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Academic Year 2000/2001


Homer: THE ODYSSEY
GRK 214 SP

Class discussion will focus on major concerns of current Homeric scholarship, among them theories of oral composition, the epic tradition in Greek literature, Homeric society and values, the nature of Homeric heros, Homeric myth and religion.

MAJOR READINGS

Selections from Homer's ODDYSSEY in Greek, and the remainder in English translation, along with some modern critical essays.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Examinations and Assignments not known

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA CLAS    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-26-2001


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