“I’ve been studying Shakespeare ever since I was asked to do this programme…” On Wed 24 June (1pm) we’re discussing comedian Diane Morgan’s glorious Cunk on Shakespeare.
19 June 2020 by Dorothy Butchard
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Page Breaks: The Language of Kindness, with Prof David James
On Thu 4 June, Professor David James will be joining us to talk through his recent work on medical memoirs, and the intersections of life-writing, activism, and personal confession. David is keen to discuss the questions he’s still grappling with, and is curious to hear how we’ll respond to the extract for this week, from … Continue reading “Page Breaks: The Language of Kindness, with Prof David James”
26 May 2020 by Dorothy Butchard
Page Breaks: Dolly Parton’s America
On Wed 27 May we’ll discuss the podcast episode ‘Dolly Parton’s America’. Southern shame and identity and hillbillies and football and…well, Dolly. Is Dolly helping or hurting us?
20 May 2020 by Dorothy Butchard
You’re Dead to Me, Josephine Baker
On Wed 20 May we’ll discuss the Josephine Baker episode of You’re Dead To Me, which features UoB’s own Michell Chresfield.
14 May 2020 by Dorothy Butchard
Page Breaks: Inside No.9
This week we’re watching ‘Sardines’, the first episode of Inside No. 9. Wed 29 April, 1pm.
22 April 2020 by Dorothy Butchard
Works Loved Teach Out: Solidarity and Resistance
To mark the UCU industrial action, we’re planning to run an off-campus teach out session using our regular ‘Works Loved’ format. We invite you to share any favourite text that relates to themes of solidarity and resistance. Are there books that you return to in challenging times? Texts that capture instances of activism and protest, … Continue reading “Works Loved Teach Out: Solidarity and Resistance”
11 February 2020 by Dorothy Butchard
Works Loved (Wed 12 Feb, 1pm)
This week’s Page Breaks session will return to our ‘Works Loved’ format. We often have a cohering theme, but this week we invite you to bring any favourite text. Are there books that you return to in difficult times? Passages you read for pleasure or relaxation? A text you’ve read recently but anticipate will stay … Continue reading “Works Loved (Wed 12 Feb, 1pm)”
10 February 2020 by Dorothy Butchard
Romance Reading Group Launch: Valentines Special
Launching on Thursday 13th February 2020, the Romance Reading Group will be running bi-monthly, postgraduate-led sessions on Thursdays 4:00-6:00 in Arts 439. These sessions will all focus on the undervalued yet meaningful popular genre: romance.
4 February 2020 by Dorothy Butchard
Page Breaks Teaching Special (Wed 5 Feb 2:30pm)
This week’s Page Breaks will be an informal special session to reflect on tips and techniques for teaching undergraduate seminars, including suggestions for preparation and ways to prompt discussion. We’ll share examples of good (and bad!) teaching experiences, and exchange ideas on what has worked well in different seminar contexts.
29 January 2020 by Dorothy Butchard
Page Breaks (Wed 22 Jan) Mars is Heaven!
Ray Bradbury’s short story ‘The Third Expedition’, first published as ‘Mars is Heaven’ in 1948 and later collected in The Martian Chronicles, describes the arrival of a space expedition on Mars whose crew discover a seemingly familiar American town.
20 January 2020 by Dorothy Butchard