Course Descriptions
CLA 101 Classical Mythology
This is an introduction to the content and form of the major ancient myths, chiefly Greek. The emphasis will be on interpretation, with topics to include myth, folk-tale, legend, myth and ritual, psychological uses of myth, and the structuralist school of Claude Lévi-Strauss. Particular attention will be paid to male/female archetypes, with secondary readings from Camille Paglia and Robert Bly. Comparison will also be made to several non-western mythologies. Counts toward Area of Concentration in Gender Studies.
Prerequisites: None.
Credits: 1
Distribution: III. B. (Literature/Fine Arts)
CLA 103 Greek Art and Archaeology (ART 103)
This course is a consideration of the art and architecture of Greece from an archaeological and art historical point of view. The course will cover material from the Bronze Age to the Hellenistic Age.
Prerequisites: None.
Credits: 1
Distribution: III. B. (Literature/Fine Arts)
CLA 104 Roman Art and Archaeology (ART 104)
This course considers of the origin and development of Roman art and architecture from the Etruscans to late imperial Rome.
Prerequisites: None.
Credits: 1
Distribution: III. B. (Literature/Fine Arts)
CLA 105 Greek Civilization (HIS 211)
This is a survey course of Greek political, military, cultural, and literary history from the end of the Bronze Age (ca. 1100 B.C.) to the time of Alexander the Great (4th century B.C.). A thematic focus will be the origins, evolution, and problems of the most important Greek political-social-cultural structure, the polis, or “city-state.”
Prerequisites: None.
Credits: 1
Distribution: III. B. (Literature/Fine Arts)
CLA 106 Roman Civilization (HIS 212)
This is a survey course of Roman political, military, cultural, and literary history from the Etruscan period (6th and 5th centuries B.C.) to the fall of the Roman Empire in the West. A thematic focus will be on the origins, nature, effects, and evolution of imperialism in Roman politics, culture, and society..
Prerequisites: None.
Credits: 1
Distribution: III. B. (Literature/Fine Arts)
CLA 111 Special Topics in Literature and Culture
This is an introductory course that focuses on a specific topic in ancient literature or culture and requires no previous work. Course may be repeated as topic changes. Depending on subject matter, this course may be cross-listed.
Prerequisites: None.
Credits: 1
Distribution: III. B. (Literature/Fine Arts)
CLA 112 Special Topics in Art and Archaeology
This is an introductory course that focuses on a specific topic in ancient art or archaeology and requires no previous work. Course may be repeated for credit as topic changes. Depending on subject matter, this course may be cross-listed.
Prerequisites: None.
Credits: 1
Distribution: III. B. (Literature/Fine Arts)
CLA 113 Special Topics in Ancient History (HIS 210)
This is an introductory course that focuses on a specific topic in ancient history and requires no previous work. Course may be repeated as topic changes. Depending on subject matter, this course may be cross-listed.
Prerequisites: None.
Credits: 1
Distribution: III. B. (Literature/Fine Arts)
CLA 140 Philosophy of the Classical Period (PHI 140)
This course surveys the Ancient Greek philosophy, including Pre-Socratics, Plato, and Aristotle; Hellenistic philosophy may also be included. This course focuses on acquiring and improving abilities in philosophical reading, thinking, and expression. In class, the norm is close textual analysis through lectures and discussion. Topics include the nature of the physical and human world, and questions about knowledge and ultimate being. This course is offered in the fall semester.
Prerequisites: None.
Credits: 1
Distribution: III. B. (Literature/Fine Arts)
CLA 162 History and Literature of the New Testament (REL 162)
This course is an introduction to the social-historical study of the writings that came to be the New Testament of the Christian churches. We will survey the social, political, and religious contexts of the Jewish and Greco-Roman worlds of the first century, the actions and teaching of Jesus of Nazareth, and the missionary activity of Paul of Tarsus. We will study most of the texts includeed in the New Testament, as well as other ancient Jewish and early Christian writings to learn about the development of the various beliefs and practices of these first Christian communities.
Prerequisites: None.
Credits: 1
Distribution: III. B. (Literature/Fine Arts)
CLA 211 Special Topics in Literature and Culture
This is a more advanced course that focuses on a specific topic in ancient literature or culture and requires previous work. Course may be repeated as topic changes. Depending on the subject matter, the course may be cross-listed.
Prerequisites: Vary with topic.
Credits: 1
Distribution: III. B. (Literature/Fine Arts)
CLA 212 Special Topics in Art and Archaeology
This is a more advanced course that focuses on a specific topic in ancient art or archaeology and requires previous work. Course may be repeated as topic changes.
