Tag: World Literature

  • Audiobook Review: The World of Tolkien

    Dimitra Fimi’s Great Courses lecture series on Tolkien is essential listening for teachers. Thirty-minute episodes, expert scholarship, and a standout lecture on gender and race make this a classroom must. #Audiobook #BookReview #Tolkien

  • Unlocking the Riches of Richard II: A Classroom Exploration

    This blog explores Shakespeare’s Richard II, its historical context, its main character, and his tragic end, providing strategies for integrating the play into classroom teaching, emphasizing its cross-disciplinary potential.

  • Movie Reviews With Historical Perspective

    Originally posted in Nov 2012. This new update includes a rubric references using AI tools in the review and editing process. Students may watch one of the following movies and write a 500-750 word historical perspective on the movie. You must provided reference to at least two profession movie reviews and explain how the movie…

  • Why I Watch Frankenstein (1931)

    I use the 1931 adaptation of “Frankenstein” in classes to stimulate discussions about film evolution, literary adaptations, thematic exploration, and critical analysis. This encourages students to engage in creative projects and critical thinking about storytelling, cultural significance, and the impact of adaptations in narratives.

  • Happy Bloomsday!

    If you are looking for a beast of a summer read, Ulysses by James Joyce is a great place to start today. Even, I must admit I’ve read it in segments -segmentation of the storytelling makes it easier to approach according to others- over the years but never in one reading.

  • Happy Bloomsday!

    If you are looking for a beast of a summer read, Ulysses by James Joyce is a great place to start today. Even, I must admit I’ve read it in segments -segmentation of the storytelling makes it easier to approach according to others- over the years but never in one reading.