Minor in Classical Literature - Greek Tragedy CLAS 3515   Greek Tragedy
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Greek tragedy was a product of the democratic society of fifth century Athens and played a vital role in the life of the community. This course explores the nature and development of the tragic genre through a study of the plays of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides in translation. The tragedies are examined as literary texts and in terms of their mythical background and cultural context. Topics to be studied include the conventions of the genre; the nature of tragic heroism; aspects of staging and performance; ancient & modern theories of tragedy.
FORMAT:

• Lecture
• Discussion

PREREQUISITES: Students must be beyond first year.
CROSS-LISTING: THEA 3515.03
EXCLUSIONS: CLAS 3510X/Y.06