The course objective is to explore the nature and significance of Greek theatre and drama through a close reading of texts written by major dramatists of the times – Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides. The course aims to raise awareness to the origins and evolution of Greek theatre and to provide an understanding of the structure, theme and characters of classical tragedy.
Prerequisite(s)
None
Corequisite(s)
None
Special Requisite(s)
None
Instructor(s)
Dr. Öğretim Üyesi Ayşem Seval
Course Assistant(s)
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Schedule
This course is not offered this semester
Office Hour(s)
This course is not offered this semester
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Lectures and discussions
Principle Sources
Aeschylus. The Oresteian Trilogy: Agamemnon, The Choephori, The Eumenides. Trans.
Philip Vellacott. London: Penguin, 1969.
Euripides. The Bachae and Other Plays. Trans. Philip Vellacott. London: Penguin, 1973.
Sophocles. The Three Theban Plays: Antigone, Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Colonus. Trans.
Robert Fagles. London:Penguin, 1984.
Other Sources
Vernant, Jean-Pierre, Pierre Vidal-Naquet. Myth and Tragedy in Ancient Greece.Trans. Janet Llyod. New York: Zone Books, 1990.
A Companion to Greek Tragedy. Ed. Justina Gregory, London: Blackwell, 2006.
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction to tragedy
Lectures and discussions
2. Week
Key concepts: Oedipus the King by Sophocles
Lectures and discussions
3. Week
Antigone by Sophocles
Lectures and discussions
4. Week
Antigone by Sophocles
Lectures and discussions
5. Week
Antigone by Sophocles
Lectures and discussions
6. Week
Agamemnon by Aeschylus
Lectures and discussions
7. Week
Agamemnon by Aeschylus
Lectures and discussions
8. Week
Midterm Week
9. Week
Agamemnon by Aeschylus
Lectures and discussions
10. Week
The Eumenides by Aeschylus
Lectures and discussions
11. Week
The Eumenides by Aeschylus
Lectures and discussions
12. Week
The Bacchae by Euripides
Lectures and discussions
13. Week
The Bacchae by Euripides
Lectures and discussions
14. Week
The Bacchae by Euripides
Lectures and discussions
15. Week
Final Exams Week
16. Week
Final Exams Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
30
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
30
Final Exam
1
40
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Show knowledge of a substantial range of authors, movements and texts from different periods of literary history.
PO-2
Identify the intellectual, cultural and socio-historical contexts in which literature
is written and read.
PO-3
Employ the necessary skills in the reading, analysis and in appreciation of literature.
PO-4
Recognize, interpret, and comment on rhetorical and figurative language.
PO-5
Identify, distinguish between and assess the distinctive characteristics of texts written in the principle literary genres.
PO-6
Recall and define key terms and concepts relating to language, literature and/or culture.
PO-7
Recognize the role of different social and cultural contexts in affecting meaning.
PO-8
Demonstrate responsiveness to the central role of language in the creation of meaning.
PO-9
Recognize different structures and discourse functions of the English language.
PO-10
Display competence both in written and/or oral expression and in the
communication of ideas in a variety of contexts.
PO-11
Demonstrate critical skills in the close reading, description, interpretation,
and analysis of literary and non-literary texts.
PO-12
Use logical thought, critical reasoning, and rhetorical skills to effectively
construct arguments.
PO-13
Apply guided research skills including the ability to gather, sift, organize and
present information and material.
PO-14
Show competence in planning, preparation and revision of essays,
presentations, and other written and project work.
PO-15
Reflect on ethical and philosophical issues raised in literary, critical, and
cultural texts.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Show knowledge of cultural history through an appreciation of the classical Athens in the field of tragic drama.
LO-2
Identify the religious, cultural, mythological and socio-historical contexts from which classical texts have emerged.
LO-3
Identify, distinguish between and assess the distinctive characteristics of plays written by classical dramatists.
LO-4
Recall and define critical terms and seminal concepts relating to classical drama.
LO-5
Demonstrate critical skills in the close reading, description, interpretation, analysis of the dramatic texts by focusing on the aspects relationship between text, performance and society.
LO-6
Show competence in planning and preparation of presentations and written work for the course.
