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Introduction to Classicial Mythology
CCIV205 SP

In this class we will read literary versions of myths from Greece and Rome and look at representations in ancient and later art. Starting with myths of the Creation, we will move on to look at the individual gods and goddesses, their powers and their place in ancient religion, then to the often perilous interactions of humans and gods. In the second half of the semester we will concentrate on the heroes and heroines of mythology, ending with the Trojan War and its aftermath. you a basic grounding in the stories and the images - to make you "mythologically literate." As that analogy implies, we will also analyze myth as a system of communication and consider how these myths portray the world, the divine and the place of men and women in relation to the gods, to nature and society.

MAJOR READINGS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

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

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Szegedy-Maszak,Andrew    

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Times: ..T.T.. 01:10PM-02:30PM;     Location: SHAN107

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 75)

SR. major: 8   Jr. major: 10

SR. non-major: 7   Jr. non-major: 10   SO: 20   FR: 20

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Last Updated on MAR-24-2000

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