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How to get the most out of G. K. Chesterton’s Ballad of the White Horse With Gregory Pyne:
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Read section of text beforehand
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Watch that week’s recording.
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Do the assignments, quizzes, and any extra work assigned.
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Once the course is completed to the parent's and professor’s satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records.
Total Classes: 8
Duration: 55 minutes
Prerequisite: None
Suggested Grade Level: 10th to 12th grade
Suggested Credit: ½ semester Literature
Instructor: Gregory Pyne
Instructor Email: gwpyne@gmail.com
Course Description: Explore the historical, mythical, and contemporary meaning of the last, great English epic poem. Join Mr. Pyne as he unpacks this legend of King Alfred against the warring Vikings in this eight-week course. Release your inner warrior!
Course Materials: The Ballad of the White Horse by G. K. Chesterton, Seton Press edition (available from www.setonbooks.com or www.chesterton.org.
Homework: Weekly reading of a primary text is expected, as well as supplied secondary sources (usually through PDF files provided free by the instructor), which expound on particular themes or ideas presented in the text. Weekly automated quizzes for immediate feedback.
- Teacher: Greg Pyne