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Embark on a magical journey through the enchanting world of fairy tales, exploring their rich history, diverse cultural contexts, and timeless appeal.
Understand the realms where the mystical and the moral intertwine, crafting narratives that have captivated children’s and adults’ imaginations for centuries.
Centre of Excellence – Fairy Tales and Fairy Folk Diploma Course
What Will You Learn?
This course begins with a deep dive into the origin of fairy tales and their historical significance, understanding their sociocultural impact, and how they have been woven into the fabric of societies across generations.
Grasp the intrinsic structures, themes, morals, and symbolic significances of these tales, gaining a deeper knowledge of how these stories have subtly shaped societal norms and values for centuries.
Explore famous fairy tales from varied cultural landscapes, each reflecting its traditions, moral imperatives, and unique storytelling methods, offering a broad and encompassing view of global tales and traditions.
This online course also dives into the mystical world of the Fairy Folk. Become familiar with elves, fairies, and pixies, as well as other enchanting entities such as witches and wizards.
Learn how to critically assess traditional gender roles and stereotypes embedded within fairy tales, uncovering modern reinterpretations of famous stories. This course also delves into the psychological layers of these narratives, examining fairy tales through various analytical lenses whilst pondering their ethical dilemmas.
Conclude your enchanting journey by mastering the art of story crafting and narrative development, ultimately weaving together your own fairy tale and applying the profound knowledge and insights gathered throughout this fairy tale online course.
By studying this course, you’ll learn:
- The origins and history of fairy tales and Fairy Folk.
- The structure and elements of fairy tales.
- Famous fairy tale authors and unsung heroes of the genre.
- The mystical world of elves, fairies and other magical beings.
- Critical and modern-day interpretations of fairy tales.
- How to create and write your fairy tale.
Who Would Benefit from This Course?
Aspiring writers, media creators, and literature students will benefit from this course as it provides a rich foundation for crafting enchanting stories, delving deep into structural, thematic, and moral elements of fairy tales.
This course is also suitable for mythologists and folklorists who can further their understanding and analyses of mythological narratives. Those interested in all things mystical and magical will also find this course deeply engaging.
Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Fairy Tales and Fairy Folk
- Introduction
- Part 1: Defining Fairy Tales and Their Origins
- Part 2: Historical Context and Significance of Fairy Tales
- Test Your Knowledge
- Key Learning Points Exercise
- Module 1: Assessment
Module 2: The Structure and Elements of Fairy Tales
- Part 1: Fairy Tale Narrative, Themes and Morals
- Part 2: Symbols and Archetypes
- Test Your Knowledge
- Key Learning Points Exercise
- Module 2: Assessment
Module 3: Cultures and Their Fairy Tales
- Part 1: European Fairy Tales
- Part 2: Global Fairy Tales
- Test Your Knowledge
- Key Learning Points Exercise
- Module 3: Assessment
Module 4: Notable Fairy Tale Authors
- Part 1: Famous Authors
- Part 2: Lesser-Known Authors and Unsung Heroes
- Part 3: Other Noteworthy Authors
- Test Your Knowledge
- Key Learning Points Exercise
- Module 4: Assessment
Module 5: Fairy Folk: The Mystical Beings
- Part 1: The Fairy Folk
- Part 2: Witches, Wizards and Mystical Beings
- Test Your Knowledge
- Key Learning Points Exercise
- Module 5: Assessment
Module 6: The Evolution of Roles and Themes in Fairy Tales
- Part 1: Traditional Roles and Stereotypes
- Part 2: Evolving Characters and Narratives
- Part 3: Reinterpreted Fairy Tales
- Part 4: Examples of Subversion
- Test Your Knowledge
- Key Learning Points Exercise
- Module 6: Assessment
Module 7: Psychoanalytical and Philosophical Approaches
- Part 1: Freudian Analysis
- Part 2: Jungian Analysis
- Part 3: Ethical Dilemmas and Moral Lessons in Fairy Tales
- Test Your Knowledge
- Key Learning Points Exercise
- Module 7: Assessment
Module 8: The Impact of Fairy Tales
- Part 1: Developmental Impact
- Part 2: Impact on Child Psyche
- Part 3: The Empowerment of Fairy Tales
- Part 4: The Divine Feminine
- Test Your Knowledge
- Key Learning Points Exercise
- Module 8: Assessment
Module 9: Modern Adaptations of Fairy Tales
- Part 1: Fairy Tales in Film and Television
- Part 2: Fairy Tales in Modern-Day Literature
- Test Your Knowledge
- Key Learning Points Exercise
- Module 9: Assessment
Module 10: Creation and Writing of Fairy Tales
- Part 1: The Art of Story Crafting
- Part 2: Crafting Your Fairy Tale
- Test Your Knowledge
- Key Learning Points Exercise
- Conclusion
- Module 10: Assessment
Accreditations
Course Features
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 10 weeks
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 58
- Assessments Yes
