Advanced Writing Lives (Online)
offered by Oxford University

Public University
1 Campus
Estd. 1096

Advanced Writing Lives (Online)
at
Oxford University
Overview

Explore a variety of life writing so that students can produce engaging and exciting original work which utilises the material from their own lives

Duration	10 weeks
Total fee	₹43,000
Mode of learning	Online
Course Level	UG Certificate

Advanced Writing Lives (Online)
at
Oxford University
Highlights

Earn a certificate of completion from Oxford university

Advanced Writing Lives (Online)
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Oxford University
Course details

Skills you will learn

English

What are the course deliverables?

That there are many different types of memoirs
That they must write in a manner which engages and sustains the interest of the reader
That they must transform their own life experiences innovatively
To be able to write engaging texts
Transform their life experiences into appropriate textual varieties
The confidence to embark on their own memoir projects

More about this course

This course develops the skills and learning acquired on the current Writing Lives online course
This course differs in that it introduces topics, concepts and approaches which are commensurate with second year university/Level 5 study, further encouraging a high degree of individuality and innovation
It is recommended that students have considerable writing experience, a strong desire to embark on a sustained personal project, and advanced English-language skills
Students should also be prepared to write reflective critical commentary as part of the course requirements

Advanced Writing Lives (Online)
at
Oxford University
Curriculum

Towards a definition of memoir

Identifying subject areas about which to write

Engaging and sustaining the reader's interest

Whose life is it? And what is 'truth'?

Voices

The notion of self and ways to present it

Perspectives

So near yet so far - how close do we need to get?

Experimenting with time

Variety is the spice of life

Advanced Writing Lives (Online)
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Oxford University
Faculty details

Mr Jeremy Hughes

Jeremy Hughes has published two novels – Wingspan (2013) and Dovetail (2011). He was awarded first prize in the PoetryWales competition and was short-listed for an Eric Gregory Award. He also publishes short fiction, life writing and reviews. He studied for the Master’s in creative writing at Oxford.

Advanced Writing Lives (Online)
at
Oxford University
Entry Requirements

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Prerequisite: Familiar with using a computer for purposes such as sending email and searching the Internet

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Yes
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