HU 212 - Classical Mythology

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3

Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None

English Prerequisites: None

Math Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Description: This course involves a close examination of the major myths of the ancient Greeks and Romans while also looking at earlier Mesopotamian and Egyptian forerunners as well as the considerable influence that ancient myths have had on contemporary literature and film. Mythology is by nature an interdisciplinary course and thus examines ancient narrative through a number of lenses (literature, theology, archaeology, history, and philosophy) and in a number of genres (epic poetry, tragedy, comedy, modern prose, and film). Special attention is given to understanding the ancient cultures which produced these stories and outlining why they remain a central part of the human experience and the broader discipline of the humanities.

Department Consent: No Department Consent Required

General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities