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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.
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This course aims to introduce students of widely differing backgrounds and academic preperation to Greek mythology. In addition to Homer's Odyssey which is read in its entirity, students read Hesiod's Theogony and other original source materials. The acquistion of knowledge of the myths paves the way for discussion of the following topics, among others: psychoanalytic and other interpretations of greek Myth, recurrent themes in myth, the relationship between myth and folktale, the transformation of myth by writers and artists, and the role of myth in a scientific and technological society. Offered annually. Prerequisite: EMS
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A poem is a construct of reality not simply in the meaning it communicates, but in the way its rhythms, choice of works and phrasal structures work together to form the whole. Introduces students to modern methods in stylistics in the interest of gaining greater clarity, understanding and appreciation of literature. Offered once every two years.
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Selected plays by Shakespeare will be read and examined critically through discussion of these works and of the historical concept of the Elizabethan theater and world view. The focus will also be on the richness and variety of Shakespearean language and thought. Study includes close reading of some well known Shakespearean tragedies and comedies as well as viewing plays on film. Offered once every two years. Prerequisite: EMS
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A study of post-Biblical Christianity from its origins to the present. One period will be selected each time the course is taught: patristic, medieval, reformation, modern. And within the period chosen, certain themes will be focused upon: the interpretations of the Bible, etc. Offered once every three years.
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No course description available.
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A study of post biblical Judaism from the Hellenistic period to the present. One period is selected each time the course is taught. Jewish culture will analyzed in the widest sense (literature, history, politics, etc., as well as religion). Offered every three years.
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An historical survey of the relationship between warfare and the larger structures of state and society, with an emphasis on how the military technology, tactics, and administration have shaped and been shaped by economics, politics, culture and social relations. This perspective is used in the course to assess the mechanisms that have been employed to promote peace and the prospects for the development of a peaceful society. Offered periodically.
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This course involves the reading and discussion of selected works of several writers in English such as Conrad, Shaw, Yeats, Joyce, Eliot, Lawrence, Woolf who have greatly influenced the literature and the thought of the 20th Century. Offered once every two years.
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