About this course
This course delves into Homer's epic poem, 'The Odyssey', exploring its themes, characters, and cultural significance. Designed for students, literature enthusiasts, and anyone interested in ancient Greek literature, the course will guide learners through the narrative structure, key motifs, and the historical context of the work. By the end of the course, participants will gain a deeper understan...
What you'll learn
- Summarize the plot structure and major episodes of The Odyssey
- Perform close readings of key passages and interpret Homeric language and style
- Analyze major characters and their motivations, including Odysseus, Penelope, and Telemachus
- Identify and interpret central themes and motifs such as homecoming, identity, and hospitality
- Explain literary devices and narrative techniques used in epic poetry
- Situate The Odyssey within its historical, cultural, and oral-performance contexts
- Compare The Odyssey with other classical and later texts to trace its influence
- Assess modern adaptations and the poem's presence in contemporary culture
- Evaluate feminist and philosophical readings, including the role of women
- Develop critical arguments and written interpretations supported by textual evidence
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites; basic familiarity with reading literary texts and access to an English translation of The Odyssey is recommended.
- Level
- Intermediate· Level
- Duration
- 8 weeks· Duration
- Language
- English· Language
- Modules
- 12· Modules
Skills you'll gain
- Close reading
- Literary analysis
- Comparative literature
- Critical thinking
- Historical contextualization
- Thematic interpretation
- Textual interpretation
- Argumentation and critique
- Research skills
- Cultural literacy
What you'll study
12 modules — work at your own pace.
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