Week 7 Syllabus: February 19
IS ODYSSEUS FACETED, OR FLAWED? The writing assignment this week will ask you to take a position on our ancient Greek hero and make an argument based upon the first twelve books in the epic poem. We will continue reading with the expectation of finishing the book before Spring Break. That way, students can use that time as an actual vacation from school. If you’re behind, you CAN use it to catch up. But that’s not the way I’d spend my time off.
TUESDAY, February 20
Looking at a modern interpretation of book nine’s lotus eaters encounter, specifically the last episode of Star Trek’s first season, wherein Captain “Odysseus” Kirk must forcibly remove his enthralled crew from a planet under the lotus’ influence.
In the last 10 minutes of class, returning to our small groups to share out research notes on book 11, “The Dead”
HW: Haven’t finished reading books 13 or 14? Do that between now and Thursday.
THURSDAY, February 22
Writing assignment, a character analysis of Odysseus. We will use AI to generate a response in class, and see how it does.
HW: Reading books 15 for class on Monday. The writing assignment in Canvas is due Monday as well.