Book Club: Sun Tzu - The Art of War
Keith (M.A. Military History)
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Drop in and join us as we read and analyze the oldest military treaties in the world to learn valuable lessons about how to make better decisions: learn "how" to think, not "what" to think.
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Learn to make better strategic decisions through the wisdom of Sun Tzu as applied to historical case studies. Sun Tzu's the Art of War is the oldest military treaties in the world. Its applicability to sports, business and personal strategy are very well known. Many life lessons can be derived from this intriguing book since it is not only a book about military strategy, but also a book which helps a person understand human nature in conflict. This class is planned so that a student can...
The students will gain an understanding of the practical life lessons contained in Sun Tzu's The Art of War. The students will understand how these strategic theories were applied historically and how these theories are used today. The students will learn how to apply these theories as a historical tool of evaluation when studying history. The students will understand how Sun Tzu's theories are different from and similar to Western strategic theory. The students will learn how to apply these theories as a historical tool for evaluating leaders throughout history and in the present.
I hold a Master's Degree in Military History with a focus in Land Warfare from American Military University. Military History has been my main academic interest from high school to the present. As classroom instructor for AP World, AP European and other major examinations, I have used Sun Tzu's The Art of War as a means of assessment and evaluation when studying historical conflict with my students.
Homework Offered
Students will be expected to read one of the thirteen chapters of Sun Tzu's The Art of War in advance of the scheduled class. Students may drop in as they wish to enjoy the discussion on their favorite chapter.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Students will be encouraged to participate in class discussion based upon the reading assignment and other information presented in class by the instructor. There will be no formal assessments in this course of study.Grades Offered
2 files available upon enrollmentI will attach a (public domain) .pdf copy of Sun Tzu's The Art of War for the student. Students may wish to have their own physical copy of The Art of War - I suggest the Lionel Giles translation. I have also attached the basic ART of WAR in a Word doc for general reading and reference.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
This is a class about strategic theory in relation to statesmanship and generalship. While battles, campaigns and wars will be referred to and discussed, there will not be any "gory bits" - this class takes an academic approach toward conflict avoidance and resolution.
I will attach a (public domain) .pdf copy of Sun Tzu's The Art of War for the student.
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Over the past 30 years I have taught I.G.C.S.E, A-Level, I.B., and A.P. History throughout the Atlantic region in both private and public school settings. During that time I have instructed students in a variety of rigorous exam subjects . I am a...
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Ages: 10-15
3-12 learners per class
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