Greek Tragedy (VS1) (U02296)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : HCA-3-VS-GKTRAG

This course will look at two fifth century Attic tragedies. The texts will be studied and analysed in detail and interpreted in their literary and historical contexts.

Entry Requirements

? This course is only available to part year visiting students.

? This course is a variant of the following course : CL0119

? Pre-requisites : Advanced-level ability in Greek language and literature, equivalent to two years' study at the University of Edinburgh (if uncertain, consult the course organiser).

? Special Arrangements for Entry : This course is only for visiting students in Edinburgh during the 1st Semester but NOT the 2nd Semester. In order for a student to be enrolled, contact must be made with a Course Secretary on 50 3580 in order for approval to be obtained.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Greek, (School of History, Classics and Archaeology, Schedule E)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	10:00	10:50	Central
Lecture	Thursday	10:00	10:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the course, students will: have read the two tragedies in Greek; have a thorough knowledge of the content of the two plays; have a good knowledge of the language and style of the two authors; have a basic understanding of the literary and social conventions of fifth century Athenian tragedy; be acquainted with the use and function of traditional myth, in spoken and sung verse, in fifth century tragedy in the context of fifth century Athenian society; be familiar with the use of fifth century rhetoric practice and rhetorical elements in tragedy; be aware of various modes of constructing and representing character in tragedy.