Ancient Drama in Translation

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) Students read the works of ancient tragic poets (e.g., Aeschylus, Sophocies, Euripides, Seneca) and of ancient comic poets (e.g., Aristophanes, Menander, Plautus, Terence) in translation. Literary conventions of both ancient tragedy and comedy are addressed. The plays are situated within their broader historical and festival contexts to make clear their cultural significance. Cross-listed: CLAS-3755(3). Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and CLAS-3755. Students may receive credit for ENGL-3755 | CLAS-4755 only if the topic varies.