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Academic Year 2001/2002

Lysias and Lyric Poetry
GRK 206 SP

In this course we will study aspects of the private lives of the ancient Greeks by reading IN GREEK an oration of Lysias dealing with a case of adultery in which family life is described in detail; one oration of Lysias dealing with a case of assault arising from two men's amorous rivalry for possession of a male lover; a selection of lyric poems by such authors as Sappho and Alcaeus. Although some attention will be given to grammar and syntax, the major focus of the course will be on rhetorical and literary criticism and on ancient Greek concepts of marriage and sexuality (both heterosexual and homosexual).

MAJOR READINGS

Lysias, ORATIONS 1 AND 3 (Scodel) GREEK LYRIC POETRY: A SELECTION (D.A. Campbell)

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Translation quiz after each major reading section; final (10 page) paper on one of the following topics: (1) Marriage and Family Life; (2) Homosexuality in Greek Antiquity; (3) Eros in Antiquity.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

The ability to read ancient Greek is a requirement for this course. The principal course texts are in Greek, not in English. Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA CLAS    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: (GRK101 AND GRK102) OR GRK201 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2002

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