107-231 Greek and Roman Theatre

Formerly available as 107-149. Students who have completed 107-149 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. This subject may be included in a major in English.

This subject explores the nature and social significance of the theatre in ancient Greece and Rome through the surviving work of ancient dramatists: the tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Seneca; and the comedies of Aristophanes, Plautus and Terence. On completion of the subject, students should be familiar with a wide range of ancient dramatic genres and a number of surviving Greek and Roman plays (both as written texts and as live performances), and possess an understanding of the significance and function of the theatre in the Greek and Roman worlds.

• be skilled in critical thinking and analysis;

• possess effective written communication skills;

• have an understanding of social, ethical and cultural context.

An on-line discussion, a written work totalling 4000 words and hurdle requirement of tutorials participation 75%.

A subject reader will be available.

• Senecs, Medea. F Ahl (trans).