'The Popular University'. The significance of the education system in Onchan Internment Camp on the Isle of Man during the Second World War'
Date(s): 2010
Creator(s): Hibbert, Sophie Louise
Scope & Content: Illustrated dissertation (English and History BA) submitted to the University of Leicester.On the 17th May 1940 a few of the internees in Onchan Internment Camp were inspired to establish a camp university. By the end of 1940 the Popular University and Onchan Youth College held daily lectures, the group of internees had established the most successful education system within the Manx internment camps. The dissertation focuses on the nature of the education system, its' positive effects on the internees (students and lecturers). the dissertation suggests their experience of internment was enhanced by the education system in the camp. Chapters covered: what was education in Onchan internment camp?; why was the education system so significant to the internees who studied and taught?
Language: English
Extent: 48 pages
Item name: dissertation
Collection: Manuscript Archive
Level: ITEM
ID number: MS 12497
Record class: Private
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