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Course Information

Heroes & Classical Epics (WI)

Course ID: CLST 272
School:Arts and Sciences, College of
Program: Classical Studies
Credit Hours: 3

Course Description

This course centers upon the epics of the ancient Mediterranean world, their nature and significance, and, especially, the concepts of heroes and heroism. Outcomes: Students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of ancient epic as a literary genre, what heroes are and why they are featured in epics, and how epics began and evolved to reflect audiences and their social, cultural, political and other concerns, values (such as leadership) beliefs and practices.

This is a writing intensive class.  A grade of C- or better in UCWR 110 is required to enroll.

Classical Civilization (CLST): Loyola University Chicago (luc.edu)



Prerequisite/s

Requirement: UCLR 100 for students admitted to Loyola University for Fall 2012 or later. No requirement for students admitted to Loyola prior to Fall 2012 or those with a declared major or minor in the Department of English, Department of Classical Studies, or Department of Modern Languages and Literatures. This is a writing intensive class. A grade of C- or better in UCWR 110 is required to enroll.

Course Offering

Session Day Time Instructor Location
B Mon, Wed 6:00 PM - 9:15 PM Shellko ONLINE

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