Course Description

CL320 The Development of Greek and Roman Drama 0.5

A study of the western world's first theatre: its origin, writing, acting and production. The works of Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes, Plautus and Seneca may be among those studied. Use of videos and other audio-visual media will complement the reading of plays. (All works will be read in English translation.)†

Exclusion: CL219, CL319.

Official electronic version updated on November 10, 2000

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