52-2670 Ancient Mythology

Course surveys myths and epics produced by ancient cultures such as the Sumarians, Babylonians, Assyrians, Egyptians, and Hebrews. The focus is on the stories, mythic structures, and literary and poetic forms of the myths as they symbolically express deep cultural values. Works studied may include the Sumarian Hymn to Inanna, The Egyptian Mysteries, The Epic of Gilgamesh, and the Kaballah.

3 Credits
HL
PREREQUISITES: 52-1111 Writing and Rhetoric I - Enhanced or 52-1121 International Writing and Rhetoric I or 52-1151 Writing and Rhetoric I or COMPASS Placement Test score >= 97 or ACT (American College Test) score >= 30 or Writing SAT score >= 710