This course will act as an introduction, focusing on the different forms of non-fiction, such as life writing, place writing, memoir, personal essays, lyric essays and travel writing.
DurationCourses that explore creative forms of non-fiction are few and far between.
However, it’s one of the most up-and-coming forms of writing in contemporary literature and some of the most talked-about books from the last few years have been works of creative non-fiction: The Outrun, The Lonely City, The Last Act of Love, So Sad Today, The Argonauts, White Girls, Between The World And Me, and Men Explain Things To Me.
This course will act as an introduction, focusing on the different forms of non-fiction, such as life writing, place writing, memoir, personal essays, lyric essays and travel writing.
You’ll be given plenty of short extracts to read from a wide variety of sources and a list of recommended texts to read outside the class.
You’ll have lots of opportunities to write, think and share your ideas in an open-minded and supportive environment, punctuated with group readings and collective analysis of important creative non-fiction texts.
The course will cover these key themes:
Learning a foreign language is a wonderful opportunity to not only learn the language itself, but also to reveal different perspectives on life, enabling you to explore new cultures through a different lens.
Our courses are more than just engaging classroom sessions supported by excellent online resources.You’ll also have the option to take assessments and be awarded a Nottingham Trent University (NTU) Language Programme Certificate of Achievement.
If you continue to study with us, you may become eligible for a Certificate of Language Learning or Diploma of Language Learning
From our vibrant City Campus in the bustling heart of Nottingham to the idyllic countryside estate of Brackenhurst, we have a number of University sites across Nottingham and the surrounding areas.We are continually investing in our grounds, buildings and facilities to create a stimulating and inclusive learning environment for all to experience and enjoy.
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Our eight Academic Schools — plus the Confetti campuses in Nottingham and London, and NTU’s dedicated Mansfield Hub — provide a student experience like no other. Each School has its own sense of community and character, built on enthusiasm, expertise, opportunities, and award-winning support.
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Write your own poetry, find your way with fiction, shape scripts, explore creative non-fiction and try your hand at experimental writing.
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Anyone in any role who produces written work and is looking to ensure that it is engaging, interesting, appealing and easy to read.
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