Renaissance Literature: The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli
The Renaissance, an age of “re-birth”, characterized by a revival of classical literature, art and philosophy. In this class we will read and discuss The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli and learn how to write an analytical essay.
Neeka Norbury
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What's included
6 live meetings
4 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. 3-6 throughout the classAssessment
includedClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
The Renaissance was an age of “re-birth”, characterized by a revival of classical literature, art and philosophy. In Renaissance series of classes, we will be reading works of literature from 1500 through 1700 and learning how to write different types of essays. This class will focus on the themes and literary devices of "The Prince" by Niccolo Machiavelli. The goal is for students to enhance their critical thinking and literary analysis skills while exploring significant themes and narratives. Students will also learn the basics of essay writing through short essays assigned for homework and the final analytical essay.
Learning Goals
Develop critical thinking and literary analysis skills by actively examining and interpreting a literary text and considering various elements like plot, character, symbolism, and language.Students will learn about academic essay writing and how to plan, draft and revise an academic essay.
Syllabus
6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to Renaissance Literature & "The Prince" Chapters 1-5
Prior to Class: Students should read chapters 1-5 of "The Prince" by Niccolo Machiavelli
Discussion:
1. The principles and beliefs of the Renaissance.
2. Chapters 1-5 of "The Prince" by Niccolo Machiavelli
3. Essay writing blueprint 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
"The Prince" by Niccolo Machiavelli Chapters 6-11
Discussion:
1. Chapters 6-11 of "The Prince" by Niccolo Machiavelli
Themes and literary devices in "The Prince"
2. Essay writing blueprint 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
"The Prince" by Niccolo Machiavelli Chapters 12-16
Discussion:
1. Chapters 12-16 of "The Prince" by Niccolo Machiavelli
Themes and literary devices in "The Prince"
2. Essay writing blueprint 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
"The Prince" by Niccolo Machiavelli Chapters 16-21
Discussion:
1. Chapters 17-21 of "The Prince" by Niccolo Machiavelli
2. Work on essay outline for analytical essay on "The Prince" 45 mins online live lesson
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Parental Guidance
"The Prince" by Machiavelli can be considered both scary and violent, as it openly discusses the use of cruelty, deception, and even assassination as necessary tools for a ruler to maintain power, often detailing historical examples of leaders who employed such tactics with chilling clarity; while not explicitly graphic, the concept of calculated violence for political gain can be unsettling to many readers.
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"The Prince" by Niccolo Machiavelli
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Teacher expertise and credentials
B.A. in Literature/Rhetoric
M.A. in English
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$21
weekly or $125 for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
45 min
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Ages: 14-18
2-10 learners per class
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