Greek and Roman Mythology
Peter Struck
This course will focus on the myths of ancient Greece and Rome, as a way of exploring the nature of myth and the function it plays for individuals, societies, and nations.
Class Schedule
Coursera Greek and Roman Mythology
Fall 2012
Dr. Peter Struck
Dr. Peter Struck
COURSE SCHEDULE
• Week 1: Introduction
(9/24/12 - 9/30/12)
Welcome to Greek and Roman Mythology! This first week we’ll introduce the class, paying attention to how the course itself works. We’ll also begin to think about the topic at hand: myth! How can we begin to define "myth"? How does myth work? What have ancient and modern theorists, philosophers, and other thinkers had to say about myth? This week we’ll also begin our foray into Homer’s world, with an eye to how we can best approach epic poetry.
(9/24/12 - 9/30/12)
Welcome to Greek and Roman Mythology! This first week we’ll introduce the class, paying attention to how the course itself works. We’ll also begin to think about the topic at hand: myth! How can we begin to define "myth"? How does myth work? What have ancient and modern theorists, philosophers, and other thinkers had to say about myth? This week we’ll also begin our foray into Homer’s world, with an eye to how we can best approach epic poetry.
Readings: No assigned texts this week, but it would be a good idea to get started on next week's reading to get ahead of the game.
Video Lectures: 1.1-1.7
Quiz: Complete the quiz by the end of the week deadline, Sunday, 9/30/12, 11:59pm New York time.
Video Lectures: 1.1-1.7
Quiz: Complete the quiz by the end of the week deadline, Sunday, 9/30/12, 11:59pm New York time.
