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

Improve your English through creative writing (level 1)

Develop your skills in reading and writing short stories and poems. Improve your skills in spelling, punctuation and sentence structure. Learn how to use descriptive language to express your own ideas. At the end of the course you will have the opportunity to take the level 1 adult literacy test. If appropriate, you will be able to progress onto the level 2 course in January.

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Key course information

Dates
13/09/11 - 09/12/11

Day(s)
Tue+Fri

Duration
13 weeks

Time
15:45 - 18:00

Fees
Full fee: £0
Senior fee: £0

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
HW200*

Availability
This course has finished

No concessionary fees are available as the limit has been reached.

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skills@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2511

Course outline

What is the course about?

Improve your English through Creative Writing aims to help you to use creative writing as a way of improving your basic skills in reading, writing and understanding language.

What topics will we cover?

You will experiment with writing in different styles such as stories, poetry and plays.
Topics you write about might include other people, autobiography, places, moods etc.
You will be encouraged to read out and discuss your writing in class, in a supportive workshop environment.

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

- Tell the difference between different types of writing (e.g. short stories, poems, plays)
- Recognise your own writing skills and areas for work
- Use words more creatively
- Respond to other people’s writing with sensitivity
- Use a computer as a resource to support your studies
You will also have the opportunity to sit a level 1 national literacy test.

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

This course is not suitable for students whose first language is not English.
This is an introductory creative writing course but you need:
a desire to write
an interest in using words in a creative way
an interest in developing your basic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills
You will be able to read short pieces of text, take part in discussions and write in paragraphs.

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

Short writing exercises in class; whole and small group discussions; reading and discussion of your writing; writing games. Some writing tasks will also be set as homework.

The Tutor
Linda Quinn trained as an actress, and worked as a performer and director for 15 years, during which time she started to write and edit plays. She has recently completed a Masters Degree in Creative Writing and is currently writing her first novel. Linda is a fully qualified teacher with an additional specialist Literacy qualification.

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?

You will need to bring paper (A4 pad) and a pen or pencil.

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

Yes. Before you can enrol on this course, you need to have an advisory interview with the relevant department. Without this the enrolment team will be unable to process your enrolment. Please contact the department to arrange your interview, or to find out about drop-in sessions. For this course please contact the English, Maths and ESOL department on 020 7492 2511 or e mail: skills@citylit.ac.uk.

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. You will receive feedback from the tutor and other students after reading your work out in class.

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 You can discuss any support you need at the assessment and enrolment session or with your tutor during the course.

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

When you have completed this course you can progress to Improve your English skills through Creative Writing level 2 or GCSE English (level 2).

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 2511

skills@citylit.ac.uk

We are no longer taking appointments for ESOL, literacy and numeracy courses starting in February because all of the appointment places are now full.

For Preparation for IELTS, First Certificate in English and Certificate in Advanced English, please contact us on 0207 492 2511 or email us at skills@citylit.ac.uk