Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Spring 2019 - HUM 332 D100

Mythology in Context (4)

Class Number: 5746

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Mon, 4:30–8:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 15, 2019
    Mon, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    45 units. Recommended: HUM 102.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A detailed interdisciplinary study of the role of mythology within a particular culture or tradition. Breadth-Humanities.

COURSE DETAILS:

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We will look at various formal elements of Athenian tragedy both in themselves and in terms of Aristotle’s theory of tragedy.  Moreover, we’ll also look at various typical roles, such as those of gods, heroes, slaves, messengers, and so on, as well as the role of the chorus.  We will also look selectively at passages of Aristophanes’ Frogs and Aristotle’s Rhetoric in order to fill out our understanding of why tragedy was prized in its historical context and of elements such as character and emotions.   Tragedy can be understood through the same analysis as rhetorical genres. Conversely, tragedy, especially as Aristotle understands it, entails several phenomena that can be applied to rhetoric (e.g., emotional catharsis, reversal of fortune, and recognition).

Grading

  • Participation 20%
  • Assignments (4 x c.750 words) 60%
  • Final Exam (90 minutes) 20%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Aeschylus I. 2013
ISBN: 9780226311449

Euripides V. 2013
ISBN: 9780226308982

Sophocles II. 2013
ISBN: 9780226311555

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