English course Literature and Film Studies for Busy Mums

By KatiaandFamily

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English

Level

Advanced

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This is an intermediate/advanced course for mothers with children. The materials are for adults and geared towards those mums who have other commitments and feel that a full-time course is not feasible for them. Since studying with children is always a challenge mothers are encouraged to complete the introductory self-analysis course and provide feedback at all times during the classes. Topics include: 1. Short Stories that Every Mum Should Read (self-analysis) 2. Intermediate Vocabulary Used in Literature 3. English Colloquialisms Used in Film 4. Literature and Film Categories 5. Historical Drama 6. Christian Fiction and Film 7. Politics in Film and Literature

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1. Jane Austen

This lesson introduces the classical English writer Jane... more This lesson introduces the classical English writer Jane Austen. less

2. Literature Resources and Vocabulary

This lesson presents common vocabulary of classical English... more This lesson presents common vocabulary of classical English literature and instructions on how to use an online Thesaurus. less

3. Mansfield Park, Character Studies

This lesson presents resources for writing character... more This lesson presents resources for writing character studies and analyzing the novel and film. It also introduces the main characters of Mansfield Park. less

4. The Themes of Mansfield Park

This lesson introduces the main ideas in the novel... more This lesson introduces the main ideas in the novel Mansfield Park, by Jane Austen. less

5. Your Life, Your Heart, Your Dreams...

This is a lesson on self-analysis. This is important for... more This is a lesson on self-analysis. This is important for parents who wish to study online. This lesson will familiarize you with online learning, lesson structure and teacher-student expectations. The lesson will also ask you about your study habits, your motivation, your personal strengths/weaknesses and how you plan to incorporate this course into your daily routine. less

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