Classical Mythology (260-0-1)
Instructors
German Campos-Munoz
Meeting Info
University Library 3370: Tues, Thurs 3:30PM - 4:50PM
Overview of class
In this course we will study the myths of the ancient Greeks through the reading of ancient texts themselves, in translation. We will begin by studying Greek myth broadly, focusing on our very earliest texts, and then gradually narrow our focus to mythology in Classical Athens. The legacy of Greek mythology is timeless yet the myths themselves grew out of unique times and a unique culture so we will work to understand these myths within their original contexts, yet we will also keep our eye on uses of Greek mythology in the modern world, including in contemporary Chicago.
Class Materials (Required)
Trzaskoma, Stephen and Smith, R. Scott, Anthology of Classical Myth: Primary Sources in Translation (ISBN-13: 978-1624664977)
Lombardo, Stanley, The Essential Homer (ISBN-13: 978-0872205406)
Morwood, James, Bacchae and Other Plays (ISBN-13: 978-0199540525)
Meineck, Peter and Helene P. Foley, Oresteia (ISBN-13: 978-0872203907)
Meineck, Peter and Paul Woodruff, Theban Plays (ISBN-13: 978-0872205857)
Sharon, Avi, Plato's Symposium (ISBN-13: 978-0941051569)
Class Attributes
Historical Studies Foundational Discipline
Literature and Arts Foundational Discipline
Historical Studies Distro Area
Interdisciplinary Distro-rules apply
Literature & Fine Arts Distro Area
Ethics & Values Distro Area