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Rearranging the Deck Chairs...- 09 June, 2011
The English Subject Centre will be closing down at the end of July. We are therefore in the process of reconfiguring our website so that the content developed over eleven years will remain available for our community to use and share. Sadly this will mean some loss of interactive features. If you notice anything odd around the site..please bear with us...
The English Subject Centre will be closing down at the end of July. We are therefore in the process of reconfiguring our website so that the content developed over eleven years will remain available for our community to use and share. Sadly this will mean some loss of interactive features. If you notice anything odd around the site..please bear with us...
"There's more to Life than scrambling up the property ladder, or wearing the latest fashion" - 16 May, 2011
This year's English Subject Centre student competition, on the topic of 'What do English or Creative Writing have to say to an age of austerity?', attracted a large number of entries. We are now pleased to announce the winner: Cila Warncke (University of Glasgow) and runner-up Robert Yeates (University of Leicester). You can read their contributions in our Student Experience area.
This year's English Subject Centre student competition, on the topic of 'What do English or Creative Writing have to say to an age of austerity?', attracted a large number of entries. We are now pleased to announce the winner: Cila Warncke (University of Glasgow) and runner-up Robert Yeates (University of Leicester). You can read their contributions in our Student Experience area.
New Directions in Career Studies: English and Media Degrees - 13 May, 2011
This booklet published by the Centre for Career Management Skills at Reading University provides brief outlines for career studies modules from four institutions. Each provides a short but thought provoking example of the diverse ways that career studies may be embedded within English disciplines. It is available from the CCMS website.
This booklet published by the Centre for Career Management Skills at Reading University provides brief outlines for career studies modules from four institutions. Each provides a short but thought provoking example of the diverse ways that career studies may be embedded within English disciplines. It is available from the CCMS website.
Just Published: Teaching the Short Story - 10 May, 2011
We are pleased to announce the publication of Teaching The Short Story edited by Ailsa Cox. It isthe latest volume in the series ‘Teaching the New English’ published by Palgrave Macmillan and edited by the Subject Centre. The short story is moving from relative neglect to a more central position in the literary curriculum. As a teaching tool, its accessibility offers students a route into many complex areas, including critical theory, gender studies, postcolonialism, literary adaptation and genre. Teaching the Short Story offers a practical guide to the short story in the classroom, covering all these fields - and more. Please go to our ‘Teaching the New English’ web page for further information about the Series and how to order volumes at a discounted price!
We are pleased to announce the publication of Teaching The Short Story edited by Ailsa Cox. It isthe latest volume in the series ‘Teaching the New English’ published by Palgrave Macmillan and edited by the Subject Centre. The short story is moving from relative neglect to a more central position in the literary curriculum. As a teaching tool, its accessibility offers students a route into many complex areas, including critical theory, gender studies, postcolonialism, literary adaptation and genre. Teaching the Short Story offers a practical guide to the short story in the classroom, covering all these fields - and more. Please go to our ‘Teaching the New English’ web page for further information about the Series and how to order volumes at a discounted price!
Just Published: Teaching Science Fiction - 4 April, 2011
We are pleased to announce the publication of Teaching Science Fiction edited by Andy Sawyer and Peter Wright. It is the latest volume in the series ‘Teaching the New English’ published by Palgrave Macmillan and edited by the Subject Centre. Teaching Science Fiction is a collection of essays addressing the ways in which science fiction might be taught, identifying and exploring innovative strategies. Please go to our ‘Teaching the New English’ web page for further information about the Series and how to order volumes at a discounted price!
We are pleased to announce the publication of Teaching Science Fiction edited by Andy Sawyer and Peter Wright. It is the latest volume in the series ‘Teaching the New English’ published by Palgrave Macmillan and edited by the Subject Centre. Teaching Science Fiction is a collection of essays addressing the ways in which science fiction might be taught, identifying and exploring innovative strategies. Please go to our ‘Teaching the New English’ web page for further information about the Series and how to order volumes at a discounted price!
