How to read a mind — The University of Nottingham. How do we read and model fictional minds? Introducing cognitive poetics: the application of cognitive science to literary reading. <p>Unable to play video. Please enable JavaScript or consider upgrading your browser. </p> Loaded: 0% Progress: 0% Download video: standard This course offers an introduction to what has come to be known as cognitive poetics. How to Read a Mind is part of a series of ‘how to read’ courses which are being presented by applied linguists, discourse analysts and literary critics at The University of Nottingham. In advance of the course starting you can join the conversation using #FLread or contact @PeterJStockwell on Twitter. This course will give you the opportunity to purchase a Statement of Participation There are no previous requirements needed to take part in this course.
Join the conversation on social media Use the hashtag #FLread to join and contribute to social media conversations about this course. Start writing fiction — The Open University. Start Writing Fiction — The Open University. This hands-on course helps you to get started with your own fiction writing, focusing on the central skill of creating characters. <p>Unable to play video. Please enable JavaScript or consider upgrading your browser. </p> Loaded: 0% Progress: 0% This practical, hands-on course aims to help you to get started with your own fiction writing, focusing on the central skill of creating characters. You will listen to established writers talk about how they started writing and consider the rituals of writing and the importance of keeping a journal.
You’ll also have the opportunity to review and comment on the work of fellow writers, and receive peer feedback on your own story, learning the importance of reading as a writer and how to receive and respond to feedback. Learners studying Start Writing Fiction will have the opportunity to purchase a Statement of Participation. You can use the hashtag #FLfiction14 to join and contribute to conversations about this course on social networks. How to Succeed at: Writing Applications — The University of Sheffield. This course has been designed and developed by experts from The Careers Service here at The University of Sheffield to help you to write successful applications, whether you are applying for jobs or planning to study at university or college.
Over the three weeks, we’ll look at different parts of the application process. We’ll help you to understand the skills you have gained through work experience and your studies and show you how you can match them to job advertisements or course requirements. We’ll share top tips with you to help you write exceptional applications, CVs (or résumés), covering letters and personal statements and provide insight from employers and admissions tutors on what they look for in candidates.
We’ll go on to help you examine your digital footprint and develop a professional profile online. The course is highly participative and includes articles for you to read, videos to watch and interactive material to help you master the art of application and CV writing. A beginner's guide to writing in English for university study — University of Reading.
If you’re interested in studying at university or college in an English-speaking country, you’ll need to learn how to write using academic English. Academic writing can be very different from other types of English writing you may have done in the past. We have developed this course to help you learn the basics of academic writing and develop your English skills for study in the UK, US, Australia or other countries where English is used. This course will provide you with a brief introduction to academic writing, enabling you to gain an awareness and understanding of some key features of this kind of writing. You’ll learn using a mix of video, on-screen examples, discussions, and quizzes. You will develop some proficiency in a few key areas of ‘academic’ grammar, learn about the stages in essay writing, and produce an essay of your own.
What’s in the course? This course will run over five weeks, which will cover: