Ghostly, Mysterious, Redemptive - the stories to read at Christmas
Looking at some literary genres (redemption, ghosts, and mysteries) according to a Christmas setting, gives us the opportunity to explore genres, identify some good stories, and investigate the themes that relate to the time of year: life and death, truth and justice, and reconciliation.
DELIVERY MODE
- Online
COURSE OUTLINE
- Types of redemption in literature; Defining characteristics; Best literary redemption stories over time
- History of ghost stories; Types of ghost stories and how they suit a Christmas setting; British Christmas ghost stories and Australian equivalents; Best literary Christmas ghost stories over time
- Types of mysteries and how they suit a Christmas setting; Best endings of Christmas mysteries; Best literary Christmas mysteries over time and in different cultures
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Identify characteristics of redemption stories, ghost stories, and mysteries
- Discuss how a Christmas setting contributes to these genres
- Identify and assess the best examples of Christmas stories
$72
Limited
<p>Looking at some literary genres (redemption, ghosts, and mysteries) according to a Christmas setting, gives us the opportunity to explore genres, identify some good stories, and investigate the
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