THE NORTH W E ST
Open College is an exciting approach-to learning for adults returning to study, who want to take courses for: employment opportunities, career prospects, entry to Higher Educa tion or personal interest. Accredited by Lancaster University and Lancashire Polytechnic, units offered by Open College are now recognised for entry into all major professions and universities. Designed particularly for adult returners as an alternative to GCSE and ‘A’ levels, Open College units allow you to arrange full or part-time study around your home, work and family commitments. All courses can be completed in a year (or even less) by attending as little as once a week, for about 2'h hours per subject — and you
OPEN COLLEGE A UNITS
There is NO examination at stage ‘A ’ level — assessment is internal.
STUDY SKILLS Tlhis course is lor EVERYONE who is returning to study. Not only will you learn how to take notes more elfectively and write better essays but you will regain confidence in your own abilities while working in a supportive group.
TCOMPUTING Al
COURSE CONTENT A little theory, but mostly practical. Simple introduction to computing.
a) Terminology & Concepts. b) Intro to programming (BASIC). c) Software packages (Database, Word processing, Spread Sheet).
MATERIALS Usual writing materials and file.
This unit will develop the programming skills acquired in Al as well as skills in problem analysis and solution. It will provide the necessary knowledge for progression to computing.
COMPUTING All Entry requirements — O/C Stage Al.
COURSE CONTENT Problem analysis, methods of decompotitions, problem solutions. Ele mentary ideas on translators. Features of a high level procedural lan guage (BASIC). Programme testing and debugging, operations and user documentation.
MATERIALS File pen/pencil.
HISTORY A The purpose of this unit is to introduce you to a number of controversial
areas in order to give you some insight into the study of History.
COURSE CONTENT You will learn about the nature of historical study. By examining a limited number of topics in detail, it is hoped to give you some insight into the nature of historical evidence, controversy and debate.
The courses on offer are: The Rise of the Gentry in Seventeenth Century England, The Origins of Industrialization, Urbanization in the 1840's, The New Poor Law and the popular reaction in the mid 19th century, The Making of the English Working Class. A variety of teaching methods will be used.
MATERIALS
You will need a pen and a note book or. better still a file and A4 paper.
ENGLISH LITERATURE A
If you enjoy reading then this is the course for you. Come along and discuss the experiences highlighted, and the insights given, in the novel, play or poem, and analyse the particular qualities of each writer's style.
Your interests will be taken into account in deciding which works to study.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The ability to read and write and a curiosity about literature in general.
COURSE CONTENT Through the study of various literary forms, should develop and aware ness, a curiosity, a critical sense and appreciation of ourselves within our own environment and the work beyond.
MATERIALS
Week 1 — A file, foolscap paper, writing materials. Whole course — Two. possibly three paperback books, approx, price C4-5.
OPEN COLLEGE ‘A’ LAW No previous knowledge required — only a keen interest and com- mon sense.
COURSE CONTENT
Through informal discussion and case study a basic insight into the Nature ol Law — rather than Legal Facts, and a knowledge of how the legal system works.
Although some aspects of Substantive Law will be covered, this is not a course designed to impart Legal Knowledge, but a more practical
approach on how legal problems are dealt with and where information and assistance can be obtained.
Could lead to further qualifications in Open College or elsewhere. May lead to formal Legal training but equally it could be used as a basis for' voluntary workers (e.g. Citizens Advice Bureau).
MATERIALS
Generally a notebook and pen will be needed. Any literature should be? in the form of handouts — or books which can be borrowed.
This unit is a fascinating introduction to the study of behaviour. Come along and discuss: Child development, learning, memory, perception, leadership, conformity, personality, and many other topics.
PSYCHOLOGY
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Interest is the main requirement.
COURSE CONTENT
The study of psychology through theoretical, practical and experimental work. It will give you a greater understanding of how human beings think and work.
MATERIALS
A pen, some paper, an open mind, an interest in human beings as living thinking creatures.
TOURISM A Find out how to reduce your holiday and travelling costs whilst learning
something about the basics of tourism. Find out what’s involved in one of the biggest growth industries of which all of us are customers. Employment opportunities will be explained and you will learn about tourism in your local area.
WEDNESDAY Music
MONDAY Intro to Fashion
Fashion Design Fashion Construction
MONDAY Psychology
WEDNESDAY Accounting
THURSDAY Book-keeping
his is a computer course for complete beginners who want to develop a
knowledge ol computer technology and learn to write simple programmes in the BASIC language.
don't need qualifications to start.
If you hope to go on to University or Polytechnic you will need to take an examination at Stage 'B', but your coursework will play a significant part (at lease 50%) in the final assessment so all does not depend on your performance in the examination on the day! Last year over 700 students enrolled at Accrington and Rossendale College on Open College Courses. If you are interested, please come along to counselling and enrolment sessions or contact Margot Clarke on Accrington 393521 for more information.
ENROLMENT SESSIONS RIBBLE VALLEY CLASSES
COUNSELLING AND
Counselling only on Thursday, August 30th, 7 p.m. at Whalley Adult Centre.
NB: No enrolment will be taken Counselling and Enrolment Service
Monday, September 3rd, at Ribblesdale 7-00 — 9-30 p.m.
ACCRINGTON CLASSES At the college, Sandy Lane, Accrington
Wednesday, September 5th, 2 — 4 p.m. 6 — 8 p.m. Thursday, September 6th, 2 — 4 p.m. 6 — 8 p.m.
RAWTENSTALL CLASSES At the college, Haslingden Road, Rawtenstall
S tu d e n t s m u s t e n ro l a t th e c e n t r e th e i r c l a s s is to b e h e ld
ALL OPEN COLLEGE COURSES COMMENCE WEEK BEGINNING MON 24 SEPT 1990
FEES A Units — £28.05 B Units £56.10 Are you entitled to tree tuition? (see back page for full details)
1. The Registered unemployed in receipt ol benefit and their dependents. 2. Those in receipt of Income Support for Family Credit.
