Looking at some literary genres (redemption, ghosts, and mysteries) according to a Christmas setting, gives us the opportunity to explore genres, identify some good stories, and investigate the themes that relate to the time of year: life and death, truth and justice, and reconciliation.

DELIVERY MODE

• Online

COURSE OUTLINE

• Types of redemption in literature; Defining characteristics; Best literary redemption stories over time
• History of ghost stories; Types of ghost stories and how they suit a Christmas setting; British Christmas ghost stories and Australian equivalents; Best literary Christmas ghost stories over time
• Types of mysteries and how they suit a Christmas setting; Best endings of Christmas mysteries; Best literary Christmas mysteries over time and in different cultures

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Identify characteristics of redemption stories, ghost stories, and mysteries
2. Discuss how a Christmas setting contributes to these genres
3. Identify and assess the best examples of Christmas stories