CLAS 346 Fall 2013 GREEK DRAMA Prof. Philip Waddell 3:30-4:45 TTH Modern Languages 310 214 Learning Services Building Office Hours: TTh 2-3 (and by appt.) Office: (520) 621 – 7418; [email protected] COURSE TA: Victor Republicano Office Hours: TBA email: [email protected] REQUIRED TEXTS: Aeschylus Aeschylus I: The Persians, The Seven Against Thebes, The Suppliant Maidens, Prometheus Bound, Mark Griffith, Glenn W. Most, David Grene, Richmond Lattimore, eds., transls. (University of Chicago, 3rd Edition, 2013) ISBN: 978-0226311449 Aeschylus II: The Oresteia, Mark Griffith, Glenn W. Most, David Grene, Richmond Lattimore, eds., transls. (University of Chicago, 3rd Edition, 2013) ISBN: 978-0226311470 Aristophanes Four Plays by Aristophanes: The Birds; The Clouds; The Frogs; Lysistrata, William Arrowsmith, Richmond Lattimore, and Douglass Parker, ed., transl. (Meridian Classics, 1984). ISBN: 978-0452007178 Euripides Euripides I: Alcestis, Medea, The Children of Heracles, Hippolytus, Mark Griffith, Glenn W. Most, David Grene, Richmond Lattimore, eds., transls. (University of Chicago, 3rd Edition, 2013) ISBN: 978-0226308807 Euripides II: Andromache, Hecuba, The Suppliant Women, Electra, Mark Griffith, Glenn W. Most, David Grene, Richmond Lattimore, eds., transls. (University of Chicago, 3rd Edition, 2013) ISBN: 978-0226308784 Euripides V: Bacchae, Iphigenia in Aulis, The Cyclops, Rhesus, Mark Griffith, Glenn W. Most, David Grene, Richmond Lattimore, eds., transls. (University of Chicago, 3rd Edition, 2013) ISBN: 978-0226308982 Sophocles Sophocles I: Antigone, Oedipus The King, Oedipus at Colonus, Mark Griffith, Glenn W. Most, David Grene, Richmond Lattimore, eds., transls. (University of Chicago, 3rd Edition, 2013) ISBN: 978-0226311517 Sophocles II: Ajax, The Women of Trachis, Electra, Philoctetes, The Trackers, Mark Griffith, Glenn W. Most, David Grene, Richmond Lattimore, eds., transls. (University of Chicago, 3rd Ed., 2013) ISBN: 978-0226311555 COURSE EXPECTATIONS: In this course, we will be examining Greek Drama through a close study of several plays by each of the four extant playwrights of Ancient Greece. Through drama, the Greeks examined the human condition, as the characters journey from ignorance to understanding and knowledge. This will be a discussion- based course, centered on the plays of Sophocles, Aeschylus, Euripides, and Aristophanes. Grading will be based on four examinations, a 5-8 page paper, and in-class participation. The examinations will consist of essay questions encompassing material covered in class and in the readings. The course paper will cover one of several questions, which will be circulated in class, addressing some of the major themes of Greek Drama. These will be turned in (either by email attachment or in paper format) on December 10. Grammar, spelling, and clarity of argument will be assessed as well as the ideas expressed in the paper. Class participation includes attendance and involvement in class discussions as well as smaller assignments to be handed in at the start of class. Excessive (more than 3 unexcused) absences will have a negative effect on participation. 4 examinations (at 15% each), a 5-8 page paper (20%), and participation (20%) Grading scale: 100-90 A 89-80 B 79-70 C 69-60 D 59 and lower E WARNING: Please be aware that there are passages in the assigned readings for this course that contain graphic violence and sexuality. If you have problems with this material, you should elect another course. COURSE SCHEDULE Please note that the information on this syllabus is subject to change in accordance with the unforeseen demands of the semester. WEEK 1 Sophocles Aug 27 – Introduction Aug 29 – Oedipus the King WEEK 2 Sophocles Sep 3 – Oedipus the King Sep 5 – Philoctetes WEEK 3 Sophocles Sep 10 – Philoctetes Sep 12 – Ajax WEEK 4 Sophocles Sep 17 – Ajax Sep 19 – Oedipus at Colonus (sel.) WEEK 5 Aeschylus Sep 24 – TEST 1 Sep 26 – Persians WEEK 6 Aeschylus Oct 1 – Persians Oct 3 – Agamemnon WEEK 7 Aeschylus Oct 8 – Agamemnon Oct 10 – Libation Bearers (sel.) WEEK 8 Aeschylus Oct 15 – Eumenides (sel.) Oct 17 – TEST 2 WEEK 9 Euripides Oct 22 – Bacchae Oct 24 – Bacchae WEEK 10 Euripides Oct 29 – Medea Oct 31– Medea WEEK 11 Euripides Nov 5 – Hecuba Nov 7 – Hecuba WEEK 12 Euripides Nov 12 – Alcestis Nov 14 – TEST 3 WEEK 13 Aristophanes Nov 19 – Lysistrata Nov 21 – Lysistrata WEEK 14 Aristophanes Nov 26 – Clouds Nov 28 – THANKSGIVING – NO CLASSES WEEK 15 Aristophanes Dec 3 – TBA Dec 5 – Frogs WEEK 16 Aristophanes Dec 10 – Frogs [Papers Due] Dec 12 – READING DAY – NO CLASSES Mon. Dec 16 – FINAL EXAM (TEST 4) 3:30 – 5:30 .