Syllabus


	CLASS MEETINGS: Monday & Wednesday 4:30-5:45 (C205-03), SB G24 OFFICE HOURS: Monday & Wednesday 4:00-4:30, CM 143 By appointment: (260) 483-2074 E-MAIL: ehartsay@hotmail.com GOALS (1) Basic understanding of the nature of mythology, of ancient Greek and Roman myths and of the function of myth in other ancient societies, leading to an appreciation of the cultural and religious di-versity of the ancient world. (2) Knowledge of mythology’s cultural importance, not only in in its society of origin but also to later societies. (3) Awareness of the diverse origins and uses of myth. (4) A grasp of some of the theories and methods used in the study of myth and of the culture and set-ting of ancient societies. (6) The ability to discuss these matters. REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS Anthology of Classical Myth. Ed. S. M. Trzaskoma, R. S. Smith, and S. Brunet. Indianapolis: HACMkett 2004. (ACMM) Osborn, Kevin, and Dana Burgess. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Classical Mythology. 2nd ed. New York: Alpha 2004. [IG] Ovid. Metamorphoses. Tr. Charles C Martin. New York: Norton 2005. [OM] CALENDAR 24 August (W): INTRODUCTORY: Welcome to Classics C205. Syllabus overview, assignments and re-quirements. Using the textbooks. What is myth(ology)? Why do people study mythol-ogy? What does myth have to do with culture? A little on anthropology, archaeology and history. Section 1: The background. 29 August (M): INTRODUCTORY CONT.: 1. Definitions recap. 2. Setting: a. Geography, b. antiquity of man, c. Greek historical outline. 31 August (W): HOW DO WE KNOW WHAT WE KNOW: A. About Myth – the methodology of the study of myth. B. About the history and study of ancient civilizations (the methodologies and disciplines involved). The importance of chronology and how it is established C. The nature of historical sources. D. COSMOGONY: Read IG 13-24; Hesiod, Theogony 1- 455 (ACM 129-44); Apollodorus, excerpt A1 (ACM 17-18, 21-22). 05 Sept. (M): Labor Day 07 Sept. (W): THE CONTEXT OF ANCIENT GREEK MYTH: A. The historical sources of Greek and classical myth. Read IG 39-54. B. Environment, culture, traditions. Read IG 3-12. Section 2: The basics of Classical Greek Mythology. 12 September: COSMOGONY: Read IG 13-24; suggested: Hesiod, Theogony 1-455 (ACM 129-44); Apol-lodorus, excerpt A1 (ACM 17-18, 21- 22). 14 September: THE MAJOR PLAYERS, PART I. A. The first generation (if not covered in cosmogony). B. THE RISE OF ZEUS: Read IG 67-80. Suggested: Theogony 456-508, 621-885 (ACM 144-46, 149-56); Apollodorus, excerpts A2 & D, (ACM 18, 21-22). PROJECT ASSIGNED 19 September: THE MORTALS PART I - HUMAN ORIGINS: Read IG 13- 24; Theogony 509-620 (ACM 146-9); Suggested: Works and Days 1-234 (ACM 160-67); Metamorphoses I.125-605 (OM 18-33); Apollodorus, excerpts E1-2-3 (ACM 23); Plato, Protagoras 320c-323d (ACM 361-63); Lucian, DG 5 (ACM 280-1). PROJECT ASSIGNED 21 September: THE MAJOR PLAYERS PART II. OLYMPIANS 1: Read IG 81-96; Theogony 886-1030 (ACM 157-60). 26 Sept. (M): 26 September: OLYMPIANS 2: Read Metamorphoses II.548-1204 (OM 67-87); Apollodorus, excerpts B1-5 (ACM 19-20); Suggested: “Homeric” Hymns 3 and 4 (ACM, 178-97). Due 28 September: OLYMPIANS CONTINUED 03 October (M): AND YET AGAIN, MORE OLYMPIANS AND POINT- LESS RECAPS 05 October: YOU PROBABLY KNOW WHERE THIS IS GOING –EVEN MORE OLYMPIANS. LECTURE 12 Examina-tion 1 (Midterm). PAPER 1 ASSIGNED 05 October (W): Examination 1 (Midterm) assigned. PROJECT DUE. 10 October: YOU KNEW IT - OLYMPIANS. LECTURE 13 12 October: Fall Break 17 October: OLYMPIANS. LECTURE 14. 