Tutor information
Steve Kershaw
Steve Kershaw has taught for the department since 1998. He has been fascinated by the culture of the Greek Bronze Age ever since he first encountered the works of Homer.
Courses
The Minoans and Mycenaeans left us with the intriguing Greek Bronze Age sites of Knossos, Mycenae, Pylos and Akrotiri. The excavation of these sites turned archaeologists into superstars, as stunning architecture, sculpture and weaponry were revealed.
An introduction to various aspects of the intriguing history, vibrant culture and fascinating personalities of Ancient Rome and its enemies during its decline and fall (or transformation) in the last two centuries of the Empire in the West.
An exploration of the fascinating life of Alexander the Great, his conquests, achievements and failure, and the cultural context in which these took place.
'What is Jazz? Dude, if you have to ask, you'll never know.' – Louis Armstrong. This day of exploring and listening to jazz will mean that you will never have to ask. We will look at the origins of jazz and provide some strategies for listening to it.
What are Greek myths? Who told them and why? How can we interpret them? Why are they still so powerful? How much history do they contain? This course will explore these fascinating tales from the past and attempt to make sense of them.