An overview of the course:

• Introduction: the big picture
• Goals: what students will gain from the course
• Instructor: office hours and contact information
• Texts: books and supplies to purchase
• Grading: bases for assessing student work
• Policies: attendance, accommodations, and other information

Complete list of class meetings and due dates:

• View by week
• View by unit
• View entire semester

Questions to consider before discussions of our plays:

• Introduction: the purpose of the reflections
• Guidelines: instructions and procedures
• Plays: links to questions about each play

Guidelines for the semester project:

• Introduction: what the project is about
• Duties: who does what
• Requirements: a few working rules
• Progress reports: guidelines for weekly updates
• Suggestions: some friendly advice
• Milestones: assignments and due dates

Guidelines for in-class performances:

• Introduction: overview and purpose
• Troupes: members and contact information
• Guidelines: hints and requirements for staging scenes
• Resources: web, video, and print
• Schedule: which troupe does what

Information on making and performing masks:

• Introduction: brief statement of purpose
• Process: how to make a mask with Rigid Wrap
• Schedule: dates of sessions and performances

Links to web resources on Greek tragedy:

Greek tragedy: understanding the genre
Theaters and topography: physical and geographical settings
Myth, history, and culture: the Athenians and their society