Creative non-fiction

Explore the leading genres of creative non-fiction such as travel writing, life-writing, the essay, historical writing and writing which crosses all the barriers of genre and produce your own.

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Key course information

Dates
10/01/12 - 20/03/12

Day(s)
Tue

Duration
11 weeks

Time
14:45 - 16:45

Fees
Full fee: £118
Senior fee: £67
Concession: £32

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
HW262

Availability
This date is full

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Course outline

What is the course about?

Creative and imaginative approaches to writing non-fiction.

What topics will we cover?

Exploring ways to approach non-fiction in creative and innovative ways

Thinking critically about creative non-fiction through analysis of writers who have successfully innovated

Exploring some of the leading genres of creative non-fiction such as travel-writing, life-writing, the essay, historical writing, and writing which crosses all the barriers of genre.

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

Think critically and with understanding about creative non-fiction

Feel confident about making your own experiments in creative non-fiction writing.

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

No formal requirements except a good standard of literacy and a love of reading.

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

Analysis of short pieces in class through group discussion.

Regular individual short writing exercises largely set as homework but discussed and evaluated in class

Formal instruction from the teacher combined with group discussion

Tutor Biography
Nicholas Murray (www.nicholasmurray.co.uk) has published more than a dozen books in a variety of genres: biography, fiction, poetry, criticism, topography, some of which have blended fiction and non-fiction. His book about the British poets of the First World War, The Red Sweet Wine of Youth is published in February 2011.

City lit reserves the right to change course tutors or venues from those advertised in this outline. In line with our refund policy we are unable to grant a refund on the grounds of a change of tutor/venue.

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

Writing materials.

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?

The Humanities department offers a range of creative writing courses, including Autobiographical Writing, Biography Writing (term 1), Writing your Family Biography (term 1), Writing Family History (term 3).

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
10/01/12 to 20/03/12	Tue	14:45 - 16:45	11 weeks	£118	£67	£32	HW262	Full	» Select
17/04/12 to 26/06/12	Tue	14:45 - 16:45	11 weeks	£108	£61	£29	HW263	Available	» Select