Greek 215 - An Introduction to Greek Tragedy

Intro to Greek Tragedy

Fall
2024
01
4.00
Rebecca Sinos

M/W/F | 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Amherst College
GREE-215-01-2425F
rhsinos@amherst.edu

An introduction to Greek tragedy as a literary and ritual form through a close reading of one play. We will read the Bacchae of Euripides, 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. Professor R. Sinos.

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Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: Translation, regular exams, short papers.

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