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GRK 271
Plato
GRK 271 FA
Photo Caption and Credits
Next Offered in 9899 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
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: Language Instruction Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA CLAS
Prerequisites:
None
Last Updated on MAR-03-1998
About the Photo:
A mosaic from a villa near Pompeii depicts Plato ( third from
left) teaching
Reference:
Browning, Robert, THE GREEK WORLD, Japan: Thames
and Hudson Inc., 1985
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