THEA 372 - Travel to Athens, Greece

2 credit(s)
The influence of ancient Athens’ intellectual culture on Western civilization cannot be overstated, and two of the most important elements of this culture were philosophy and theatre. In Athens and its surrounds, students will visit the places Socrates taught, the Theatre of Dionysus–where Greek tragedies were first performed–Plato’s Academy, Aristotle’s Lyceum, and other ancient Greek sites that are singularly foundational to Western culture. On successful completion of this course, students will have gained a firsthand experience of Athens itself, both ancient and modern, and will be able to explain the role of ancient philosophy and theatre in terms of the community and physical spaces that comprised ancient Athens. Instructor’s Consent required. Also listed as PHIL 372.
Offered: Winter

Core Requirement(s): International and Diverse Perspectives
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 371 or THEA 371