Everything Mythology: A Discussion Group for Mythology Enthusiasts
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Mythologies have been the basis of our culture for hundreds, sometimes thousands of years. This is where we still get a lot of our modern ideas, traditions and cultures from today. Whether you are a fan or the Rick Riordan novels (Percy Jackson, the Kane Chronicles or Magnus Chase) or books written by other popular authors, we can find all sorts of mythologies hidden in our every day lives - even in popular games like Pokémon, Zelda or D&D. If you find mythology and myths interesting, come...
This class is focused on discussion, classmate support and encouraging learning through fun. By the end of this class, students will have expanded their knowledge and understanding of multiple mythologies, learned about new myths and mythologies from places they may be less familiar with, and enhanced their abilities to lead as well as support a conversation.
I have spent 6 years studying various world mythologies via multiple facets; I have traveled all over the world, from Mexico's Chichén Itzá to the Greek Parthenon and many other places in between. I have taken university courses, sat in on lectures from historians and archaeologists, and researched both fact (scholarly articles / research papers) as well as modern day fiction built around the ideas found in myth and cultures from all corners of the globe. I continue to educate myself with modern research, literature and seminars whenever possible, all to further my interest in the stories I have studied from multiple cultures.
Homework Offered
Optional homework will be given at the end of each class as a means of using the knowledge gained to engage in different activities with family members. These exercises are not mandatory for the subsequent classes, but are helpful in letting the student practice the material or concepts that were presented with parents or siblings.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
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Mythology and religion often share a very blurry line, so this discussion course may delve into the various different religions. The object of this class is to allow all students to express opinions, beliefs and ideas in a safe and welcome space. I will try to focus solely on the stories and leave the questions of truth and belief up to each student, allowing these expressions but firmly NOT allowing any sort of religious debate or talk of someone or something being "wrong"
Hello, and welcome! I am a passionate teacher who loves learning as much as as I do teaching. I have been teaching for the last seven years both online and in person. I have a BA in English; Creative Writing, an MA in TESOL (Teaching English to...
Group Class
$16
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 71 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-10 learners per class