The Odyssey: An Introductory Adventure into Classical Epics

Summer 2025: Jun 9 - Aug 1 Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00am-9:45am CST
Credit: 0.5
Grades: 9-12
Description:After ten brutal years fighting the Trojan War, Odysseus and his men are finally heading home victorious, but exhausted. However, a happy return is not guaranteed! Join Odysseys as he suffers through terrors and dangers, experiences the wonderful and spectacular, and contends with malevolent gods, captivating demi-goddesses, and monsters. Yet, while Odysseus fights his way home, his home itself is beset with trouble, as his wife Penelope is besieged by suitors who threaten to steal Odysseus' kingdom, but also kill his son and heir, Prince Telemachus.
Course Objectives: This summer course is intended to: introduce students to the world of Homer, -
introduce elements of the classical epic tradition, -
Students will practice art of reading well.-
Students will practice interacting with the text by taking notes, including narrative summaries, noting questions, and other interesting details.-
Students will practice speaking and listening through class discussion of the reading.-
Students will practice thinking and writing through writing a 500-word essay prompted by the readings and class discussion.-

Texts:
The Odysseyby Homer. Trans. Robert Fagles 
ISBN-10 : 9780140268867 ISBN-13 : 978-0140268867