For those thinking of postgraduate study in any of the subject areas offered by SECL - Classics & Archaeology, Comparative Literature, English Language & Linguistics, French, German, Hispanic Studies, Italian, Philosophy and Religious Studies this is an informal postgraduate information session on Monday 27 March, 3 to 5pm. The event will offer a chance to meet tutors, listen to a talk from the incoming Head of School, and network with your peers. Refreshments will be available, and ... More

The Italian elections and the Pope's resignation have been the two major stories from Europe over the past week, and so SECL staff have been discussing the impact these two events will have on European culture. As the Italian election results have made the headlines, Dr Raffaello Palumbo Mosca from the Department of Italian commented on the inconclusive outcome as an insight into contemporary Italian culture. 'The great success obtained by the Movimento 5 St... More

Two new modules have been added for students within the School of European Culture and Languages that enhance work experience. They are: TH619: Religious Studies and Philosophy in the Classroom CP653: Comparative Literature and English & Linguistics in the Classroom Both are 15 credits at Stage 3, available only to students in their final year. These modules provide students with the opportunity to combine an academic course with work experience, so they... More

Staff from SECL's Department of Religious Studies have been busy commenting on the major developments over the past week, from gay marriage to the Pope's surprise resignation. Professor Jeremy Carrette has argued that ideas of marriage have always been open to change and the vote for equality is a victory for romantic love over ideas of marriage as reproduction. 'The vote in the House of Commons on same-sexed marriage produces a wide array of responses, but ... More