CLS 395-01 - Advanced Special Topic: Emotions of the Greeks

4 credits (Fall)

This course examines emotions and, in particular, how emotions were expressed, perceived, felt, controlled, and understood by the ancient Greeks. As we consider how and why emotions differ across cultures and across time, we will read a range of ancient sources (especially poetry, philosophy, medical treatises, and texts related to politics and the law), and we will survey modern scholarly approaches to emotions, with an emphasis on humanistic perspectives and selected readings of scientific perspectives.

Prerequisite: HUM 101, CLS 231, CLS 242, ENG 120, ENG 121, PSY 113, or NRS 250; with grade S, C, or better, or third-year standing.
Instructor: Dixon