Course Offerings for Fall 2009

Classics

Not Members Of This Club: Women And Slaves In The Greco-Roman World
L08 240 Classics
This course examines the lives of two disparate but comparable groups of 'outsiders' – women and slaves – within both ancient Greece and Rome. In these two societies, political power was the exclusive property of free, citizen males, and almost all of the astounding accomplishments of those societies were the creation of those men; but women and slaves played a critical role in shaping these societies too. We will explore the status, living conditions, rights, and achievements of both women and slaves in ancient Greece and Rome, and set them within the larger historical context in which they lived. We will investigate both the general social patterns as well the diversity of experiences that characterized life for many women and slaves in the ancient world. 3 units. Same as L77 WGSS 240.
AS:> CD, SD, SS
SB:> BA
FA:> SSP
MWF 11:00a-12:00p
Bubelis

Greek Mythology
L08 301C Classics
A study of the mythology of the ancient Greek world as well as of the methodologies of mythological analysis that may be applied to it. 3 units.
AS:> TH
SB:> HUM
FA:> SSP
MWF 10:00a-11:00a
Platte

Ancient History: The Roman Republic
L08 341C Classics
From the legendary origins of the city through the establishment and collapse of its republican government. Emphasis on political history, imperialism, slavery, Greek culture, and the Roman aristocracy. 3 units. Same as L22 History 341C.
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SB:> HUM
FA:> SSP
MWF 12:00p-1:00p
Evans-Grubbs

Ancient Philosophy
L08 347C Classics
This course offers an examination of the high-water marks of ancient Greek philosophy, focusing on the Pre-Socratics, Plato and Aristotle. A wide range of philosophical problems will be discussed, including the nature of the world, the possibility and justification of scientific knowledge, the nature of the good life, the organization of the just city, and the immortality of the soul. Attention will be paid to how these problems unfolded in their historical context and to the methodological problems involved in the study of ancient texts. We will also discuss how the ancient treatments of philosophical problems compare to contemporary efforts. Prereqs: one course in Philosophy at the 100 or 200-level, or permission of the instructor. 3 units. Same as home course L30 Phil 347C.
AS:> TH
SB:> ETH
FA:> SSP
MW 1:00p-2:30p
Leunissen

The Ancient Novel
L08 389C Classics
Many modern readers are familiar with the mythological and dramatic literature of Greco-Roman antiquity, but fewer are aware that the same cultures developed a tradition of prose fiction concerned with romance, human psychology and sexuality, exotic travel and adventure, and religious experience. The European tradition of extended fictional narrative begins with the Greeks, and their novels, along with Apuleius´ Golden Ass and Petronius´ Satyricon, had a formative influence on later narrative traditions. Students read and analyze all the surviving examples of the Greco-Roman novel, including some fragmentary works, with the goal of throwing light on the history and conventions of the genre, its appeal, and its influence. Class format will include discussions and short introductory lectures. There will be regular background and interpretive secondary readings, and several short writing assignments and take-home essays. 3 units. Same as L16 Comp Lit 391C.
AS:> TH
SB:> HUM
FA:> Lit
TuTh 11:30a-1:00p
Keane

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
L08 399 Classics
Exceptional undergraduates serve as teaching assistants for selected lecture courses. Credit may not be counted towards a major in Classics or Ancient Studies. Prereqs: Permission of instructor. 3 units.
TBA

The Parthenon
L08 435 Classics
A study of the architectural design, aesthetic principles, engineering and construction of the greatest Greek building. Its architecture will be considered in conjunction with its immense sculptural program that revolutionized European art. We will penetrate deeply into the background of this remarkable work of art and try to understand it by placing it in its proper context and comparing it with other similar efforts in Classical Greece. Prereqs: Intro to Western Art (L01 112) or Intro to Modern Art (L01 211); one 300-level course in Art History preferred; or permission of instructor. 3 units. Same as home course L01 Art-Arch 435.
AS:> TH
FA:> AH
M 10:00a-12:30a
Symeonoglou

Senior Project
L08 493 Classics
Recommended 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. 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 497 Classics
Prereqs: Junior standing, grades averaging A- in courses numbered 300 or above in Classics, 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 culture, but who do not have sufficient background in Latin or Greek to be legitimately enrolled in Latin or Greek 500. Prereqs: senior standing and permission of the chair of the department. Credit variable, max 6 units.
TBA

