Curious about studying Literature and nineteenth century novels? Join us for this in-person taster session where we explore aspects of two nineteenth century novels - Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey and Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre.
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This taster session course offers you the opportunity to explore aspects of two nineteenth century novels - Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen, and Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte - through brief tutor presentations, reading short extracts, and group discussion.
What will we cover?
You’ll be introduced to thinking about the literary culture of nineteenth century novels, and some of their narrative methods and concerns - including developing uses of narrative voice and gothic elements. We’ll also briefly touch upon some of the ways screen adaptations have influenced our understanding of these works. At the end of the session there will be a short overview of other nineteenth century novel courses in the Literature programme, and guidance should you wish to take your studies further.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
By the end of this course you should be able to...
Begin to feel more confident about what is involved in the literary study of nineteenth century novels.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
The level of the course is introductory and no previous knowledge or experience of literature is necessary. Anyone with an interest in discussing literature is welcome.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The class will be held in person at Keeley Street. A variety of teaching methods will be used, including brief tutor-led slide presentations and readings of short extracts, and you will be invited to take part in group discussion.
A digital handout of short reading extracts will be sent to you a few days before the start of the course by the lecturer, and paper copy will be provided in class. You will find it helpful to read the extracts in advance of the session if possible. (As this is a taster session, you do not have to have read the novels in full for this class.)
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Please bring a pen and paper for notetaking.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
The same tutor will be teaching:
HLT316 Jane Austen: Northanger Abbey, Pride and Prejudice and Persuasion, HLT340 Great works: Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and HLT376 Charlotte Bronte: Jane Eyre and Villette
Look for other Literature courses under Culture, History and Humanities, at www.citylit.ac.uk.
Sophie has taught Literature, Performing Arts and Interdisciplinary Arts and Humanities for over twenty years, working for the Open University, Leeds University, and a range of Adult Learning Institutions before joining City Lit. Previously she freelanced as a theatre and opera director in community theatre and at English National Opera. She has an MA in Nineteenth Century English and American Literature, and a PhD in Early Modern Life Writing. She brings both experience and enthusiasm to her work with adult audiences.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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