Local History and Creative Writing

<p>This is an exciting new course which will help you understand and then re-imagine local history in a creative way.</p>

<p>Learners will achieve the Gateway Level 1 Award in Progression but, more importantly, will make new friends and generate new memories.</p>

<p>The tutor, Alex Blanchard, is a published author (&#34;Wander Women&#34; and host of the podcast &#34;The Grand Thunk&#34;).</p>

<p>The course will be hosted at Dorchester Library and at the Dorset County Museum.</p>

<p>Participants will be required to purchase a year&#039;s pass to the museum as the artefacts here will be used to help understand local history and as a stimulus to creative writing.</p>

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<p>The detailed specification of the Gateway Level 1 Award in Progression is given below.</p>

<p>The Local History outcomes are:</p>

<p>1 Know about past history in own local area.</p>

<p>2 Be able to find historical information from a range of different sources.</p>

<p>3 Be able to create and present a record of findings.</p>

<p>4 Understand how knowledge of the past might affect the local community.</p>

<p>The Creative Writing outcomes are:</p>

<p>1 Know the differences between fiction and non-fiction.</p>

<p>2 Be able to use personal experience as a source for creative writing.</p>

<p>3 Be able to use stimuli as a basis for creative writing.</p>

<p>4 Know how to develop work in progress.</p>

<p>5 Know the importance of choosing a particular reading audience.</p>

<p>6 Be able to reflect on work.</p>

<p>There are no exams for this course but the portfolio participants will generate will be accredited via the Gateway Level 1 Award in Progression.</p>

<p>We will seek to display the creative writing about local history generated both physically - perhaps in the museum and library - and online via the Skills and Learning website.</p>

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<p>This course is for anyone with an interest in local history or creative writing.</p>

<p>It is likely to appeal to learners with some developed literacy skills.</p>

<p>Learners will be expected to purchase an annual pass to the museum as this will be the base for some of the course.</p>

<p>There will be the opportunity to have a 45 minute guided tour of the museum&#039;s artefacts for a cost of £8.40 per learner as an addition to the course.</p>

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<p>If this course proves successful thaen we will arrange other experiences on histrorical themes.</p><p>Need support planning your next steps? Our experienced Careers Advisors at Skills &amp; Learning can offer personalised guidance on choosing the right course, exploring career paths, developing interview skills, updating your CV and much more. Book a FREE appointment today and get the support you need to achieve your goals. Visit: <a href="https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/learning-with-us/next-steps/" target="_blank">https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/learning-with-us/next-steps/</a>. Call us at 01202 123444 for more information.</p>

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