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For a list of SAGES courses taught by Classics faculty in Spring 2008, click here.
CLSC 112 — Classical Civilization: Rome (3 hrs). Timothy Wutrich, T.R. 10:00-11:15 AM, classroom TBA.
(Cross-listed as HSTY 110. Limit 60.)
In this course we survey the history of Rome from its founding to its sack by the Germans in the fifth century of our era. We shall study the three major periods in Roman history: the founding of the city and the reign of the kings, the Republic, and the Empire. In addition to studying the political and military history of Rome, we shall read representative works of the Roman literary imagination: drama, epic, lyric, letters, oratory, history, philosophy, and fiction, in order to understand the Roman mind and the customs of Roman men, women, and children. We shall also look at representative examples of Etruscan and Roman art and architecture, including Roman works in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Throughout the term our objective will be to understand within a broad context the accomplishments of the Romans as a civilization, and to understand how and why the Roman world continues to be relevant today.
CLSC 204 — Latin Literature: Heroes & Hustlers (3 hrs). Martin Helzle, T.R. 1:15-2:30 PM, classroom TBA.
(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 210 — The Byzantine World A.D. 300-1453 (3 hrs). Andrea De Giorgi, M.W.F. 3:00-3:50 PM, classroom TBA.
(Cross-listed as HSTY 210)
A history of Byzantium from the time of Constantine's foundation of the new Rome to the fall of Constantinople in 1453. It consists of a thorough study of the political outlook, arts, communities, and aspirations of a civilization that continued the legacy of the Roman world and faced the emergence of new powers coming from the East. Saints and villains, emperors and monks, bureaucrats and soldiers; an excursus on a universe that changed the Western world in fundamental ways.
CLSC 304 — Ancient Rome: Republic to Empire (3 hrs). Andrea De Giorgi, M.W.F. 11:30 AM -12:20 PM, classroom TBA.
(Cross-listed as HSTY 304)
The course will span from Rome's obscure origins in central Latium to the demise of the Empire. It will analyze the men, politics, and imperialism of Rome. Ancient authors (in translation), inscriptions, and Rome's visual culture will provide essential supports for this survey. While the urbs of Rome will be central in the discussion, the course will also bring into focus provincial responses to Roman power; Asia Minor and its cities, in particular, will often be the object of our scrutiny.
CLSC 312 — Women in the Ancient World (3 hrs). Rachel Sternberg, M.W.F. 2:00-2:50 PM, classroom TBA.
(Cross-listed as WMST 312)
The course offers a chronological survey of women's lives in Greece, Hellenistic Egypt, and Rome. Images of women in literature, myth, philosophy, and art are considered, alongside the daily realities as reflected in the evidence for Greek and Roman religion, politics, law, and medicine. Students will spend most of their time reading and interpreting primary sources (literary, documentary, and artistic) as well as scholarly interpretations of the ancient record with a view to defining the construction of gender and sexuality according to the Graeco-Roman model. Specific topics include: the antagonism between male and female in myth; the legal, social, economical, and political status of women; the ancient family; prostitution; women's role in religion and cult; ancient theories of medicine regarding women; paederasty and homosexuality.
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 AM, classroom TBA.
(Prerequisite: Greek 101 or equivalent)
This course continues to teach elementary Ancient Greek 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.
(Note: Both GREK 101 and GREK 102 must be completed to obtain credit.)
GREK 307 — History (Thucydides) (3 hrs). Paul Iversen, M.W. 12:30-1:45 PM, classroom TBA.
(Prerequisite: GREK 202 or equivalent)
In this course we will read selections from Thucydides' Peloponnesian War, particularly the Sicilian Expedition of Book VII. The primary goals of this course will be to become proficient readers of Attic Greek prose, to become familiar with the history of the Peloponnesian War, and to become acquainted with some of the issues central to Greek historiography, including the writing of history in general. Along the way we will examine Thucydides' style of composition, his methods of reporting, his use of sources, and his reaction to prior models of history writing, especially Herodotus.
GREK 320 — Departmental Seminar: Alexander the Great (3 hrs). Paul Iversen, T.R. 10:00-11:15 AM, classroom TBA.
(Cross-listed as LATN 320; prerequisite: GREK 202 or LATN 202 or equivalent)
This seminar offers Classics students a firm grounding in the discipline, with an emphasis on the diverse materials, methods, and approaches that can be brought to bear on the study of Greco-Roman antiquity. Students will read and discuss the ancient sources and contemporary scholarship on the enigmatic Alexander the Great drawn from various fields of classics, including history, archaeology, art history, gender studies, inscriptions and numismatics.
GREK 382 — Senior Dissertation (3 hrs). Martin Helzle, times as arranged.
(Cross-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). Andrea De Giorgi, M.W.F. 2:00-2:50 PM, classroom TBA.
(Prerequisite: LATN 101 or equivalent)
This is the second half of a two-semester introduction to Latin, with primary emphasis on grammar, syntax, and vocabulary.
(Note: Both LATN 101 and LATN 102 must be completed to obtain credit)
LATN 202 — Vergil (3 hrs). Timothy Wutrich, T.R. 4:30-5:45 PM, classroom TBA.
(Prerequisite: LATN 201 or equivalent)
In this course we shall read and discuss selections from Vergil's Aeneid, especially Books I, IV, and VI. We shall consider language, style, and meter, as we develop further our Latin vocabulary and reinforce our command of Latin grammar. The performance aspect of Latin epic will also be our concern. Additionally we shall consider literary analysis and interpretation of the Aeneid in general.
LATN 309 — Medieval Latin (3 hrs). Martin Helzle, T.R. 2:45-4:00 PM, classroom TBA.
(Prerequisite: LATN 202 or equivalent)
After giving an introduction to the quirks of medieval Latin grammar we will sample both prose and verse selections from K.P. Harrington's out-of-print reader, Medieval Latin. The bulk of the course will then be spent reading Einhard's Life of Charlemagne. This will give us insights into the society and culture of central Europe around the year A.D. 800.
LATN 320 — Departmental Seminar: Alexander the Great (3 hrs). Paul Iversen, T.R. 10:00-11:15 AM, classroom TBA.
(Cross-listed as GREK 320; prerequisite: GREK 202 or LATN 202 or equivalent)
This seminar offers Classics students a firm grounding in the discipline, with an emphasis on the diverse materials, methods, and approaches that can be brought to bear on the study of Greco-Roman antiquity. Students will read and discuss the ancient sources and contemporary scholarship on the enigmatic Alexander the Great drawn from various fields of classics, including history, archaeology, art history, gender studies, inscriptions and numismatics.
LATN 382 — Senior Dissertation (3 hrs). Martin Helzle, times as arranged.MTHH 408
(Cross-listed as GREK 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.
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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