Course Description
English Literature
Overview
This course will provide an introduction to major authors of poetry, drama and prose through close examination of selected texts, chosen from among those prescribed for the Leaving Certificate. The course will be of special interest to teachers and pupils preparing for the examination but the lectures will be directed towards a more general audience as well.
How to Apply:
Those interested in the series can purchase tickets online, by phone, by postal application, and in person:
Online: Apply and pay online using Eventbrite. Please check the Oscar Wilde Centre website for the relevant link at: www.tcd.ie/OWC/evening-lectures/
Post: Apply C/O Ms Sophia Ní Sheoin at:
The Oscar Wilde Centre
School of English
21 Westland Row
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin 2, Ireland
Cheques/Bank Drafts/Postal Orders should be made payable to Trinity College Dublin No. 1 Account.
Application forms will be available for download shortly from the Oscar Wilde Centre website: www.tcd.ie/OWC/eveninglectures
In person: You can pay at the door for each lecture on the night; however, only those who have pre-booked are guaranteed admission.
Further details for the upcoming theme will be available shortly from the Trinity Oscar Wilde website: www.tcd.ie/OWC/evening-lectures
| Training Provider | Trinity College Dublin |
| Course Location | Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 2 |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Awarding Body | Trinity College Dublin |
| Course Duration | There will be ten weekly lectures beginning on 30 September 2025 |
| Course Time | The lectures are happening live in Trinity College Dublin. However, they will also be recorded. If you purchased a ticket to a particular lecture, to several lectures, or to the entire series, you will be emailed a link to the video recording of the lecture or lectures as soon as these are available (usually the very next day). The recordings will be available and watchable at any time up until a few weeks after the Evening Lecture series ends. |
| Course Fee | €50 for the entire series. Individual lectures are €5 each. Concessionary rates for the full series will be €40 or individual lecture €4 each. The concessionary rate applies to: students, OAPs, unemployed, groups of 20+; TCD staff and Graduates. Teachers bringing groups of students receive a free Teacher Pass. |
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