AWR013 Computing t AWR014 Tourism
OPEN COLLEGE COURSES IN RIBBLE VA L LE Y Mon. A Graham Barker Ribb.
AWR035 Computing 2 AWR034 Eng. Literature AWR055 Psychology AWR054 Law
AWR056 Study Skills AWW027 Spanish
AWW035 History ol Culture ol Edwardian Britain
AWR034
Eng.Language/Lit
Mon. A Heather Booth Ribb. Tues. A Graham Baker Ribb. Toes. A Kate Creig
Wed. A Paul Blythe Ribb.
7-15-9-15 C 7-15— 9-15 C 7-15-9-15 C
Wed. A Alison Hayden Ribb. 7-15-9-15 C Thurs. A Margot Clark
B Alick Ormerod Ribb.
Ribb. 7-15 — 9-15-C 7-15-9-15 C
Prsh Ch 9-30 — noon C
Tues. B Marie Mercedes Whalley 6-30-9-30 D Wed B Winnie Bridges Whalley 6-30 - 9-30 D
6-30-9-30 D
COURSES IN HYNDBURN Sandy Lane Centre, Accrington
MONDAY Sociology •
Psychology Computing Sociology
Communication Studies
TUESDAY Study Skills
English (GCSE equivalent) English Language & Literature French A (intermediate) Business Studies Electronics Psychology
WEDNESDAY Psychology
Sociology
Book-keeping Sociology Computing
THURSDAY Principles of Care
Maths (GCSE equivalent) Psychology
Electronics English Language and Literature
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Management & Organisational Behaviour B
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PORTLAND STREET A BLACKBURN ROAD
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HASLINGDEN A
R AWTENSTALL B
A 7-00 —9-00
6-30 —9-00 7-00 —9-00
6-00 — 9-00 6-00 — 9-00 6-00 — 9-00
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9-30 —12-00 1-00 — 3-30 6-30 —9-00 6-30 —9-00 6-30 —9-00
9-30 —12-00 1-00 —3-30 1-00 —3-00 7-00 — 9-00 6-30 —9-00 6-30 —9-00 6-30 —9-00
9-30 — 12-00 1-00 — 3-30 6-30 — 9-00 6-30 —9-00 6-30 — 9-00 6-30 — 9-00
9-30 — 12-00 1-00 —3-30 6-30 — 9-00 6-30 —9-00 6-30 —9-00
PROGRESSION I hope the course will lead to a continuing interest in those aspects that you find particularly interesting and enjoyable. You can take a further Open College B Unit which will quality you to apply for higher education; either lull or part-time. If you already have one B Unit you will be qualified to apply straight away.
MATERIALS
On Week 1 you will need an A4 note pad and pen. For the whole course you need a folder or ring file. Some of the course reading may be borrowed from the tutor or from the local library. It is advisable not to buy books until you decide later in the course what your special interests are going to be. Handouts and course notes are provided by the tutor.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE The language of advertising and the language of classical litera ture could not be further apart but this course will look closely at both ot them. The poetry of the romantics, the political themes of Victorian literature and 20th century experimental literature are also very different but this course will explore them all.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
GCE/GCSE English Lilerature/Language Grades A-C, Open College ‘A’ Unit English Language/Literature.
COURSE CONTENT ENGLISH LANGUAGE/LITERATURE. Background and some analysis of Linguistics.
The language and literature ot; 1) ELIZABETHAN AND JACOBEAN PERIOD — including Hamlet and King Lear (Shakespeare) The Duchess of Malfi (John Webster)
2) VICTORIAN PERIOD — including Wuthering Heights (E. Bronte) Wives and Daughters (E. Gaskell) Middlemarch (G. Eliot) and Victorian poetry.
PROGRESSION OF THE VICTORIAN PERIOD Degree Courses.
MATERIALS
A booklist will be provided on week 1. The total cost will be around £20.
SPANISH B At the end of this course, you will be able to command a sufficiently wide range of vocabulary, understand and respond to normal situations in Spain. You will be encouraged to read
Spanish text and translation, grammar and composition skills will improve.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Only students with at least 3 years of studying Spanish will be suited to this course, as it is equivalent to A Level standard.
COURSE CONTENT
The course is designed to teach language as well as culture and custom, literature etc. of the host country.
MATERIALS Pen, paper, Book 'Por Aqui'.
The rest of the materials will be provided by the tutor. Photoco pies will be provided at no charge.
If you are an adult who has recently completed CCSE, an
OPEN COLLEGE B UNITS
Open College ‘A ’ Unit or similar and are looking for an alternative to GCE A-level, appropriate to the needs ot adults and yet an equivalent qualification acceptable for employment or higher education, then this is for you. This year we are offering:
HISTORY & CULTURE OF
EDWARDIAN BRITAIN Poverty and the working classes; Lancashire textile industry; development of socialism and the approach of war as well as the literature, art, music and Edwardian taste will all be studied to develop an understanding of the period.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS II is not necessary to have formal qualifications, but some know
ledge of History and English Literature would be helpful if you hope to take the exam with a view to entering higher education. You can, of course, lake the course purely for interest, when no special knowledge is necessary.
COURSE CONTENT You will learn about life in Edwardian Britain (1901-1914) in all its varying aspects from those living in poverty to the rich in their country houses. You will learn this through reading, writing, lis tening and discussion in an informal atmosphere. Topics include the investigation and treatment of poverty; votes for women; the trade union movement; politics of the time; Edwardian art and
literature; popular entertainment (music hall etc., classical and popular music).
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