Course description
This course aims to
make poetry accessible.
Who is this course is for?
Any level, all that is required is a curiosity about poetry.
What will I be able to do by the end of the course?
Enjoy and appreciate poetry.
What materials will I need?
Notebook and pen. Photocopies of poems will be provided.
Roughly how much will they cost?
£1-£2.
How will I know I am making progress?
Feedback with group discussion and one to one guidance.
Is there any extra study outside the class?
This is flexible. You can read poetry for further discussion in the following week.
Who is the tutor?
Patricia has been a lecturer for twenty years. She was Head of English at a Further Education College, spent a year teaching in the U.S. and also teaches A Level and GCSE Literature. Her main speciality is poetry and introducing students to the enjoyment of understanding it. She believes it is important to enjoy learning, hopes to empower students to gain knowledge in an interesting and worthwhile way.
What next?
This course will show you how to analyse and appreciate poetry, opening up pathways that can be developed for academic or creative study. Further terms at Friends Centre or other beginner courses are offered at Chichester College.
Student Support
At the Friends Centre we are committed to meeting the learning needs of all our students.
We would like to know if you have a disability or impairment such as partially sighted, deaf or hearing impaired, mobility problems or wheelchair user, a mental health difficulty such as depression or anxiety, or a medical condition such as epilepsy or ME. We would also like to know if you are dyslexic, dyscalculic, or dyspraxic. This way we can work with you to make sure you have the support you need while you are studying with us. We also offer classes and support in literacy, maths and IT for anyone who thinks they need some help in those areas. To arrange a confidential interview with our Advice and Guidance Officer, Pat Rosine please call 01273 810210 or email p.rosine@friendscentre.org
Closure of courses
All courses that do not reach minimum numbers will be closed. Before we close a course, providing numbers are reasonable, we discuss with the tutor, and students if the course has started, if there are any ways we could continue. These can include an increased fee, a shorter class time or running for fewer weeks.
Refunds
Refunds are made automatically if the Centre cancels a course. Partial refunds will be made if a course is cancelled before the end of term. Otherwise fees are not refunded, except in very exceptional personal circumstances. Requests for a refund should be made in writing to the Friends Centre. If your attendance is prevented by illness we will be sympathetic but a medical certificate will be required.
Kinsella Hardship Fund
We have a small fund available to help students who have a problem paying fees. Please apply in writing to the Friends Centre, in complete confidence, explaining the reasons for your application. We may be able to offer a reduction of up to half the reduced fee or allow you to pay in instalments over a longer period than usual.
Contact details for this course
Please contact GAE to enrol on this course or for more information.
Contact name
Support Officer Oliver Fisher
Post
Brighton Junction,
Isetta Square,
Brighton,
BN1 4GQ
Telephone
01273 810210
