2009 Course Handbook
AHST321: Greek Drama and Society
An examination of selected themes in Athenian society (social relations including gender and sexuality, values and beliefs, religion) and politics (polis identity, political ideology, political satire and comment) through a study of the plays of Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides and Aristophanes. There will also be a brief consideration of the origins of Attic tragedy and comedy and of Athenian dramatic festivals.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| Contact Hours: | 2 |
| When Offered: | 2010 - offered in 2010 |
| Staff Contact: | Dr David Phillips |
| Prerequisites: | 8cp from 200-level AHST units or 40cp |
| Corequisites: | |
| NCCWs: | AHST221 |
| Unit Designations: | -- |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Department of Ancient History |