Age: 14+ High School 1 Full Credit
In this class, Thomas Purifoy will explore some of the greatest epics and books written in the history of the world. Thomas is an author and teacher who studied English and Creative Writing at Vanderbilt University. He takes a special interest in understanding the way literature functions, as well as how we write about it.
This course explores the perennial theme of man trying to achieve happiness in spite of the difficulties of life. It involves heavy reading, and will include either entire books or sections from The Odyssey, Augustine’s Confessions, The Divine Comedy, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Hamlet, Paradise Lost, Pride & Prejudice, Heart of Darkness, and important British poets.
Regular writing assignments included local students presenting papers publicly to the class in a seminar-style setting, in addition to regular discussion.
This course is part of the Compass Lectures Series where veteran teachers are filmed as they teach in an actual classroom. Purchase of this product grants access to videos filmed live in Nashville as well as assignments given to the students attending in person by means of our Learning Management System. Any homework needs to be graded by students or parents.
Course Content
Introduction & Materials
About Instructor
Course Includes
- 29 Lessons
- 59 Steps
- Course Certificate
