Created By
Nora F
5 HOURS
5 LESSONS
academic-development
'Candide': an eponymous novel as philosophical as it is entertaining to the readers in Voltaire's time and contemporaries. The adventure of engaging with his work offers many opportunities to grow and takes the readers into their own journey of introspection and reflection on the world's evils. The course provides students with valuable insights and skills through an in-depth analysis of the key issues the novel explores, whilst sharpening their literary skills by becoming familiar with the complex philosophical universe of Voltaire, influenced by the events of his time, as well as multiple literary genres. Each lesson serves as an opportunity for critical analysis of an aspect of the novel, as well as essay-writing practice.
6 LESSONS
9 HOURS Total Length
Lesson 1
Candide: From Ordinary Man to the Making of an Outcast
90 minutes
Lesson 2
To What Extent Is Candide's Fate of His Own Making?
90 minutes
Lesson 3
All Roads Lead to Paris
90 minutes
Lesson 4
To What Extent Does the Use of Irony Make 'Candide' a Philosophical Novel?
90 minutes
Lesson 5
Candide Eventually Learns to Be Happy: A Discussion
90 minutes
Lesson 6
A Timeless Philosophical Novel
90 minutes
Essay Writing
Critical Thinking
Equality of Opportunities
Social and Economic Development
Nora F
MFL Educator
As a keen linguist, Nora is a professional and passionate Educator, who uses motivation, coaching and confidence building to help students learn.
