Open University Course Books for Sale - SOLD

I am selling my Open University Course Books. They're all in good condition, though I have made notes and underlined sections.  I'll sell them by course.  Get in touch if you would like to buy them and let me know what you would like to offer - classygenes@rocketmail.com
Thanks
Karen

PLEASE NOTE THESE HAVE NOW BEEN SOLD

AA100 The Arts Past and Present 

Book 1: Reputations

Book 2: Tradition and Dissent

Book 3: Cultural Encounters

Book 4: Place and Leisure

Course Companion

Illustration Book 1

Illustration Book 2

Assignment Booklet (Oct 2008)

Online Applications CD-Rom

Reputations DVD/CDs (5/6)

Tradition and Dissent DVD/CDs (4/4)

Cultural Encounters DVD/CDs (4/4)

Place and Leisure DVD/CDs (4/6)

A200 Exploring history: medieval to modern 1400-1900

Block 1: France, England and Burgundy in the fifteenth century

Block 2: The European Reformation

Block 3: The Wars of the Three Kingdoms

Block 4: Slavery and Freedom

Block 5: Creating Nations

Block 6: Nations and Imperialism

Course Guide

Media Book

Visual Sources Book

TMA Booklet (2009)

DVDs 1-3

CD Rom

CD Audio

Also set book: Exploring History 1400 – 1900 (Rachel C Gibbons)

A330 Myth in the Greek and Roman worlds

Introduction

Block 1:The myth of Hippolytus and Phaedra

Block 2:Myth in Rome: power, life and afterlife

Block 3:Ovid and the reception of myth

Block 4:Myth and reason

Textual Sources 1

Textual Sources 2

Visual Sources

Assessment Booklet 2010

A326 Empire: 1492-1975

Block 1: What are Empires?

Block 2: How do Empires begin?

Block 3: How do Empires work?

Block 4: How were Empires experienced?

Block 5: How do Empires end?

Block 6: Conclusions and Legacies

Empire DVD

Empire CD

Assessment Booklet

Course Guide

Website Guide

DVD Transcript

Visual Sources Book

Assessment Booklet (2011)

A219 Exploring the Classical World

Block 1: Homer and the Greek 'Dark Age'

Block 2: Classical Athens

Block 3: The Roman Republic

Block 4: Rome – City and People

Experiencing the Classical World

Block 5: Revision and Retrospection

Readings Book 1

Readings Book 2

Illustrations Book

Course Introduction

Audio- visual Notes 1

Audio – visual Notes 2

Assignment Book

Specimen Examination Paper

CDs 1 – 6

Lysistrata (2 Cds)

DVDs 1 – 4

AA309 - Culture, identity and power in the Roman empire

Block 1: Emperor and Empire

Block 2: Rome, Italy and the Empire

Block 3: Roman Greece and Asia Minor

Block 4: Roman Britain

Block 5: Roman North Africa

Block 6: So what was the Roman Empire?

Supplementary Texts

Offprints Book

Colour Plates

Illustrations Book

Specimen Exam Paper

Assignments (2010)

Chronology

Course Guide and Glossary

Plan of Ostia

Plan of Pompeii

Cds 1 – 6 and DVDs 1 - 2

Oedipus the King at the Lyric Theatre

Two weeks ago, I went to see Oedipus at the Lyric Theatre. As noted in a previous post, the show was produced by 17-19 year olds working with the Lyric team.  As we went into the studio, which looked amazing set up in traverse style, I noted the modern sofas which made my heart sink.

But I shouldn't have worried, these kids pulled it off.  The actors were all in formal suits, at first looking like they were in the Apprentice, but when Oedipus arrives complete with secret service guards, his own sharp suit and long speech, it's clear that this Oedipus has been based on the US President. The style works surprisingly well.

