Classical Mythology (HUM 102: Surrey Campus) Fall 2005 Syllabus

Sep 6 Introduction / Tutorials

Sep 13 Iliad 1, 3, 6, 9 [Lecture: Iliad 1-12]

Sep 20 Iliad 16.1-499, 16.799-1017, 18, 22, 24 [Lecture: Iliad 12-24]

Sep 27 Odyssey 1, 5, 6 [Lecture: Odyssey 1-8]

Oct 4 Odyssey 9, 10, 11, 12 [Lecture: Odyssey 9-16]

Oct 11 Odyssey 18, 19, 22, 23 [Lecture: Odyssey 17-24]

Oct 18 Mid-term exam / No lecture or tutorials

Oct 25 A. Agamemnon, A. Eumenides

Nov 1 E. Alcestis, S. Philoctetes

Nov 8 A. Prometheus Bound, E. Hippolytus

Nov 15 S. Oedipus the King, S. OC 1-1020

Nov 22 S. Oedipus at Colonus, S. Antigone

Nov 29 E. Bacchae

General essay topic:

“In the readings for the week, discuss the form given by the poet to the content.

In your discussion, consider the esthetic experience generated by the artwork.”

This course requires you to do two 500 word essays (2 pages each, double-spaced).

Essay #1 is due before the midterm on the day of your chosen readings.

Essay #2 is due after the midterm on the day of your chosen readings.

Instructor: 

Christopher S. Morrissey

Department of Humanities

Phone: 604-291-4664

Email: csmorris

Office Hours:

Mondays 2:30-3:30 p.m. (AQ 5124: Burnaby campus)
Tuesdays 2:30-3:30 p.m. (SUR 520: Surrey campus)

If possible, please make an appointment to reserve your own time and to avoid waiting.

TA: Jennifer Brown

Email: jbrown1

HUM 102 Office hour: Tuesdays 2:30-3:30 p.m. (SUR 520: Surrey campus)