Slow Going, and What is Consciousness?

I'm having trouble with my World Literature Survey. I've established the problem, and it is not doing the reading or the homework itself. In fact, some of the assignments and lectures have been quite enjoyable. The problem is finding everything I need: the reading material itself, a lecture, and a study guide/study questions. It is quite time consuming, and if I continue going at the rate I'm going now, it will take me almost 7 more months to finish this literature class! (My goal is to finish by January)

So I have an idea... 

The Epic of Gilgamesh- Summary Essay

History
The Epic of Gilgamesh is an ancient Mesopotamian poem, and is most notably one of the oldest known works of literature. The poem exists in its earliest form as several separate Sumerian legends dating around 2000 B.C.E, which were later combined into a great Akkadian epic inscribed on twelve tablets, thought to be dated around 1800-1700 B.C.E.  The Epic of Gilgamesh was discovered in 1853 C.E., and is a widely celebrated work of literature today.

The Epic of Gilgamesh- Lecture

Thank you to Mr. David Chadd who posted some informative and entertaining lectures about the Epic of Gilgamesh on vimeo. There was no contact information for Mr. Chadd, so unfortunately I was not able to thank him for sharing his knowledge. But it was exactly what I needed to complement my at-home study.

Vote on my Next Course!

It seems apparent to me now that I should only try to complete one course at a time. Perhaps at an accelerated pace if I can, but certainly not get overwhelmed with an entire semester's load of courses at once. I would ideally like to complete an entire semester's worth of courses in the same amount of time. Just doing them one (or possibly two) at a time. If I do it slower, so be it. It's not a race. I'm just here to learn the material and apply it to my life. 

I forgot, homework sucks

Well, I finished my homework for today. Let me just say, it was not enjoyable. In fact, it sucked. Arduous, tedious, patronizing. Oh, the joys of college.

The Epic of Gilgamesh- Study Questions

World Literature Survey 

The Epic of Gilgamesh 

Study Questions

The Epic of Gilgamesh- Which Translation?

Today, I began to read the Epic of Gilgamesh.

And then I began again. 

And then again. And then I tried to listen to an audio book.