The freedom of the short story

Practitioners of the short story value its freedom of content and form. You will read influential writers such as James Joyce and Alice Munro, alongside an acclaimed younger generation, including Claire Keegan and Ali Smith.

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Key course information

Dates
10/01/12 - 27/03/12

Day(s)
Tue

Duration
12 weeks

Time
12:05 - 14:05

Fees
Full fee: £110
Senior fee: £62
Concession: £30

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
HLT10

Availability
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Course outline

What is the course about?

Practitioners of the short story value its freedom of content and form. We will read stories by some of the finest writers of the genre and examine the ways in which they make use of this freedom.

What topics will we cover?

Influential writers such as James Joyce and Alice Munro will be studied alongside an acclaimed younger generation, including Claire Keegan and Ali Smith.

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

Express an understanding of the short story and its techniques.
Assess the work of some influential short-story writers.
Discuss the texts studied.

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, including large and small group discussion and tutor input.

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

Some of the texts will be photocopied; the titles of any books to be bought or borrowed will be announced at the beginning of the course.

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.