Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2020

     

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HIST 109 001 (CRN: 24070)

THE HERO AND HIS COMPANION

Long Title: THE HERO AND HIS COMPANION FROM GILGAMESH TO SHERLOCK HOLMES (AND BEYOND)
Department: History
Instructor: Maas, Michael
Meeting: 7:00PM - 9:29PM W (13-JAN-2020 - 24-APR-2020) 
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
 
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 15
Section Enrolled: 8
Enrollment data as of: 19-APR-2024 8:39PM
 
Additional Fees: None
 
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Final Exam Time:
2-MAY-2020  
7:00PM - 10:00PM S
 
Description: How does presentation of heroic action illustrate the basic values of society? Historical sources including ancient texts, modern mystery stories, and two "western" movies, show the development of a style of community service linking heroism with alienation. The extent to which women participate will be traced.