Students will develop a greater understanding of history, culture, mythology, and religion.
Students will come away having read portions of a variety of texts that give them a better understanding of the ideas and stories that are the bedrock of the modern world.
Students will gain the opportunity to read historical texts in small, age-appropriate chunks, which enables them to develop their reading comprehension and analytical skills in a meaningful way.
Students will hone their critical thinking and reading comprehension skills, practice actively participating in group discussions, and gain a better cultural understanding of their society.

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
Tarea
Frecuencia: incluido
Comentario: incluido
Detalles: 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 two of these assignments. They can complete another assignment to replace a grade if they wish, for up to eight completed assignments. A student who only completes one assignment may receive a certificate of completion for the course if they choose.
Letra de calificación
Frecuencia: incluido
Detalles: Letter grades will be offered as an option for students who complete at least two written assignments.
Certificado de finalización
Frecuencia: incluido
Detalles: A certificate of completion will be offered as an option for students who complete at least one written assignment.

Afanas’ev, Aleksandr. Russian Fairy Tales. Translated by Norbert Guterman. New York: Pantheon Books, 1973.

The Epic of Gilgamesh. Translated by NK Sandars. London: Penguin Classics, 1972.

Geoffrey of Monmouth. The History of the Kings of Britain. Translated by Lewis Thorpe. New York: Penguin Classics, 1977.

Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. Grimm’s Complete Fairy Tales. San Diego: Canterbury Classics, 2011.

The Harper Collins Study Bible. Edited by Harold W. Attridge and Wayne A. Meeks. New York: HarperCollins, 2006.

Hesiod. Theogony and Works and Days. Translated by Richard Caldwell and Stephanie Nelson. Newburyport: Focus Classical Library, 2009.

Livy. The Early History of Rome. Translated by Aubrey de Selincourt. London: Penguin  Classics, 2002.

Writings from Ancient Egypt. Translated by Toby Wilkinson. London: Penguin Classics, 2017.