Exploring literature: an introduction to prose and poetry
at City Lit, London · other provider
What the college says
This course introduces you to a range of prose and poetry from the nineteenth century to the present. Learn about how poems work, both ‘on the page’ and as spoken words. Reading novels and short stories, we’ll explore characterisation, the social and historical contexts of the works and writers’ techniques. Come and discover what’s distinctive about different forms of literature.
What you need to get on
All you need is enthusiasm for reading! You don't need to have studied literature before. This course is ideal for people who enjoy discussing books and are interested in sharing their ideas and listening to others' views of the reading.Please check the City Lit website for details.
How you are assessed
Short courses, awards and certificates that do not fit the main routes.
What this level means
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Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
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Where it runs
Keeley Street
1-10 Keeley Street Covent Garden, London, WC2B 4BA
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Start dates
- 1 October 2026 · London
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