Department of English Courses

Dates:03/02/2026 - 31/03/2026

Location:
The first half of the course will take place at:
Barton Hill micro campus. Barton Hill, Bristol, BS5 0FP

The second half of the course will continue at:
Room G.H03, University of Bristol, Arts Complex, 7 Woodland Road, Bristol, BS8 1TB

Tuesday evenings, 6pm to 8pm

This course will provide you with historical knowledge and critical skills to understand contemporary debates around black history.

You will explore the value of evidence, ways of interpreting evidence and the role of bias including when approaching historical sources. We will draw on a range of sources around history and memorialisation to unpack the multiple stories offered by widely differing sources.

When thinking about historical sources we often refer to archives and documents or books written about a period. Art, literature, film, and music equally tell us much about our past and present. These may also be the only sources available that provide an alternative perspective to narratives written by those in power. This course will help you focus on what makes a historical source.

Contact:
english-lifelong@bristol.ac.uk
0117 455 8271