This course aims to introduce students to the world of traditional fairy tales and how they have been adapted by Disney, helping them develop critical thinking and analytical skills while exploring the evolution of storytelling.

**Week 1: Getting Started and Intro to Fairy Tales and Disney 🌟**
- No movie viewing or prep required.
- Discussion: What is a fairy tale? 📖
- Introduction to Disney adaptations. 🎬
- Group discussion on the course's goals and expectations. 💬

**Week 2: Snow White ❄️**
- Students watch Disney's "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" before class.
- Read the original "Snow White" fairy tale before class.
- In-class discussion on similarities and differences between the movie and the original story. 🎥🍎


**Week 3: Beauty and the Beast 🌹**
- Students watch Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" before class.
- Read the original "Beauty and the Beast" fairy tale before class.
- In-class discussion about the portrayal of characters and themes in both versions. 🎭🗣️

**Week 4: The Little Mermaid 🧜‍♀️**
- Students watch Disney's "The Little Mermaid" before class.
- Read the original "The Little Mermaid" fairy tale before class.
- In-class analysis of the differences in plot and themes. 🌊🤔


**Week 5: Aladdin 🕌**
- Students watch Disney's "Aladdin" before class.
- Read the original "Aladdin and the Magic Lamp" fairy tale before class.
- Discussion on the cultural differences between the original and Disney's version. 🧞🌍


**Week 6: Sleeping Beauty 👸**
- Students watch Disney's "Sleeping Beauty" before class.
- Read the original "Sleeping Beauty" fairy tale before class.
- In-class discussion on the interpretation of classic fairy tale motifs. 🌹🐉


**Week 7: The Jungle Book 🌿**
- Students watch Disney's "The Jungle Book" before class.
- Read the original "Jungle Book" fairy tale before class.
- In-class discussion on the adaptation of folklore in storytelling. 🦁🌄


**Week 8: Mulan 🌸**
- Students watch Disney's "Mulan" before class.
- Read the original "Hua Mulan" fairy tale before class.
- In-class discussion on cultural adaptation and gender roles in storytelling. 🏹🪖


**Week 9: Tangled ✨**
- Students watch Disney's "Tangled" before class.
- In-class discussion on the evolution of fairy tales in the digital age. 👑🏰
- Read Rapunzel's original fairy tale before class.

**Week 10: Final Reflection and Discussion 🤩**
- Reflect on what they've learned about the adaptation process. 🤓
- Discuss whether Disney's adaptations stay true to the original stories or not. 🗨️
- Share their favorite fairy tale adaptation and why. 📢

**Course Expectations:**
I understand that students and families lead busy lives, and I want to emphasize that in this course, the primary goal is learning for the sake of learning. I won't be giving formal grades or assessments. Instead, I encourage a love for exploring stories and discussing the magic of storytelling. Each week, your "homework" will consist of watching a Disney movie and reading a very short original fairy tale. I aim to make your learning experience enjoyable and stress-free.

**Note:**
This extended 10-week course is designed to be engaging and discussion-based, with no homework or movie viewing required before the first session. Students should watch the Disney movies and read the original fairy tales before each class to participate in discussions and activities. 🌈📚