CLSICS383 Heroes, Wars And Quests
Course Description
The Iliad and Odyssey of Homer, the Aeneid of Virgil; intensive study of the background, meaning, and influence of ancient epic poetry, with some attention to minor ancient epics and developments of epic poetry in later periods.

Prerequisite: None.
Academic Information
Units: 3
Distribution I Area: None.
Distribution II Area: Arts.
Diversity Area: None.
Course Video
Video IntroductionClosed Captioned
Schedule & Fee
Dates: May 27-Aug 21
Class #: 2373
Course Fee: $985
Lab Fee: $0
Total Course Fee: $985
Instructor
Gretchen Umholtz
gretchen.umholtz@umb.edu
Book Information
Note: It is essential that students use these specific translations. Everyone needs to have the same page and line numbers in order to complete assignments successfully.
  1. The Epic of Gilgamesh; translated by Andrew George. (Penguin: 2003). ISBN-13: 9780140449198
  2. Homer, The Odyssey; translated by Stanley Lombardo (Hackett Publishing Co.: 2000). ISBN-10: 0872204847, ISBN-13: 978-087220484
  3. Homer, The Iliad; translated by Robert Fagles. (Penguin: 2003 [earlier edition OK]). ISBN-13: 9780140445923
  4. Virgil, The Aeneid; translated by Stanley Lombardo (Hackett Publishing Co.: 2005). ISBN-10: 0872207315, ISBN-13: 978-0872207318.
Wimba Requirement
UMB online courses use Wimba classroom (a live discussion tool) at least twice during the semester. Information about Horizon Wimba can be found at www.dlvpc.umb.edu/wimbasupport.htm. Your course instructor will inform you about dates and times of course meetings in Wimba Classroom.