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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 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-26-2001


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