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神話研討會:關於戰爭與智慧女神雅典娜的一切

這一次性課程的主題是古希臘戰爭與智慧女神雅典娜。我們將利用藝術、文學和講故事的傳統來探索圍繞這個著名神話人物的眾多故事。
Kristen Kanipe, M.A.
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英語程度 - 未知
美國 3 - 6 年級
Athena, often referred to as Pallas Athena and known to the ancient Romans as Minerva, was the ancient Greek goddess of warfare and wisdom. Born from Zeus's head, and said to be his favorite child, she was the patron of Athens, and she assisted a number of Greek mythology's most famous heroes on their journeys. Though she supported the Greeks during the Trojan War (being the patroness of Athens, one would certainly hope so!), she did not hesitate to turn against members of the Greek army if they dared to show her disrespect. Often referred to as "flashing-eyed Athena" or "bright-eyed Athena," she had a gravity and a fierceness that made her dangerous to her enemies and treated with reverence by those she chose to favor. 

In this course, we will put the spotlight on Athena and some of the many stories about her, as related in both ancient Greek and Roman sources. In this one-time course, we'll explore a few of the many stories around Athena: how she came to be the patron goddess of Athens, how she got the name "Pallas," her role in the stories of both Ajax the Great (as told in Sophocles's famous tragedy) and Ajax the Lesser, and her competition with--and subsequent punishment of--Arachne. We will also examine Athena's role as advisor and protectress of various Greek heroes and discuss her potential connection to the famous blind seer, Tiresias. [Please note that a number of stories about Athena, particularly her role in the story of Perseus and Medusa, are discussed in some of my other classes, and while they may be mentioned/reviewed here, they will not be discussed in detail; do not hesitate to contact me if you are curious about the other classes in which other stories about Athena are explored.]

This course is the third in a series designed to spotlight each of the twelve major Olympian gods (the first and second being about Zeus and Hera, respectively). Such courses are meant to go beyond the basics to give learners a deeper understanding of each of the twelve major gods in the ancient Greek (and Roman!) pantheon. This course follows the format of my traditional symposium classes, and there is no prerequisite for this course.

As with my other symposium-style courses, this course is designed to feature some of the hallmarks of a true classical symposium. I may read excerpts from ancient Greek or Latin poetry, in keeping with the tradition of poetry recitation (please note:  any such readings are so that students can hear the language; this is not a language course, so language learning is not part of the class). Together as a class, we'll also read some short passages in English. From there, via around-the-campfire style storytelling, I will weave the larger stories around our topic of the day:  Athena. This course will make use of slides to introduce new material and to provide visual representations of art and literature. Ongoing dialogue and conversation, questions directed to students from the teacher (and from students to the teacher!), and reading aloud are all part of this course (please note that students are free to listen OR to join in the reading; it is their choice, and there is no pressure to participate in this way); discussion and questions are not just welcomed, but encouraged! 

As food and drink were an important part of a symposium, we'll seek to recreate that with traditional symposium snacks (please see the supply list for more details!), and while the traditional wine isn't age appropriate, a more appropriate drink like water or juice is a suitable replacement. (Please note that students should not feel obligated to eat or drink if they do not wish to; the food is meant to enhance the experience, but it's far from necessary.)

A symposium was an occasion for people to gather together for entertainment and learning. This course is one of many symposium-style courses, with each course designed to feature a different topic. This course has no prerequisites, and it is ideal for learners who love mythology, who have a curiosity about the classical world, or who enjoy good stories. Let's sit down to a symposium together!

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I believe it is important to show learners how Greek and Roman myths were developed throughout the ages, and I particularly like to emphasize the depictions of mythological stories and figures in art, architecture, and sculpture. Please note that some artwork may involve some modest nudity. This is never gratuitous, and it always reflects the artistic style of the day. I make an effort to keep such images to a minimum, but it is a fact that ancient and Renaissance art often made the stylistic choice to depict its subjects as partially clothed or nude. Any such images would of course be restricted to paintings, sculpture, or pottery, and are images that are housed in museums around the world. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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As we're seeking to recreate a symposium, drinks and snacks are encouraged! Between the meal and the after-dinner snacks, traditional food served at a symposium would include bread, cheese, olives (and olive oil!), dried fruit, nuts, grapes, and honey. If a student wishes to participate in the food/drink element of the course, they should have one, several, or all of these items on hand at the start of the hour. For drinks, water or juice works just fine.
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碩士 在 外語 從 University of Virginia
學士學位 在 外語 從 Oberlin College
I fell in love with classics as an undergraduate. During high school, I had taken a few Latin courses, and I had a genuine interest in the language (as a child, I had even attempted to teach myself Latin from a book, which didn't go so well, but clearly I had an attraction to Latin from an early age!), but it wasn't something I imagined myself pursuing in any serious way in higher education. In the first semester of my freshman year at college, however, due to a mix up with my schedule, I ended up in a Roman history course, and it transformed my world. I was entranced by both the subject matter and the teacher, and when the second semester came around, I made sure to sign up for as many classics courses as I could take. By sophomore year, I was learning ancient Greek and declaring my major in classics. I received my BA in Latin Language and Literature (with an undeclared minor in ancient Greek language and literature) from Oberlin College. 

During my senior year of college, I made the decision to apply to graduate school. By that time, I had decided that I wanted to share my excitement for the classical world by becoming a teacher, and given my passion for classics, I preferred to deepen my knowledge of the subject rather than to attend a master's of education program. I received a merit-based classics fellowship from the University of Virginia, from which I received my MA in Classics. I wrote my master's thesis on the treatment of women in three exempla of Ovid's Ars Amatoria.

My classics education exposed me not only to ancient languages and literature, but to the very world of the ancient Greeks and Romans, and learning more about Greek and Roman mythology, in which I have had a strong interest since I was a child, was an integral part of the experience. Any program of study in classics demands a strong knowledge of many aspects of the ancient world outside of its languages. I love classics, and I believe my love for it shines through in every class I teach and in every interaction I have with a student.

I have been a Latin language tutor for my entire adult life, I have taught Latin language and literature courses on the college level, and as a teacher at a private school in Virginia, I taught Latin language courses (intro Latin all the way through AP Latin) for middle schoolers and upper schoolers; because the school gave teachers control over course curriculum, I structured my classes so that mythology, ancient history, and classical civilization played an integral role.

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