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Utopia and Touch: An Introduction to Utopian and Dystopian Literature
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Utopian Studies extends the notion from Thomas More's Utopia to the emergence of dystopian literature, highlighting the connection between fictionalized literary works and reality. The seminar is designed for students with advanced reading skills as the primary readings are mainly novels. Students are expected to carry out individual research. Further readings (journals, academic papers, etc) will be provided to support the discussion during the class.
Provisional reading list:
Utopia by Thomas More
News from Nowhere by William Morris
The Time Machine by H.G. Wells
High-Rise by J.G. Ballard
Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
Provisional reading list:
Utopia by Thomas More
News from Nowhere by William Morris
The Time Machine by H.G. Wells
High-Rise by J.G. Ballard
Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
Extra informatie
Students should prepare their primary reading materials. Both paper copy and e-book are accepted; paper copy is preferred. Secondary reading materials (journals, academic papers, or further readings) will be sent to students as digital copies.
Locatie
Plaats gekozen door de student :
- In de omgeving van Edinburgh, Verenigd Koninkrijk
Online vanuit Verenigd Koninkrijk
Over
Elbert is a researcher and instructor specialising in English and American literature. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Foreign Languages and Literature from Tunghai University (Taiwan) and is pursuing a Master's degree in Literature & Modernity: Post-1900 at the University of Edinburgh (The UK).
As a researcher, Elbert centralises his research on dystopian literature, postwar writing, and modern and postmodern literature. Elbert also reaches out to topics on AI literature, cultural studies, gender studies, and literary theory and criticism.
Elbert leads literature-related seminars and teaches classes on academic writing. Additionally, he is involved in preparing students for English language proficiency exams, including IELTS, GEPT, and the English subject of the General Scholastic Ability Test (the college entrance exam in Taiwan).
As a researcher, Elbert centralises his research on dystopian literature, postwar writing, and modern and postmodern literature. Elbert also reaches out to topics on AI literature, cultural studies, gender studies, and literary theory and criticism.
Elbert leads literature-related seminars and teaches classes on academic writing. Additionally, he is involved in preparing students for English language proficiency exams, including IELTS, GEPT, and the English subject of the General Scholastic Ability Test (the college entrance exam in Taiwan).
Opleiding
Master's degree from the University of Edinburgh, Literature and Modernity: Post-1900 programme
Bachelor's degree from Tunghai University (Taiwan), Foreign Languages and Literature Department
Bachelor's degree from Tunghai University (Taiwan), Foreign Languages and Literature Department
Leservaring
Elbert Wang organized three literature seminars on Introduction to Literature, Utopian Studies, and YA Literature. The seminars expected students to explore the diverse genres of literature and bridge the connection with reality. Through insightful analysis and discussion of the chosen literature, students established a competitive capability in essay writing, critical thinking, and literature interpretation and analysis.
Leeftijd
Tieners (13-17 jaar oud)
Volwassenen (18-64 jaar oud)
Niveau van de leerling
Beginner
Gemiddeld
Gevorderden
Duur
60 minuten
90 minuten
De les wordt gegeven in
Engels
Vaardigheden
Beschikbaarheid typische week
(GMT -04:00)
New York
Online via webcam
Bij de student thuis
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
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