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Episode 24 - Fyodor Dostoyevsky
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11/10/21 • 60 min
In honor of the bicentennial of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s birth, Andrew Zwerneman and Professor Gary Morson of Northwestern University discuss all things concerning the great author of Russian literature. The conversation covers Dostoevsky’s biography, his great literary feats, and how to teach his best works.
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Episode 16 - Dante's Inferno
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07/30/19 • 44 min
In preparation for the release of Cana Academy's upcoming guide, Leading a Seminar on Dante's Inferno, Andrew Zwerneman sits down with the author of that guide and Cana Academy's Director of Instruction, Jeannette DeCelles-Zwerneman. They discuss what makes the Inferno such a worthwhile classic to study with high-school students and some advice for teachers who might find this an intimidating text.
05/30/19 • 40 min
In this second part of his conversation with Professor Gregory Nagy, Director of Harvard's Center for Hellenic Studies, Andrew Zwerneman discusses Homer’s great epic, the Iliad.
12/14/18 • 38 min
Andrew Zwerneman sits down again with his friend Tom Werge, Professor Emeritus at Notre Dame. They discuss Charles Dickens’ seasonal classic, A Christmas Carol.
Episode 22 - Plato's Republic
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02/03/21 • 39 min
The perfect accompaniment to Jeannette DeCelles-Zwerneman’s latest guide, Leading a Seminar on Plato’s Republic, this episode features an interview with the author herself. She and Cana Academy President, Andrew Zwerneman, cover some of the background to the writing of the Republic and discuss why this is an excellent text to study with high-schoolers.
Episode 18 - Plato's Phaedo
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01/30/20 • 50 min
Andrew Zwerneman talks to Cana Academy master teacher Mary Frances Loughran about Plato's dialogues, with a special focus on Plato's Phaedo, the subject of Mary Frances' most recent teaching guide. To purchase the guide, please visit our online shop here.
04/07/20 • 15 min
Andrew Zwerneman strongly believes that the seminar method is the best way to conduct an education in the humanities. In this episode, he discusses 11 reasons why this is true.
Episode 5 - Plato's Apology
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09/27/18 • 43 min
Andrew Zwerneman sits down with Jonathan Sanford, Provost and Professor of Philosophy at University of Dallas, to discuss one of Plato's most important dialogues, The Apology.
06/08/18 • 35 min
Join us in this episode of Classics as Andrew Zwerneman finishes his conversation with Tom Werge, discussing one of their favorite novels, James Agee's A Death in the Family.
02/11/20 • 47 min
In this episode, Andrew Zwerneman sits down with Cana Academy master teacher Jeannette DeCelles-Zwerneman to discuss the subject of her most recent teaching guide, Leading a Seminar on Locke’s Second Treatise of Government. To purchase the guide, please visit our online shop here.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Classics have?
Classics currently has 24 episodes available.
What topics does Classics cover?
The podcast is about Courses, Podcasts, Books, Education and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on Classics?
The episode title 'Episode 24 - Fyodor Dostoyevsky' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Classics?
The average episode length on Classics is 177 minutes.
How often are episodes of Classics released?
Episodes of Classics are typically released every 26 days, 22 hours.
When was the first episode of Classics?
The first episode of Classics was released on May 18, 2018.
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