Writing in the Style of Jane Austen
- Level(s) of Study: Short course
- Course Fee:
£1080
- Start Date(s): 15 July 2024
- Duration: Monday to Friday 10 am – 4 pm, two weeks
- Study Mode(s): Short course
- Campus: City Campus
- Entry Requirements:
More information
Introduction:
Would you like to learn more about the history of Jane Austen and her much-loved characters to inspire your own creative writing?
The quintessentially English style of the Austen’s work and the Georgian period are timeless and have gained popularity throughout the years, and continue to do so.
This course will inspire you to write in the style of Austen using the language, devices and genre to take on the point of view of one of her much-loved characters and adapt it to a contemporary setting.
It’s ideal for anyone who’d like to improve their creative writing skills so, whether you’re an enthusiastic newcomer to the timeless written work of Austen, or a passionate admirer of her work, you’ll be able to produce your own written work in her style.
It’ll be a great opportunity to add your own imagination to the fascinating enigma of Jane Austen and the charm of her literary work.
What you’ll study
Readers of Jane Austen’s novels are always eager to learn more about the author’s work, her life and the society that gave her ample material for her art.
Austen’s most famous work are the novels Sense and Sensibility, Northanger Abbey, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma and Persuasion, and Juvenilia has charm and gives an insight to the author’s early work.
You’ll read and analyse these novels to take on the point of view of one of the characters with a view to producing your own written piece of work, in the style of Austen, to share with the group.
You’ll take part in a group trip to visit Chawton House or Bath, two of the places the author lived and where she wrote her most famous novels.
This course is also part of the NTU Global Summer School which attracts undergraduate students from colleges around the world.
- gain an understanding of the history of Jane Austen and the background to her novels
- complete engaging exercises set by an expert tutor
- interact with new people of differing backgrounds
- explore Nottingham and the local culture and heritage
- expand your knowledge of the genre, literary devices and format used by Austen
- practice writing in her style
- present you writing to fellow students.
Further information on what you'll study
By the end of the course you’ll have built confidence in verbal, visual and written communication.
Campus and facilities
You will be studying creative writing in a UNESCO City of Literature, and be based in the School of Arts and Humanities on the City Campus.
You will find modern teaching spaces and quiet study environments to develop your ideas and writing.
You’ll also have access to our library to use outside of your short course; whilst you can’t reserve or take away books, you are welcome to use them as a resource for research and referencing.
Entry requirements
Level: Beginner
Entry requirement: No experience required.
You must be over the age of 18 to attend this course.
Getting in touch
If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form
Level: Beginner
Entry requirement: No experience required.
You must be over the age of 18 to attend this course.
Fees and funding
The fee for this course is £1080.
Payment is due at the time of booking - ask us if you'd prefer an invoice sent to your company.
Secure your place with a £200 deposit:
If you're booking more than two months before the course starts, we can accept a £200 deposit to secure your place, and the balance is due one month before the course starts.
Materials List:
Please bring with you to the first day:
- a pen and paper.
You can read the terms and conditions of booking here.
The fee for this course is £1080.
Payment is due at the time of booking - ask us if you'd prefer an invoice sent to your company.
Secure your place with a £200 deposit:
If you're booking more than two months before the course starts, we can accept a £200 deposit to secure your place, and the balance is due one month before the course starts.
Materials List:
Please bring with you to the first day:
- a pen and paper.
You can read the terms and conditions of booking here.