Contemporary and 20th Century Literature

When & Where

26 April 2023 - 5 July 2023 ( 15 hours, 10 weeks )
Evening, Wednesday
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Waterloo Centre

Quick Facts

Availability Yes
Tutor Sarah Wardle
Course Code W22HMSC01B
Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

A course on literature from the last 100 years, from T. S. Eliot and Virginia Woolf to James Baldwin and Sally Rooney.

Learning Outcomes

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

Expand your enjoyment of literature
Expand your knowledge of literature
Expand your analytical skills
Expand your confidence in discussion

Cost

Full fee

£120

Concession fee

£90

Class format and activities

We will discuss chapters/excerpts from the reading each week, with reading indicated in advance.

Entry requirements

Open to all

What you need to know before you enrol

You will be given a syllabus at the start of the course, with short chapters or excerpts to focus on each week; please read before we meet.

What you need

An open mind and a willingness to discuss. Most of the texts will be freely available, with excerpts provided for discussion; if you'd like to read some of the more recent texts in full, you may need to buy or borrow from your local library.

What you can do next

Enjoy reading!