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Modern Mythology of Marvel

Completed by 48 learners
Ages 10-14
Live Group Class
This meet-up and discussion group will gather weekly to discuss the mythos of Marvel and its influences.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(406 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week
1-5 learners per class
55 min

What's included

1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per week
Homework
1 hour per week. Be a hero. Students will be encouraged to explore and present questions about their favorite characters and story lines.

Class Experience

With great power comes great responsibility. - (traditionally) Uncle Ben

In this weekly meet-up, we will discuss current Marvel media (tv, movies, video games, comic books) and how it has been influenced and directed by recent mythology established by Marvel, classical literature, and popular culture.  Classes will be directed by student interest and discussion, although there will be a loose structure throughout.  Frequently we will read from a popular comic run that has influenced current MCU story lines.  Class discussion will be directed by students and supervised by an adult versed in modern and classical theater.

As Marvel releases a new movie, show, or video game, we will discuss that current event; such as Marvel's Phase 5.  We may spend several classes covering popular comic story lines like "Marvel Zombies" by Robert Kirkman and getting to know the lore behind themes within the movies, like the Sinister Six, and cultural influences like Sam Raimi.  Or students may wish to pursue another topic entirely, so we'll do that instead.

Learning Goals

Students will learn that Marvel goes deeper than simple entertainment.  Life lessons can be learned from each product Marvel puts out, for example; The Ship of Theseus monologue in Wandavision (easily found on Youtube.)  The essential lesson of power/responsibility where power comes in many forms, will come through in our discussions.  Knowledge is power.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Marvel style action should be expected.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Marvel.com (comic books), Disneyplus.com (TV), theoi.com (ancient literature)

Meet the teacher

Joined April, 2020
5.0
406reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Those familiar with me know me as an antiquities scholar mired in ancient literature from poets such as Ovid and Homer.  I am also a huge Marvel nerd who loves video games.  You can expect your learner to be led by a responsible mind that has trekked these trails before.

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