Close study of two or three of Sophocles' seven surviving plays, with emphasis on the poet's religious and humanistic values and his dramatic style. Close study of two or three of Euripides' nineteen surviving plays, with emphasis on the poet's dramatic style and his treatment of social. Reading, translation, and analysis of selected comedies of Aristophanes. Emphasis is placed on the language, style, and thought of Aristophanes, and on the generic characteristics of Greek Old Comedy. Advanced reading, translation, and analysis of the dialogues of Plato.
Emphasis is placed on the language, style, and philosophic thought of Plato.
A study of the orations of Demosthenes, Lysias, and Aeschines, with emphasis on the function and techniques of persuasion in oratory and on the political and social contexts of these orations. Readings in Selected Greek Authors. Study of less commonly read Greek authors, such as Pindar, Xenophon, Menander, Lucian, Plutarch, to be chosen according to the interests of students and instructor. Readings and Research in Greek Literature. N.B. Taking any of the following courses for graduate credit requires the passing of a sight examination set by the Department.