CLCV 223 - Myth,History,Fiction,Tradition

Institution:

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Description:

A unique examination of several legendary figures from Greco-Roman antiquity. Employing the disciplines of mythology, historiography, and the study of popular culture, the student develops a synchronic, multi-millennial understanding of such men and women as Achilles, Medea, Alexander the Great, and Cleopatra by studying primary ancient, medieval, Renaissance, and modern sources from such diverse perspectives as those of epic, lyric, and dramatic poetry, scientific and romantic biography, political propaganda, painting, popular fiction, and documentary television, as well as feature film.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.illinois.edu/

Phone Number:

(217) 333-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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