Dickens is often called the “man who invented Christmas”. What does this mean? What are the major reasons for this assessment? Is it true? Join us and find out with reference to his biographical writings, his unforgettable fiction, including A Christmas Carol, and his thought provoking reflections on Christmas, its nature, meaning and enduring value.

DELIVERY MODE

• Face-to-Face

COURSE OUTLINE

• Historical contexts: Dickens and the meaning of Christmas
• Key Themes (e.g., good and evil, vices and virtues, flourishing)
• Reading A Christmas Carol
• “The man who invented Christmas”: an evaluation

LEARNING OUTCOMES

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

1. Understand Dickens’ view of Christmas and his importance and influence
2. Gain an understanding of “the man who invented Christmas”