19 October(W): OLYMPIANS. LECTURE 15. Examination 1 (Midterm) DUE!!!!. PAPER 1 ASSIGNED 24 October: OLYMPIANS. APOLLO CONTINUED, ARTEMIS, HERMES,: Read IG 81-96; Apollodorus, 3.15.6-E.1.19 (ACM 54-57); Plutarch, Lives 24.1-25.2 (ACM 376-77); Hyginus, Fab. 37-47 (ACM 228-31); 26 October: DIONYSUS: IG 109-120 31 October: 02 Nov. (W): TBA 07 November: TBA 09 November: PAPER 1 DUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!; PAPER 2 ASSIGNED 09 November: TBA 14 November: TBA 16 November: TBA 21 November: TBA 23 November: Thanksgiving Break 28 November: TBA 30 November: TBA 05 Dec. (M): PAPER 2 DUE!!!!!! 05 Dec. (M): TBA 07 December: TBA 12 December: TBA 13 December: Examination #2 (Final): 10:30 am-12:30 pm (section 1) (FINAL) 14 December. FINAL : 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm (section 3) (FINAL)  OURS 15 December: Examination #2 (Final): 4:00-6:00 pm (section 2) (FINAL) NOTES 1. This is a provisional syllabus. While the dates of assignments and exams should stay the same, changes in the organization of material will occur and readings will be assigned on a weekly basis. I will try to keep these reasonable. Try to be aware of changes – they will be announced, and posted. You should try to skim the introductions, back matter and notes in the textbooks. You should read all materials I hand out in connection with the course, as these will be guides for your own benefit. 2. The Idiot’s Guide includes five appendices: (A) defines some useful terms; (B) provides a list of characters; (C) gives a partial listing of Greek gods and heroes with their Roman equivalents; and (E) lists the major ancient written sources. Appendix [D] details the consequences for mortals of sexual intercourse with immortals; I suppose it’s a handy review of some stories. The Meridian Handbook, which is an alphabetical guide, has a listing similar to (C) on page 681 plus a chrono-logical chart at pages 682- 3. The Anthology, pp xxxiii-lvii, has maps, genealogical tables, and a timeline of authors. 3. The requirements for the course consist of two exams, two research papers and one project. The two exams will each count for 20% (or 25%) of the course grade, the two papers will each count for 25% (or 20%) (for a total of 90%). Students may choose whether their exam or paper grades will be more heavily weighted. The project will count for 10%. There will be possible topics available for the project and papers topics but students are strongly encouraged to develop their own. Although attendance will not be taken, periodic ‘pop quizzes’ for extra credit may occur at the beginning of class periods. Material in the lectures will not always be duplicated in the readings, and vice versa. 4. The Perseus Digital Project <http://www.perseus.tufts.edu> is a source for texts and translations of ancient Greek and Latin authors as well as reference materials and images of pottery, sculpture, architecture, and coins. 5. Office hours will be before class on Monday and Wednesday from 3: 00 to 4:30, and by appoint-ment. If you need to make appointments or talk about something call or e-mail. I would prefer to know about things sooner than later. 6. The textbooks will NOT always duplicate material and points made in lecture. If you are absent MAKE SURE that you get caught up with notes, assignments and special announcements in a timely manner. Find out who takes the best notes in class and polish up on your begging and bar-tering skills to get their notes. I will probably be able to help, but I don’t want to repeatedly re-present entire lectures. If you may have a disability that would affect your performance, LET ME KNOW. The office of Services for Students with Disabilities (at Walb Union 118-218 (481-6657)) will help.