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Our literature courses draw upon the same Socratic principles as our history classes. In both, students read great texts and participate in open-ended discussions to develop a deeper understanding of big questions. Our approach is “Socratic” because it is driven by questions. Our teachers do not deliver lectures — they lead conversations.
Our literature students read one book a month, and classes meet on a monthly basis. Each meeting has two components. The first is a lesson in which our teachers lead students through a systematic review of the book they have read. Together, students and teachers explore and use the core concepts of literary analysis to reach a more full understanding of the text. In this part of our course, students discover how elements like setting, characters, symbols, and imagery shape the novel.
After the lesson, students meet to discuss the book in discussion sessions. This is where students apply the elements of literary analysis to the book they have read. In our discussion session, teachers do not lecture. Instead, they present students with open-ended questions and facilitate the discussion, providing feedback as appropriate. Our discussion sessions are capped at 20 students. Should more than 20 students sign up for the course, additional discussion sessions will be set up to ensure that all students will be able to speak each time we meet.
Our literature students read one book a month, and classes meet on a monthly basis. Each meeting has two components. The first is a lesson in which our teachers lead students through a systematic review of the book they have read. Together, students and teachers explore and use the core concepts of literary analysis to reach a more full understanding of the text. In this part of our course, students discover how elements like setting, characters, symbols, and imagery shape the novel.
After the lesson, students meet to discuss the book in discussion sessions. This is where students apply the elements of literary analysis to the book they have read. In our discussion session, teachers do not lecture. Instead, they present students with open-ended questions and facilitate the discussion, providing feedback as appropriate. Our discussion sessions are capped at 20 students. Should more than 20 students sign up for the course, additional discussion sessions will be set up to ensure that all students will be able to speak each time we meet.
Class Schedule
The junior high course will meet on the second Thursday of each month.
The high school course will meet the fourth Thursday of the month.
Click HERE for exact dates.
The schedule is as follows
1. Literature Lesson — 8:00 to 8:50 Pacific
2. Discussion Session — 9:00 to 9:50 Pacific
The high school course will meet the fourth Thursday of the month.
Click HERE for exact dates.
The schedule is as follows
1. Literature Lesson — 8:00 to 8:50 Pacific
2. Discussion Session — 9:00 to 9:50 Pacific
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Optional Writing Course |
An optional writing course runs in parallel to the discussions. Students who sign up for the writing course complete biweekly assignments and monthly essays. They also gain access to recordings that impart the essentials of essay structure, content, and style.
2023-24 Reading Lists:
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Junior High Little House on the Prairie, ISBN 0064400026 The Hound of the Baskervilles, ISBN 0007368577 A Wrinkle in Time, ISBN 0312367546 Where the Red Fern Grows, ISBN 0440412676 The Hobbit, ISBN 02-611-0221-4 Adam of the Road, ISBN 0142406597 Banner in the Sky, ISBN 0064470482 The Secret Garden, ISBN 236227228 |
High School Pride and Prejudice, ISBN 0198826737 1984, ISBN 1784876593 The Odyssey, translated by Alexander Pope, ISBN 1420953249 Heart of Darkness and other Stories, ISBN 1853262404 All Quiet on the Western Front, ISBN 0449213943 To Kill a Mockingbird, ISBN 0099549484 The Scarlet Letter, ISBN 0007350929 Hamlet, ISBN 0007902344 |
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Requirements
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DAILY WORK/HOMEWORK
Students are expected to read about three to four hours per week in preparation for the class discussion. There is no required work before the first day of class. Each homework assignment is posted on the last slide of the Power Point presentation of each class. If a student misses the assignment for whatever reason, it is available on the course recording.
CLASS PARTICIPATION
100% of the grade is based on class participation. All interactions in class will be civil and respectful. Reasoned debate requires polite disagreement. Students who do the reading and participate in class will fulfill the course requirements. Students are required to have their cameras on during class and are expected to engage in discussion. Please have the student sitting in a quiet room with no distractions.
MISSED CLASSES
If students miss class for whatever reason, they are responsible for watching the recording on the Classical Historian website. Students must watch the recording to learn the homework assignment.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
All classes take place using Zoom technology. A computer with a good internet connection is needed. On August you will receive an email from Zdenka De Gree (zdenka@classicalhistorian.com) explaining how to log in to the class and how to access the course recordings.
Students are expected to read about three to four hours per week in preparation for the class discussion. There is no required work before the first day of class. Each homework assignment is posted on the last slide of the Power Point presentation of each class. If a student misses the assignment for whatever reason, it is available on the course recording.
CLASS PARTICIPATION
100% of the grade is based on class participation. All interactions in class will be civil and respectful. Reasoned debate requires polite disagreement. Students who do the reading and participate in class will fulfill the course requirements. Students are required to have their cameras on during class and are expected to engage in discussion. Please have the student sitting in a quiet room with no distractions.
MISSED CLASSES
If students miss class for whatever reason, they are responsible for watching the recording on the Classical Historian website. Students must watch the recording to learn the homework assignment.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
All classes take place using Zoom technology. A computer with a good internet connection is needed. On August you will receive an email from Zdenka De Gree (zdenka@classicalhistorian.com) explaining how to log in to the class and how to access the course recordings.
Instructor Information
Adam De Gree
is a Philosophy graduate from the University of California, Santa Barbara and holds a Master of Arts in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from Prague’s CEVRO Institute. His research covers the intersection of aesthetics and economic theory. He and his wife Tessa recently welcomed their first daughter, Amália, to their home in the historic city of Prague, Czech Republic. Adam is available to parents and students at adam@classicalhistorian.com
is a Philosophy graduate from the University of California, Santa Barbara and holds a Master of Arts in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from Prague’s CEVRO Institute. His research covers the intersection of aesthetics and economic theory. He and his wife Tessa recently welcomed their first daughter, Amália, to their home in the historic city of Prague, Czech Republic. Adam is available to parents and students at adam@classicalhistorian.com
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Recorded Class Option
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Enroll your child in this option and he will receive the recorded class each week to view and learn from at his leisure.
Students enrolled in the online course automatically receive access to the recorded classes.
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Recorded Class
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Contacts
Teacher:
adam@classicalhistorian.com
Administrative Questions:
john@classicalhistorian.com
Technical Questions:
zdenka@classicalhistorian.com
adam@classicalhistorian.com
Administrative Questions:
john@classicalhistorian.com
Technical Questions:
zdenka@classicalhistorian.com
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Because there is a limited number of students in each class, all registration is final and no refunds are given.
However, credit for future courses or materials can be given if an unforeseen event arises.
However, credit for future courses or materials can be given if an unforeseen event arises.
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