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On Studying English: The Student View
Share the student experience of English with the Subject Centre bloggers!
For seven weeks, starting in January 2010, six undergraduates, David, Hannah, Hope, Matt, Steph and Susan, are blogging for the Subject Centre. We have asked them to focus largely, though not exclusively, on their academic work.
Student Writing Competition
Every year the English Subject Centre asks students to write about their experience of studying English by entering a competition. Some students write traditional essays and others respond with pieces of creative writing: both give prospective students a great insight into what it's like to be an English or creative writing student. Have a look at some of the work produced by following the links below:
2009 Competition
Why should UK taxpayers support you for three years to read novels, write poems or play with words?
Winner: Richard Patient, Southampton University
Runner up: Patrick Gillett, Cumbria University
Runner up: Ashley Lister, Blackpool and the Fylde College
2008 Competition
What makes a good English or Creative Writing lecturer?
Winner: Nicola Harlow, Manchester Metropolitan University
Runner up: Tom Hammond, Lancaster University
2007 Competition
What advice would you give to students starting your course?
Winner: Michael Aicken, Open University
Runner up: Greg Dean, St Martin's College, Lancaster
2006 Competition
How does your experience of your course compare with any expectations you may have had?
Winner: Rachel Davies, Open University
Runner Up: Michael Aicken, Open University
