Gilgamesh Reading Club
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.
Brandon Katz
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(51)
What's included
4 live meetings
4 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. includedClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner Level
Get $10 off my classes with coupon code KATZ3FFG210 until Sep 13, 2024. Look through my classes at https://outschool.com/teachers/Brandon-Katz and enter the coupon code at checkout. 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 Forest in order to bring valuable lumber back to Uruk. There they must fight the legendary monster Humbaba, who lives where no mortal may enter. Week #3 -We will read and discuss Tablets 6-8 -The goddess Ishtar sends the Bull of Heaven to attack Gilgamesh. While Gilgamesh and Enkidu kill the bull, it leads to disastrous consequences for their fate. Week #4 -We will read and discuss Tablets 9-11 -The story concludes with Gilgamesh's quest for immortality as he visits Utnapishtim, the sole survivor of the world-wide flood.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Gilgamesh contains violence and sexually explicit material.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
We will be reading Gilgamesh from the following link.
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53b59f96e4b089bf6ae90076/t/5dc19b0aa9a2b60e2f72e207/1572969227533/TGC+Gilgamesh.pdf
Joined August, 2023
4.9
51reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Maryland Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Maryland Teaching Certificate
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from Westminster Seminary California
Bachelor's Degree from University of Maryland College Park
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.Reviews
Live Group Class
$17
weekly1x per week, 4 weeks
60 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
2-12 learners per class
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