Literature taster

About this course

Participants will read and discuss a short story and several poems, using class reading, tutor-led presentation and group discussion to examine literary texts. The course introduces approaches to reading and analysing both fiction and poetry, with time to consider different responses to the works discussed. Copies of the readings are sent before the class, and the session also includes an overview of forthcoming literature courses.

What you'll learn

• Begin to analyse works of fiction through guided reading and discussion.
• Begin to analyse poetry using approaches introduced during the course.
• Become familiar with the provider’s forthcoming literature course programme.

Is this course right for you?

This introductory course is intended for learners with an interest in reading and discussing literature. No previous knowledge or experience of literary study is necessary. Participation includes reading texts in class, discussing them with the group and considering other learners’ responses.

Before you go

• Copies of the poems and fiction will be sent before the class for advance reading.