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Tragedy

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
MoWe 9:30a.m. – 10:45a.m.		 McCormack M02-0214 3 $1984 (guest students)
Date
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Time
MoWe 9:30a.m. – 10:45a.m.
Location
McCormack M02-0214
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1984 (guest students)

Description

The course explores both the changing and the enduring aspects of tragedy by examining tragedic works of different ages, from ancient Greece to modern times. Readings may include such works as Oedipus, Thyestes, Dr. Faustus, Macbeth, The White Devil, King Lear, Samson Agonistes, Desire Under the Elms, Death of a Salesman, and Glengarry Glen Ross examined alongside theories about the definition of tragedy, the nature of tragic action, the tragic hero, the tragic times, for example. Students are encouraged to evaluate concepts of tragedy based on class readings, formulating their own ideas about this important form of drama.

Prerequisites

ENGL 200 or 201 or 202

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/27/2025 - 5/14/2025

Location

McCormack M02-0214

Enrolled / Capacity

8 / 25

Status

Closed

Instructor

Nancy Finn

Tuition*

$1984 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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