Explores Middle Eastern mythology and its cultural, social, and literary significance; views Middle Eastern mythology in its historical and geographic positions and in the larger context of Western literary tradition; introduces theoretical approaches to mythology and basic literary elements and terminology; considers how studying myth affects and influences reading other work; explores Middle Eastern myth's influence on the Hebrew Bible. Recommended: Pass RD-090 or placement in RD-115; pass WR-095 or placement in WR-121. 03/29/2016-06/09/2016 Lecture Tuesday, Thursday 10:00AM - 11:50AM, Room to be Announced