GRK203
Violence, Gender, and the Social Contract in Ancient Greece
Subject code
GRK
Course Number
203
Department(s)
Instructor(s)
Department/Program Faculty
Course Long Title
Violence, Gender, and the Social Contract in Ancient Greece
Description
We explore the causes and consequences of violence among men and male gods, between men and women, and between parents and children. Readings may include Hesiod’s Theogony, Homeric Hymns, Attic orations, Aeschylus’ Prometheus Bound, Euripides’ Heracles Raging, or his Medea, etc. Prerequisite: Students should have a working knowledge of ancient Greek and should select either the intermediate 203 or advanced 303, depending on their skills.
Modes of Inquiry
Analysis and Critique [AC]
Writing Credit
No writing credit
INDS Program Relationship
IDCM - CMS Program
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