The forum will be hosted by Denise McCoskey Professor of Classic. The topic is “Entering Cyclops’ Cave: How Scholars Engage with Popular Culture.” The forum will focus on controversy over scholarly responses to Christopher Nolan’s film The Odyssey
Forum participants are encouraged to read "An Uncomplicated Man" by Emily Wilson and "Joyce Carol Oates goes to battle for 'Odyssey' takes aim at translator Emily Wilson's viral review" by Emily St. Martin.
Sandwiches, vegetarian and turkey, will be provided to faculty members who RSVP to humanitiesinstitute@miamioh.edu by 3 p.m. Friday, October 2nd. You are welcome to bring your own lunch, if that is your preference.
The Humanities Faculty Lunch Forum meets once per month to discuss topics of general interest, such as trends in higher education, questions of policy, emerging fields of study, curriculum, teaching challenges, and issues related to career stage.
