Spring 2022
AGRS 28 001 - LEC 001
Formerly Classics 28
Greek and Roman Myths
Duncan E Macrae
Class #:31333
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Ancient Greek and Roman Studies
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
6
Enrolled: 244
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 250
Waitlist Max: 0
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
1 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week, 3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, and 8 hours of outside work hours per week.
Final Exam
WED, MAY 11TH
03:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Pimentel 1
Other classes by Duncan E Macrae
Course Catalog Description
The society, culture, values and outlook on life of the ancient Greeks as expressed in their mythology; their views on life, birth, marriage, death, sex and sexuality; on culture and civilization, the origin and meaning of the world. Their use of myth to think about, and give order to human experience. The course includes some of the most important works of Western literature in English translation (the 'Odyssey', the 'Theogony', twelve plays by leading Greek dramatists (Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides), along with their historical and religious context, as well as drawing on material evidence (vase paintings, sculpture, archaeological sites).
Rules & Requirements
Credit Restrictions
Students will receive no credit for CLASSIC 28 after completing CLASSIC N28, CLASSIC S28X, or CLASSIC S28. A deficient grade in CLASSIC 28 may be removed by taking CLASSIC N28, or CLASSIC N28.
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Requirements class fulfills
Meets Arts & Literature, L&S Breadth
Meets Philosophy & Values, L&S Breadth
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
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