Classics 223 - Comedy and Its Problems

Institution:

Bard College

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In the ancient Greek and Roman world, comedy was one vehicle for exploring the fantasies, tensions, and dangers of communal life. Students read the comedies of Aristophanes, Menander, Plautus, and Terence and explore the evolution of ancient comedy as a genre. Students also examine issues of class, gender, and politics (as focused through the lens of comedy) and consider some of the theoretical aspects of humor itself-what makes these comedies funny today?

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bard.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 758-6822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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