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Gilgamesh Reading Club
Brandon Katz
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(20)
In this four-week course, students will have the opportunity to read the oldest epic tale in world literature. Here we will learn early understandings of justice, mortality, and value in life.
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner Level
Over these four weeks, we will read Gilgamesh and discuss key themes. The poem is divided into 12 tablets. Students must complete the readings in advance and be prepared to discuss. Week #1 -We will read and discuss Tablets 1-2 -Gilgamesh begins his story as a ruthless king of Uruk. The gods first civilize Enkidu, and then send him to fight Gilgamesh. As the two fight, they become friends. Week #2 -We will read and discuss Tablets 3-5 -Gilgamesh and Enkidu go on a quest into the Cedar...
This class is taught in English.
My expertise is in reading and interpreting ancient texts, and I have taught students for college credit how to apply these skills to Gilgamesh. With an MA in Biblical Studies, I have had to study Gilgamesh and related readings as historical background.
Homework Offered
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Gilgamesh contains violence and sexually explicit material.
We will be reading Gilgamesh from the following link. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53b59f96e4b089bf6ae90076/t/5dc19b0aa9a2b60e2f72e207/1572969227533/TGC+Gilgamesh.pdf
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(20)
Hello! I am here to welcome you to the wonderful classical world of learning, where we critically learn from the wisdom of the past. I will introduce you to languages such as Greek and Latin, along with the Greco-Roman worlds that originated...
Group Class
$15
weekly or $60 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
2-12 learners per class
