Honors ENH 251: Mythology
Welcome Honors Students!
Hello, I am your instructor Rod Freeman and I hope you find this course meaningful. The purpose of this literary mythology course is to provide a representative foundation--a sampler of those myths most influential to the English-Speaking peoples upon which subsequent literature builds upon, makes allusion to, is compared with, or reacts against.
Please familiarize yourself with Blackboard prior to the beginning of the class. Three texts are used for assignments, discussion and examinations in the course:
Thury, Eva M. M. Introduction to Mythology: Contemporary Approaches to Classical and World Myths. Oxford: Oxford UP, 2004.
Homer. The Odyssey. Robert Fagles, trans. New York: Penguin, 1997.
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Tolkien, J.R.R.. The Lord of the Rings. New York: Houghton, 2003
By all means begin your readings early! I suggest beginning with the introduction and first chapter to each of the textbooks.
Coming soon (prior to the first week of class):
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Course Syllabus -
Reading, discussion other assignments by week
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Weekly folders with additional readings, presentations, audio files, discussion board/blogs, and assignments.
ENH 251 Mythology: Deals with the myths and legends of civilizations with the greatest influence upon the development of the literature and culture of the English speaking people, and compares those myths with myths from other cultures. Prerequisites: None.
