Winter 2012 Course Offerings
Courses in Greek and Roman Studies - Winter 2012
CLAS 1052 : Heroes in Classical Mythology
An introduction to some of the major myths of ancient Greece and Rome, with particular attention to the heroes. The myths will be studied with reference to their social and historical contexts, literary and artistic representations, and modern theories of interpretation.
---MWF 11:00-11:50 (Slot 04) - Instructor: A. Williams
CLAS 1200 : Introduction to Roman Civilization
A general illustrated survey of the origins and evolution of ancient Rome. The course introduces the student to social, political, and legal institutions, the growth of the Roman Empire, Roman art, literature, and religions, as well as Rome's pervasive influence in the modern world.
---MWF 15:00-15:50 (Slot 08) - Instructor: C. Shelton
CLAS 2010 : Greek Art and Architecture
An introduction, through illustrated lectures, to the study of the art and architecture of ancient Greece.
---MTTh 13:00-13:50 (Slot 06) - Instructor: A. Williams
CLAS 2042 : History of the Roman Empire (cross-listed with History 2042)
A survey of Roman history from the death of Julius Caesar to the rise of Constantine, with special reference to the society and politics of the early Imperial period.
---MWF 10:00-10:50 (Slot 03) - Instructor: T. Allen
CLAS 2701 : History of Ancient Philosophy (cross-listed with Philosophy 2701)
A survey of the origin and development of Western philosophy among the Greeks and Romans.
---MWF 12:00-12:50 (Slot 05) - Instructor: B. Levett
CLAS 3050 : Augustus and Rome
An examination of the Age of Augustus (27 B.C. to A.D. 14) which witnessed not only Rome's greatest achievements in literature and art but also the replacement of republican government by a monarchy; this course, based on original sources, examines the period through its most powerful and influential figure.
---TTh 14:00-15:15 (Slot 19) - Instructor: M. Nikolic
CLAS 3405 : Tragic Drama in Greece and Rome
A detailed examination of the tragic dramas of ancient Greece and Rome. A selection of plays by Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Seneca will be read in English translation. Topics to be discussed include the development of ancient tragedy, its literary, performative and thematic traditions, its representation of social and historical conditions, and its influence on later tragic drama.
---MWF 11:00-11:50 (Slot 04) - Instructor: C. Shelton
CLAS 3900 : Greek and Roman Medicine
An examination of the medical theories and practices of the ancient Greek and Roman world by taking account of ancient texts (in translation) as well as evidence from material culture, including art and architecture. Topics may include the relationship between science and medicine, concepts of health and illness, the role of the healer, practical applications, gender differentiation of patients, and legacy of ancient practices.
---TTh 10:30-11:45 (Slot 18) - Instructor: T. Allen
Courses in Greek and Latin Language - Winter 2012
CLAS 1121 : Elementary Latin II
A continuation of the work begun in Elementary Latin I. (Prerequisite: CLAS 1120)
---MTWTh 13:00-13:50 (Slot F06) - Instructor: C. Shelton
CLAS 1131 : Elementary Ancient Greek II
A continuation of the work begun in Elementary Ancient Greek I. (Prerequisite: CLAS 1130)
---MWThF 14:00-14:50 (Slot F07) - Instructor: A. Williams
CLAS 3200 : Advanced Latin
Refines the skills developed in Intermediate Latin, and applies them to selected readings of Latin authors. (Prerequisite: CLAS 2200)
---MWF 10:00-10:50 (Slot 03) - Instructor: M. Nikolic
CLAS 3300 : Advanced Ancient Greek
Refines the skills developed in Intermediate Ancient Greek, and applies them to selected readings of Greek authors. (Prerequisite: CLAS 2300)
---schedule to be determined (Slot 99)- Instructor: B. Levett
CLAS 4210 : Latin Historians
Topic TBA. (Prerequisite: CLAS 3200)
---MWF 10:00-10:50 (Slot 03) - Instructor: M. Nikolic
CLAS 4315 : Attic Orators
Topic TBA. (Prerequisite: CLAS 3300)
---schedule to be determined (Slot 99) - Instructor: B. Levett
