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CLAS 428 A: Greek and Roman Comedy in English

  • Spring 2024
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Meeting Time: 
TTh 10:30am - 12:20pm
Location: 
SMI 305
SLN: 
12376
Joint Sections: 
C LIT 360 B, GLITS 311 C
Instructor:
Michael Ritter
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Syllabus Description:

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: 
Arts and Humanities (A&H)
Credits: 
5.0
Status: 
Active
Last updated: 
January 18, 2024 - 1:54am
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