Comparative Greek and Latin Grammar
L08 510 Classics
A detailed study of the grammar of Latin and Greek facilitated by study of Indo-European linguistics as well as Latin and Greek composition. Prereqs: graduate standing in classics. 3 units.
M 2:00p-5:00p
Platte

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

Doctoral Continuing Student Status
L08 884 Classics 0 units.
TBA

Masters Nonresident
L08 885 Classics 0 units.
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Greek

Beginning Greek I
L09 101D Greek
An intensive introduction to Classical Greek, the language of Homer, Sophocles, Plato, and the New Testament. The goal will be to develop a reading knowledge as rapidly and efficiently as possible and the work of the course will include extensive readings in literary texts. 4 units.
AS:> LA
SB:> HUM, IS
MTuWF 9:00a-10:00a
Bubelis

Intro To Greek Literature
L09 317C Greek
Intro to Attic prose through the reading of Plato's Apology and related texts. Prereqs: Greek 102D with a grade of B+ or higher, or permission of the instructor. 3 units.
AS:> TH
SB:> HUM, IS
FA:> Lit
MWF 10:00a-11:00a
Abraham

Euripides
L09 422 Greek
This course will survey the tragedies of Euripides, and focus on representative examples of both his "tragicomic" and his darker plays. There will be additional readings from ancient works that analyze and criticize Euripides, including Aristophanes' Frogs and Aristotle's Poetics. Translation assignments will be supplemented by secondary readings on Euripides and Athenian tragedy. Students will be evaluated on regular translation, discussion, translation exams, and one or two oral reports. Prereqs: Greek 318C or permission of instructor and sophomore standing or above. (Interested freshmen should consult the instructor and cannot register without permission.) 3 units.
AS:> TH
FA:> Lit
W 2:00p-5:00p
Keane

Study For Honors
L09 499 Greek
Prereqs: junior standing, grades averaging A- in courses numbered 300 or above in Greek, and permission of the chair of the department. Either Greek 499 or Latin 497 must be taken by all honors candidates. 3 units.
AS:> TH
TBA

Independent Work
L09 500 Greek
Prereqs: senior standing and permission of the chair of the department. Credit variable, max 6 units.
TBA

Research
L09 590 Greek
Credit variable, max 3 units.
TBA

Master’s Continuing Student Status
L09 883 Greek
0 units.
TBA

Masters Nonresident
L09 885 Greek
0 units.
TBA

Latin

Beginning Latin I
L10 101D Latin
Intro to forms and syntax of Classical Latin aimed at rapid acquisition of reading ability. Attention also paid to aspects of Roman literary and political history. Students who have already had Latin should consult the Chair of the Department. 4 units.
AS:> LA
SB:> HUM, IS
MTuWTh 9:00a-10:00a
Pepe

Intro To Latin Literature I
L10 301 Latin
Intensive review of Latin grammar and syntax and development of reading skills and translation techniques through short readings from original texts in prose and poetry such as Caesar and Ovid. Prereq: Latin 102D, placement by examination, or permission of instructor. 3 units.
AS:> LA
SB:> HUM
FA:> Lit
MWF 11:00a-12:00p
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Survey Of Latin Literature: The Republic
L10 317C Latin
A survey of the major literary achievements of the Roman Republic, with an emphasis on Cicero, Caesar, and Catullus. Prereq: Latin 102D with a grade of B+ or better, Latin 316C, placement by examination, or permission of the instructor. 3 units.
AS:> LA
SB:> HUM, IS
FA:> Lit
MWF 11:00a-12:00p
Pepe

Julius Caesar And His Image
L10 419 Latin
Extensive reading in both the Gallic and Civil War of Caesar. We will also look at representations of Caesar in Sallus, Cicero, and Suetonius. Prereq: Latin 318C or permission of instructor and sophomore standing or above. (Interested freshmen should consult the instructor and cannot register without permission.) 3 units.
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SB:> HUM
FA:> SSP
TuTh 2:30p-4:00p
Pepe

Honors Course I
L10 497 Latin
Junior standing, grades averaging A- in courses numbered 300 or above in Latin, and permission of the Chair of the Department. Either Latin 497 or Greek 499 must be taken by all Honors candidates. 3 units.
TBA

Independent Work
L10 500 Latin
Senior standing and permission of the Chair of the Department. Credit variable, max 6 units.
TBA

Research
L10 590 Latin
Credit variable, max 3 units.
TBA

Master’s Continuing Student Status
L10 883 Latin
0 units.
TBA

Masters Nonresident
L10 885 Latin
0 units.
TBA