Paths through poetry

For students familiar with the basics of poetic form, this is an intermediate class that explores craft and content through reading, writing exercises and constructive feedback. Ideal for students who have already attended 'Ways into poetry'.

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Key course information

Dates
16/04/12 - 02/07/12

Day(s)
Mon

Duration
10 weeks

Time
19:40 - 21:40

Fees
Full fee: £113
Senior fee: £113

Venue
FRA - Fashion Retail Academy

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Course code
HW114

Availability
This date is full

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This course is full

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Course outline

What is the course about?

Writing poems.

What topics will we cover?

Poetic technique, content and form.

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

-respond to and assess pieces of writing with sensitivity
-participate constructively in a workshop setting
-read and write with an increased understanding of the key elements of the poem.

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

This is an intermediate course. It is expected that students will have some familiarity with contemporary poetry and the basics of poetic technique.

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

There will be a mixture of tutor-led talk, discussion, writing exercises and feedback on your writing. There will be an optional homework each week.

The Tutor
Clare Pollard is a poet and playwright. She has published three poetry collections with Bloodaxe, the latest of which is 'Look, Clare! Look' (2005). Her play 'The Weather' (Faber, 2004) was performed at the Royal Court Theatre. Clare has just co-edited the anthology Voice Recognition: 21 Poets for the 21st Century. (2009)

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?

Please bring paper and a pen. You will be expected to provide copies of your poems for class feedback.

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.

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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