The Odyssey
This course focuses on Homer's Odyssey and the genre of ancient Greek epic poetry, in particular, on the character of Odysseus and his place within the context of Greek society and thought.
Outcomes: Students should be able to translate the Odyssey with proficiency, and demonstrate detailed knowledge of the author, the poem, and its contents and meanings, as well as deeper understanding and appreciation of various contexts of the poem, its transmission, and the accomplishment of its composition.
Outcomes: Students should be able to translate the Odyssey with proficiency, and demonstrate detailed knowledge of the author, the poem, and its contents and meanings, as well as deeper understanding and appreciation of various contexts of the poem, its transmission, and the accomplishment of its composition.