Building on the skills achieved in the first two terms,you will read and discuss 'Emma' by Jane Austen, 'Hedda Gabler' by Ibsen and poetry by Ted Hughes.
Dates
16/04/12 - 02/07/12
Day(s)
Mon
Duration
10 weeks
Time
18:00 - 19:30
Fees
Full fee: £78
Senior fee: £78
Concession: £23
Venue
KS - Keeley Street
Course code
HLT03
Availability
Available
It may still be possible to enrol on this course - please call 020 7831 7831 to discuss. Please note that you will have missed some course content and it may not be possible for the tutor to fully cover missed content with you. Please be advised that the published course fees will apply.
The course builds on the analytical skills developed in the first two terms. You will read and discuss a novel, 'Emma' by Jane Austen, a play 'Hedda Gabler 'by Ibsen and a selection of poetry by Ted Hughes.
You will read and discuss 'Emma' by Jane Austen,'Hedda Gabler' by Ibsen and a selection of poetry by Ted Hughes. You will consolidate your analytical skills and be able to identify and appreciate the writer's intentions and method.. You will also learn about the social, historical and political background in which the texts were created.
- Apply an analytical approach to your reading.
- Understand the ways in which different literary genres explore emotions and ideas.
- Identify key aspects in the work of selected writers.
Appreciate the influence of social,autobiographical and historical on the texts studied.
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.
A variety of teaching methods will be used - large and small group discussions, DVD, video, cassette and readings from texts.
'Emma' by Jane Austen Penguin Classics edition
Hedda Gabler' by Ibsen (Methuen student edition))
Poetry will be provided
Please bring a pen and paper.
No.
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.
Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.
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
There are a range of literature courses on offer.
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.
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humanities@citylit.ac.ukAdvice 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.
Humanities
Tel: 020 7492 2652
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.