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Mythology Lovers Club: Oh, My Greek Gods!
A weekly ongoing club to explore the gods of Greek mythology, the purpose of the myths, and their influence in our modern societies.
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11-14
year old learners
1-6
learners per class
$17
Charged weekly
Meets 1x per week
Runs week after week
55 minutes per class
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Description
Class Experience
Do myths really matter today? Absolutely! Probably you have heard of Nike, the brand of athletic gear, or have seen how stores are decorated with hearts and cupids during Valentine’s Day or have read about the Apollo 13 space mission. All of these are examples of how our modern societies have received and adapted mythical images. Myths are still relevant, and we see references to them everywhere, from science to pop culture. In this class, we will delve into the stories of fourteen Greek...
The club will also assist learners in the development of creative thinking as well as collaboration, communication, and public speaking skills
Laura holds an MA in Comparative and World Literature with focus on Classical Reception and Spanish. She is a PhD candidate in Modern Languages and Cultural Studies, and her languages of specialization are Spanish, Mandarin, and English. Laura also holds a BA in Classical Philology, with a specialization in Latin, Greek, and Mythology. For her MA in Comparative and World Literature, she wrote a dissertation on how contemporary literatures have received and adapted the myth of Medea.
55 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.
Myths often make reference to sensitive topics that are violent or sexual in nature, however all materials used in class have been adapted to an age appropriate, student audience.
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Northern Lights AcademyExplore. Play. Laugh. Grow
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Canada580 total reviews
503 completed classes
About Us
Northern Lights Academy is a Canadian based educational platform offering classes for children ages 3 – 18 from any learning path, whether that is a traditional school setting or home education. We offer both academic and exploratory classes, and...
