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Discussion-based
Medium intensity
The last story Tolkien ever published is one of the most curious stories he ever wrote, and provides rare insight into his final thoughts on storytelling and the world of Faerie he first explained in "On Fairy-Stories." This module will explore the ways in which Tolkien explored philosophy, mythology, and the nature of inspiration in his final adventure into the Perilous Realm.
The module will follow an 8-session structure as shown below:
The module will follow an 8-session structure as shown below:
| Outline | 8-Session Structure |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Session 1: Introduction and the Golden Key |
| Session 2: Smith (Part I) | |
| Week 2 | Session 3: Smith(Part II) |
| Session 4: Smith(Part III) | |
| Week 3 | Session 5: The Drafts (Part I) |
| Session 6: The Drafts (Part II) | |
| Week 4 | Session 7: Essay on Faerie |
| Session 8: Overview and Conclusion |
Required Texts
A copy of J.R.R. Tolkien's Smith of Wootton Major and "On Fairy-Stories".
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