CDCS

Arts, Sciences, and Engineering

Religion & Classics - Classical Studies

Course Section Listing

Course

Course Title

Term

Credits

Status

COURSE_SECTION-3-127310

CLST 211-1

Ancient Epic

Spring 2022

4.0 - 0.0

Open

Schedule:

Day	Begin	End	Location	Start Date	End Date

200 PM

315 PM

Meliora Room 218

Enrollment:

Enrolled
9

Capacity
20

Co-Located:

CLST 211-1 (P), CLTR 211-1

Instructors:

Emily Jusino

Description:

In this course we will survey the evolution of the epic genre in the ancient world and its modern reception. We will examine the Mesopotamian Epic of Gilgamesh, the Greek Homeric poems (Iliad and Odyssey), the Hellenistic Argonautica, the Roman Aeneid, and Walcott’s Omeros. We will examine issues of theme, structure, character development, composition, and changes in the genre over time and culture. All readings will be in English or English translation.

Offered:

Fall Spring Summer