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CHESTERTON ACADEMY COURSE SYLLABUS
LITERATURE 9: ANCIENT LITERATURE
Course Description
This course introduces students to ancient epic poems written by Homer, Virgil, and the Greek dramatists.

Course Materials
Hamilton, Edith, Mythology (summer reading)
Homer, Iliad 
Homer, Odyssey
Aeschylus, Prometheus Bound
Aeschylus, Agamemnon
Sophocles, Antigone
Greek tragedy essay
Virgil, Aeneid  

Grading
40% Exams and Quizzes
30% Essays and Written Work
20%  Participation

Course Outline 
Unit 1 (Week 1): Hamilton, Edith, Mythology
Unit 2 (Weeks 2-12): Homer, Iliad
Unit 3 (Weeks 13-21): Homer, Odyssey 
Unit 4 (Week 22):  Aeschylus, Prometheus Bound
Unit 5 (Week 23): Aeschylus, Agamemnon
Unit 6 (Week 24): Sophocles, Antigone
Unit 7 (Week 25): Greek tragedy essay
Unit 8: (Weeks 26-32): Virgil, Aeneid 

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  • About
    • Team
    • Chesterton Schools Network
    • Work at CAO
    • The Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter
  • Academics
    • College Prep
    • Curriculum >
      • Humanities and the Arts
      • Math, Science and Language
    • Current Class Offerings
    • Credits per Class
    • Class Schedule
    • Graduation Requirements
    • Summer Reading
  • Admissions
    • Recommend a Student
  • Calendar
  • Student Life
    • Houses
    • Activities
    • Student-Parent Handbook
  • Support
    • Memorare Army
    • Christmas Wishlist 2016
    • Amazon Smile
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