Grace MacPherson is a homeschool graduate and a member of the historical first class at Luther Classical College. She holds an A.A. in Liberal Arts from Casper Community College, and is pursuing the Teacher Certification Track B.A. at Luther Classical College. She has previously taught Introductory Latin at Mt. Hope Lutheran School in Casper, Wyoming, and has studied Latin for over ten years, both through homeschool and at the college level.
In this class, students will read the major fiction of Tolkien, as well as selected poetry, and will discuss how Tolkien’s Christian worldview and study of medieval literature informed his writing.
Intended for high school students, but may be suitable for an advanced middle schooler, or for adults seeking to expand their understanding of literature.
Preceptorial Components
1. Literary and Biographical Introduction
2. The Hobbit
3. The Hobbit
4. The Fellowship of the Ring
5. The Fellowship of the Ring
6. The Fellowship of the Ring
7. The Two Towers
8. The Two Towers
9. The Two Towers
10. The Return of the King
11. The Return of the King
12. The Return of the King
13. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
14. Comparison of Drafts: Beren and Luthien
15. Poetry Read-Aloud and Concluding Discussion
What Does a Live Session Look Like?
Live sessions for this preceptorial will meet once a week for approximately forty-five minutes. Students will come to the session having already completed any assigned homework from the previous class. Class will begin with a review of last week’s content and homework. The instructor will then introduce any new concepts, allowing time for student questions. The instructor will then lead the students in working together on translation.
SCHEDULED: TB A
Contact: grace.macpherson.rr@gmail.com
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