OCNLR Entry 3 Introduction to Poetry

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When & Where

22 April 2025 - 7 July 2025 ( 36 hours, 12 weeks )
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Quick Facts

Availability Late starts accepted
Course Code W24HMSC08C
Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

The OCNLR Entry Level Qualifications in Progression are part of a suite of OCNLR Progression qualifications that have been developed to provide a flexible, responsive and graduated range of pre-vocational and vocationally relevant qualifications. They are suitable for use in a range of learning situations and lend themselves to the development of individualised learning programmes. These qualifications are aimed at learners currently operating at Entry level and offer opportunities for personal development as well as enabling learners to develop skills in literacy, numeracy, ICT and learning to learn. The qualifications also offer a broad range of units in covering vocational and leisure areas.

Learning Outcomes

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

Write and edit literature
Enjoy literature
Understand literature
Analyse literature
Give constructive feedback
Be creative
Work constructively as a group

On successful completion of the course, you will achieve the following qualification: Extended Award in Progression (Entry 3) [OCNLR]

Class format and activities

An introductory course on reading, writing and understanding poetry. In each class we will read one or two poems closely, with discussion, to generate ideas, give inspiration, and give time to developing your own writing skills. Discussion will be friendly and collaborative, with the aim of encouraging all participants to write without fear.

Entry requirements

Beginners are welcome: you do not need to have read or written poetry before, you only need curiosity and an open mind.

What you need

Bring something to write with and something to write on.

Cost

Full fee

£206.5

Concession fee