There were some brilliant performances throughout the play, particularly by Creon, the Messenger and Oedipus, but the actors were all good. The chorus sometimes on stage, sometimes on screen were strong. I particularly liked how the people heard the news of Oedipus' sins on a TV screen, just as the world heard the news of Bill Clinton's incident with Monica Lewinsky.  The lighting design really complemented the projection concept, the lights muted in shades of black and white until the news of Jocasta's death when slashes of red appeared on the screen. This reminded me of black, white and red film posters such as Sin City or the Godfather or TV advertising for True Blood.  This dramatic design only accented the tragedy of the awful events and underlined Oedipus' fate in blood for all to see.

It was great to see a sold out audience filled with friends and family of the young cast. I love that all these people have been introduced to Greek mythology in such an accessible way.  I love that a play written  2,500 years ago can have such resonance now. I was not the only person in the audience holding back tears. The childrens' pain at losing their father ensures that the tragedy of Oedipus is felt by all. If you don't know Sophocles' story of Oedipus the King you can download it here http://classics.mit.edu/Sophocles/oedipus.html

Director Philip Crawford is a man of many talents, and I hope the Lyric realise how lucky they are to have him.  Clearly an amazing Director drawing the best out in young actors, he also brought the RSC Open Stages project to NI, allowing amateur companies the opportunity to compete to perform in Stratford.  I know first-hand what an amazing teacher he is, as he taught me GCSE Biology in school quite a few years ago, and he alone is the reason I kept it on at A level.  He also directed one of Northern Ireland's 5 star shows just finished at the Edinburgh Fringe, Happenstance's the Boat Factory starting Dan Gordon and Michael Condron.

I'd love to see a performance of Sophocles' Elektra, Aristophanes' Lysistrata or Aeschylus' The Persians in the Lyric. (Hint Hint)  


Karen

www.twitter.com/classygenes

Oedipus the King

I am really looking forward to seeing Oedipus at the Lyric Theatre on Friday night.  It is being produced by a company of young actors aged 17-19, supported by the Lyric's Creative and Technical teams.

I have always found it a particularly desolate tale. Oedipus is a seemingly wise man who can solve the riddle of the Sphinx when no-one else can.  His realisation that he is completely powerless against the passage of destiny is one that is repeated throughout Ancient myth.  

He never stands a chance.  Once the oracle has given its prophecy, there's no way out.

The tale teases us with hope though. We see Oedipus saved by a servant after being abandoned with his legs pinned together, we see him grow up in the court of a King, we see him beat the Sphinx, marry a Queen and have children.  But when disaster strikes in Greek myth and destiny catches up with you, you can be sure your fate will be extreme. 
And so it is for Oedipus.

I'm looking forward to seeing this translation of Sophocles' classic given a modern twist.  I do think it rather funny that the person directing the piece is my old Biology teacher, the classics consultant is my old University tutor and my husband is the Lighting Designer.  

I'm not sure what the Oracle would read in to all these coincidences but it certainly feels like I am destined to attend...

Karen

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A little bit about me

Hello :-)

In order to practice my blogging skills for work, I've decided to set up both a Blogger and a Wordpress blog.  My previous McGarvey Genealogy blog is now being migrated to my new Wordpress blog Northern Irish Ancestry which allows me to talk about more than just McGarvey's!  I hope to build the Wordpress site into a complete family tree for both my family and my husband's family.  With over 1000 members in our combined trees, this may take a while to complete.

I have also decided to keep this as a small personal blog which will allow me to rant from time to time, upload embarrassing photographs, express my opinions and generally drool over Jeremy Renner and Uma Thurman. 

I have pretty varied interests, and I usually find that I have something in common with most people.  

My interests are: Genealogy, Ancient History, Classics, Performing Arts, Science Fiction and Fantasy. 

I have a particular interest in the reception of Greek and Roman Mythology and how this is reflected in our culture.  I also have a passion for the history of my local area, Belfast and for the history of Belfast's people.

Please do leave me a comment.  It would be nice to know if there's anybody out there :-)

Thanks

Classygenes