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CLSC 111 - Classical Civilization: Greece (3 hrs) Timothy Wutrich, T.R. 10:00-11:15 ROCK 306
(Cross-listed as HSTY 111. Limit 50.)
This course examines the more important aspects of Greek civilization and their legacy to Western culture, including history, archaeology, art, architecture, athletics, slavery, literature, gender roles, philosophy, and political institutions. We will cover approximately 3,000 years of Minoan and Greek Civilization on a wide variety of topics.
CLSC 201 - The Ancient World (3 hrs) Andrea De Giorgi, M.W.F. 3:00-3:50 BING 103
(Cross-listed as HSTY 200.)
This course presents a concise, overall view of the Ancient Mediterranean World from the emergence of Near Eastern civilizations to the end of the fourth century of our era. There will be three main units of emphasis: ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt to 500 B.C.; Greece from the Bronze Age to the Hellenistic period; and Rome, Republic and Empire. In all three periods there will be specific attention paid to the nature of our evidence and the varied processes of discovery and interpretation.
CLSC 203 - Greek Literature: Myth and Performance(3 hrs) Rachel Sternberg and Donald Laing , M.W.F. 11:30-12:20 SEAR 480
(Cross-listed as WLIT 203.)
Students read selected works of Homer, Hesiod, Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes and Menander in English translation to explore the nature and significance of Greek myth, hero-making, and dramatic performance. The original social and historical context of these works will be examined, and we will also notice the power that mythic narratives have continued to hold over the western imagination. Mixed lecture and discussion.
CLSC 227 - Ancient Cities and Sanctuaries (3 hrs) Jenifer Neils, T.R. 10:00-11:15 SEAR 350
(Cross-listed as ARTH 227.)
From the first appearance of proto-urban complexes in the ancient Near East to the creation of Constantinople as the last major capital of the Roman Empire, this lecture course will explore the design and development of cities in the ancient Mediterranean. The approach will be primarily archaeological, and urban centers will be considered in their cultural and historical contexts. The course will utilize the latest virtual reality programs to recreate the experiences of early city dwellers, and students will be expected to write a paper on some aspect of urban architecture. Any relevant lectures or programs in conjunction with the theme of Cities taking place at the Baker-Nord Humanities Center will be part of the course requirements.
The course text is Charles Gates' Ancient Cities: The Archaeology of Urban Life in the Ancient Near East and Egypt, Greece, and Rome (Routledge 2003).
CLSC 295 Greek & Latin Elements in English
Section A: The Basic Course (1.5 hrs) Martin Helzle
Thursdays 4:15-5:30 MTHH 408 (Limit 15.)
Section B: Biomedical Terminology (1.5 hrs) Martin Helzle
Thursdays 4:15-5:30 MTHH 408 (Limit 15.)
(Prerequisite to CLSC 295B Previous or concurrent registration in CLSC 295A.)
The goal of these courses is to become familiar with the many different Greek and Latin elements (prefixes, suffixes and roots) of English words, especially words found in the sciences. Each course (295A & 295B) consists of a separate textbook and a separate set of computerized drills that go with the textbook. You will read and study the textbook on your own, you will then do one or more computerized drills on your own, and then you will come in on several Thursdays throughout the semester to take exams that cover a discreet amount of the material. There will be 5 exams in 295A and 5 exams in 295B
Note: An orientation session for CLSC 295A and 295B will be held the first Thursday of the semester at 4:15 p.m., in Mather House 408. Throughout the semester, students must reserve Thursdays, 4:15-5:30 p.m., for testing.
CLSC 301 - Ancient Philosophy Chin-Tai Kim, T.R. 2:45-4:00 CLRK 110
(Cross-listed as PHIL 301. Prerequisite: PHIL 101 and consent of instructor.)
The Pre-Socratics, Plato, Aristotle, and the three major Post-Aristotelian schools of philosophy, Skepticism, Stoicism, and Epicureanism will be studied in some philosophical depth. A special effort will be made to show how some of the themes of Pre-Socratic thought such as reality and appearance, being and becoming, unity and plurality, and nature and culture contributed to the grand philosophical designs of Plato and Aristotle, as well as to explain the lasting significance of the issues these two philosophers addressed for subsequent epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, aesthetics, and political theory. Selected translated works of the philosophers covered will be read. There will be two examinations (a mid-term and a final) and one substantial term paper.
