Welcome to Homer's Iliad

LIT 184C

MF 8:50 - 10:25 a.m.

Classical Studies Library

J. Lynn

Attic Geometric Krater, attributed to the Hirschfeld Workshop, c. 750-735 BC; MMA 14.130.14

Texts

The only texts you'll need are Benner's Selections from Homer's Iliad and a good translation of the Iliad (I'd recommend Fagles).

The only text you'll need to begin with is Allen Rogers Benner's Selections from Homer's Iliad (University of Oklahoma Press, 2001). You should also have a good translation of the Iliad; I recommend Fagles' translation, or Lattimore's.

There is a dictionary in the back of Benner, as well as a grammar, which you can supplement with Smyth and the resources in the classics library (especially Cunliffe's Lexicon).

Class Requirements

Be in class every time, on time, with all assignments prepared. We will have frequent quizzes on vocabulary, morphology, and syntax. Grades will be based on quizzes (15%), tests (30%), final paper (25%), and class participation and preparedness (30%). Assignments will be posted regularly on our daily assignments page.

Office Hours and Contact Info

Office hours for J. Lynn will be Monday 12 noon - 2 p.m. in 240 Cowell, and by appointment. The best way to reach me outside of office hours is by email, at jklynn@ucsc.edu.

ADA Info

If you qualify for classroom accommodations because of a disability, please get an Accommodation Authorization from the Disability Resource Center (DRC) and submit it to me in person outside of class (e.g., office hours) within the first two weeks of the quarter (sooner is better!). Contact the DRC at 459-2089 (voice), 459-4806 (TTY), or http://drc.ucsc.edu for more information on the requirements and/or process.