History masterclass for Year 12s and Year 13s

In this masterclass with SOAS History staff, you will look at the development of Ethiopian philosophical thought through a historical lens; from the highlands of Ethiopia to Belle Epoque Paris, Tsarist Russia, and Fascist Italy, from the great libraries of Europe to the radical politics of Ethiopia in the 1970s.

During the masterclass, you will explore key questions such as:

• Who is Ethiopian scholar Zera Yacob and why have we never heard his name?
• How did Zera's philosophical thought develop amongst the backdrop of a brutal civil war?
• Through authorship and authenticity, orientalism and colonial knowledge production - what is it that we truly value in a work of philosophy?

On-campus masterclasses are subject based and are three hours long. They consist of a topic based lecture and interactive activity, led by a SOAS academic. There is also a campus tour and a workshop on higher education led by Student Ambassadors.

Application

To apply, please complete the online masterclass application form, by 9am on Monday 25 November.

We will not be able to offer you a place until we have received confirmation from your school/college and parent/guardian that they give permission for you to participate.  We will be in touch with them to request this.

This free SOAS event is a widening participation activity designed to give students a first-class experience of university-level studies.

We will prioritise applications from students who meet at least one of the following criteria:

• First generation in family to attend university in the UK
• Eligible or previously eligible for Free School Meals
• Experience of Local Authority care
• From an area of low progression to higher education (as measured by TUNDRA data)

If you have any questions about this event, please contact Jason Fernandez.