Classic short love stories

Using Love Stories (Everyman's Pocket Classics, D Tesdell, Ed 2009) explore stories about infatuation, obsession, marriage, adultery and jealousy by key international writers including Du Maupassant, Colette, Calvino, Bowen, Trevor, Atwood, Marquez and Fitzgerald.

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Key course information

Dates
22/09/11 - 15/12/11

Day(s)
Thu

Duration
12 weeks

Time
13:15 - 15:15

Fees
Full fee: £120
Senior fee: £68
Concession: £32

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
HLT08

Availability
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Course outline

What is the course about?

You will develop an awareness and critical understanding of literary movements as reflected in short story literature. You will gain knowledge and understanding of the aims, issues and debates involved in the study of modern and contemporary short stories through reading and discussing key British and international writers who have developed the form.

What topics will we cover?

Using Love Stories (Everyman’s Pocket Classics, D. Tesdell, Ed, 2009) we explore stories about infatuation, obsession, marriage, adultery and jealousy. You will read a wide range of modern and contemporary short stories, considering the ways in which the works are written, the link between structure and meaning and the writers’ use of imagery, dialogue, time, narrative, character and point of view. Authors studied include De Maupassant, Colette, Calvino, Bowen, Trevor, Marquez, Atwood and Fitzgerald.

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

- extend your reading of the modern short story
- read, evaluate and discuss short stories in a more informed manner
- recognise and respond to different literary movements relating to the short story genre.

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

You will need an enthusiasm for reading and discussing a range of texts in large and small groups.
You will be willing and able to do some reading and preparation outside the class.
You will be interested in listening to, and learning from, the responses of other students to the work discussed.
You will have a commitment to developing your analytical skills.

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 class readings.
You will be expected to undertake preparatory reading and preparation before the class. No written work required but, should you wish to submit essays, they will be read and marked by the tutor.

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

You will need to buy the text: Love Stories (Everyman’s Pocket Classics, D. Tesdell, Ed, 2009)
Please bring pens, pencils, paper and a folder for notes and handouts.

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

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