CL CV 241
Greek and Roman Mythology
Comparative Arts and Letters
College of Humanities
Course Description
Greek and Roman gods, heroes, and myths, emphasizing literature but also giving attention to representations in the visual arts.
When Taught
Fall, Winter, Spring
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Reading and Writing
Learning Outcome
Through the reading and writing assignments successful students will develop skills in sound thinking and critical reading.
Title
Reading and Analyzing Greek and Roman Myths
Learning Outcome
Successful students will intelligently read and analyze various Greek and Roman myths in anthologies and in complete works - e.g. Homer's Odyssey, Aeschylus' Oresteia, Ovid's Metamorphoses, Eugene O'Neill's Morning Becomes Electra.
Title
Appreciation for the Aesthetics of Western Civilization
Learning Outcome
Students will develop an appreciation for the aesthetics of western civilization's most pervasive and seminal texts.
