CLASSICS 228 - Classical Epic

Institution:

Hobart William Smith Colleges

Subject:

Description:

This course includes epics from ancient Greece and Rome, which arose at critical moments in the development of their respective civilizations. Through a detailed study of these texts students examine the genre of epic poetry-its form and style, assumptions, values, and attitudes-along with the relation of each poem to the culture which produced it, and an eye toward similarities and differences. Epic poetry was, for these civilizations, one of the most significant bearers of their intellectual and cultural history. (Offered every four years)

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

WWW.HWS.EDU

Phone Number:

(315) 781-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.