Take Your Journey: The Mythology of the Hero

Heroes and heroines show up in all forms of literature and popular culture.  Katniss Everdeen, Ulysses, Luke Skywalker, Frodo Baggins, Mulan, and Harry Potter all take journeys on their path to hero status.  In this week-long seminar and workshop, a published author from Writers in the Schools (WITS) will help you examine this genre of writing and explore what makes a hero and their journey successful.  Who do they meet along the way?  What challenges do they face?  You will look at historical heroes and, with your instructor’s guidance, create your own hero or heroine, develop their character traits, and design their journey.  You’ll leave the workshop with an epic poem, graphic novel, or short story about your hero and their epic journey.

Students entering 9th Grade to 11th Grade (Ages 14 to 17)

Full Day Session: Monday to Friday (9 am - 4 pm) for one week

Schedule

Week 1 -- June 4-8, 2012

• University of Houston - Clear Lake

Full Day Tuition: $259 (includes courses materials)

Full Day Session	Deadlines	Tuition
Early-Bird Registration	On or Before April 2, 2012	$245
Early Registration	April 3-May 21, 2012	$249
Regular Registration	After May 22, 2012	$259

 

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