Study George Orwell's novel 'Animal farm'.

Animal Farm by George Orwell was first published in England on 17 August 1945 - the year WWII came to an end. It originally had the subtitle of 'A Fairy Story'. Like all traditional fairy tales it seems innocent enough but has dark elements whilst delivering a warning with moral considerations. It is a dystopian novel and an allegory of events leading up to the Russian Revolution of 1917 as well as the preceding events moving into the Stalinist era of the Soviet Union. While Orwell called himself a 'democratic socialist' he however was was a staunch critic of Stalinism. His writing, observations and criticisms give us much to consider while we are entertained with the antics of the (mostly) adorable animals.

This course involves:

• English comprehension
• Vocabulary
• Literary techniques/narrative devices
• Writing - Chapter summaries and essay
• Human psychology and the concepts of equality, authority & power
• History & some economics
• A full term of study (10-14 weeks)

Suitable for ages 15+ - but also suitable for students performing above their age. The course provides a forum so that students can inquire and get feedback. The course is a combination of self-guidance learning with instant feedback as well as manual teacher assessment.