CCI 205    Classical Mythology
Prof. Linda Danford
Office: McIver 235
Hours: MWF 9:30-10
Phone: 334-5729
e-mail: lcdanfor@uncg.edu

REQUIRED TEXTS:
A Short Introduction to Classical Myth, Barry Powell
Homeric Hymns-trans. by Susan Shelmerdine
Homer, The Odyssey-trans. by Robert Fagles
Ovid, The Metamorphoses-trans. by Rolfe Humphries
Sophocles II, Greene and Lattimore eds.
Euripides, Ten Plays-trans. by Paul Roche

RECOMMENDED TEXT:
Dictionary of Classical Mythology, Zimmerman

STUDENT LEARNING GOALS:

At the end of the course the student will be able to:

1. demonstrate a working knowledge of the Greek and Roman gods, legends, and folk-takes which define and characterize Greek and Roman myth;

2. show familiarity with the beliefs of the ancient Greeks concerning the origin of the cosmos, the differing natures of  gods, heroes, and mortals, and the relationship between those gods and heroes to the daily life of the individual, family, and community;

3. recognize how the Greeks as well as artists of subsequent time periods used these myths and legends to provide a structure or medium for artistic expression;

4. identify some of the better known ancient and modern theories of myth interpretation and to apply these theories to several specific myths studied in this class.
 
 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Quizzes------------------------------------------20% of final grade
Two hourly exams--------------------------------50%
Final Exam (Thurs. May 9  8:30 AM)-------------30%

Grades are assigned on a 10 point scale.

POLICIES:
Regular attendance in class is expected and roll will be taken.  Unannounced quizzes (about 10 during the semester) will also serve as a way to reward attendance and prompt arrival. No make-up quizzes.  Two lowest grades will be dropped.

No make-up tests will be administered unless student has contacted the instuctor on or before the day of the test.  Send me an e-mail message or phone message in my office.  Be prepared to take the make-up within one week of the exam date or sooner, if possible.

Reading assignments should be completed before the class date for which they are assigned.  Tests and quizzes will cover material from both class lectures and reading material.

Slides of paintings, sculpture, vase decoration, or mosaics both ancient and modern will be shown frequently and those which I use on quizzes and exams will be available on my webpage.

*To consult my webpage:  Go to UNCG webpage and click on Academic Programs, go to Classical Studies page, Go to Linda Danford, Go to CCI 205 (Spring 2002) etc.

Please Note:  It is not my policy or the policy of my department to grant selective retroactive withdrawals from this class.  Please be aware that the deadline for dropping a course without penalty is Wed. March 20.  If you do not drop the course by this date, I will assume that you are staying with it through the end of the semester.
 

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