| NCHU Course Outline |
| Course Name | (中) 奇幻文學(一)(4513) | ||||
| (Eng.) Fantasy Literature(I) | |||||
| Offering Dept | Continuing Bachelor Program in Foreign Languages and Literatures | ||||
| Course Type | Elective | Credits | 2 | Teacher | ROSE HSIU-LI JUAN |
| Department | Continuing Bachelor Program in Foreign Languages and Literatures(N)Undergraduate | Language | 中/英文 | Semester | 2026-FALL |
| Course Description | This course invites students to journey through the imaginative landscapes of fantasy literature, from timeless classics to bold contemporary reimaginings. We will examine how fantastical worlds are constructed, how they challenge cultural norms, and how they resonate with today’s rapidly changing society. Students will engage with seminal texts and multimedia adaptations—ranging from canonical works to modern narratives infused with fantastic elements—and analyze themes of identity, power, technology, and myth-making. In addition, students are encouraged to experiment with digital and AI tools to present their interpretations of selected texts, making the study of fantasy both historically rich and dynamically relevant to the 21st century. | ||||
| Prerequisites | self-directed learning in the course | Y | |||
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| 1. To understand the historical and cultural context of fantasy literature. 2. To analyze and interpret major themes and motifs in fantasy literature. 3. To present creative and analytical interpretations with digital and AI tools, enhancing engagement with the genre in the 21st century. 4. To develop cross-cultural perspectives by engaging with fantasy works from diverse traditions (Western, Latin American, East Asian). |
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| I.Midterm Assignment (20%) 1. Curate a fantasy literature book exhibition for the Taipei International Book Exhibition (TiBE), featuring one title selected from the course reading list. 2. Design an eye-catching exhibition poster to attract visitors and prepare an oral presentation supported by a PowerPoint presentation (PPT) to promote your chosen book. 3.Your presentation should emphasize your own reading and interpretation of the book’s fantastic elements, explaining how they stimulate your creative imagination and why they continue to resonate with contemporary audiences. You are encouraged to support your interpretation with textual evidence and thoughtful analysis rather than plot summary. 4.Document all references consulted and acknowledge any digital or AI tools used in footnotes or endnotes, following an appropriate academic citation style. II. Final Assignment (20%) AI Enhanced Creative Reimagining 1.Reimagine a scene from one of the course texts by incorporating AI or elements of contemporary digital culture (e.g., What if Gandalf used AI-powered prophecy tools?). 2.Create a short creative work in one of the following formats: -storyboard, -illustrated narrative. 3.Prepare a PowerPoint presentation (PPT) and deliver an oral presentation that: -foregrounds your personal reading and interpretation of the original work’s fantastic elements, demonstrating how they inspire your creative imagination and continue to resonate with contemporary audiences; and -explains how your reimagining explores the new imaginative possibilities created by AI and the digital age. 4.Document all references consulted and acknowledge any digital or AI tools used in footnotes or endnotes, following an appropriate academic citation style. ✨ Notes for Students •Format flexibility: Written essay, multimedia project, or creative reimagining. •AI integration: Students must document any digital/AI tools used (footnotes/endnotes). •Presentation: Final week includes oral presentation with PPT or equivalent. III. In-Class Review Quiz (40%) Short, regular quizzes will help you stay on track with the readings and key ideas discussed in class. These quizzes focus on basic understanding of texts, themes, and concepts covered in lectures and discussions. IV. Class Participation (20%) Your participation matters. Being prepared, attending class regularly, and contributing to discussions and review activities will positively affect your grade. Unexcused absences will result in point deductions, while sustained and active participation will earn additional credit. Course Policies: •Attendance: Regular attendance is mandatory. Unexcused absences will negatively affect the final grade. •You are encouraged to use AI-assisted tools for image production, provided that any such use is properly acknowledged through endnotes, along with other relevant references. •Late Assignments: Late submissions will not be accepted unless prior arrangements have been approved by the instructor. •Academic Integrity: Academic honesty is essential. Any form of plagiarism or academic misconduct will result in a failing grade for the assignment. Important Notice: *All course updates and announcements will be posted on iLearning. Please make sure to check it regularly. |
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| The Cambridge Companion to Fantasy Literature https://www-cambridge-org.translate.goog/core/books/the-cambridge-companion-to-fantasy-literature/1E42F3D8DF75AFA80B8D64CBFC68F53D?_x_tr_sl=en&_x_tr_tl=zh-TW&_x_tr_hl=zh-TW&_x_tr_pto=sc# The 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time https://time.com/collection/100-best-fantasy-books/ Fantasy literature, Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fantasy_literature |
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| A Tribunal for Future Generations, 思辨,法國文化與台灣合作 https://france-taipei.org/ Animal Farm https://www.kktv.me/titles/09002563 One Hundred Years of Solitude Netflix trailer https://p-articles.com/heteroglossia/4505.html, Forum in Chinese https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUs3EV_be2F3GseIIYwEYnR8bZoOtacHp Dream of a Thousand Cats/Calliope https://www.netflix.com/tudum/the-sandman#episodes Sand Man, Episode 1 Netflix https://www.netflix.com/tw/title/81150303 尼爾·”尼爾曼”·蓋曼（Neil ”Neilman” Gaiman) https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%B0%BC%E7%88%BE%C2%B7%E8%93%8B%E6%9B%BC 睡魔Sandman 【第01卷】 漫畫線上,動漫戲說 https://comic.acgn.cc › view-175943 圖像小說（Graphic novel） https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%9C%96%E5%83%8F%E5%B0%8F%E8%AA%AA Princess Mononoke 索書號CDD 987.85 0380 條碼號Q007369 Suzume, Netflix |
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| Please respect the intellectual property rights and use the materials legally.Please respect gender equality. | |
| Update Date, year/month/day：2026/08/04 02:56:13 | Printed Date, year/month/day：2026 / 8 / 18 |
| The second-hand book website：http://www.myub.com.tw/ | |