CL 527LEC - Hist of Greek Lit 1

A survey of Greek literature covering the principal genres of the archaic and classical periods. The course begins with Homeric questions and the production of literature, continues through Hesiod and early Greek poetry, philosophy, and the invention of prose, followed by Greek drama (both tragedy and comedy) and the writing of history, oratory, and philosophical theory. Concentration on developing reading skills and becoming familiar with the conventional and digital research tools available for studying Greek literature. (Higbie, Teegarden)

Credits: 3