An overview of the course:

Introduction:  the big picture.
Objectives:  what students will gain from the course.
Instructor:  office hours and contact information.
Textbooks:  books to purchase.
Requirements:  assignments, exams, and other bases for grading.

Complete list of class meetings and due dates:

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Details on the semester project:

Introduction:  what the project is about.
Guidelines:  strategies for success.
Milestones:  assignments and due dates.
Resources:  some online aids.

Guidelines for in-class panels on topics in epic:

Introduction:  why panels?
Panels:  topics, panelists, and contact information.
Preparation:  getting ready for your panel.
Schedule:  dates and deadlines.

Guidelines for the special assignment on Callimachus' Hecale.

Introduction:  overview and purpose.
Procedure:  order of work.
Suggestions:  hints and tips.
Diegesis:  ancient summary of the Hecale.
Fragments:  remains of the poem in English.

Readings for classes and panels.

Links to Web resources for students of epic:

General:  useful repositories of information.
Myth:  guides to gods, heroes, and heroines
History:  the historical background to the Trojan War.
Geography:  maps of the ancient Mediterranean.
Images:  links to images of epic subject matter.