Course Schedule
Spring 2025
CLAS
CLAS 346 – Family Feuds: Re-Interpreting Greek Tragedy
Gen Ed: Tier 2 Humanities · Gen Ed Attribute: Writing · Gen Ed Attribute: World Cultures and Societies · Gen Ed: Building Connections · Writing Emphasis Course
In this course, students will examine ancient Greek tragedy both in its original context, and as it has been interpreted and re-interpreted in more modern times. They will combine historical, critical, and artistic perspectives to consider what tragedy was/is and what made/makes it moving, effective, and enduring. The course will spotlight one the great tragic themes, centering the stories of Agamemnon, Oedipus, or the Trojan War. Students will build upon their understanding of both ancient tragedy and modern receptions to conceptualize effective modern stagings and adaptations.
In this course, students will examine ancient Greek tragedy both in its original context, and as it has been interpreted and re-interpreted in more modern times. They will combine historical, critical, and artistic perspectives to consider what tragedy was/is and what made/makes it moving, effective, and enduring. The course will spotlight one the great tragic themes, centering the stories of Agamemnon, Oedipus, or the Trojan War. Students will build upon their understanding of both ancient tragedy and modern receptions to conceptualize effective modern stagings and adaptations.
Section
001
Days
MoWe
Time
02:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Date
Jan 15 - May 7
Instructor
Status
Open
Enrollment
25 / 28
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- Section: 001
- Instructor: Groves, Robert
- Days: MoWe
- Time: 02:00 PM - 03:15 PM
- Dates: Jan 15 - May 7
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 25 / 28