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CLSC 112 Classical Civilization: Rome (3 hrs) Gil Renberg T.R. 10:00-11:15
(Limit 60.)
This course will focus on the different forms of evidence that shed light on Roman civilization – ancient literature, inscribed and written documents, art, and archaeological remains. The greatest emphasis will be placed on various works of Roman literature, written in both Latin and Greek: different forms of poetry, as well as history, biography, oratory, letters, novels, and other prose genres. These texts will be examined in the context of the development of Roman culture and history from the date of the legendary founding of the city of Rome in the 8th cent. B.C.E. through the waning days of the vast Roman Empire in the late 5th cent. C.E. – a span of over a thousand years.
CLSC 204 Latin Literature: Heroes & Hustlers (3 hrs) Martin Helzle T.R. 1:15-2:30
(Cross-listed as WLIT 204.)
Sex and violence are two of the recurring themes in Latin literature and in this course. We will look at major works from the side-splitting comedies of Plautus down to the acerbic historiography of Tacitus. We will meet heroes and villains, rulers and revolutionaries, brides and harlots. The question will often be who is which. This will lead to a consideration of what the Romans thought of themselves and what we think of ourselves by comparison.
CLSC 295 Greek & Latin Elements in English
Section A: The Basic Course (1.5 hrs) Gil Renberg
Thursdays 4:30-5:00 (Limit 15.)
Section B: Biomedical Terminology (1.5 hrs) Gil Renberg Thursdays 4:30-5:00 (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 4:30 p.m., in Mather House 408. Throughout the semester, students must reserve Thursdays, 4:30-5:00 p.m., for testing.
CLSC 302 Ancient Greece: Archaic to Hellenistic Periods (3 hrs) John Dayton M.W.F. 9:30-10:20 (Cross-listed as HSTY 302.)
A study of the major events in Greek history from the eighth to the third centuries B.C, examined largely through the primary sources; Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon, Plutarch. Crucial themes this semester will be the rise of the archaic polis, the critical periods of the sixth and fifth centuries in Athens, the rise of Alexander and the revival of monarchy in the Hellenistic Period. The class will be conducted in lecture/discussion format. During the term each student will select a topic of special interest and prepare a 20-minute report for the class from the most current materials available. There will be one midterm and a final exam.
CLSC 309 – Advanced Sanskrit (3 hrs) Deepak Sarma (T.R. 8:30-9:45)
(Course is also listed as RLGN 309. Prerequisite: RLGN 305 or CLSC 305.)
This class is a continuation of RLGN 305/CLSC 305, the introduction to the Sanskrit language and culture. In RLGN 309/ CLSC 309 students will learn advanced Sanskrit grammar and syntax. Previous knowledge of Sanskrit is required. We will finish the lessons from Devavanipravesika that we began in the introductory course. We will then translate sections from the Bhagavad Gita.
CLSC 334 Art and Archaeology of Greece (3 hrs) Jenifer Neils T.R. 10:00-11:15
(Cross-listed as ARTH 334.)
This course explores the development of Greek art and architecture over three millennia from abstract Cycladic marble figurines to replicas of fresco painting buried in the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. It will address the latest archaeological discoveries and examine major sites such as Athens, Olympia and Delphi.
The text is John Griffiths Pedley's Greek Art and Archaeology. 3rd ed. (2002). There will be a midterm, final, and paper, presented both orally and in written form.
CLSC 395 Directed Readings (1-3 hrs) Staff 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 102 Elementary Greek II (3 hrs) Rachel Sternberg M.W.F. 9:30-10:20
(Prerequisite: GREK 101 or equivalent. Both GREK 101 and GREK 102 must be completed to obtain credit.)
This course continues to teach elementary Ancient Greek chiefly through reading, with written and oral exercises to ensure mastery of grammar and vocabulary. Readings included passages adapted from classical authors, as well as the occasional unadapted passage.
GREK 202 Introduction to Greek Poetry (3 hrs) John Dayton M.W.F. 10:30-11:20
(Prerequisite: GREK 201 or equivalent.)
In this course we will read selections from Homer’s Iliad. The central aim of the course will be to become proficient readers of Homeric Greek. There will also be some discussion of the genre of Epic, as well as Homer’s compositional methods and aims. Given our central aim, we will spend most of our class time reading Homer’s Iliad. Some of the course will also involve reviewing Attic Greek and comparing it with the Homeric dialect where there are significant differences. In order that the class not become monkish, we will, however, take some excursus on topics such as the Homeric Question, oral poetry, formulaic epithets, and Homeric society. We will also learn to scan the Greek Epic Hexameter.
GREK 306 Tragedy (3 hrs) Paul Iversen T.R. 8:30-9:45
(Prerequisite: GREK 202 or equivalent.)
Reading and interpretation of Sophocles' Oedipus Tyrannus and, time permitting, a tragedy by Euripides of the students' choice. Attention will be given to the generic features of tragedy, the intellectual climate and performance setting of fifth-century Athens, and the individual styles of the two authors.
GREK 381 Senior Seminar (3 hrs) Staff TBA
(Prerequisite: Any 300-level GREK course. Cross-listed as LATN 381.)
To introduce graduating seniors to ancillary disciplines for the study of Greek 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 382 Senior Dissertation (3 hrs) Staff TBA
(Course also listed as LATN 382. Prerequisite: GREK 381 or LATN 381.)
A course of independent study and research culminating in the preparation of a thesis on a topic approved by the supervising faculty member. Enrollment in this course must be approved by the Chair of the Department.
GREK 395 Directed Readings (1-3 hrs) Staff Times as arranged
(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.)
Directed readings in authors selected to serve the individual interests and needs of undergraduate students.
LATN 102 Elementary Latin II (3 hrs) John Dayton M.W.F. 2:00-2:50
(Prerequisite: LATN 101 or equivalent. Both LATN 101 and LATN 102 must be completed to obtain credit.)
This course will cover the second half of J. C. McKeown’s new introduction to Latin. Although the main focus will be on forms, syntax, and vocabulary, increasing emphasis will be placed on understanding and translating Latin prose.
LATN 202 Vergil (3 hrs) Martin Helzle T.R. 2:45-4:00
(Prerequisite: LATN 201 or equivalent.)
Students will read and discuss selections from Vergil's Aeneid, focusing on dramatic high points in the narrative. Due attention will be given to language, style, and meter, but the course also explores the literary analysis of specific passages and the Aeneid in general.
LATN 354 Drama (3 hrs) Paul Iversen T.R. 2:45-4:00
(Prerequisite: LATN 202 or equivalent.)
Reading and interpretation of Plautus' Bacchides and Terence's Eunuchus. Attention will be given to the conventions of Hellenistic New Comedy and the two authors very different styles. We will also spend a good deal of time analyzing Roman laughter and the social context of the performance. Much of the class will also be spent comparing the changes (vortere) made by the Roman playwrights to their Greek models, which were penned by Menander.
LATN 381 Senior Seminar (3 hrs) Staff TBA
(Prerequisite: Any 300-level LATN course. Cross-listed as GREK 381.)
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 382 Senior Dissertation (3 hrs) Martin Helzle et al. TBA
(Prerequisite: LATN 381. Cross-listed as GREK 382.)
A course of independent study and research culminating in the preparation of a thesis on a topic approved by the supervising faculty member. Enrollment in this course must be approved by the Chair of the Department.
LATN 395 Directed Readings (1-3 hrs) Staff 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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