Impact of Humanism on Greek Theater during the Golden Age of Athens

The Impact of Humanism on Greek Theater

Writing Assignment:

Describe and discuss the impact of Humanism upon the development of Greek Theater during the Golden Age of Athens.

Be sure to reference at least one specific example (primary source) of a play(s) and playwright(s), to illustrate your conclusions. You must discuss, in detail, the historical context of theater and the play(s) you chose.

Tip:

Homer did not write plays. Do not use The Iliad or The Odyssey or The Epic of Gilgamesh, etc. Those are poems. Also, don't write about Plato or Socrates. The Dialogues and the Republic were part of the philosophical teachings of the two great thinkers.

Chose a play/playwright from your textbook, such as those written my Aeschylus, Sophocles, or Euripides. If you want to write about comedy instead of tragedy, then use Aristophanes. Plays to consider-Agamemnon, Antigone, Oedipus Rex, The Trojan Women, etc. 

The Valencia Library Reference Department and the Valencia Academic Success Center are available and eager to assist you in locating good, reliable sources.

Time Limit:

All papers must be submitted to Unicheck to obtain a grade. Unexcused extensions will result in a full grade reduction. Do not email papers. Kindly provide a digital copy in Canvas on the due date! Refer to the rubric for point division.

Note:

Please use your own words and do not plagiarize. You are, however, encouraged to include quotations from your sources, textbook included. Make certain that if you do include quotes that they are properly formatted, per MLA, with quotation marks and a citation.

Rubric 1st Essay Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Compelling Introduction The introduction is one of the most important parts of any paper. Make it acurate and compelling, letting the reader wanting more! Don't be dramatic.

This is an academic paper and we are only interested in the facts. This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Proper use of references and citations. Are you using the correct method to provide a good quote that supports your claim?

Is it correctly cited. If you use images, make sure they have captions and figure numbers This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Proper use of MLA formatting. Make sure your paper is properly formatted according to MLA standards.

If you are unsure then consult one of the librarians or Purdue University's The Owl. This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Spelling and Gramer Proof read your paper.

Make sure you pay attention to the detail. A sloppy paper with slang, misspelled words, and poor grammar is hard to read. If English is your second language, then find someone to help you with difficult passages. Use the Writing Center in Bld 4. The consultants are there to guide you in the right direction.

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Compelling examples to support your claim.

Do your examples correctly support the prompt or title?

Did you research your topic using scholarly sources?

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Conclusion Is your conclusion well constructed mentioning your examples to prove your argument or claim?