CH 4311 - Greek Drama

Institution:

SUNY College at Old Westbury

Subject:

Comparative Humanities

Description:

The art of drama is one of the legacies of Greece to Western culture. In this course, the development of Greek tragedy and comedy is discussed; plays by Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euriphides, and Aristophanes are read, as well as 20th Century dramas based on these 5th Century works. Some attention is also given to the criticism of Greek tragedy by Plato and Aristotle. Offered periodically.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.oldwestbury.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 876-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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