History - Ancient Greece: Homer's Iliad: Gods and heroes

Course intent

Our series of one-off lectures will give you the opportunity to delve into the details of the Ancient world with our expert tutor. In this lecture, you will have a chance to explore the classic tales of the Homer’s Odyssey.

What will I learn?

The Odyssey narrates the epic journey of the hero Odysseus from Troy to his home in Ithaca. In this lecture we shall explore the tradition of heroic travel and its enduring appeal, as well as what it means to be a hero.

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

This lecture is suitable for everyone.

As our courses are taught in English, please contact us if you have any concerns about your level of English.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

We recommend bringing paper and pen so you can make notes.

What can I do when I finish the course?

We offer a wide range of courses and lectures on aspects of history, as well as other Humanities subjects that may be of interest to further your knowledge.

Additional Information

This course does not qualify for an Education and Skills Funding Agency subsidy, so no concessions are available.

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class.

We value and support equality, diversity and inclusion by promoting fairness and respect at all times.

How to enrol

Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

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