Children's Literature and Fiction Writing Workshop
Taught by Joshua Edwards and Lynn Xu or David Perry.
Click here for Joshua and Lynn's profiles.
Click here for David's profile.

"Literature records the depths and heights of the human experience.  It can develop compassion by educating the heart as well as the mind.  It can help children entertain new ideas, develop insights they never had before.  It can stretch the imagination, creating new experiences, enriching old ones.  It can develop a sense of what is true and just and beautiful."
-- Charlotte Huck

This is a unique course that starts with a fascinating journey through several classics in children's literature and blossoms into a hands-on children's fiction-writing workshop.  From Hans Christian Andersen to Harry Potter, we will examine the visions these works present of childhood, of the world, philosophy, sociology, ideology, and morality.  These literary treasures contain the imagery and symbolism, the archetypes and motifs that speak to the universal human endeavor -- our passions, virtues and vices, socially constructed views of aesthetics, etc. -- helping us to understand ourselves and the world we live in.  The writing workshop portion of the class covers the many facets of creating a fictional space that is compelling and unique, whether in fairytale or fable, short story or novel.  Students will have the opportunity to write, revise, and receive feedback within a supportive environment as we explore the possibilities of structure, narrative, plot, theme, characterization, setting and illustration.  Suitable for both the novice and the experienced writer, this course includes lively discussions on literary technique and style, stimulating creative activities, imaginative writing exercises, and insights into the world of children's-book publishing from an experienced editor and writer.

Course Title: Children's Lit and Writing
Tuition Fee: RMB 3200

Spring Session 2012: March 8th to May 10th

Section A: Thursday mornings (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
10 weeks from March 8th to May 10th (Course Code: LF103)
Location: ELC Learning Center

Section B: Thursday afternoons (1:00 PM - 3:30 PM)
10 weeks from March 8th to May 10th (Course Code: LF104)
Location: ELC Learning Center

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE

Registration Procedure:
Please register online first to reserve your place.  You will then receive a confirmation email with further details.  Next, payment must be made on site at the ELC Learning Center during the payment dates shown below (you can come in person or send someone).

Tuition payment for the Spring Session 2012 will take place from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, from Monday, February 20th through Monday, February 27th, 2012.  Payments will be received in the Registration Office at the ELC Learning Center.  Click here for map.

Please note: classes are kept small for the students' benefit (generally between 8 and 12 people).  Register early to reserve your place.  Payment must be received on time to complete your enrollment and maintain your reservation in the class(es) for which you have registered.  (Any course that does not meet sufficient enrollment may be cancelled and a full refund provided upon presentation of your original receipt.)