Teacher: Juan Pablo Barillas
(Read more about his biography here)
Dates for 4-week course:
January 8 to February 2, 2024
Times for Live Sessions: Daily 60-minute live sessions, Monday through Thursday. Please note that all times are given in Mountain Time (MT), which is two hours behind ET, and one hour ahead of PT.
To start with, we will have one section beginning at 9:30am MT. If enrollment is sufficient, we will add a second option.
Course Description
The onset of adolescence marks a time of curiosity and an eagerness to delve into uncharted territories. Hence, it comes as no surprise that students in this stage resonate with the remarkable biographies of legendary explorers such as Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, and Ferdinand Magellan.
In our historical geography Main Lesson, we embark on a captivating expedition to understand how the maps of the Western Civilization expanded exponentially during just a few centuries. This pivotal moment in history acted as a catalyst for the globalizing process of the world. Consequently, our focus extends beyond the conquerors themselves to delve into the profound implications of the discovery and conquest of new territories, both for the conquerors and the conquered.
This awe-inspiring voyage across the globe promises to captivate the attention of every student, igniting their imagination and curiosity.
