ENG 2150 - Legends of Troy

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): ENG 1020 or ENG 1021

Description: This course studies the literature of the epic war between the Greeks and the Trojans. We read literature from ancient Greek and Roman sources and consider such characters as Achilles, Paris, Helen, Odysseus, and Hercules, and the groups connected with them: the Amazons, the Argonauts, the Spartan armies, and the Roman Legions. Students also consider the legacy of this war in popular culture: graphic novels, movies, and video games.