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Fiction lets you experience how others think, feel and live. In this book club, you'll discover how English-language stories can help you view the world from multiple perspectives. You'll read, discuss and reflect together with other students on themes that matter.

What will you do?

You'll read books from various genres and discuss them in group conversations. In doing so, you'll look not only at the story itself, but also at the cultural context, the characters and the societal themes addressed in the books. By reading and talking together, you'll discover how fiction can contribute to understanding, critical reflection and a broader view of the world.

What will you learn?

You'll learn to engage critically with English-language fiction and develop the ability to articulate your insights clearly. You'll also practise looking at things from different perspectives and understanding other opinions, even when you disagree with them. In doing so, you'll strengthen your critical thinking, your language skills and your intercultural awareness.

Features

Starting block(s)
Block 1, Block 3
Start time(s)
01 September 2026
01 February 2027
Programme
Intercultural sensitivity
Education language
English
Location
HZ Vlissingen
Tests
Oral
Course code
HZX0042
Credits
2.5
Course year
2026
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Structure of the activity "Book Club: Perspectives through Fiction"

Katie Hardwick

Stefan Hopmans

Intercultural sensitivity
Intercultural sensitivity

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2.3 Perspective-taking skills 
The student identifies differences between viewpoints and is open to insights from another perspective. 

4.1 Inclusive mindset and skills 
The student embraces diversity and demonstrates this by communicating effectively and collaborating respectfully with people from different backgrounds or perspectives. 

By the end of the course, students will be able to: 

  • Demonstrate an inclusive mindset by engaging respectfully with diverse perspectives presented in literary texts and in peer discussions. 
  • Connect literary themes to contemporary global issues and reflect on their societal relevance. 

  • 4. Quality education
  • 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

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