Open University

BA (Honours) in Engelse literatuur en creatief schrijven

Knowledge and understanding

On completion of this degree, you will have knowledge and understanding of:

• A substantial number of texts in English (or translated into English) from a wide range of different genres and cultural settings
• Key critical and theoretical approaches to the study of English, including an awareness of how language and texts negotiate cultural change and difference
• The creative process includes methods for generating new writing through exercises
• Writing fiction, poetry, life writing, and drama scripts with technical skill, individual style, and editorial awareness.

Cognitive skills

On completion of this degree, you will be able to:

• Analyse a wide range of texts from the past and other cultural contexts in an appropriate critical vocabulary
• Evaluate different interpretations of texts, synthesise information and ideas drawn from a variety of sources
• Diagnose and solve creative problems arising in your work and be able to sift and make use of beneficial advice to enhance your writing
• Give objective and informed evaluations of your own and others’ work through constructive criticism.

Practical and professional skills

On completion of this degree, you will be able to:

• Organise time and workload in the planning and writing of essays and longer projects, following the conventions of scholarship in this subject, and acknowledging the work of others
• Write with imagination and precision, realising chosen forms, characters, settings, and situations, which are authentic for the reader or audience
• Edit and present manuscripts, essays, and media scripts to a professional standard
• Participate constructively in critical discussion about creative and scholarly work, collaborating orally and in writing with peers in developing your work and the work of your fellow students; contributing to a supportive writing and literary community.

Key skills

On completion of this degree, you will be able to:

• Communicate complex ideas and arguments clearly and in ways that are appropriate to your subject, purpose, and audience
• Use ICT tools competently, employing information literacy skills in finding, evaluating, and using online data
• Exercise a disciplined writing practice including a willingness to research, experiment, revise, and redraft
• Work independently, generating and sustaining creative and scholarly ideas, developing your own reading, writing, and learning strategies
• Gather, sift, interpret, and organize substantial quantities of diverse information in structured ways.

This degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits.

• You’ll start Stage 1 with a broad introduction to the arts and humanities followed by a choice of two modules.
• Next, in Stage 2, you can deepen your understanding of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds, learn Latin and explore Latin literature. You can also choose a module in art history, philosophy, literature, history or religious studies.
• Finally, in Stage 3, you’ll complete your degree with two advanced modules – one explores Classical mythology, and the other examines the development and culture of the imperial Roman world.

Stage 1 (120 credits)

You'll start your degree with:

• Discovering the arts and humanities (A111)

You'll complete Stage 1 with one from:

• Cultures (A112)
• Revolutions (A113)

Stage 2 (120 credits)

You’ll choose one from:

• Classical Latin: the language of ancient Rome (A276)
• Exploring the classical world (A229)

You’ll also choose one from the list above or one from:

• Art and visual cultures in the modern world (A236)
• Early modern Europe: society and culture c.1500-1780 (A223)
• Art and life before 1800 (A237)
• Exploring religion: places, practices, texts and experiences (A227)
• Investigating philosophy (DA223)
• Literature matters (A240)
• The British Isles and the Modern World, 1789–1914 (A225)

Stage 3 (120 credits)

You'll study both of the following:

• Greek and Roman myth: stories and histories (A350)
• The Roman Empire (A340)

Assessment

Our assessments are all designed to reinforce your learning and help you show your understanding of the topics. The mix of assessment methods will vary between modules.

Computer-Marked Assignments

• Usually, a series of online, multiple-choice questions.

Tutor-Marked Assignments

• You’ll have a number of these throughout each module, each with a submission deadline.
• They can be made up of essays, questions, experiments or something else to test your understanding of what you have learned.
• Your tutor will mark and return them to you with detailed feedback.

End-of-Module Assessments

• The final, marked piece of work on most modules.
• Modules with an end-of-module assessment won’t usually have an exam.

Exams

• Some modules end with an exam. You’ll be given time to revise and prepare.
• You’ll be given your exam date at least 5 months in advance.
• Most exams take place remotely, and you will complete them at home or an alternative location.
• If a module requires you to take a face-to-face exam, this will be made clear in the module description, and you will be required to take your exam in person at one of our exam centres.

Skills for career development

Deze graad in Klassieke Studies zal je begrip van menselijke activiteiten in diverse culturele omgevingen en historische contexten ontwikkelen. Afgestudeerden van cursussen in klassieke studies worden door werkgevers zeer gewaardeerd vanwege hun zeer brede vaardigheden, ontwikkeld door het werken met een ongewoon breed scala aan bronmateriaal dat intellectuele flexibiliteit vereist. Taalkundig inzicht, kritische analyse, een hoog niveau van creativiteit en vaardigheden in het onderzoeken, organiseren en presenteren van materiaal zijn nuttig in een breed scala aan banen.

Je scherpt ook je IT-, schrijf-, communicatie- en onafhankelijke denkvaardigheden aan, en leert relevante informatie te assimileren en evalueren bij het opbouwen van een argument. Dit zijn sleutelvaardigheden voor het werken met complexe informatie en in een verscheidenheid aan verschillende organisaties, en zijn zeer gewild in de wereld buiten de studie – of je nu al werkt, vrijwilligerswerk doet of van plan bent van carrière te veranderen.

Career relevance

Het studeren van kunst- en geesteswetenschappen kan toegang geven tot een breed scala aan beroepen die in verschillende loopbaanrichtingen leiden, waaronder:

• Reclame, journalistiek, uitgeverijen, creatieve industrie en public relations
• Education
• Erfgoed- en kunstinstellingen
• Openbaar bestuur, lokaal bestuur, ambtenarenapparaat, erfgoed- en kunstinstellingen en sociale diensten
• Juridisch werk
• Zakelijk, bankwezen en detailhandel
• Human Resources
• Goede doelen en campagnes

Other careers

Many graduate-level jobs are open to graduates of any discipline, particularly in business, finance, management consultancy and the public sector. Some careers may require further study, training and/or work experience beyond your degree.

Dankzij onze unieke aanpak van afstandsonderwijs kunt u thuis, op het werk of onderweg studeren.

Er zijn een aantal deadlines voor beoordelingen waar u zich aan moet houden, maar verder kunt u studeren op de momenten dat het u uitkomt. Zo kunt u uw leerproces afstemmen op uw werk, gezin en sociale leven.

Voor elk van uw modules gebruikt u alleen online bronnen of een combinatie van online en gedrukt materiaal.

Elke module die je bestudeert, heeft een modulewebsite met

• Een studieplanner voor elke week, die je stap voor stap door je studie leidt
• Cursusmateriaal zoals leesmateriaal, video's, opnames en zelfbeoordeelde activiteiten
• Moduleforums voor discussies en samenwerkingsactiviteiten met andere studenten
• Details van elke opdracht en hun inleverdata
• Een systeem voor het boeken van bijlessen, online bijleslokalen en de contactgegevens van uw bijlesdocent
• Onlineversies van enkele gedrukte modulematerialen en bronnen.