New Seedguide published on teaching inclusively - 28 March, 2011
Inclusive Teaching is teaching that works for everyone, whatever their social or cultural background, gender, age, sexuality or physical condition. Find out how to make your lectures, seminars, exams, assessments and course materials inclusive in this new seed guide from the Subject Centre. 'A superb resource' (Simon Ball, JISC TechDis).
Inclusive Teaching is teaching that works for everyone, whatever their social or cultural background, gender, age, sexuality or physical condition. Find out how to make your lectures, seminars, exams, assessments and course materials inclusive in this new seed guide from the Subject Centre. 'A superb resource' (Simon Ball, JISC TechDis).
English Subject Centre Publications - Order Now - 24 March, 2011
As you may know, the English Subject Centre will cease activity in its present form at the end of July 2011. We are trying to make arrangements to hand over our stock of publications to another party, but in the meantime are inviting the community to order free copies from our ‘back catalogue’. Please submit your order on the list of publications provided – we won’t charge postage either!
As you may know, the English Subject Centre will cease activity in its present form at the end of July 2011. We are trying to make arrangements to hand over our stock of publications to another party, but in the meantime are inviting the community to order free copies from our ‘back catalogue’. Please submit your order on the list of publications provided – we won’t charge postage either!
The Pool – what do you think of it so far? Earn a £10 book token - 11 February, 2011
The Pool, our new set of resources to enhance teaching, is in its early stages of development but we'd like to hear what you think of it so far. We are offering a £10 book token to the first 50 staff in HE to complete a brief questionnaire. Your input will help us to make sure The Pool is a useful, well-presented resource. Find out how to access The Pool questionnaire on the Project Page.
The Pool, our new set of resources to enhance teaching, is in its early stages of development but we'd like to hear what you think of it so far. We are offering a £10 book token to the first 50 staff in HE to complete a brief questionnaire. Your input will help us to make sure The Pool is a useful, well-presented resource. Find out how to access The Pool questionnaire on the Project Page.
Teaching the Green Humanities? London, 25th May 2011 - 14 March, 2011
This conference is about the relationship between teaching the arts and humanities in HE and student learning about environmental and social issues. It will debate the extent to which the pedagogy of the humanities is inherently ‘green’ and should be concerned with engaging its students in environmental and social issues. It will also create opportunities to share current practices in addressing these issues in (and outside) the classroom and demonstrate how pedagogical innovation might contribute to environmental and social awareness.
This conference is about the relationship between teaching the arts and humanities in HE and student learning about environmental and social issues. It will debate the extent to which the pedagogy of the humanities is inherently ‘green’ and should be concerned with engaging its students in environmental and social issues. It will also create opportunities to share current practices in addressing these issues in (and outside) the classroom and demonstrate how pedagogical innovation might contribute to environmental and social awareness.
Student Competition 2011 - Deadline 3rd May - 6 December, 2010
The English Subject Centre invites students to write an essay or creative piece of around 1,000 words with the title: "What do English or Creative Writing have to say to an age of austerity?" The winner will receive £300 and the runner-up £200 in gift vouchers. This competition is open to all UK students of English literature, English language and Creative Writing. Please see the further details for more information or visit the competition web page.
The English Subject Centre invites students to write an essay or creative piece of around 1,000 words with the title: "What do English or Creative Writing have to say to an age of austerity?" The winner will receive £300 and the runner-up £200 in gift vouchers. This competition is open to all UK students of English literature, English language and Creative Writing. Please see the further details for more information or visit the competition web page.
Just Published: Teaching Theory edited by Richard Bradford - 4 February, 2011
We are pleased to announce the publication of Teaching Theory, the latest volume in the series ‘Teaching the New English’ published by Palgrave Macmillan and edited by the Subject Centre. Teaching Theory is a collection of essays which addresses the impact of Theory upon degree courses, the practicalities of teaching and the broader rationale for literary studies as a university subject. Please go to our ‘Teaching the New English’ web page for further information about the Series and how to order volumes at a discounted price!
We are pleased to announce the publication of Teaching Theory, the latest volume in the series ‘Teaching the New English’ published by Palgrave Macmillan and edited by the Subject Centre. Teaching Theory is a collection of essays which addresses the impact of Theory upon degree courses, the practicalities of teaching and the broader rationale for literary studies as a university subject. Please go to our ‘Teaching the New English’ web page for further information about the Series and how to order volumes at a discounted price!
