Overview
Overview
This course, delivered by Trinity School of English staff, 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.
Time, Date, and Place
There will be ten weekly lectures beginning in September 2026.
Online Lectures
The lectures happen 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 next day), at your request. The recordings will be available and watchable up until a few weeks after the Evening Lecture series ends.
Course Fees
€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.
Apply
Online Application: Please see English Courses - The School of English Trinity College Dublin for the evening lecture series details. You will be able to pay online using the Eventbrite link.
It is also possible to pay on the door at the night; however, only those who have pre-booked can be guaranteed admission.
Get in Touch
Annelise Berghenti ABERGHEN@tcd.ie