City Lit reading group

Share thoughts and ideas about what you are reading with books chosen by the group. Come to the first session with suggestions (contemporary fiction available in paperback) and 'Freedom' by Jonathan Franzen. Monthly meetings on: 14/10, 11/11, 09/12, 20/01, 17/02, 16/03, 11/05, 25/05, 22/06. N.B. The course tutor for this Reading group is Patricia Sweeney.

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Key course information

Dates
14/10/11 - 22/06/12

Day(s)
Fri

Duration
9 weeks

Time
13:00 - 15:00

Fees
Full fee: £90
Senior fee: £51
Concession: £24

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
HLT14

Availability
Available
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It may still be possible to enrol. Please call 020 7831 7831 to discuss. Please note that you will have missed some of the course content and it may not be possible for the tutor to fully cover this with you.

Course outline

What is the course about?

You will read and discuss contemporary novels in their historical, social and literary context.

What topics will we cover?

You will read books chosen by group consensus, considering the ways that different literary genre explore emotions and ideas. We will start with Freedom by Jonathan Franzen.

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

Extend your reading of modern and contemporary novels.
Read, evaluate and discuss novels in a more informed manner.

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

The level of the course is introductory. No previous knowledge or experience of Literature is necessary.
However, learners will, ideally, need the following skills and attributes:
An enthusiasm for reading and discussing a range of texts in large and small groups.
A willingness and ability to do some reading and preparation outside the class.
An interest in, and ability to listen to, the responses of other students to the work discussed.
A commitment to acquiring and developing ways of understanding how the writer uses language to achieve effect.

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

A variety of teaching methods will be used-tutor exposition, large and small group discussion and readings.
You will be expected to undertake preparatory reading and preparation before the class. No written work required.

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

You will be expected to obtain a copy of the books to be read. Books selected will always be available in paperback. You will need to read and bring a copy of Freedom by Jonathan Franzen to the first class.

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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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
07/10/11 to 15/06/12	Fri	13:00 - 15:00	9 weeks	£90	£51	N/A	HLT06	Started	» Select
14/10/11 to 22/06/12	Fri	13:00 - 15:00	9 weeks	£90	£51	£24	HLT14	Started	» Select