The Power of Names: Reading A Wizard of Earthsea
Type:Reading
Keyword:Discussion,Intensive Reading,Literature,Speaking,Vocabulary
Course Description:
Delivery : On Campus
In this class we will discuss the book, A Wizard of Earthsea. Students will read each chapter before class, and bring written notes regarding points that were difficult to understand, so that everyone can discuss them together. These will be handed in as a part of the participation grade. Students will be responsible for keeping up with the pace of reading: if they miss a class, they are still responsible for handing in their notes for that chapter. Because the events of each chapter build on the events of previous chapters, discussions will not be confined to only the pages read that week. There will be some consolidation each week, but we will not be reading the book in class. Discussion will cover mythic heroes and themes in stories from around the world, and how the book shares some of these themes. As a part of this, students will create their own hero and myth.
After this class, You will be able to discuss the book A Wizard of Earthsea, and the idea of what makes a hero from various cultures. You will gain a deeper understanding of mythic literature, and its effect on, and importance to us as an audience.
This class will be delivered on campus. There will be two makeup classes. These dates will be announced on the first day of class.