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CS92PROD
Truths and Other Fictions
GRK 290
Fall 2023
Section: 01  

What makes for a good story? What makes for a good argument? Is deception ever beneficial?

In this course we will read selections from ancient Greek works in the original, ranging from Homer, tragedy, love-poetry, law-court speeches, sophistic treatises, and Platonic philosophy to explore whose truth prevails, whose story moves, and who is better for it. The precise selection of sources will depend on the composition of the student-group and previous familiarity with Greek texts.

For CLST Major requirements, this course can be used for the Literature and Performance track and the History, Politics, and Social Justice track.
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA CLAS
Course Format: LanguageGrading Mode: Student Option
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a Major Requirement for: None
Past Enrollment Probability: 75% - 89%

Last Updated on MAR-29-2024
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