CLSC 314 - Love Poetry from Sappho to Shakespeare (3 hrs) Martin Helzle, T.R. 1:15-2:30 SEAR 356
(Cross-listed as WLIT 314.)
Sex -- what other incentives do you need to take a course? We will cover some very sublime and some very racy poetry, starting with the beginnings of erotic verse in Greece in the 7th century B.C. and then move on to the naughtiest of the Romans. A Provençal troubadour and a German Minnesänger will represent the Middle Ages. In spite of the title of the course, I shall try to go beyond the Elizabethans to cover some more recent European poets and, if time allows, even some rock lyrics. The emphasis will be on the creative tension between traditional themes and each poet's individual contribution.
CLSC 395 - Directed Readings (1-3 hrs), Times as arranged
(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.)
Directed readings on specific themes or authors selected to serve the individual interests and needs of undergraduate students.
GREK 101 - Elementary Greek I (3 hrs) Rachel Sternberg and Don Laing, M.W.F. 9:30-10:20 MTHH 408
(Both GREK 101 and GREK 102 must be completed to obtain credit.)
The first semester of Greek provides an introduction to Greek grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. Emphasis is placed on reading continuous texts. The reading material also invites students to explore the culture and society of Greece in the Classical period.
GREK 380 Advanced Topics: Greek Oratory (3 hrs) Andrea De Giorgi, M.W.F. 2:00-2:50 Classroom TBA
(Prerequisite: GREK 202.)
Reading selections from Isocrates, Demosthenes and Lysias.
GREK 381 - Senior Seminar (3 hrs) Martin Helzle, Times be arranged
(Cross-listed as LATN 381 Prerequisite: Any 300-level GREK course.)
To introduce graduating seniors to ancillary disciplines for the study of Latin literature and history. These include but are not limited to palaeography, epigraphy, numismatics, and textual criticism. A major component of the course will inevitably be unseen translation since ancient sources do not only have to be deciphered but also understood.
GREK 395 - Directed Readings (1-3 hrs) Rachel Sternberg and Don Laing, Times as arranged
(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Directed readings in authors selected to serve the individual interests and needs of undergraduate students.
LATN 101 - Elementary Latin I (3 hrs) Andrea De Giorgi, M.W.F. 2:00-2:50 WICK 301
(Both LATN 101 and LATN 102 must be completed to obtain credit.)
This is the first half of a two-semester introduction to Latin, with primary emphasis on grammar, syntax, and vocabulary.
LATN 201 - Latin Prose Authors (3 hrs) Timothy Wutrich, M.W.F. 2:00-2:50 MTHH 408
(Prerequisite: LATN 102 or equivalent.)
Reading of selected works of Latin prose, mostly Cicero. This is an intermediate-level course which will consolidate and complete students' knowledge of Latin grammar and strengthen their translation skills. Some attention will also be paid to literary analysis and socio-historic background.
LATN 308 - Horace (3 hrs) Martin Helzle, T.R. 2:45-4:00 MTHH 408
(Prerequisite: LATN 202.)
This course will cover a selection of the Odes and Epodes of Horace, which contain some of the most beautiful poetry ever written in any language. The emphasis will be on the chief stylistic, metrical, and literary features of these poems, as well as with the literary/historical situation in which Horace worked.
LATN 381 - Senior Seminar (3 hrs) Martin Helzle, Times as arranged
(Cross-listed as GREK 381. Prerequisite: Any 300-level LATN course.)
To introduce graduating seniors to ancillary disciplines for the study of Latin literature and history. These include but are not limited to palaeography, epigraphy, numismatics, and textual criticism. A major component of the course will inevitably be unseen translation since ancient sources do not only have to be deciphered but also understood.
LATN 395 - Directed Readings (1-3 hrs) Martin Helzle, Times as arranged
(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.)
Directed readings in authors selected to serve the individual interests and needs of undergraduate students.
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