Great Books 6 ~ Topics in Classical Civilization
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$846.70
Course Description and Objectives (Prospectus):
The students will explore the ancient world through the great works of literature, history, and political philosophy. Students will read the Greek and Roman authors in translation and engage in
seminar discussions.
Additional Course Information:
The course is taught with both synchronous and asynchronous components. Live Classes are synchronous and have specific meeting times. The asynchronous components are accessed via an online portal and include homework uploads, mini-exams, and daily work assignments.
May 25-July 17, 2026 - Meets Tuesdays/Thursdays 1:00-3:00 PM CT
Course Satisfies: 3 Credit Hours and an Honors Great Books elective at Oxrose Academy
Requisites: Must be a Junior or Senior in High School with a minimum 3.0 GPA; transcripts may be requested.
Reading List
- Homer, Iliad, Richmond Lattimore, trans., University of Chicago Press: Chicago, 2011.
- Homer, Odyssey, Lattimore, Harper Perennial: New York, 2007.
- David Grene and Richmond Lattimore, editors, Greek Tragedies vol I: Agamemnon, Prometheus Bound, Oedipus the King, Antigone, Hippolytus, University of Chicago Press: Chicago, 1991.
- Thomas G. West, ed. and trans., Four Texts on Socrates: Plato (Euthyphro, Apology, Crito)
- Aristophanes (The Clouds), Cornell University Press: Ithaca, 1998.
- Plato, Republic, Allan Bloom, trans., Basic Books: NY, 1991.
- Xenophon, Memorabilia, Amy L. Bonnette, trans., Cornell University Press: New York, 2001.
- Virgil, Aeneid, Robert Fagles, trans., Penguin Classics: New York, 2008.
- Cicero, handout/ online text
- Plutarch, Roman Lives, Robin Waterfield, trans., Oxford World’s Classics, 1999.
- Plutarch, Greek Lives, Robin Waterfield, trans., Oxford World’s Classics, 1999.
- Hesiod, Theogony, handout / online text
- Ovid, Metamorphoses, handout/ online text
- The Book of Genesis, translation of your choice
Required Tech: A headset, w/ both dual earpieces and a microphone; computer and internet connection capable of video conferencing.
Highschool Credits: 1
Advanced College Credit: 3 credits. This option may be requested and has an additional fee of $100 per college credit. Students must meet the minimum grade point average 3.0 to be eligible for ACC. Please contact registrar@oxroseacademy.com to learn more.
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