Classics - Fall 2004

The Greek Imagination
L08  235C  Classics
An introduction to Greek culture with emphasis on Archaic and Classical ideas about man, the gods, and the cosmos.  Considerable attention is also given to the Athenian democracy, its institutions, festivals, and arts.  The course is designed to offer a broad and interdisciplinary view of the most memorable Greek achievements in literature, the visual arts, and social thought and practice.  Enrollment in a discussion section is required for enrollment in the course.  One third of the available places will be reserved for freshmen.  3 units.
AS:>  CD,  TH
EA:>  H
FA:>  SSP
MW 11:00a-12:00p   
Lamberton
Discussion sections:
A  F 11:00a-12:00p    TBA
B  F 11:00a-12:00p    TBA
C  F 12:00p-1:00p     TBA

The Roman World
L08  236C  Classics
An introduction to ancient Rome with an emphasis on literature, archaeology, religion, mythology, women, minority cultures, and everyday life.  3 units.
AS:>  CD,  TH
EA:>  H
FA:>  AH,  Lit
TuTh 10:00a-11:30a
TBA

Greek Mythology
L08  301C  Classics
An intensive survey and study of the great mythic stories from the Greek world including the Trojan War and the Oedipus cycle.  Includes the heritage of Greek mythology in the Roman, medieval, and modern periods.  3 units.  Same as L16 Comp Lit 301C.
AS:>  TH
EA:>  DU,  H,  SU
FA:>  SSP
MWF 12:00p-1:00p
Warren

Greek History: Archaic and Classical
L08  345C  Classics
A survey of the central themes of Greek social, political, and military history from the period of the Homeric epics until the death of Socrates.  Same as L22 Hist 3456.  3 units.
AS:>  TH
FA:>  SSP
MWF 3:00p-4:00p
Balot

Ancient Philosophy
L08  347C  Classics
An examination of the high-water marks of philosophy in ancient Greece and Rome, focusing primarily on Plato and Aristotle.  A wide range of philosophical problems will be discussed, including the nature of the good life, the justification of knowledge, and the ultimate nature of mind and world.  Attention will be paid to how these problems unfolded in their historical context and to how the ancient treatments of them compare to contemporary efforts.  Prereq: one course in Philosophy at the 100 or 200-level, or permission of the instructor.    Same as L30 Phil 347C.
AS:>  TH
EA:>  H
FA:>  SSP
TuTh 2:30p-4:00p
TBA

Greek Art and Archaeology
L08  350  Classics
A survey of the artistic achievements and material culture of the Greeks  from ca. 1000 BC through the Hellenistic period.  Development of architecture, sculpture, and painting, as well as minor arts and utilitarian objects, with emphasis on the insight they offer into Greek society.  Same as L01 Art-Arch 331.
AS:>  TH
EA:>  H
FA:>  AH
TuTh 1:00p-2:30p  
Rotroff

Ancient Painting
L08  4381  Classics
A study of the rich world of painting in Greco-Roman art from the first renderings of mythological scenes, Classical frescoes, panel paintings known from texts, to the  diverse styles of Roman frescoes and the masterful ancient mosaics.  We will emphasize Pompeii and  will attempt to recognize famous paintings.  Prereq: At least one Art History course at the 300 level or permission of the instructor.  Same as L01 Art-Arch 438.
AS:>  TH
EA:>  H
FA:>  AH
M 10:00a-12:30p
Symeonoglou

Study for Honors
L08  497  Classics
Prereq:  Junior standing, grades averaging A- in courses numbered 300 or above in Classics, and permission of the chair of the department.  3 units.
EA:>  H
TBA

Independent Work
L08  500  Classics
Intended for students from other departments who want to do informal work on advanced problems in classical culture, but who do not have sufficient background in Latin or Greek to be legitimately enrolled in Latin or Greek 500. Prereq, Senior standing and permission of the chair of the department. Credit variable, max 6 units.
TBA

Research and Publication on the Greco-Roman World
L08  502  Classics
An introduction to the profession of classical scholarship, in the form of a pro-seminar for all graduate students in the Department of Classics.  The course will provide an introduction to a variety of aspects of the study of Greece and Rome.  Topics covered will include:  Bibliographical Tools, Sources of Information on the Ancient World, Epigraphy, Papyrology, Classical Archaeology, and Comparative Linguistics.  We will read samples of the scholarly literature in each area to provide an overview of what it means to pursue a career in Classics.  3 units.
EA:>  DU,  SU
M 1:00p-4:00p  
Lamberton

Master's Continuing Student Status
L08  883  Classics
0 units.
TBA   

Master's Nonresident
L08  885  Classics
0 units.
TBA