Foreign literature Grade 8. Antiquity. Collection 1

Discover the timeless legacy of ancient literature! Our "Foreign Literature Grade 8: Antiquity" course offers an immersive journey into the foundational texts of Western civilization. Through interactive lessons, quizzes, and engaging activities, students will explore the literary and cultural significance of ancient texts and their impact on world heritage.

Why choose our course:

• Interactive Tests: Test and reinforce your knowledge with engaging, thought-provoking quizzes.
• Expertly crafted content: Designed by experienced educators to ensure high-quality and effective learning.
• Focus on literary heritage: Encourage students to explore the profound influence of ancient literature on modern storytelling and philosophy.

Course Module

Module 1: Antiquity

• Section 1: Sacred books as cultural heritage and literary sources
• Section 3: Antiquity
• Introduction
• Antiquity
• Lesson 5: Ancient Greek culture and literature
• Questions and tasks
• Lesson 6: Features of Ancient Greek literature
• Questions and tasks
• Lesson 7: The Iliad
• Questions and tasks
• Lesson 8: Ancient Greek lyric poetry
• Questions and tasks
• Lesson 9: Song lyrics
• Questions and tasks
• Lesson 10: Ancient Greek theatre
• Lesson 11: Prometheus Bound
• Questions and tasks
• Lesson 12: Ancient Roman culture and literature
• The Aeneid
• Questions and tasks
• Lesson 13: Quintus Horatius Flaccus
• Questions and tasks
• Lesson 14: Publius Ovidius Naso
• Questions and tasks

Expected Learning Outcomes

• Understands general features of ancient literature development.
• Identifies prominent representatives of ancient literature and their contributions to world culture.
• Explains the concept of humanity and the world in ancient literature and its reflection in studied texts.
• Names major cycles of Greek mythology (Trojan, Theban, Argonauts), key mythological images, and plots.
• Retells and interprets Trojan myths as outlined in the curriculum.
• Characterizes central mythological images and symbols of the Trojan cycle.
• Describes key facts about the lives and works of ancient authors.
• Explains how mythological images and plots are represented in ancient literature.
• Defines “heroic epic,” “elegy,” “ode,” “tragedy” and identifies their features in studied texts.
• Defines “metrical form,” identifying hexameter and pentameter in studied works.
• Analyzes poetry with a focus on ancient ideals and authorial perspectives.
• Understands general development of lyric, epic, and drama in antiquity.
• Interprets artistic conflicts in studied texts.
• Characterizes the images of Achilles, Hector (Homer's "Iliad"), Prometheus (Aeschylus' "Prometheus Bound"), Aeneas (Virgil's "Aeneid").
• Identifies similarities and differences between mythological images and their literary adaptations.
• Explains the lasting influence of ancient images in world and Ukrainian literature and arts (using 1–2 selected works).
• Names renowned Ukrainian translators of ancient works and evaluates their contributions to Ukrainian culture and literary heritage.