The required texts are the same for both IB Literature and IB Language and Literature. Read The Odyssey (Fagles translation) and watch one of the movies in the list. For IB Lit, write an analytical essay discussing one or two of the global thematic concepts in common between the texts. For IB Lang, produce a creative writing piece in response to the texts and one or two of the global thematic concepts. Details are in the documents below.
IB Literature (Ruedi):
IB Language and Literature (Trebert):
Where can I find these texts?
The Odyssey
Homer's Odyssey translated by Robert Fagles (available for free online):
Homer's Odyssey translated by Robert Fagles (if you prefer a hard copy for annotations):
Secondary Text/Film Options (These websites may contain pirated material. I do not take any responsibility for that nor do I claim ownership of those materials in any manner. I do not encourage you to use these websites which may contain pirated material. Also, they may contain advertisements that may potentially link to viruses or malware which may infect your computer. While I do not encourage you to use them, IF you choose to use these websites, please be careful and make sure to install antivirus and/or malware protection software just in case. I am not responsible if your computer gets infected. These websites are simply here; it is your choice what you want to do with them.) FYI the YouTube links to purchase/rent the movie also contain trailers for the movies.
Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? – Directed by Ethan & Joel Coen, Rated PG-13 (2000)
Purchase or Rent on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vndkDwrZHCA
Free on 123 Movies: https://ww2.0123movie.net/movie/o-brother-where-art-thoua-6739.html
2001: A Space Odyssey – Directed by Stanley Kubrick, Rated G (1968)
Purchase or Rent on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzyboHtgWlQ
Free on 123 Movies: https://ww2.0123movie.net/movie/2001-a-space-odyssey-5755.html
Big Fish – Directed by Tim Burton, Rated PG-13 (2003)
Purchase or Rent on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hoJlRdsCGI
Free on 123 Movies: https://ww2.0123movie.net/movie/big-fish-9868.html
Movie Script: https://johnaugust.com/downloads_ripley/big-fish.pdf
The Road – Directed by John Hillcoat, Rated R (2009)
Free on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=El6fxciKhn8
Free on 123 Movies: https://ww2.0123movie.net/movie/the-road-10913.html
Movie Script: http://www.cinefile.biz/script/road.pdf