Subject Centre Funding to be Discontinued - 15 November, 2010
The English Subject Centre is sorry to announce that the HE Academy Board has decided to undertake a radical restructuring, which means that it will discontinue the funding of all Subject Centres. Instead, it intends to put in place a number of staff directly employed by York to provide support to universities at subject level.
The English Subject Centre will continue to be funded until July 2011, and may receive some reduced funding over the following six to eight months in order to complete transition to the new structure. The Subject Centre is committed to completing any projects or activities already announced for the 2010/2011 year.
The Subject Centre is exploring ways that it can continue its work in a new environment. The staff would like to thank you for the support and encouragement you have given to us in the past and welcome any suggestions or help you can offer us as we look to a different future.
The English Subject Centre is sorry to announce that the HE Academy Board has decided to undertake a radical restructuring, which means that it will discontinue the funding of all Subject Centres. Instead, it intends to put in place a number of staff directly employed by York to provide support to universities at subject level.
The English Subject Centre will continue to be funded until July 2011, and may receive some reduced funding over the following six to eight months in order to complete transition to the new structure. The Subject Centre is committed to completing any projects or activities already announced for the 2010/2011 year.
The Subject Centre is exploring ways that it can continue its work in a new environment. The staff would like to thank you for the support and encouragement you have given to us in the past and welcome any suggestions or help you can offer us as we look to a different future.
Research highlights skills needs in the literature sector - 06 January, 2011
Creative & Cultural Skills, the Sector Skills Council for the creative and cultural industries, has launched the Literature Blueprint, which identifies and analyses the skills needs of the literature sector throughout the UK. This research highlights a need to improve the business and digital skills of both creative writers and those working in other roles in the sector, such as literature development. It also considers the need to broaden entry routes into the sector, support the development of writers working with young people, and ensure that creative writing qualifications reflect the reality of writing professionally.
Creative & Cultural Skills, the Sector Skills Council for the creative and cultural industries, has launched the Literature Blueprint, which identifies and analyses the skills needs of the literature sector throughout the UK. This research highlights a need to improve the business and digital skills of both creative writers and those working in other roles in the sector, such as literature development. It also considers the need to broaden entry routes into the sector, support the development of writers working with young people, and ensure that creative writing qualifications reflect the reality of writing professionally.
Bringing the Outside In - 13 December, 2010
We are pleased to announce the publication of a number of staff case studies and student responses on the theme of engaging with the environment beyond the classroom. They are written by staff and students who go out and experience places and objects which form the context for the subject of study and they show how such engagement can enrich both academic learning and environmental awareness. The staff case studies can be found on the ESD Case Study page and there is a separate page for student responses. The History Subject Centre has produced a report combining case studies from history and English.
We are pleased to announce the publication of a number of staff case studies and student responses on the theme of engaging with the environment beyond the classroom. They are written by staff and students who go out and experience places and objects which form the context for the subject of study and they show how such engagement can enrich both academic learning and environmental awareness. The staff case studies can be found on the ESD Case Study page and there is a separate page for student responses. The History Subject Centre has produced a report combining case studies from history and English.
NSS: English outperforms other humanities subjects - 24 November, 2010
A report just published by the English Subject Centre shows that English Studies generally scores higher on NSS questions compared to humanities disciplines as a whole. Creative Writing tends to score about the same or slightly lower than humanities as a whole. The report (English Studies, Imaginative Writing and the National Student Survey 2009) makes it possible to see how students in these disciplines answered each of the 22 questions in the Survey, and the results are also presented on a comparative basis with History, other humanities disciplines and the NSS results as a whole.
A report just published by the English Subject Centre shows that English Studies generally scores higher on NSS questions compared to humanities disciplines as a whole. Creative Writing tends to score about the same or slightly lower than humanities as a whole. The report (English Studies, Imaginative Writing and the National Student Survey 2009) makes it possible to see how students in these disciplines answered each of the 22 questions in the Survey, and the results are also presented on a comparative basis with History, other humanities disciplines and the NSS results as a whole.
