ENG 270 - The Classical Heritage

Institution:

Albright College

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Description:

A study of selected ancient Greek and Roman epic, dramatic, lyric and theoretical works that have influenced later world literature and thought - especially literature in English. All works are read in translation. Special emphasis is on the relationship of these works to contemporary critical issues. Writers studied vary from year to year but always include most of the following: Homer, Sappho of Lesbos, Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes, Plato, Aristotle, Plautus, Catullus, Virgil, Ovid, Horace and Juvenal. Offered in response to demand.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.albright.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 921-2381

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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