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Institute of Continuing Education (ICE)

When politics became visual as well as verbal - in other words, when the issue of how one is depicted was added to that of how one is described - the role of the image in the public perception of politicians and political events inevitably had an impact. These images have intrigued the actors in the political arena as much as they have intrigued the audience. This course will explore some of the most revealing uses, and abuses, of the image in British political history, from 18th-century caricatures to 21st-century AI deep fakes. We will discuss what can be gained - and lost - from looking at them.

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Requirements

Who can book? 

Our weekend courses are open to participants over the age of 18 and courses are taught at approximately first-year undergraduate level. No academic qualifications are required and most courses are suitable for students who are new to the subject. Please ensure that you complete any required reading listed in your course materials before the course starts to enable you to fully participate and get the maximum enjoyment out of your course. 

English language requirements 

To get the maximum benefit from studying with us if your first language is not English, you will need to be confident understanding and following discussions presented in written and spoken English at University level and will need to satisfy yourself that you have the appropriate level of English language proficiency. As a guide, we would suggest you need near-native command of the language, with levels around IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 92. Please contact us if you are unsure. 

Accessibility for students with support requirements 

We make every effort both to anticipate and to make reasonable adjustments to meet the needs of students with support requirements including those with unseen disabilities, including mental health conditions, and specific learning difficulties, such as dyslexia. 

Please ensure you let us know about any support requirements when booking so that we can offer you the support and advice you require before your course starts, enabling a smooth transition to your studies. 

If when booking you indicate that you require additional support, you will be sent a Student Additional Requirements Form (SARF) to complete. The form asks for further details about your requirements and support needs, and requests that you submit supporting evidence. 

If you have any particular requirements or queries please contact the Disability Liaison team at da@ice.cam.ac.uk 

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Course dates

25 Apr 2025 to 27 Apr 2025

Course duration

1 Weekend

Apply by

14 Apr 2025

Course fee

£405

Academic Directors, Course Directors and Tutors are subject to change, when necessary.

Venue

Institute of Continuing Education
University of Cambridge
Cambridge
CB23 8AQ
United Kingdom

Qualifications / Credits

Non-accredited

Course code

2425NRX037