What is Stylistics? - 10 November, 2010
Can your students explain the subject of stylistics to undergraduates in the arts and humanities in an interesting and informative way on a poster? The English Subject Centre together with the Poetics and Linguistics Association are calling for entries to a student poster competition on the theme of ‘What is Stylistics?’ The prize is £200 in high street gift or book tokens. Further information can be found in the attached document.
Can your students explain the subject of stylistics to undergraduates in the arts and humanities in an interesting and informative way on a poster? The English Subject Centre together with the Poetics and Linguistics Association are calling for entries to a student poster competition on the theme of ‘What is Stylistics?’ The prize is £200 in high street gift or book tokens. Further information can be found in the attached document.
English Language Students: Employability, Skills and Careers - 3 November, 2010
A report recently published by the Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies looks at the employability of English Language and Linguistics graduates. Wider Perspectives and More Options for English Language and Linguistics Students offers an analysis of 'Destinations' statistics, an overview of good practice in developing employability skills and a summary of student focus group discussions and interviews with current students and graduates about their skills and work experience.
A report recently published by the Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies looks at the employability of English Language and Linguistics graduates. Wider Perspectives and More Options for English Language and Linguistics Students offers an analysis of 'Destinations' statistics, an overview of good practice in developing employability skills and a summary of student focus group discussions and interviews with current students and graduates about their skills and work experience.
English Subject Centre to develop more Open Educational Resources - 19 October, 2010
Following a successful bid to the JISC and Higher Education Academy, the Subject Centre has won funding to create a collection of resources to help English or Creative Writing lecturers, especially those following accredited courses in HEIs, to develop their teaching practice. Known as 'The Pool', the collection will comprise a variety of types of materials such as video footage, activities and texts which might be used to add a subject-dimension to accredited courses or incorporated in learning and teaching event in departments.
Following a successful bid to the JISC and Higher Education Academy, the Subject Centre has won funding to create a collection of resources to help English or Creative Writing lecturers, especially those following accredited courses in HEIs, to develop their teaching practice. Known as 'The Pool', the collection will comprise a variety of types of materials such as video footage, activities and texts which might be used to add a subject-dimension to accredited courses or incorporated in learning and teaching event in departments.
New Good Practice Guide to Work-Related Learning in English Studies - 16 June, 2010
This Guide is intended to help anyone introducing, or expanding, work-related learning in an English degree. It discusses the benefits of work-related learning and gives plenty of practical advice about the costs, collaborating with employers and coping with assessment. Case-studies sharing the ideas and experiences of those who have introduced work-related learning into their curricula are also included.
This Guide is intended to help anyone introducing, or expanding, work-related learning in an English degree. It discusses the benefits of work-related learning and gives plenty of practical advice about the costs, collaborating with employers and coping with assessment. Case-studies sharing the ideas and experiences of those who have introduced work-related learning into their curricula are also included.
Bringing the Outside In: case studies in environmental engagement - 15 June, 2010
The English Subject Centre is launching a call for case studies and a student competition to encourage students and lecturers to engage with the environment beyond the classroom. In order to enrich both academic learning and environmental awareness, we want to motivate staff and students who teach and learn primarily indoors to go out and experience the places which form the context for the subject of study. So if you are a humanities lecturer who takes students out of the classroom and might consider writing a paid-for case study, or a humanities student whose learning has been inspired by a visit somewhere off-campus, read more on the ‘Funding Opportunities’ web page.
The English Subject Centre is launching a call for case studies and a student competition to encourage students and lecturers to engage with the environment beyond the classroom. In order to enrich both academic learning and environmental awareness, we want to motivate staff and students who teach and learn primarily indoors to go out and experience the places which form the context for the subject of study. So if you are a humanities lecturer who takes students out of the classroom and might consider writing a paid-for case study, or a humanities student whose learning has been inspired by a visit somewhere off-campus, read more on the ‘Funding Opportunities’ web page.
New Curriculum Area profiles teaching of Victorian Literature - 9 June, 2010
As part of our expanding Curriculum Area, we have just added a set of pages on teaching Victorian narrative. These pages reflect on some of the challenges of teaching Victorian literature and foreground the resources available to teachers on this site, as well as providing selected links to external sites.
