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Academic Year 2000/2001
Plato
GRK 271 FA
One or two dialogues will be examined in their historical and intellectual context, with close attention to the relationship between philosophical content and dramatic form.
MAJOR READINGS
Selections from Plato's SYMPOSIUM in ancient Greek Xenophon's SYMPOSIUM in English translation Selections from Athenaeus, DEIPNOSOPHISTAE in English translation Lissarague, THE AESTHETICS OF THE GREEK BANQUET
Murray, ed., SYMPOTICA (selections)
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Examinations and Assignments not known
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Students should normally have taken at least one Greek course at the 200 level or the equivalent. In doubtful cases, consult instructor.
COURSE FORMAT:
Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA CLAS
Grading Mode:
Student Option
Prerequisites:
NONE
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Last Updated on MAR-26-2001
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