Understanding Literature for Beginners

When & Where

2 May 2025 - 27 June 2025 ( 24 hours, 8 weeks )
Friday
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Waterloo Centre

Quick Facts

Availability Yes
Course Code W24HMSC05A
Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

Understanding Literature for Beginners is for people who want to know how to talk about the books that they love. It covers characterisation, themes, plot, genre and social context. Lessons will look at extracts of books. All materials will be provided.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Understand character types
Understand theme, plot and storyline
Explore the role of social context in literature

Cost

Full fee

£260

Concession fee

£195

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Class format and activities

Presentations, by the tutor, collaborations with peers and opportunities to express informed opinions

Entry requirements

It's important that people who attend this course love reading.

What you need to know before you enrol

n/a

What you need

Pen and notebook.

What you can do next

Various literature courses in the Department of Humanities & Languages