As part of our expanding Curriculum Area, we have just added a set of pages on teaching Victorian narrative. These pages reflect on some of the challenges of teaching Victorian literature and foreground the resources available to teachers on this site, as well as providing selected links to external sites.
HumBox Search facility launched on our home page - 2 June, 2010
Site visitors can now search the growing collection of freely available Humanities teaching resources from the HumBox collection directly from our home page. This free text search facility opens up the materials in HumBox in a new way and is the beginning of new kinds of integration with HumBox that we hope to implement over the next year.
Site visitors can now search the growing collection of freely available Humanities teaching resources from the HumBox collection directly from our home page. This free text search facility opens up the materials in HumBox in a new way and is the beginning of new kinds of integration with HumBox that we hope to implement over the next year.
New Fellows of the English Association - 28 May, 2010
A list of the new Fellows of the English Association is available on their website. New Fellows were honoured on the 26th May at a reception after the Association’s Annual General Meeting at the British Academy, London.
A list of the new Fellows of the English Association is available on their website. New Fellows were honoured on the 26th May at a reception after the Association’s Annual General Meeting at the British Academy, London.
Who's Prepared to Teach School English? - 20 May, 2010
Is an English degree the best preparation for working as an English teacher in schools? Is an English Language qualification as likely to help get you a place on a secondary PGCE course as an English Literature one? These questions are explored in an important new report by Julie Blake and Tim Shortis, commissioned by CLIE (the Committee for Linguistics in Education) and funded by the Subject Centre in association with five other bodies.
Is an English degree the best preparation for working as an English teacher in schools? Is an English Language qualification as likely to help get you a place on a secondary PGCE course as an English Literature one? These questions are explored in an important new report by Julie Blake and Tim Shortis, commissioned by CLIE (the Committee for Linguistics in Education) and funded by the Subject Centre in association with five other bodies.
Show Your Support for Subject Centres - 12 May, 2010
There is currently a debate about the future shape of the HE Academy and the role of the Subject Centres within it. The Director of the Subject Centre for Languages Linguistics and Area Studies has drafted a short aide-memoire setting out the role and value of Subject Centres as they have developed over the past 10 years. It has been endorsed by the Directors of all 24 Subject Centres and many staff in Subject Centres. If you would like to express your support by adding your name to the aide-memoire, please send your full name, job title and name of your institution to: esc@rhul.ac.uk .
There is currently a debate about the future shape of the HE Academy and the role of the Subject Centres within it. The Director of the Subject Centre for Languages Linguistics and Area Studies has drafted a short aide-memoire setting out the role and value of Subject Centres as they have developed over the past 10 years. It has been endorsed by the Directors of all 24 Subject Centres and many staff in Subject Centres. If you would like to express your support by adding your name to the aide-memoire, please send your full name, job title and name of your institution to: esc@rhul.ac.uk .
External Examining in English - 11 May, 2010
In February 2010 the Subject Centre hosted a Forum which aimed to generate evidence for the UUK Review, and to articulate ideas about the future of external examining in a discipline context. The Report of this Forum, which includes the introductory notes and references sent to Forum participants, is a useful briefing on current issues.
In February 2010 the Subject Centre hosted a Forum which aimed to generate evidence for the UUK Review, and to articulate ideas about the future of external examining in a discipline context. The Report of this Forum, which includes the introductory notes and references sent to Forum participants, is a useful briefing on current issues.
Announcing the 2010 Student Competition Winner! - 7 May, 2010
This year's English Subject Centre’s student competition, on the topic of 'A Soft Option? What is Difficult about English Studies or Creative Writing?', was the most successful ever. We are now pleased to announce the winner: Phoebe Bown (University of Glasgow) and runner-up Lara Clayton (Blackpool & the Fylde College). You can read their contributions in our Student Experience area.
This year's English Subject Centre’s student competition, on the topic of 'A Soft Option? What is Difficult about English Studies or Creative Writing?', was the most successful ever. We are now pleased to announce the winner: Phoebe Bown (University of Glasgow) and runner-up Lara Clayton (Blackpool & the Fylde College). You can read their contributions in our Student Experience area.
