The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, by J.R.R. Tolkien
Read and discuss The Fellowship of the Ring with other lovers of fantasy in this live course led by Tolkien scholars.
Night School
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What's included
6 live meetings
6 in-class hoursClass Experience
What began as J.R.R. Tolkien's sequel to his beloved children's book, The Hobbit, soon expanded into a much larger story, The Lord of the Rings. In the same way, Signum Academy's summer Hobbit Immersion Camp has been expanded with a series of live discussion-based classes on major works of fantasy literature. Each week, we will engage in close reading and in-depth discussion of as much of the text as conceivably possible! Students will learn and practice skills of critical reading, thinking, listening, and speaking through short thematic introductions (5-10 minutes) followed by guided group conversation (45-50 minutes). We will pay particular attention to analysis of specific passages that provide insight into the story and the questions it raises. Week 1 - The World of Middle-Earth and its Voices Read before class: Prologue and Book I, Chapters 1-3 Week 2 - Friendship and the Wild Read before class: Book I, Chapters 4-8 Week 3 - Shadow and Strider Read before class: Book I, Chapters 9-12 Week 4 - Filling out the Fellowship Read before class: Book II, Chapters 1-3 Week 5 - Grief and Recovery Read before class: Book II, Chapters 4-6 Week 6 - Responses to the Ring Read before class: Book II, Chapters 7-10
Learning Goals
Students will learn and practice skills of critical reading, analysis, listening, and speaking.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
There are mature themes in Tolkien, but nothing likely to offend. Students are expected to read each week to keep up with the class.
Supply List
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, by J.R.R. Tolkien, is available in bookstores and libraries in print and audio; cost is approximately $5 used, $10 e-reader, or $10-$20 new. Any edition of the unabridged text will be fine! Students should read or reread the indicated sections before each class. Selections will be read aloud together and discussed during the class sessions.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Night School
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Live Group Class
$13
weekly or $75 for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
60 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
3-12 learners per class
