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Kirk Ormand |
GREK 307: Aristophanes |
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King 105a; x8394 |
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Office Hours: |
Fall, 2003 |
Purpose: In this course you will be introduced
to the bawdy, hilarious, literary masterpieces of Aristophanes. We will read the Lysistrata in Greek, and most of the other comedies in
English. Along the way,
we’ll also read some secondary studies of Aristophanes. I’ve ordered Henderson’s The
Maculate Muse for this purpose. Themes of particular focus will be: the
tradition of Old Comedy; the use and function of obscenity in comedy; the
construction of sexuality in the comedies and in society; the political
functions of comedy.
Grading: Your grade will be based on class
participation, a midterm and final, and two papers. Your class participation
grade will be based on whether your contributions to discussion; if you miss
classes, or regularly come to class unprepared, this portion of your grade will
suffer.
Late Papers: Unless
arrangements are made before a paper is due, late papers will be graded down
1/3 letter grade for each day late. Of course, in the case of a legitimate
medical excuse, family emergency, etc., the above does not apply. Simply speak to me as soon as possible,
and we will make arrangements.
Attendance: For the duration of this semester and
for the purposes of this class, we are a community of scholars. Please plan to attend every class
session. If you miss class, it is
your responsibility (not mine) to find out what you missed. Repeated absences
will harm your grade for class participation.
Academic Honesty: In the unlikely event that a student is
found to have engaged in academic dishonesty (cheating, helping other students
to cheat, plagiarism) he/she will be reported to the Honor Board. If any student is unclear as to what
may be considered plagiarism, cheating, etc., she/he should speak to me about
it.
Schedule of
Readings
(by week)
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Week of: |
English |
Greek |
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Sept. 2 |
Syllabus; Introduction to Aristophanes; Read Henderson’s Introduction to Lysistrata |
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8 |
Acharnians |
Lysistrata1-68 |
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15 |
Clouds |
69-166 |
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22 |
Birds |
167-285 |
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29 |
Short paper due. Frogs
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286-415 |
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Oct. 6 |
Thesmophoriazousae |
415-547 |
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13 |
Ecclesiazousae |
Midterm |
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Oct 20-24 |
Fall Break |
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27 |
Article: “Aristophanes and some of his comic Rivals”
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548-681 |
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Nov. 3 |
Maculate Muse, ch. 1 |
681-804 |
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10 |
MM ch. 2 |
805-935 |
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17 |
MM ch. 3 |
936-1057 |
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24 |
Paper
due before break
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Thanksgiving |
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Dec. 2 |
MM ch.7 |
1058-1187 |
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8 |
Discussion of Lysistrata |
1188-1321 |
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Dec. 13-15 |
Reading period |
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Saturday, Dec. 20,
2:00 pm |
Final exam |
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