Welcome to Fairy Tales!
Welcome to “Fairy Tales: Because I DO
Believe in Fairies” class! If you don’t know yet, I’m Cassandra Lobiesk,
Ravenclaw professor and teacher of the class. My purpose in teaching
this class is—not only to try to spite Professor Ulol Kimil’s non-belief
in fairies—to let you know what these tales entail.
About the Class
Fairy Tales was first taught by yours truly in 2007-2008 and again in 2008-2009. I've since then taken it down in favor of teaching a writing class. This class is NOT "Writing Your Own Fairy Tales," even if some of the assignments are writing-related. I have been delving into more research regarding different versions and retellings of tales, and will be fixing the corresponding lessons in accordance to what I've suddenly unearthed during the year. So yeah, this class, while quite the old HOL soul, is forever in progress and forever at work.
Disclaimers
Keep the following in mind when thinking about taking this class:
Other than that, if you have anything you want to ask, please feel free to do so!
About the Class
Fairy Tales was first taught by yours truly in 2007-2008 and again in 2008-2009. I've since then taken it down in favor of teaching a writing class. This class is NOT "Writing Your Own Fairy Tales," even if some of the assignments are writing-related. I have been delving into more research regarding different versions and retellings of tales, and will be fixing the corresponding lessons in accordance to what I've suddenly unearthed during the year. So yeah, this class, while quite the old HOL soul, is forever in progress and forever at work.
Disclaimers
Keep the following in mind when thinking about taking this class:
- The class requires quite a bit of writing and creativity in relation to the midterm, final, and extra credit. Technically, you are only required to do one of the above three. If you are addicted to points and really don't want to write/draw me anything, you might have to find another class that will accommodate you ;)
- Most fairy tales I allude and refer to are either on their earliest known forms or very close to them (that still adhere to HOL standards). Please don't expect you know the version of the tale I give you; you might be surprised.
- Research is all well and good, just remember that the earliest versions of tales can be slightly disturbing.
- I will only mention fairy tales in relation to Walt Disney movies ONCE for the entire course, and that will be discussed in a later lesson. So when I'm talking about popular tales such as "Sleeping Beauty" or "Cinderella," it's not, I repeat NOT the Disney retelling. As much as I love these Disney movies, the whole point of the class is to try to deviate from the G-rated happily ever after.
Other than that, if you have anything you want to ask, please feel free to do so!