LANG 2130 - Classical Comedy

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Stockton University

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Reading and discussion of ancient comedies of different styles and periods. We will examine a few Greek plays by Aristophanes (high classical period, Ancient Comedy), one play by Menander (4th-3rd century BCE, New Comedy), and a number of Roman Comedies by Plautus and Terence. Classical comedies reflect vividly as no other literary genre everyday life in the Ancient world. Aristophanes depicts the people of Antiquity in bright colors against the background of historical events of the time. Menander turns more to private life at a time of rapid change in Athens. We will conclude with a number of Roman plays inhabited by diverse characters' evil masters, sly slaves, innocent maidens, and young men hopelessly in love- that set the standards for Renaissance and Modern comedy. Faculty: D. ROESSEL 4.000 Credit hours 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Arts & Humanities Division Romance Languages Department

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stockton.edu

Phone Number:

(609) 652-1776

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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