Course content:
Speak English Through Art & Storytelling is an engaging course designed to improve students’ English communication skills through the exploration of visual art and storytelling techniques. Students will use artwork, folktales, and narratives from different cultures to develop vocabulary, critical thinking, and fluency in English. The course emphasizes creative expression, intercultural understanding, and the development of oral and written communication through hands-on activities.
Learning outcomes:
By the end of this course, students will be able to describe different types of artworks in English, including paintings, sculptures, and artefacts, using appropriate vocabulary and expressions. They will develop the ability to interpret and discuss the meaning, emotions, and cultural contexts behind visual art. Students will also learn to create and tell original stories inspired by artworks, applying narrative techniques. Finally, they will be able to curate a small exhibition and confidently present it, sharing their own narrative with an audience in clear and engaging English.
Objectives:
- To help students speak and write about different types of art in English
- To develop skills to describe and interpret artworks and their cultural meanings.
- To improve students’ ability to tell stories based on visual art.
- To build confidence in presenting and sharing narratives in English.
- To encourage creative and intercultural communication through art and storytelling.
