Module #1 Introduction to Classical Literature Overview of the course, importance of classical literature, and its relevance to modern times
Module #2 The Heros Journey Exploring the concept of the heros journey in classical literature, with examples from Homers Odyssey and Virgils Aeneid
Module #3 Love and Desire Analyzing the theme of love and desire in classical literature, with a focus on works such as Ovids Metamorphoses and Sapphos poetry
Module #4 Morality and Ethics Examining the portrayal of morality and ethics in classical literature, with examples from Sophocles Oedipus Rex and Euripides Medea
Module #5 Power and Corruption Investigating the theme of power and corruption in classical literature, with a focus on works such as Shakespeares Julius Caesar and Tacitus Annals
Module #6 Fate and Destiny Exploring the concept of fate and destiny in classical literature, with examples from Homers Iliad and Sophocles Oedipus Rex
Module #7 Hubris and Tragedy Analyzing the theme of hubris and tragedy in classical literature, with a focus on works such as Sophocles Antigone and Euripides Bacchae
Module #8 Identity and Self-Discovery Examining the portrayal of identity and self-discovery in classical literature, with examples from Homers Odyssey and Virgils Aeneid
Module #9 War and Violence Investigating the theme of war and violence in classical literature, with a focus on works such as Homers Iliad and Herodotus Histories
Module #10 Wisdom and Knowledge Exploring the concept of wisdom and knowledge in classical literature, with examples from Platos Dialogues and Aristotles works
Module #11 Slavery and Social Hierarchy Analyzing the portrayal of slavery and social hierarchy in classical literature, with a focus on works such as Aristophanes plays and Platos Republic
Module #12 Mythology and the Gods Examining the role of mythology and the gods in classical literature, with examples from Hesiods Theogony and Ovids Metamorphoses
Module #13 Family and Kinship Investigating the theme of family and kinship in classical literature, with a focus on works such as Sophocles Oedipus Rex and Euripides Medea
Module #14 Politics and Governance Exploring the portrayal of politics and governance in classical literature, with examples from Aristotles Politics and Ciceros speeches
Module #15 Nature and the Environment Analyzing the theme of nature and the environment in classical literature, with a focus on works such as Virgils Eclogues and Ovids Metamorphoses
Module #16 Education and Rhetoric Examining the role of education and rhetoric in classical literature, with examples from Platos Dialogues and Ciceros speeches
Module #17 Class and Social Status Investigating the portrayal of class and social status in classical literature, with a focus on works such as Aristophanes plays and Petronius Satyricon
Module #18 Food and Drink Exploring the theme of food and drink in classical literature, with examples from Homers Odyssey and Petronius Satyricon
Module #19 Travel and Exploration Analyzing the theme of travel and exploration in classical literature, with a focus on works such as Homers Odyssey and Pausanias Description of Greece
Module #20 Women in Classical Literature Examining the portrayal of women in classical literature, with examples from Homers Iliad and Ovids Metamorphoses
Module #21 Slaves and Outsiders Investigating the portrayal of slaves and outsiders in classical literature, with a focus on works such as Aristophanes plays and Petronius Satyricon
Module #22 The Afterlife and Mortality Exploring the theme of the afterlife and mortality in classical literature, with examples from Homers Odyssey and Virgils Aeneid
Module #23 Religion and Ritual Analyzing the portrayal of religion and ritual in classical literature, with a focus on works such as Homers Iliad and Ovids Fasti
Module #24 Roman Imperialism Examining the theme of Roman imperialism in classical literature, with examples from Virgils Aeneid and Tacitus Annals
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Themes in Classical Literature career
