GREK 220 - Courtroom Drama in Athens! I

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4 credits
Legal intrigue, perjury, witness tampering, and bribery may be some of the most lasting contributions of Greek culture to the contemporary world. In this course, students will read a courtroom cases and legal speeches from ancient Athens in the original Greek language, focusing on the authors Lysias and Demosthenes. The course also will explore ancient rhetoric and the legal structure of Athenian Democracy through secondary readings. Course meets concurrently with GREK 320. Intermediate students should enroll in GREK 220; advanced students should enroll in GREK 320. Course requirements will differ according to level.

Prerequisites: GREK 201.