Monthly Archives: September 2012

Manly Tears

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Brenna

Although it may be a seminal epic whose influence has thoroughly permeated almost every part of Western art and culture, The Odyssey remains a work far removed from contemporary understanding. The culture described is one that shares what might be … Continue reading →

Posted in Odyssey, Student Generated | 8 Comments

Was Achilles on Facebook?

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Tobias

Speaking of literary works as maps and mapping literary works, the New York Times ran an interesting column today.

Posted in Odyssey | Comments Off on Was Achilles on Facebook?

Study Abroad

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Tobias

Yesterday’s discussion of literary mappings and other ways of visualizing the world through fiction represents a good opportunity to remind you that our course is, of course, also intended to serve as a window out onto the world. Above is … Continue reading →

Posted in Notes and Information | Comments Off on Study Abroad

Continued discussion on the transformation of the Odysseus’ men

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Erin

Hello, I don’t know if I’m allowed to do this because technically it’s not my day to post a on the blog but I wanted to continue a discussion that I believe otherwise we would not be able to get … Continue reading →

Posted in Odyssey, Student Generated | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

Changes to First Paper Deadline

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Tobias

The online course schedule now reflects the changed deadlines for the first paper. Your rough draft will be due on Friday, September 14.  I will read your papers over the weekend and schedule paper conferences with all of you for … Continue reading →

Posted in Notes and Information | Comments Off on Changes to First Paper Deadline

Ancient Colonization

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Tobias

The map below shows the political geography of the Mediterranean in the 6th century BC.  Greek cities and colonies are labeled in red, Phoenician ones in yellow.  Greek colonization began in roughly 800 BC and is thus more or less … Continue reading →

Posted in Odyssey | 6 Comments

Vacationing in Hades

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Clare

Death is scary. For thousands of years, cultures have created explanations for why humans die, myths of what happens when we cross into the great beyond, and ways of living that will guarantee eternal happiness. The Christians have heaven and … Continue reading →

Posted in Odyssey, Student Generated | 8 Comments

“Is My Thesis Hot or Not” Survey

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Tobias

You can find the link to our “Is My Thesis Hot or Not” survey here. There are 10 theses for you to rank.  Don’t overthink this – go with your gut feelings, and remember that anonymity is completely guaranteed.  We’ll discuss … Continue reading →

Posted in Notes and Information | Comments Off on “Is My Thesis Hot or Not” Survey