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Nottingham Trent History Reading Challenge

Nottingham Trent History Reading Challenge. “Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.” Harry S. Truman. What is the Reading Challenge?. Participants must read/watch over the course of their undergraduate degree: 20 books 6 classic films

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Nottingham Trent History Reading Challenge

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  1. Nottingham Trent History Reading Challenge “Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.” Harry S. Truman

  2. What is the Reading Challenge? Participants must read/watch over the course of their undergraduate degree: • 20 books • 6 classic films The 20 books must include at least 2 from each of the following areas defined in the Reading Challenge booklet: • 20th Century Literature • Political Philosophy and Spirituality • Non-European/American Literature • 16th-19th Century Literature • The Philosophy of History and Outstanding Works of History • Classical and Medieval Civilisation • Short Stories

  3. Wider Engagement Pick a book, any book 21 APRIL 2011 Shocked by his students' great reluctance to read, Nicholas Morton sought a way to get them hooked on the habit Lecturer’s challenge to get students reading 20 books … pleasure 5 APRIL 2011 (article by Bryan Henesey) Turning the page to golden age of reading all over the city 11 SEPTEMBER 2011 (co-authored with Caroline Taylor)

  4. Reactions • Following the release of the Times Higher article, 26 Educational institutions requested a copy of the Reading Challenge bibliography (including some from: Canada, US and Australia) • “I haven't seen a list like that since my English teacher packed me off to Oxford - that list made me who I am.” • Dr Mark Rawlinson (University of Leicester)

  5. Loughborough University’s “Student Book Club” Over the past year or so I have been contacted by staff from Loughborough University Library with regard to our reading challenge. They have been inspired by our Reading Challenge to launch a similar initiative.

  6. Co-operation with Blackwells We have recently launched a series of book groups with Blackwells. These are intended to help to encourage students to get involved in the scheme and also to build a stronger sense of community among academics and students.

  7. Future directions and opportunities • Possible Schemes • Reading Challenge for Schools • University wide Reading Challenge • National Reading Challenge • Desirable Outcomes for University • Extensions to the Reading Challenge have the potential to: • Dramatically enhance the student experience at NTU; • Demonstrate the university’s role pioneering best practice; • Attract considerable media attention; • Strengthen NTU’s recruitment strategies.

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