English Literature and Creative Writing Our free workshops offer the opportunity to delve into key themes of set texts and focus on skills. Sessions are delivered online, with short videos delivered when you choose, followed by a live online Q&A and responses to tasks we will set your students. Some of these sessions are also available in person at your school or college. Here’s a flavour of what we offer, and we are happy to tailor sessions to your set texts. GCSE English Literature • The Frankenstein Complex – Mary Shelley’s creature and robots run amok! • Sherlock Holmes in The Sign of Four – Thinking about the detective as artist • A Christmas Carol – Fun and accessible theoretical approaches to the text
To book a workshop To book and arrange your workshop or discuss other bespoke activities please email:
Jodie Matthews Recruitment Tutor – English Literature and Creative Writing
Email: j.matthews@hud.ac.uk A-Level English Literature English Language and Literature • Gatsby in Love - Exploring romance and finance in Fitzgerald’s America • Who is Heathcliff? – Examining the plot holes in Wuthering Heights • Dracula’s Children – Looking at why Stoker’s gothic novel is so influential • Othello – Turn detective to figure out key themes with dossiers of historical sources • From Summary to Scene – Examining the show tell balance in Creative Writing
Careers, university study and EPQ • Structuring reports and projects – Communicate your EPQ ideas effectively • Why study English? • Why study Creative Writing? • Enjoying your future – How can you use your skills and enthusiasm to choose a career path?
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Music, Humanities and Media activities for schools and colleges
Music, Humanities and Media activities for schools and colleges
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