This lecture series will run subject to sufficient numbers applying.

This weekly series of lectures will once again focus on the reputations of famous historical figures. This time the class will consider the reputations of female characters from classical, biblical, medieval, early modern and modern times, some well known and some not so well known, all of whom deserve the reputation as ‘icon’. The women considered may include Mary Magdalene, Cleopatra, Joan of Arc and Elizabeth I – and many others. There will be an opportunity for discussion after each lecture and a small list of recommended reading will be circulated for each session.

Lecturers

Staff from the School of Histories and Humanities, Trinity College Dublin

How to apply

You may register and pay by credit/laser card online at http://www.histories-humanities.tcd.ie/extramural after 6 August 2013 or you can download an application form and send it with a cheque/draft/postal money order made payable to Trinity College no. 1 account to: Patricia Stapleton, Extramural Administrator, School of Histories and Humanities, room 3141, Arts Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2.

Applications may be made in person after Tuesday, 6 August 2013, in room 3141, Arts Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2 between 2.30 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. or by appointment (phone 01 896 8589).

Fee

€90 for the course. A concession rate of €45 is available to second and third level students and people whose primary source of income is social welfare, health board or a government-sponsored employment scheme.

Time and place

Mondays, 7 p.m.-8 p.m., venue to be confirmed, please check our website: http://www.histories-humanities.tcd.ie/extramural after 6 August 2013 for update or text ‘INFO’ to 087 2572015.

Duration

The course comprises of one lecture per week over eight weeks commencing Monday, 30 September 2013. There is a one week break from 4-8 November 2013 when no lecture will take place.