Part Time Literature Book Club A Structured Look at Contemporary Fiction

Literature - Book Club A Structured Look at Contemporary Fiction

Level: Level 1

Course content:
A structured discussion of twentieth and twenty first century novels mainly from English, Commonwealth and North American writers. We will explore themes and analyse stories. The course should be an ideal guide for anyone organising their own local book club.
By the end of the course you will be able to :
Identify and define themes and storylines.
Analyse characterisation.
Compare and comment on style.
Identify symbolism and imagery.
The books for discussion will be:
Evelyn Waugh - Vile Bodies
Ian McEwan - Atonement
Jean Rhys - The Wide Sargasso Sea
Chinua Achebe - Things Fall Apart
William Boyd - A Good man In Africa
Claude McKay - Banana Bottom
Lionel Shriver - We Need to Talk About Kevin
Henry James - What Maisie Knew
Fay Weldon - The Heart of The Country
Stella Gibbons - Cold Comfort Farm .

Course Structure:
Structured discussions of set books with paired work exercises and regular reading at home.

Course resources:
All students have access to our fully equipped state of the art learning centre. This included free internet access,

Assessment:
Student Learning Records

Next step:
Run your own book club or attend a class in literature sucha s Serious Reading for Pleasure

How to apply:
Enrol in person, by telephone or by post

Fees Info
When information is available you will notice 2 different fees stated for this course. The fee you pay is dependent on your status:
Fee 1: Standard fee;
Fee 2: Aged 60+ years fee
Students in receipt of an income-based benefit pay £20 per course per term.
You will need to bring proof of age and any benefits when you enrol.
You DO NOT have to pay a college registration fee for these courses, but you may have to pay for additional course materials.Materials costs:
Some money for books or get them from your library

When and Where

• 
  Day:
  ThursdayTime:
  19:30 - 21:30This course is:
  Part time evening
  
  Length: 11 weeks
  
  Start Date: 22 April 2010
  
  Campus: Balham Centre
  
  Course Code: WELT1/CE9CA
  
  Tuition Fees: £130Tuition Fees 60+:
  £91
  How to apply