Classics – Spring 2007

World Archaeology
L08  200C  Classics
A course that introduces students to important archaeological discoveries and sites -- mounds, tombs, monuments, caves, and rockshelters -- from many world areas and many time periods.  There will be several guest lecturers, all of whom are active archaeologists, to tell us about their past and current research in the Americas and elsewhere.  No prerequisites.  3 units.  Same as home course L52 ARC 200C.
AS:>  CD,  TH
SB:>  IS
FA:>  SSP
TuTh 10:00a-11:30a
Kelly

Latin & Greek in Current English
L08  225D  Classics
An intensive survey of Greek and Latin prefixes, suffixes, and roots commonly found in English technical and non-technical vocabulary and terms.  Does not count for a major or minor in Classics.  3 units.  Same as L44 Ling 225D.
AS:>  LA
SB:>  HUM
MWF 12:00p-1:00p
Pepe

Women in Classical Antiquity:  Greece
L08  315  Classics
Through readings and discussions of primary sources (literature, legal texts, medical texts, inscriptions, papyri, art) and recent scholarship, we will explore the ideals and reality of the roles and status of women and attempt to reconstruct their lives, impact, and importance within the historical and cultural context of ancient Greece. Topics for readings and discussion will include: mythological women, women in literature, marriage and divorce, sexuality, adultery, family and children, the domestic sphere, social and legal status, occupations, economic and political roles, religion, and representations of women in art.  3 units.  Same as L77 WGS 315.
AS:>  SD,  TH
FA:>  SSP
TuTh 11:30a-1:00p
Prince

Greek History:  The Age of Alexander
L08  346C  Classics
Survey of the political, cultural, and social ramifications of Alexander the Great's conquests.  Emphasis will be placed on cultural conflict, emerging cosmopolitanism, kingship, and royal technologies of power in the period of Alexander's successors.  3 units.  Same as L22 History 346C.
AS:>  CD,  TH
SB:>  HUM
FA:>  SSP
MWF 12:00p-1:00p
Gilley

Greek Art and Archaeology
L08  350  Classics
A survey of the artistic achievements and material culture of the Greeks  from ca. 1000 BC to the birth of Christ (Iron Age 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 and interactions with the wider Mediterranean world.  3 units.  Same as home course L01 Art-Arch 331.
AS:>  TH
SB:>  HUM
FA:>  AH
TuTh10:00a-11:30a
Rotroff

The Tragic Muse
L08  393  Classics
Ancient tragic drama explores family crises, political conflict, war, power and gender relations, and the gods' role in human life; as such, it is a window into the social, political, and spiritual world of the Greeks and Romans. Besides examining the plays of Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Seneca, we will read several Greek-style tragedies by later European authors who "renovated" the genre for new contexts. Regular secondary readings will highlight cultural and literary issues. All readings will be in English. The class will include both brief lectures and regular discussions; students will also complete several analytical writing assignments. Arrangements can be made for graduate students outside of Classics to take the course for graduate credit.  3 units.  Same as L15 Drama 393.
AS:>  TH
FA:>  Lit
TuTh 10:00a-11:30a
Keane

Hellenistic Philosophy
L08  4350  Classics
The Hellenistic Age, traditionally dated from the death of Alexander and his (Macedonian) Empire at 323 BCE to the birth of Augustus' (Roman) Empire in 31 BCE, gave the West three of its most innovative and influential schools of philosophy: Epicureanism, Skepticism, and Stoicism. This course investigates the central features of Stoicism and Skepticism.  Special attention is paid to the still-relevant debates about the possibility of knowledge, about the issues of freedom, responsibility, and determinism, and about ethics. Prereqs: one course in Philosophy at the 300-level, graduate standing, or permission of the instructor.  3 units.  Same as home course L30 Phil 4530.
AS:>  TH
FA:>  SSP
TuTh 1:00p-2:30p
Brown

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.  Prereqs: at least one Art History course at the 300 level or permission of the instructor.  3 units.  Same as home course L01 Art-Arch 438.
AS:>  TH
FA:>  AH
M 10:00a-12:30p
Symeonoglou

Senior Project
L08  493  Classics
Suggested for all majors in Classics or Ancient Studies who have not completed their college 'capstone' experience in another major, or who are not satisfying this requirement by means of a Senior Honors Thesis in Classics, Greek, or Latin, or in some other way.  A structured research assignment or independent project under the supervision of one of the department's faculty is required.  Prereqs: senior standing and permission of the chair of the department.  3 units.
TBA

Study for Honors
L08  498  Classics
Prereqs: junior standing, grades averaging A- in courses numbered 300 or above in Classcis, and permission of the chair of the department.  3 units.
TBA

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

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

Masters Nonresident
L08  885  Classics
0 units.
TBA