Enrollment is restricted by university regulations. Group study in a field that shall not coincide with that of any regular course and shall be specific enough to enable students to write essays based upon their studies.

The concept of a hero has evolved over time, and the modern understanding of a hero may differ significantly from the classical or traditional definitions. In modern culture, a hero is often seen as someone who is admired for their courage, selflessness, and noble qualities, and who is willing to take risks or make sacrifices in order to help others or achieve a noble goal” (Cambridge, 2022). In this course, students will explore the representation of “the modern hero” through the lens of the CW show Supernatural. With horror, comedy, and biblical elements, the crosscultural genre of the show is able to capture the diversity and mythological weight of Ancient Greek Epics and Tragedies through a modern scope. Weekly episodes will be paired to relevant readings regarding the mythological and literary connections behind the episodes. Students will learn to “close read” symbols in television, and analyze literary allusions through the visual medium.

For enrollment, please contact the student facilitator to receive an enrollment permission code:

Brissa Mejia - brissamejia@berkeley.edu


Please ensure you only enrolled in the allowed units:

Unit Range 1-3

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