CLA 218 ATHENS AND ITS CRITICS
An examination of the politics and political culture of Classical Athens, with special attention to the role of the individual in political community. Other topics include theater as education, the role of religion, justice and litigiousness, leadership and demagoguery. Students will approach these themes through close reading of the literature of Athens, by role-playing Athenian decision-making processes, and in course assignments modeled on Classical literary forms. Readings include Thucydides' history, Sophocles' tragedies, Aristophanes' comedies, Plato's dialogues, Aristotle's philosophy, and Demosthenes' speeches.
Enrollment Limit
Enrollment limited to 28 students.
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