CLASSICS 285
Classical Tragedy
Please note: this is archived course information from 2017 for CLASSICS 285.
Description
Tragedy as a concept, a means of interpreting events and a literary genre is central to the ancient Greeks’ way of constructing their world. Through a close reading of a selection of ancient dramas, this course will explore the nature and interpretation of tragedy with particular reference to Aristotle’s Poetics.
Availability 2017
Semester 2
Lecturer(s)
Coordinator(s) Associate Professor Anne Mackay
Points
CLASSICS 285: 15 points
Prerequisites
15 points at Stage I in Classical Studies, or 15 points at Stage I in DRAMA, or GREEK 101, or LATIN 101
Restrictions
CLASSICS 385