Latest issue of The Subject Centre magazine, WordPlay, is now available - 19 April, 2010
'Undergraduate English: what the students say' is the theme of the spring issue of WordPlay. Lead articles include a report on a series of focus groups with undergraduate English students, an interview with Morag Shiach, VP at Queen Mary University of London, a look inside UEA's Creative Writing MA and Ben Knights' consideration of 'The Implied Aesthetic of English Teaching'. The magazine is available to download now and is available to read online.
'Undergraduate English: what the students say' is the theme of the spring issue of WordPlay. Lead articles include a report on a series of focus groups with undergraduate English students, an interview with Morag Shiach, VP at Queen Mary University of London, a look inside UEA's Creative Writing MA and Ben Knights' consideration of 'The Implied Aesthetic of English Teaching'. The magazine is available to download now and is available to read online.
Is WordPlay what you want? - 12 April, 2010
The Subject Centre is thinking about whether to continue printing its bi-annual magazine WordPlay. Tell us what WordPlay means to you by completing a short online survey. You could win £50 in gift vouchers!
The Subject Centre is thinking about whether to continue printing its bi-annual magazine WordPlay. Tell us what WordPlay means to you by completing a short online survey. You could win £50 in gift vouchers!
Now We are Ten….. - 26 March, 2010
The English Subject Centre is ten years old this year! We have put together a web page to celebrate this event and highlight some achievements of the past decade. If you would like to join us at a small ‘birthday’ party on the evening of Friday 17th September, please use the online registration form.
The English Subject Centre is ten years old this year! We have put together a web page to celebrate this event and highlight some achievements of the past decade. If you would like to join us at a small ‘birthday’ party on the evening of Friday 17th September, please use the online registration form.
Study Day on the Politics of Teaching Literature & Political Literature - Call for Papers - 9 April, 2010
What relevance do the arguments that were once so fierce in literature and cultural studies have in the current climate for academics and students? As educational policy moves towards the teaching of skills sets and research is required to have social 'impact', what are the politics of teaching literature? And how should the curriculum deal with political texts? We invite proposals for individual papers for this event to be held in Brighton in September. For more details see our events area.
What relevance do the arguments that were once so fierce in literature and cultural studies have in the current climate for academics and students? As educational policy moves towards the teaching of skills sets and research is required to have social 'impact', what are the politics of teaching literature? And how should the curriculum deal with political texts? We invite proposals for individual papers for this event to be held in Brighton in September. For more details see our events area.
New Case Studies added to the Website - 12 March, 2010
Three new case studies have just been added to the website. Alice Eardley (Warwick) and Ellen McWilliams (Bath Spa) describe innovative ways of developing student research skills while Nuria Yáñez-Bouza (Manchester) describes the use of electronic voting systems in lectures on history of the language.
Three new case studies have just been added to the website. Alice Eardley (Warwick) and Ellen McWilliams (Bath Spa) describe innovative ways of developing student research skills while Nuria Yáñez-Bouza (Manchester) describes the use of electronic voting systems in lectures on history of the language.
Undergraduate English: what the students say - 10 March, 2010
Based on a series of focus groups with students, John Hodgson’s report The Experience of Studying English in UK Higher Education has just been published online by the Subject Centre. It offers insights into the discipline as experienced by current undergraduates and looks particularly at the experience of male students, at reading habits and at assessment.
Based on a series of focus groups with students, John Hodgson’s report The Experience of Studying English in UK Higher Education has just been published online by the Subject Centre. It offers insights into the discipline as experienced by current undergraduates and looks particularly at the experience of male students, at reading habits and at assessment.
Teaching the New English - three new volumes published - 2 March, 2010
We are pleased to announce the publication of three new volumes in the series ‘Teaching the New English’ published by Palgrave Macmillan and edited by the Subject Centre. The new titles are: Teaching Modernist Poetry by Peter Middleton and Nicky Marsh; Teaching Romanticism by Sharon Ruston and David Higgins and Teaching Nineteenth Century Fiction by Andrew Maunder and Jennifer Phegley. Please go to our ‘Teaching the New English’ web page for further information about the Series and how to order volumes at a discounted price!
