Created By
Rosanna K
10 HOURS
10 LESSONS
academic-development
JK Rowling is famed for her inspired imagination in her creation of the rich world of 'Harry Potter', inventing an almost entirely new language and society that has been celebrated globally for over twenty years. But where does such inspiration come from? This course is designed to teach students all about how history, mythology and personal experience – and sometimes a combination of all three – were instrumental in creating the wizarding world we know and love today. By focusing on the magical creatures in the series, students will undertake effective comparisons of other literary texts featuring the same creatures; understand the (often blurred) boundaries between history and mythology, and perhaps even put some of these into practice in writing their own inspiring story.
10 LESSONS
10 HOURS Total Length
Lesson 1
Grumpy Goblins: Griphook
60 minutes
Lesson 2
Captivating Centaurs: Firenze
60 minutes
Lesson 3
Unbelievable Unicorns
60 minutes
Lesson 4
Dreadful Dragons: Norbert
60 minutes
Lesson 5
Essential Elves: Dobby
60 minutes
Lesson 6
Beastly Basilisks
60 minutes
Lesson 7
Dreadful Dementors
60 minutes
Lesson 8
High-Flying Hippogriffs: Buckbeak
60 minutes
Lesson 9
Wicked Werewolves: Lupin
60 minutes
Lesson 10
Fiery Phoenixes: Fawkes
60 minutes
Analysis of Characters and Motives
Understanding of Literary Inspiration
Intersection Between Historical Periods
Mythology and Literature
Rosanna K
History, English and Religious Studies Educator
With a History degree from Oxford and a strong interest in philosophy, Rosanna is an energetic and inspiring Educator with a range of interesting courses.
