the Greek Pantheon and more.

Join our French cinema club to discover the finest in French film from classics to modern-day masterpieces.

Available at a discount of 3 lectures for £45, they perfectly complement our language courses and may even inspire you to pick up something new.

We have three terms in the year from September to July plus short courses at the start of summer. We also offer more specific one-day workshops throughout the year.

Enrolments open every term in March, July and November. If courses have already started you may still be able to join so please contact us.

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Course levels

Our lectures are suitable for all abilities. No knowledge of French is required, just an interest in the culture. All films extracts will be shown in French with English subtitles.

Cultural studies


Discounts and support with fees

We have a range of discounts and support with fees available, including money off your first course if you are a library member, a Surrey Heritage user, or over the age of 66.

Please note: A small charge is included in the fees to cover the cost of materials used by tutors for demonstrations. The cost of materials and equipment used by learners is not included in the fee unless stated, please enquire when enrolling. It is not advisable to purchase additional materials for a course until your enrolment is confirmed and the course is running.


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