Understanding self and society through dystopia Welcome to the end of the world—as imagined by some of literature’s sharpest minds. In this course, we will interrogate the dystopian genre, where the skies are grey, the governments are shady, and hope is always just out of reach. This is a course for readers and writers who love twisted futures, cautionary tales, and the thrill of questioning everything. Text type: Short story, novel. Recommended for those with a love of thought- provoking literature and frequently find themselves asking, "what if?" It's the little things that count Look at thematic connections in film and literature that celebrate moments of joy and beauty. This is all about looking at the little moments of pleasure in the everyday. Text types: poetry, film, creative writing. Recommended for students interested in the joy that can come from a good story.
Text types: short stories, creative writing. Recommended for students interested in exploring philosophical ideas and applying them to different texts.
Smart, Dumb Stuff
Ever wondered about the story behind the NZ mullet? Or why Crocs suddenly made a comeback? This course is all about the stuff that seems dumb—until you look a little closer. You’ll dig into everyday trends, slang, objects, and habits you might dismiss but that actually shape your culture, uncovering the smart behind the ‘dumb’. Text types: Biography, podcast, newsletter. Recommended for those with a love of thought- provoking literature and frequently find themselves asking, "what if?" Love and Paradox What does the world's greatest love story have to teach us about Fate? Select this course and find out how, coded into his robust play Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare offers us a chance to examine one of humanity's greatest mysteries: is there such a thing as free will? Text types: Shakespearian drama and film Recommended for everyone who wants to accelerate their learning in English.
An eye for an eye: retribution and revenge
Delve into the distinctly human phenomenon of revenge.
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