Spring 2022
In Session
Tuesdays
1 PM - 3 PM
February 1, 8, 15, 22, March 1, 15, 22, 29, April 5, and 12, 2022
Location:
Main Campus
Tuition:
$210
Attend In Person OR Online!
See Below for full details about our new Hybrid courses
Ever fascinating, ancient Greek mythology still inspires multimedia creative expressions. We will see why as we thematically explore a diverse array of delightful ancient tales. First, creation tales of the earth and deities, gender, and generational conflicts that end with the god Zeus as supreme ruler. Then on to particular deities and their importance in Greek ritual and culture. Next, the hero tales grouped into dramatic epic clusters—the culture heroes Herakles, Theseus, Jason and the Argonauts, Oedipus, and the Trojan War cycle. These tales treat virtually every aspect of human relationships and activities, revealing how the Greeks perceived them and illuminating modern ideas and works.
NEW - Hybrid Course Format
- All classes will be delivered both in person and online via live video streaming. Students will enroll in their preferred format during registration.
- In person classes will be held in the Rubel Room at the University of Arizona's Poetry Center (1508 E Helen St, Tucson, AZ 85721). Enrollment for in person classes is limited by classroom capacity and offered on a first come, first served basis. All students attending on campus will observe the relevant University of Arizona policies designed to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 (more information here). Students who enroll to attend in person will also have complete online access to the course including all class recordings.
- Online students may attend all classes via live video streaming and will be able to participate in all course Q&A sessions with the professor in real time. Students may also access class recordings for a limited time to assist those who may not be able to attend the live class times. Online access will be password protected and only available to enrolled students.
Registration Will Open Online:
Monday, November 22, 2021 at 8 AM (AZ Time)
Required Reading:
- Barry Powell, Classical Myth. Pearson. 8th ed. ordered; any edition acceptable.
- Additional brief readings will be provided to students online.
