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1. be able to discuss The Lord of the
Rings thoroughly and intelligently. However, due the vast nature of Tolkien’s world, a student will still have much to explore when the
curriculum is complete, should he or she wish to do so. |
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2. have a basic understanding of over 130
literary terms introduced in the curriculum and have experience in applying
that knowledge in identifying literary elements for themselves. |
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3. be acquainted with over 600
vocabulary words and have a thorough knowledge of over 450 of them
which are covered in quizzes. The student will also have significant practice
in determining the meaning of words from context. |
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4. understand more about
Tolkien, his life, and his many of his thought processes in creating this
work. The purpose of this is to demystify the writing process and to encourage
students to create for themselves. |
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5. be better able to interpret and write
about literature and other topics through the numerous writing assignments
included. |
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6. have a basic understanding
of the history of the English language and the field of linguistics. |
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7. understand how an author
creates a marvelous setting for a work of literature. |
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8. have a basic understanding of the
background of the ancient epics (The Iliad, The Odyssey, and
The Aenied) and of the epic conventions that define them. This would be an
excellent introduction to a more thorough study of these works and would at
least allow students to be able to discuss these works intelligently in future
literary discussions. |
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9. have a basic understand of Old
English Literature through examining significant portions of Beowulf
and learning more about its background and influence on Tolkien’s works. |
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10. have a basic knowledge of the
Arthurian legends, including the story of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
Students will also be introduced to the works of Thomas Malory, Sir Edmund
Spenser, and Alfred, Lord Tennyson in this context, though these works are not
thoroughly examined. |
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11. have a working knowledge of the basic
elements of traditional poetry forms and know how to scan a poem. |
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12. know about various genres of
literature with particular emphasis on the benefits of fantasy literature as
defined by Tolkien in his landmark Oxford lecture “On Fairy Stories.” Students
are also taught guidelines for discerning literature that is appropriate for
their situation. |
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13. have practice in interpreting maps,
chronologies, and genealogical tables and be able to make
inferences from these reference materials. |
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14. be able to identify a theme and a
leit-motif in a work of literature. |
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15. understand the limitations and
advantages of converting a literary work to a movie and to be able to compare
the two forms for themselves. (optional study). |
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16. examine important issues
such as war, ecology, and the cooperation between cultures and races in order
to develop his own ideas on these topics |
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17. know more about the positive
character qualities expressed in The Lord of the Rings such as loyalty,
devotion to duty, pity, persistence, and sacrificing for the good of others. |
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