To Die For: Antigone and Political Dissent
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Course Description
(Formerly CLASSGEN 6N.) Preference to freshmen. Tensions inherent in the democracy of ancient Athens; how the character of Antigone emerges in later drama, film, and political thought as a figure of resistance against illegitimate authority; and her relevance to contemporary struggles for women's and workers' rights and national liberation. Readings and screenings include versions of "Antigone" by Sophocles, Anouilh, Brecht, Fugard/Kani/Ntshona, Paulin, Glowacki, Gurney, and von Trotta.
Cross Listed Courses
Grading Basis
ROP - Letter or Credit/No Credit
Min
3
Max
3
Course Repeatable for Degree Credit?
No
Course Component
SU Intro Seminar - Freshman
Enrollment Optional?
No
This course has been approved for the following WAYS
Exploring Difference and Power (EDP), Ethical Reasoning (ER)
Does this course satisfy the University Language Requirement?
No
Programs
CLASSICS17N
is a
completion requirement
for: