The Iliad, the Odyssey, and their Influence: The primary purpose of this class is to introduce two of the earliest and (arguably) most influential works of Western literature, Homer's Iliad and the Odyssey.
Cassone panel with the Trojan Horse, an episode from the Iliad, book II, Giovanni di ser Giovanni Guidi. Florence, 1460-65. Place: Musée national de la Renaissance, Château d'Ecouen
Two 1-2 page response papers
Due Mon. Sept. 13th
Due Fri. Oct. 8th.
One 5-6 page paper.
Due Fri. Nov. 5th by midnight
10-20 minute class presentation
Schedule anytime between Fri. Sept. 17th and the last day of class
Final paper or project
substantial interpretation of some aspect of the Iliad and/or Odyssey
research paper on a topic relevant to Homeric epic or something more creative
Preliminary draft due in class on Monday, December 6th
Contains citations for Greek and Roman studies focusing on the period from 2000 BC to 800 CE. Covers classical languages, literatures, history, philosophy, art, and more