Three Great Myths: Prometheus, Persephone and Dionysus
CCIV 112
Spring 2006
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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. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Reading Non-Verbal Texts, Writing, Writing |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA CLAS |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 | | Special Attributes: FYI |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
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.
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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. |
| Instructor(s): Szegedy-Maszak,Andrew Times: ..T.R.. 09:00AM-10:20AM; Location: DWNY100; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 20 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: -4 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 0 | FR: 20 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 4 | 1st Ranked: 1 | 2nd Ranked: 1 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 2 |
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