Gilgamesh: The Oldest Piece of Literature Known

GENINT 731.359

Osher (50+). In this course, we read and discuss The Epic of Gilgamesh.

About this course:

Gilgamesh is a remarkable work that has influenced the whole of the ancient Mediterranean world, including the Hebrew bible. In this course, we look at the original text along with the best translations of those text, delving in the human mind of 4200 years ago. As Sophocles wrote, “Many are the wonders of the world, but none more wonderful that man.” No doubt he read Gilgamesh! And we will too, discussing it as we go. This course uses the Hybrid format which allows students to participate remotely and/or in the classroom.

Winter 2025 Schedule

January 8 - February 26

Wednesday 1:00PM - 3:00PM PT

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Instructor: Vincent Coppola

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Fee:

$80.00

Hybrid

Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood

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Notes

Hybrid course: combination of in-person and live-online.

Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Visitors not permitted. You must be at least 50 years old and a current member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UCLA to enroll in this course. If your membership has expired or if you wish to become a new member, please proceed with enrolling in courses and you will be automatically prompted to add a membership during checkout. If you participate remotely, please download a free version of zoom at https://zoom.us/ to participate in this course.

Refund Deadline

No refunds after January 16, 2025

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Wed Jan 8, 2025

1:00PM PT - 3:00PM PT