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#LI-02-04 Fairy Tales: Meanings, Messages, and Morals
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14h - Total Enrolled
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September 25, 2020
About Course
The University of Newcastle Australia
Description
Discover the fascinating circumstances and meanings behind fairy tales
On this course, you will look deeper into the enchanting and surprisingly dark themes of several well-known European fairy tales.
What were the authors thinking? What were the cultural and personal concerns that have shaped these stories? What are the readers being asked to believe?
By considering the historical context of fairy tales and examining the characters, styles, and plots, you will discover that the intended morals of the original stories may not be exactly what you first thought.
What topics will you cover?
- Exploring fairy tales
- Interpreting literary narratives
- Cultural context in literature
Who will you learn with?
I’m an Associate Professor of English literature at the University of Newcastle, Australia. I am passionate about poetry, but my research focuses on modern literature, especially fantasy.
Who developed the course?
The University of Newcastle is a world-class university distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Ranked in Australia’s Top 10 universities, and 197th in the world (QS rankings, 2021).
What Will I Learn?
- Demonstrate close acquaintance with three famous fairy tales.
- Explain the significance of cultural contexts in shaping fairy tales.
- Interpret narratives at basic level.
Topics for this course
Once Upon a Time…?
Welcome to the course00:02:15
How to get the most out of this course
Meet the storyteller
The idea of fairy tale
Red Riding Who??
Wait, how does it go?
Story time: Perrault’s ‘Little Red Riding Hood’00:05:00
The journey of the story
Authors and Readers?
Hunting grounds00:02:43
Just how “little” is Red Riding Hood?
Innocence and seduction00:03:02
The charm of repetition
Approaches to fairy tale
Wearing a Different Hat?
Story Time: The Grimms’ ‘Little Red-Cap’00:08:43
A Grimm situation
An un-peasant surprise00:05:33
The devil is in the detail
Bring your axe
The Moral of the Story?
From cloak to cape00:03:00
To be continued…
Student Feedback
4.8
Total 4 Ratings
3 months ago
In this course we take a fascinating and surprising insight into the dark themes of several famous European fairy tales.
3 months ago
Each of us has read many fairy tales, but this course teaches us that by considering the historical context of the fairy tales and examining the characters, styles and plots, we can see that the moral of the original story may not be exactly what we originally thought.
3 months ago
I’m writing a paper on fairy tales, discussing the fascinating context and meaning behind them, and this course happens to be exactly what I need.
3 months ago
I am a fan of fairy tales, this course is so interesting, I like it very much
Material Includes
- Official Certificate
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Target Audience
- Recommended for learners age 15+
- This course is for anyone interested in fairy tales and literary analysis, including reading enthusiasts, storytellers, and creative writers.
