AGRS28
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AGRS 28 - Greek and Roman Myths
Course Title
Greek and Roman Myths
Course Description
The society, culture, values and outlook on life of the ancient Greeks as expressed in their mythology; their views on life, birth, marriage, death, sex and sexuality; on culture and civilization, the origin and meaning of the world. Their use of myth to think about, and give order to human experience. The course includes some of the most important works of Western literature in English translation (the 'Odyssey', the 'Theogony', twelve plays by leading Greek dramatists (Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides), along with their historical and religious context, as well as drawing on material evidence (vase paintings, sculpture, archaeological sites).
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option
Method of Assessment
Written Exam
Breadth
Arts & Literature, Philosophy and Values
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if following the course(s) have already been completed.
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Credit Restrictions.
Students will receive no credit for CLASSIC 28 after completing CLASSIC N28, CLASSIC S28X, or CLASSIC S28.
Credit Replacement Courses. Upon passing, students can use the following course(s) to replace a deficient grade for this course.
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Formats
Lecture, Discussion
Term
Fall and Spring
Weeks
15 weeks
Weeks
15
Lecture Hours
3
Lecture Hours Min
3
Lecture Hours Max
3
Lecture Mode of Instruction
In Person, Online
Discussion Hours
1
Discussion Hours Min
1
Discussion Hours Max
1
Discussion Mode of Instruction
In Person
Outside Work Hours
8
Outside Work Hours Min
8
Outside Work Hours Max
8