Folklore of Fairies and Faeries
Jennifer Smith, M.A. in English (she/her)
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(130)
In this one-time class, students will be introduced to fairies and faeries through folklore and mythology.
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 9
In this class, students will be introduced to the folklore and mythology of fairies and faeries. We will cover the following topics: - What is the difference between a fairy and a faerie? - What are some of the earliest stories about these mythical creatures? - What cultures have fairy/faerie folklore? - What other names are fairies/faeries known by? - *What poetry, literature, and movies feature or are inspired by fairies/faeries? *The following topics are included in the poetry, literature,...
Students will identify the difference between fairy and faerie folklore and learn about cultures and stories that feature each.
I have a MA in English. I have taken several online courses about folklore and mythology. I also have an extensive collection of folklore storybooks and folklore theory books. I have taught and currently teach folklore, mythology, literature, poetry, and history classes.
Homework Offered
There is no mandatory homework; however, I will offer suggestions for further reading.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Informal assessment will be done through class discussions and participationGrades Offered
Some stories feature violent imagery
ATU Index The Anthology of Scottish Folk Tales (Publisher: The History Press) Shakespeare's Folktale Sources by Charlotte Artese Shakespeare and the Folktale by Charlotte Artese Grimm Brothers Fairy Tales Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault The Complete Book of the Flower Fairies by Cicely Mary Barker The Folktale by Stith Thompson
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(130)
I teach Literature, Writing, Poetry, Mythology, and Folklore classes for Middle and High School. I also teach a small selection of classes for elementary-aged students and preschoolers. I have a BS in Elementary Education and a MA in English. I...
Group Class
$15
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 14 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
2-10 learners per class
