CLAS 428 A: Greek and Roman Comedy in English

Spring 2024
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Meeting:
TTh 10:30am - 12:20pm / SMI 305
SLN:
12376
Section Type:
Lecture
Joint Sections:
C LIT 360 B , GLITS 311 C
Instructor:
Syllabus Description (from Canvas):

IMG_0001.jpegRoman Comedy in English Translation

This course investigates the nature of Roman satire and comedy, asking what constitutes humor in this ancient context. We will read select comedies of Plautus and Terence, as well as the Satires of Horace and Juvenal and inquire how Roman humor addresses social anxieties and fears.

Catalog Description:
Readings from the comedies of Aristophanes, Plautus, and Terence.
GE Requirements Met:
Arts and Humanities (A&H)
Credits:
5.0
Status:
Active
Last updated:
July 24, 2024 - 5:38 pm