Topics in Myth

CAS CL 305

  • Aesthetic Exploration
  • Research and Information Literacy
  • Writing-Intensive Course

Prerequisites: First Year Writing Seminar (e.g., CASWR 100 or WR 120) - This course may be repeated for credit as topics change. Topics vary. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Research and Information Literacy, Writing-Intensive Course.

FALL 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Paul EPC 206 MWF 1:25 pm-2:15 pm Topic for Fall 2026: Monsters and Monstrosity in Greco-Roman Myth. We will study ancient monsters in the literary and physical arts, from Homer's Iliad and Ovid's Metamorphoses to vase paintings and murals. We will ask what these monsters reveal about Greek and Roman fears and anxieties and how these monsters change over time. No knowledge of Greek or Latin required.

SPRG 2027 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Kronenberg TR 9:30 am-10:45 am

Note that this information may change at any time. Please visit the MyBU Student Portal for the most up-to-date course information.