GREEK 433
Thucydides
Comparative Arts and Letters
College of Humanities
Course Description
In-depth study of Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Reading Greek
Learning Outcome
By approaching the texts of Thucydides, successful students will learn techniques of reading Greek prose literature with subtlety and precision.
Title
Critical Method
Learning Outcome
Successful students will understand and apply principles and practice of critical method with specific reference to the text of Thucydides.
Title
Literary History
Learning Outcome
Successful students will understand the place of Thucydides in the literary history of Classical antiquity and locate his work in the larger context of political and cultural history.
Title
Close Reading in Original Language
Learning Outcome
Successful students will intelligently evaluate texts of Thucydides through close reading in the original language and express this in examinations and essays.