We are pleased to announce the publication of three new volumes in the series ‘Teaching the New English’ published by Palgrave Macmillan and edited by the Subject Centre. The new titles are: Teaching Modernist Poetry by Peter Middleton and Nicky Marsh; Teaching Romanticism by Sharon Ruston and David Higgins and Teaching Nineteenth Century Fiction by Andrew Maunder and Jennifer Phegley. Please go to our ‘Teaching the New English’ web page for further information about the Series and how to order volumes at a discounted price!
The English Curriculum and Teaching Survey 2009 - 15 February, 2010
This report summarises the results from a 2009 survey of English and Creative Writing departments in the UK. The survey was conducted to collect data on what is taught, how it is taught and the resources and wider context which influence teaching. Print copies will be emailed to departments shortly, but if you would like one email esc@rhul.ac.uk .
This report summarises the results from a 2009 survey of English and Creative Writing departments in the UK. The survey was conducted to collect data on what is taught, how it is taught and the resources and wider context which influence teaching. Print copies will be emailed to departments shortly, but if you would like one email esc@rhul.ac.uk .
Student Competition 2010 - 1 February, 2010
The English Subject Centre invites students to write an essay or creative piece of around 1,000 words with the title: "A soft option? What is difficult about English studies or Creative Writing?" The winner will receive £300 and the runner-up £200 in gift vouchers. This competition is open to all UK students of English literature, English language and Creative Writing. Please see the further details for more information.
The English Subject Centre invites students to write an essay or creative piece of around 1,000 words with the title: "A soft option? What is difficult about English studies or Creative Writing?" The winner will receive £300 and the runner-up £200 in gift vouchers. This competition is open to all UK students of English literature, English language and Creative Writing. Please see the further details for more information.
The Literature Blueprint - Have Your Say - 15 February, 2010
Creative & Cultural Skills is inviting the literature sector to contribute to a new plan to develop skills needs. Its Literature Blueprint will be a workforce development plan for literature in the UK. CCS says it would like to hear a range of views from anyone who works to support the development of the literature sector. The draft Blueprint has quite a lot to say about HE provision of creative writing courses but, in the Subject Centre’s view, surprisingly little to say about literature courses. The closing date for responses is the 19th March.
Creative & Cultural Skills is inviting the literature sector to contribute to a new plan to develop skills needs. Its Literature Blueprint will be a workforce development plan for literature in the UK. CCS says it would like to hear a range of views from anyone who works to support the development of the literature sector. The draft Blueprint has quite a lot to say about HE provision of creative writing courses but, in the Subject Centre’s view, surprisingly little to say about literature courses. The closing date for responses is the 19th March.
Crossing the Divides: Special Issue of 'Working with English' - 13 January, 2010
The English Subject Centre has teamed up with the online journal Working with English to produce a special issue on interdisciplinarity in teaching and research. showcasing the diversity of ways in which English Studies today crosses disciplinary and methodological divides. Articles explore work on the boundaries between English and a range of other disciplines, including Music, Fashion, Linguistics and Geography.
The English Subject Centre has teamed up with the online journal Working with English to produce a special issue on interdisciplinarity in teaching and research. showcasing the diversity of ways in which English Studies today crosses disciplinary and methodological divides. Articles explore work on the boundaries between English and a range of other disciplines, including Music, Fashion, Linguistics and Geography.
Education for Sustainable Development: Call for Projects - 4 January, 2010 (Deadline now passed)
The Higher Education Academy Education for Sustainable Development Project is making some small grants of up to £5k available. Expressions of interest of up to 250 words need to be submitted by the 18th January and must cover more than one academic discipline. Further information and an application form can be found on the HEA website or you can discuss the call with Jane Gawthrope who leads the Subject Centre’s work on ESD.
The Higher Education Academy Education for Sustainable Development Project is making some small grants of up to £5k available. Expressions of interest of up to 250 words need to be submitted by the 18th January and must cover more than one academic discipline. Further information and an application form can be found on the HEA website or you can discuss the call with Jane Gawthrope who leads the Subject Centre’s work on ESD.
