Will great expectations fall on hard times?

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Manchester University American Studies Lecturer Richard Francis started the Masters course in novel writing at the university in Manchester, England, in 1993. The course includes completing a project, studying modern fiction and lectures from experts in the publishing business. Every student is expected to complete a novel of between 4,000-7,000 words whilst on the course. The students pay over 2,600 pounds sterling to study on the course. Some 12 students are accepted on to the course each year out of around 40 applicants. Several former students have had their novels published.

Education, Universities and colleges, Curricula, College curriculum, Schools, Novelists, Manchester, England, Fiction

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In the eyes of the master

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Columbia University Professor in Art History and Biographer Simon Schama points out Artist Harmenszoon van Rijn Rembrandt reflected the darker side of life in his paintings. In his latest work, a biography of Rembrandt entitled 'Rembrandt's Eyes', Schama looks at how Rembrandt painted in conjunction with a history of his life. Schama's favourite work is the portrait of Jan Six which was painted in 1654. He points out the painting gives a true representation of a man yet includes a range of different brush strokes and painting techniques. The book is published on Oct. 28, 99.

Biography, Criticism and interpretation, Works, Biographers, Schama, Simon, Rembrandt's Eyes (Book), Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn

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Everybody look into my eyes..

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Advice for teachers in universities and colleges on how to deliver effective lectures and make sure that their students remain interested. Tips include making sure that everybody can hear what you are saying and using technology, such as microphones, to help, varying your teaching style, regularly checking with the students to see how much of what you are saying is sinking in, and breaking the class into smaller groups and getting these groups to report back to the others.

Methods, College teachers, College faculty, Teaching, Educational aspects

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