HON 101 - Encounters with the Western Canon

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University of Maine at Farmington

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This course focuses on the ways in which the ancient (primarily, Greek) world surfaces in the modern (primarily, Western) world, by focusing on such foundational texts as The Odyssey, Plato's dialogues and The Republic, plays of Greek tragedians and comedians (including Euripides, Aristophanes, and Aeschylus), the scientific and ethical principles of Aristotle, and Greek art, particularly sculpture. Paired with these foundational works will be modern descendants, including movies, short stories, plays, political philosophy, scientific taxonomy, and current ethical and legal standards. We will "witness" many of these modern examples by viewing movies, attending plays, visiting an art museum, and hearing from guest speakers. Course counts as a FYS. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment limited to Honors Program members. Every semester. Credit: 4

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umf.maine.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 778-7000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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