The essay!

A crash course in essay writing – beginnings, middles and ends. Suitable for students on A-level and Access courses or undergraduates. For full-time students, there is a special reduced fee of £25.

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Key course information

Dates
16/04/12 - 28/05/12

Day(s)
Mon

Duration
6 weeks

Time
18:00 - 19:30

Fees
Full fee: £51
Senior fee: £51
Concession: £15

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
HCS24

Availability
Available
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This course has started

It may still be possible to enrol. Please call 020 7831 7831 to discuss. Please note that you will have missed some of the course content and it may not be possible for the tutor to fully cover this with you.

Course outline

What is the course about?

This course is a practical, step by step, guide on how to write an academic essay for Humanities/Social Science undergraduate degrees or A Level/Access courses.
It is NOT a spelling, punctuation or grammar course (see the English, Maths and ESOL Department or other courses in Humanities’ Communications and Study Skills if you need help with spelling, punctuation and grammar).

What topics will we cover?

Amongst the topics covered are: time management, interpreting the essay question, essay and paragraph structure (beginnings, middles and ends) and academic style.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

Interpret an essay question
Apply essay structure (introduction, main points and conclusions)
Produce a persuasive argument based on good essay/paragraph structure.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This course is appropriate for those students preparing for, or in the process of completing, undergraduate study in Humanities or the Social Sciences. The course will have more limited use if you are preparing for, or completing, other degree studies. Although aimed at a higher level, it could also be of use for those studying A levels or Access courses in the Humanities and Social Sciences.
While basic essay writing is taught in this course you will need a good level of written English in order to complete university level assignments. As stated above this is not a spelling, punctuation or grammar course. You should also be able to read and comment upon short texts aimed at undergraduate Humanities and Social Science students.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Tutor input, group activities and independent work in the class. Students are encouraged to ask questions in every session.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Just paper and pens.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Another course in the Communication and study skills programme.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2652

humanities@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times:

During term-time Monday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30

Non term-time Monday 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30.

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
16/04/12 to 28/05/12	Mon	18:00 - 19:30	6 weeks	£51	£51	£15	HCS24	Started	» Select
12/09/11 to 17/10/11	Mon	18:00 - 19:30	6 weeks	£51	£51	N/A	HCS19	Finished	» Select