Discover History

Coventry University invites your students to dive deep into the past with our specialised History Masterclasses, crafted for secondary school, sixth form and college learners eager to broaden their historical knowledge. Led by our expert historians, these masterclasses delve into key historical periods, transformative events, and influential figures, fostering a rich understanding of the forces that have and continue to shape our world. Through interactive workshops, critical discussions, and hands-on source analysis, students will gain insight into advanced historical thinking and methodologies. Perfect for aspiring historians or anyone looking to sharpen their analytical skills, Coventry’s history masterclasses offer an inspiring glimpse into university-level study and prepare students for academic success in higher education.

 

Available sessions:

• Why Spy: Espionage from the First World War to the Cold War.
• Who are the best and worst British Prime Ministers?
• How has Germany been dealing with its National Socialist past?
• “Pestilence in the Air”: How Medieval People Understood the Black Death.
• The British Empire: Memory and Memorialisation.
• The Decolonisation of Africa.
• From Civil War to Civil Rights: The Black freedom struggle in the US.
• The British Far Right – The History and Politics of the British Union of Fascists.
• Just Stop Oil - alienating the public or driving positive change? 
• Climate Change Denial: origins, methods and the ‘merchants of doubt’.

 

We are also able to develop and deliver other school curriculum-based sessions that you may require, please ask for information about these.

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