Part-time adult education, evening classes: London: City Lit

Exploring creativity: word games for writing

Explore the genre of creative non-fiction by looking at the main kinds of writing covered and starting to experiment with the genre.

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Key course information

Date
06/11/11

Day(s)
Sun

Duration
1 week

Time
10:30 - 16:30

Fees
Full fee: £47^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
HW208

Availability
This course has finished

^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

This course has finished

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Course outline

What is the course about?

The aim of this one-day course is to explore the genre of creative non-fiction and introduce the various kinds of non-fiction writing that this term covers. It will also have a practical writing element, with some short exercises done in the class which will receive feedback.

What topics will we cover?

- the definition of creative non-fiction
- travel-writing
- biography, Autobiography and Memoir
- literary Journalism
- polemical Writing
- other forms of non-fiction.

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

- think critically about the genre of creative non-fiction
- feel more confident about your own non-fictional writing.

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

No special qualifications are required other than a good level of spoken and written English and an enthusiasm for
reading and writing.

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

Through presentation, tutor-led group discussion, and some short writing exercises done in class followed by feedback from the tutor and other members of the class.

The tutor
Nicholas Murray is an experienced author of fifteen books including biographies of Bruce Chatwin,
Matthew Arnold, Andrew Marvell, Aldous Huxley, and Franz Kafka, two novels, two collections of
poetry, two books about place and a book about the British Victorian travellers. His most recent book is about the British Poets of the First World War. He is a contributor to the new Arvon Book of Life-Writing and has lectured widely in the UK and abroad. He writes the Bibliophilic Blogger literary blog.

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?

Some basic 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?

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.

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