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Academic Year 2004/2005

Greek Drama
CCIV 202 SP
Crosslistings:
THEA 202

A lecture and discussion course on major works of 5th century BCE Greek tragedies and comedies. Major emphasis will be on reading the plays as performances rather than simply as texts. In order to do so, we will focus on the literary aspects of the plays, on the historical and social context in which they are performed, and on the conventions of Greek theatrical production. In addition, some 20th century non-Greek plays may be assigned in order to illuminate certain tragic and comic motifs.

MAJOR READINGS

An extensive selection of plays by Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes. Readings of background materials on the class website will also be required.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Students will be responsible for the readings mentioned above. There will be three in-class exams and a final exam or a short final paper, at the instructor's discretion.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Students are urged to attend every class starting from the first.

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-21-2005

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