Greek 215 - Intro to Greek Tragedy

Fall
2016
01
4.00
Sarah Olsen
MWF 10:00AM-10:50AM
Amherst College
GREE-215-01-1617F
GROS 12
solsen@amherst.edu

An introduction to Greek tragedy as a literary and ritual form through a close reading of one play. We will read Euripides' Medea, with attention to poetic language, dramatic technique, and ritual context. This course aims to establish reading proficiency in Greek, with review of forms and syntax as needed. Three class hours per week.


Requisite: GREE 111 or equivalent.  Fall semester. Visiting Professor Olsen.

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.