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Academic Year 2004/2005


Three Great Myths: Prometheus, Persephone and Dionysus
CCIV 112 FA

A detailed analysis of three important myths from classical antiquity, the stories of Prometheus, Persephone and Dionysus. We will examine both literary and visual representations from antiquity. We will also consider how these myths lived on in the Western tradition.

MAJOR READINGS

Hesiod, THEOGONY
Aeschylus, PROMETHEUS BOUND, HOMERIC HYMN TO DEMETER
Euripides, BACCHAE
As well as selections from numerous other ancient sources in translation, and some modern interpretive essays.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Several short (2 pp.) papers and a longer paper or project at the end of the term.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Consistent participation in class discussion is essential.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Szegedy-Maszak,Andrew    
Times: ..T.R.. 09:00AM-10:20AM;     Location: SCIE339;
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 19)
SR. major: 0   Jr. major: 0
SR. non-major: 0   Jr. non-major: 0   SO: 0   FR: 19

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Reading Non-Verbal Texts, Writing
FYI:    FYI Seminar
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Last Updated on MAR-21-2005


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