History of reading: An introduction to reading in the past
Discover the fascinating history of reading in Britain from 1450 to 1945 with this free course. Explore a series of essays from the Reading Experience Database, allowing you to choose the topics that interest you. Gain a deeper understanding of the research and uncover your own personal interests in the history of reading.
This free course, History of reading: An introduction to reading in the past, consists of a series of essays, drawn from material contained in the Reading Experience Database, that illustrate different aspects of reading in Britain during the period from 1450 to 1945. These essays are designed for you as the reader to dip in and dip out, allowing you to pick which essays best suits your purpose.
Course learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:
Recognise an increased interest in exploring the history of reading
Understand a range of examples of research into the history of reading
Use RED to follow up any personal interests in the history of reading.