Short Courses Series
Key facts
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for the Short Courses Series
Duration:
Part-time, 8 weeks in duration. Classes are 2 hours in duration. The Alexander Technique course is held on Saturdays.
Next start date: The Short Course Series commences at the end of September, 2012 - classes commence at 7.30pm
ECTS weighting: NA
Average intake: Unlimited
Closing date: Before classes begin at the end of September 2012
NFQ level: NA
Course overview
The Adult and Continuing Education Office offers a series of short, non-accredited courses in a number of different subject areas. Designed for students with an interest in the subjects on offer, these courses may provide you with an opportunity to meet interesting people to discuss your ideas with, to find out more about your subject areas and also to experience the world of lifelong learning.
Who are the courses for?
These courses are particularly suitable for people who have never had an opportunity to study a particular subject area before or for people who wish to gain a deeper insight into a discipline that already interests them. The short courses are also ideal for someone who is considering higher education as a mature student and wishes to experience learning at an introductory level.
Course outline
The following is a selection of typical courses, the list of courses for 2012 will be available in August 2012
Monday
Twentieth Century Literature: Introduction to W. B. Yeats
Introduction to Renewable Energies & Energy Awareness (7.00 - 9.00pm)
Tuesday
Great Russian Short Stories from the 19th & 20th centuries
From Paganism to Christianity
Introduction to Local History
An Introductory Course on Ancient Jewellry: Glass beads
Introduction to Astronomy
Great Anniversaries in Russian Literature (NEW, not listed in brochure)
Wednesday
Introduction to Genealogy
Twentieth Century Literature: Introduction to James Joyce
Thursday
Brush up your German
Introduction to Archaeology
Creative Writing
Contempory European Philosopy: Life, Sex and Death
In the Current Climate: Economic Crises, Corruption and Revolt in the Roman Empire
Russian for Beginners (NEW, not listed in brochure)
Saturday, 8th and 15th, October (10am – 4pm)
The Alexander Technique
Applications and selections
Application Forms will be available in August 2012
Adult and Continuing Education Office
NUI Galway
T 091 495845
F 091 494595
E adulteducation@nuigalway.ie
Requirements and assessment
Find out more
Adult and Continuing Education Office
NUI Galway
T 091 495845
F 091 494595
E adulteducation@nuigalway.ie
Fees for this course
EU (Total): €120
Current students
Russian for Beginners
I recently undertook the Russian for Beginners short course. It gave me a basic knowledge of spoken Russian for everyday use which was just what I required. The lecturer introduced the Cyrillic alphabet, Russian vocabulary and grammar through a mix of in-class “role play”, reading and general conversation. We got wonderful course notes and some “homework” to be done for each week! The lecturer was excellent, full of enthusiasm, never late nor stinting in her time and helpful to each student. I really enjoyed the learning experience.