GRK202
Homer's Poetry, Then and Now
Subject code
GRK
Course Number
202
Department(s)
Instructor(s)
Department/Program Faculty
Course Long Title
Homer's Poetry, Then and Now
Description
We read selections from Homer’s Odyssey or Iliad, and ancient receptions such as Plato's Ion, the Battle of the Mice and Frogs, Plutarch’s Gryllus. We conclude by considering one contemporary reception such as David Malouf’s Ransom, Pat Barker's Silence of the Girls or Madeline Miller's Circe. Prerequisite: Students should have a working knowledge of ancient Greek and should select either the intermediate 202 or advanced 302, depending on their skills.
Writing Credit
No writing credit
INDS Program Relationship
IDCM - CMS Program
GEC This Course Belongs To
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Offering Frequency
Normally offered every other year