Literature - Byron and Lawrence - John Godber Centre - Adult Learning

The John Godber Centre, Hucknall

Date	8 January - 5 February 2024
Sessions	Mondays: 9:30am - 11:30am
No. sessions	5
Venue	The John Godber Centre, Hucknall View venue details
For ages	19+
Group size	5 - 12
Cost	FREE - £30

About this course

This course will introduce two Nottinghamshire authors and explore some of their poetry and prose. As this is an introductory course where we will cover poetry techniques and how these are used by writers. All poems and extracts will be provided by the tutor as handouts.

No prior knowledge is necessary.

What will be covered on the course?

How to examine and discuss a selection of Byron’s poetry focusing on his use of language to explore themes of love and beauty.
How to consider the theme of childhood as seen through the literature of D H Lawrence.
How to explore the library catalogue (both on-line digital content and how to order books to borrow from the library service)

What will learners achieve by the end of the course?

A range of strategies for analysing literature:
How a writer uses language to give meaning or multiple meanings
How a writer uses techniques such as: similes and metaphors, rhyme and others.
Supporting your opinions with quotations from the text.

What resources/course materials do learners need to bring for the course?

Pen, pencil and paper to make notes.
Drink/snack.

Booking your place and fee information

If you are in receipt of certain benefits you will be offered the course for free, however if you have a financial barrier which may prevent you from enrolling on the course please visit our webpage for further information https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/skills-learning/funding-your-courses/

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Complete the EVENTBRITE BOOKING.
Complete our INSPIRE ONLINE ENROLMENT FORM for each person attending the course.

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