CCIV112 - Three Great Myths: Prometheus, Persephone and Dionysus

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Academic Year 2005/2006

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

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: Student Option

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Szegedy-Maszak,Andrew

Times: ..T.R.. 09:00AM-10:20AM; Location: DWNY100;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 20)

SR. major: X Jr. major: X

SR. non-major: X Jr. non-major: X SO: X FR: 20

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Reading Non-Verbal Texts, Writing

FYI: FYI Seminar

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Last Updated on MAR-30-2006