Homer’s Iliad - Spring 2025 - Registration

TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS (12-12:30pm PACIFIC // 3-3:30 PM EASTERN), January 7 - March 27

In this class, for students 12+, we will read and discuss Homer's Iliad in its entirety. Each half-hour class will be devoted to one chapter (chapters are called books - 24 in total) and we will use the excellent new Emily Wilson translation as our main book and Gareth Hinds' graphic novel version as supplementary material. Class will include discussions of the text and ancient mythology, explorations into ancient history, and student generated creative work.

Class Details:
Duration: 12 weeks - 24 half-hour classes
Frequency + Schedule: Tuesdays/Thursdays from 12-12:30pm Pacific (3-3:30pm Eastern), January 7-March 27
Teacher: Wes
Enrollment: No previous experience with The Iliad needed. 
Cost: The cost of the full class is $360 (24 half-hour classes)
Class Materials: The Iliad translated by Emily Wilson, The Iliad graphic novel version by Gareth Hinds
Location: Zoom
Registration: Please complete the form below to register your child for class. As space is limited, full payment of $360 for class must be received in order to complete registration (payment details below). If your child decides not to continue with class after the first meeting, we will refund the price of class (minus the first class $15).

Payments must be made via Zelle (wesley.swing@gmail.com), Venmo (@wesswing - sending to friends - phone number (434) 825-5381), credit card, or an Ocean Grove Charter School PO made out to “Latin and the Classics with Wes.” When making your payment, please indicate your child’s name in the note. Payment must be made in order to complete registration.