Three Great Myths: Prometheus, Persephone, and Dionysus (FYS)
CCIV 112F
Fall 2018
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01
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This course is a detailed analysis of three important myths from classical antiquity: the stories of Prometheus, Persephone, and Dionysus. Students will examine literary and visual representations from antiquity and also consider how these myths live on in the Western tradition. |
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| 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: FYS |
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:
THIS SECTION IS A FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR (FYS) CLASS.
Consistent participation in class discussion is essential. |
| Instructor(s): Szegedy-Maszak,Andrew Times: ..T.R.. 08:50AM-10:10AM; Location: FISK122; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: -3 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: X | SO: X | FR: 15 |
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