An introduction to family history

Get started on your family history. Use censuses and registers of births, deaths and marriages to construct your tree, and a range of other sources to place your ancestors in to their social contexts. Includes an opportunity for a study visit.

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Key course information

Dates
19/04/12 - 21/06/12

Day(s)
Thu

Duration
10 weeks

Time
13:00 - 15:00

Fees
Full fee: £100
Senior fee: £56
Concession: £27

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
HH302

Availability
Available
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Call enrolments: 020 7831 7831

Still got questions?

humanities@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2652

Course outline

What is the course about?

This course will enable students to construct their family tree and bring up a picture of the lives lived by their ancestors.

What topics will we cover?

- census data and birth, marriage & death certificates
- other records such as wills
- accessing information from the armed forces
- social surveys such as those of Charles Booth.

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

- use a variety of records for your private research
- identify and use archives (mainly in the London area)
- develop your family history
- identify limitations on the availability of records.

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

This is an `introductory` course and does not assume previous study or reading although you will need a good grasp of English to keep up with the course.

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

Tutor inputs, work on records and documents, group feedback. Possible visits.

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

Possible modest voluntary photocopying and other costs.

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.