| When | Monday 1:30 - 2:30 |
| Teacher Name | MorganHenderson |
| Target Age Range | 9 - 15 |
| General Grade Level | Middle School, Lower High School |
| Ability Level | Intermediate |
| Skill Requirements/Prerequisites | Participants must be able to participate in seminar-type discussion, listening respectfully to others as well as offering their own thoughts. Comprehension of somewhat difficult material should be high enough to encourage such discussion. Ability to sit reasonably quietly during the class required. |
| Book Title | Beowulf |
| ISBN | 978-0-393-32097-8 |
| Family Provided Materials | |
| Instructor Provided Materials | Additional readings will be provided by instructor or given out in class and should be readily accessible from a local library. |
| Study Group Style | Lecture, Seminar |
| Description | [Epic poems appear in many cultures and languages, and are referenced in current literature, movies, plays, news reporting, etc. The class will discuss the epic form in general, and read and discuss Beowulf (translated by Seamus Heaney) in full. In addition, we will read sections of other epics which may include The Illiad, Morte D'Arthur, Sir Gawaine and the Green Knight, Gilgamesh, etc.] |