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La orden del César (En vivo)
En este curso en vivo de 4 semanas, los estudiantes aprenderán todo sobre las campañas de Julio César. Leerán segmentos de una historiografía primaria de estos eventos y los discutiremos utilizando el método socrático durante las reuniones de clase.
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Nivel de inglés: desconocido
Grado de EE. UU. 5 - 8
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Course Description: In this four-week class, students will read and discuss Julius Caesar’s firsthand accounts of his military campaigns. Class meetings will utilize a Socratic format where the instructor facilitates a discussion using guided questions. This enables students to interact with each other, the instructor, and the content more actively than in a traditional lecture-style course. Please note that this course will explore a variety of potentially difficult topics, ideas, and...
4 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Gallic WarStudents will read a segment from Julius Caesar's firsthand account of the Gallic War. We will go over the reading in class and the instructor will contextualize it in the events of the period. Then we will have a Socratic discussion based on guided reading questions. There will also be an optional written assignment.Week 2Lesson 2Civil WarStudents will read a segment from Julius Caesar's firsthand account of the Civil War. We will go over the reading in class and the instructor will contextualize it in the events of the period. Then we will have a Socratic discussion based on guided reading questions. There will also be an optional written assignment.Week 3Lesson 3Alexandrian WarStudents will read a segment from Julius Caesar's firsthand account of the Alexandrian War. We will go over the reading in class and the instructor will contextualize it in the events of the period. Then we will have a Socratic discussion based on guided reading questions. There will also be an optional written assignment.Week 4Lesson 4Spanish WarStudents will read a segment from Julius Caesar's firsthand account of the Spanish War. We will go over the reading in class and the instructor will contextualize it in the events of the period. Then we will have a Socratic discussion based on guided reading questions. There will also be an optional written assignment.
- Students will hone their critical thinking and reading comprehension skills, practice actively participating in group discussions, and gain a better cultural and analytical understanding of their world.
- Students will come away having read portions of a bedrock historical text that gives them a better understanding of the people, culture, and ideas that surrounded a monumental set of historical events.
- Students will develop a greater understanding of history, thought, and culture over time.
- Students will gain the opportunity to read dense texts in small, age-appropriate chunks, which enables them to develop their reading comprehension and analytical skills in a meaningful way.
I have a BA in Philosophy with minors in Political Science and Greek and Roman Studies, as well as an MA in Philosophy with a concentration in Ethics and Political Philosophy. I’m the head coach of a competitive high school debate team and teach the liberal arts at a classical school. I’m also a professional creative writer and journalist. I love helping students of all ages understand and interpret difficult subjects and learn how to crystallize their thoughts in writing and oral communication. I believe studying historical primary sources is a wonderful way to facilitate this kind of growth and learning.
1 - 2 horas semanales fuera de clase
Tareas
Frecuencia: incluidoComentario: incluidoDetalles: Short but dense reading assignments will be required prior to each class meeting. Weekly optional writing assignments of around 250 words will also be offered. I will provide grading and feedback on these assignments if it is desired. In order to receive a grade for the course, students must complete at least one of these assignments. They can complete another assignment to replace a grade if they wish, for up to four completed assignments. A student who does not complete any of the assignments but attends and meaningfully participates in each live session may receive a certificate of completion for the course if they choose. Written assignments are entirely optional. The only requirement for the course is reading and participating in class discussions.Letra de calificación
Frecuencia: incluidoDetalles: Letter grades will be offered as an option for students who complete at least one written assignment.Certificado de finalización
Frecuencia: incluidoDetalles: A certificate of completion will be offered as an option for students who both attend and meaningfully participate in every live session.
If your student wishes to read more than the assigned portions of the text, or if you prefer to have a physical copy of the book itself, below is the edition we will be using in this course: Caesar, Julius. The Landmark Julius Caesar: The Complete Works. Edited by Kurt A. Raaflaub and Robert B. Strassler. Translated by Kurt A. Raaflaub. New York: Anchor Books, 2019.
Please note that this course will explore a variety of potentially difficult topics, ideas, and events from divergent perspectives. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to review the syllabus in order to determine if they wish their child to analyze and discuss this content. I’m happy to answer any questions you may have.
Caesar, Julius. The Landmark Julius Caesar: The Complete Works. Edited by Kurt A. Raaflaub and Robert B. Strassler. Translated by Kurt A. Raaflaub. New York: Anchor Books, 2019. This is an anthology source of over 25 primary and secondary sources on the topic.
Experiencia y certificaciones del docente
2 Grado
Maestría en Filosofía desde Northern Illinois University
Licenciatura en Filosofía desde Illinois Wesleyan University
I have a BA in Philosophy with minors in Political Science and Greek and Roman Studies, as well as an MA in Philosophy with a concentration in Ethics and Political Philosophy. I’m the head coach of a competitive high school debate team and teach...
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Clase grupal
25 US$
semanalmente o 100 US$ por 4 clases1 x por semana, 4 semanas
55 min
Videoconferencias en vivo
Edades: 10-14
1-18 alumnos por clase
Asistencia financiera
Tutoría
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