To formulate an initial-stage, working theory of tragedy, an answer to the question, "What is tragedy?"īy enrolling in this course, students agree to abide by expectations.To grasp key issues of the modern performance of ancient tragedy.
pertaining to ancient ancient Greek and Roman drama, especially tragedy. To grasp key facts about ancient practices, cultural realities, etc." Humanities (H) courses enhance students' understanding of human experience through the study of literature or philosophy." Course-Specificīy the conclusion of this course, students should expect. . . As such, its aims correspond to the following, quoted from the University Bulletin: This course fulfills the Humanities (H) General-Education requirement for undergraduates taking a degree from Binghamton University. Student Learning Outcomes General-Education It will figure into essay questions on exams. We'll work on the above in our journal entries and in our in-class discussion. Other people's thoughts - Honig's, Williams', etc.What we'll do instead is form discussion groups on the day of class to share thoughts about performance and to demonstrate with reading of lines) (This is not a theater class, nor will I assign performances of scenes. Performance - what we can learn about the plays by thinking of ways to make them more alive for today's audiences.Gender - how it is dramatized in the plays we'll read and how that might connect with us.But we'll also be focusing on two, very specific issues, both with relevance to today's world:
Our exploration will at times be broad and open ended. Rather, I want to see evidence of reflection on the question of what tragedy was then and is now, and an appreciation of the dimensions of the question. I don't expect students to come up with a finalized, polished anything.
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For more on how to prepare, how to connect, etc., consult the "Zoom Meetings" page, this site.įor assignments due 19-Mar through to end of semester, please check Syllabus, Required Texts for alternative (inexpensive and free) editions of required readings.įor the purposes of this syllabus, anytime you see a box like this with light pink background, it means that you're dealing with distance-learning procedures etc. For the rest of the semester (spring, 2020), class will be held online via Zoom.