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CLSC 101. Greek Mythology. A survey of the major Greek myths, sagas and tales of gods and heroes, and their influence on later eras, particularly ancient Rome.

CWL 132. World Mythology. An introduction to the study of mythology in a global context, with an emphasis on literary content and cultural perspectives.

CLSC 210. Roman Myth and Legend. A survey from literature and artifacts of the major Roman myths and legends of heroes and gods focusing on their impact and influence on Rome’s development and identity as well as that on subsequent cultures.

CLSC 340. The Underworld. In-depth investigation of the realm of the dead as given in ancient Greek and Roman myth. Topics include its topography and population, journeys to it, and interpretations of it. Comparative analysis of ancient myths of the underworld from other cultures.

CLSC / CINE 350. Hollywood Does Rome. Investigation of filmmakers’ motives and methods used to portray ancient Romans from the beginnings of cinema to the present. Topics include ‘imaging’ the past, ‘power’ of image, community and society, cultural imperialism, film theory, ‘language’ of myth, and reception theory.

CWL / CLSC 366. Classical Stories, Modern Voices. Comparative readings of ancient literature in a global context, including analysis of classical literary genres and archetypes, their modern interpretations/rewritings, and their echoes in popular culture.

CWL 452. Selected Topics: Mythology. Interrelation of two or more mythologies, mythological themes or theories of mythology. Different areas of study of mythology each semester.

CWL 453. Fairy Tales. Study of fairy tale as a unique literary genre and art form. Class will apply contemporary theory to tales and identify psychological, religious, cultural, and alchemical patterns and symbols that manifest the realization of identity and illustrate creative processes.