Introduction to Homer's Iliad
Class experience
US Grade 2 - 5
The Iliad is considered to be one of the earliest masterworks of world literature, and it was enormously influential in Greek and Roman thought and in all the later societies influenced by the Classical Mediterranean world. Many college courses incorporate the Iliad for these reasons. Many of the overriding themes of the Iliad —self-confidence, death, mortality, loss, fate— are also found in the Epic of Gilgamesh, probably dating from about the time of the Trojan war, some hundreds of years...
Students will learn about the mythological background of the Trojan War. Students will understand how the Iliad became the point of cultural literacy for the Ancient Greeks. Students will explore the Hero Cycle concept embedded in Homer's work. Students will understand how the exciting story of the Trojan War inspired Renaissance and Baroque Art.
I have taught honors Ancient, World and European History for the last 30 years in both private and public schools.
Homework Offered
Students are encouraged to conduct independent research between classes to help promote more engaging discussions during class.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Students will be able to engage Homer's stories through the class presentations and handouts.
Homeric tales are very vivid in their description of battles during the Trojan War, yet this version is redacted so that some of the literary genius is revealed to appreciate the detail, yet other aspects are either minimized or omitted for the younger audience. All art work used is either from the Renaissance, Baroque, or later and is appropriate for this age group.
Students will be able to engage Homer's stories through the class presentations and handouts. They are, of course, encouraged to conduct independent research on their own time between classes.
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...
Group Class
$60
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
55 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 7-12
3-18 learners per class