CLAS 304 - Sophoclean Tragedy

3 HU, WR
Second Semester. In-depth study, in translation, of the seven surviving tragedies of Sophocles. Careful consideration of these plays as individual realizations, in the context of Fifth-Century Athenian culture, of Greek heroic ideals. Close reading of primary texts as well as Secondary critical and theoretical studies. Discussion and occasional student reports.

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: CLAS 206 or CLAS 101. Consent of instructor required.
Enrollment Limit: 20.
Mr. Van Nortwick

[Next offered 2007-2008]

Credits: 3 hours

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