Prerequisites: Vary with topic.
Credits: 1
Distribution: III. B. (Literature/Fine Arts)
CLA 213 Special Topics in Ancient History (HIS 310)
This is a more advanced course that focuses on a specific topic in ancient history and requires previous work. Course may be repeated as topic changes.
Prerequisites: Vary with topic.
Credits: 1
Distribution: III. B. (Literature/Fine Arts)
CLA 220 Classical Rhetoric (RHE 320)
This course focuses on the origin and development of rhetoric and rhetorical theory during the classical period. The course begins in the pre disciplinary stage of Homer and the Sophists and examines such works as Homer’s Iliad, Gorgias’ Encomium of Helen, and Isocrates’ Antidosis. The course then moves to Plato’s Gorgias and Phaedrus and the “disciplinizing” efforts of Aristotle (On Rhetoric). Finally, the course examines the efforts of Cicero (On Invention, Orator, and On the Orator), Quintilian (Institutes of Oratory), and Augustine (On Christian Doctrine) to reunite philosophy and rhetoric and include ethics within the realm of rhetoric. Students learn how rhetorical theories are generated out of the specific needs of particular political and social contexts. In addition, students examine the influence of literacy on human interaction and the study of rhetoric in particular. Finally, students trace the relationship between rhetoric and philosophy from pre-Platonic unity, through Plato’s bifurcation, and finally to the attempts at reunification by Aristotle, Cicero, and Quintilian. This course is offered in the spring semester.
Prerequisites: None.
Credits: 1
Distribution: III. B. (Literature/Fine Arts)
CLA 387 Independent Study
Students wishing to pursue independent study in Classical Civilization should plan their project with the instructor who is to supervise.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and department chair.
Credits: 1 or 1/2
Distribution: III. B. (Literature/Fine Arts)
CLA 388 Independent Study
Students wishing to pursue independent study in Classical Civilization should plan their project with the instructor who is to supervise.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and department chair.
Credits: 1 or 1/2
Distribution: III. B. (Literature/Fine Arts)
CLA 400 Focused Discussion of a Topic and Senior Reading
This is a seminar on a selected topic with a paper supervised by a member of the department.
Prerequisites: None.
Credits: 1
Greek
GRK 101 Beginning Greek
This course includes the study of elementary grammar, the reading of selected pieces of Greek literature, and a general introduction to the literature and civilization of ancient Greece. Four class meetings each week. This course is offered in the fall semester.
Prerequisites: None.
Credits: 1
Distribution: II. B. (Foreign Language)
GRK 102 Beginning Greek
This course includes the study of elementary grammar, the reading of selected pieces of Greek literature, and a general introduction to the literature and civilization of ancient Greece. Four class meetings each week. This course is offered in the spring semester.
Prerequisites: GRK 101.
Credits: 1
Distribution: II. B. (Foreign Language)
GRK 201 Intermediate Greek - Literature and Fine Arts
The choice of readings is adapted to the needs and the desires of the class. We will read selections from Lysias’ speeches and other appropriate works. The emphasis will be on developing facility in reading Greek. This course is offered in the fall semester.
Prerequisites: GRK 101, 102.
Credits: 1
Distribution: II. B. (Foreign Language)
GRK 210 New Testament Greek - Literature and Fine Arts
This course covers selected readings in the New Testament. One-half or one course credit by arrangement. Offered by arrangement. Course may be repeated as the readings change.
Prerequisites: GRK 101, 102.
Credits: 1 or 1/2
Distribution: (III.B. (Literature/Fine Arts)
GRK 301 Advanced Greek: Poetry - Literature and Fine Arts
Selections to suit the needs and interests of the class will be made from the Greek poets and dramatists. The material will be varied from year to year and the course may be elected more than once.
Prerequisites: GRK 201.
Credits: 1
Distribution: (III.B. (Literature/Fine Arts)
GRK 302 Advanced Greek: Prose - Literature and Fine Arts
Selections to suit the needs and interests of the class will be made from Greek history, oratory, and philosophy. The material will be varied from year to year and the course may be elected more than once.
Prerequisites: GRK 201.
Credits: 1 or 1/2
Distribution: (III.B. (Literature/Fine Arts)
GRK 303 Advanced Greek: Homer - Literature and Fine Arts
Selections to suit the needs and interests of the class will be made from Homer’s Iliad or Odyssey. The material will be varied from year to year and the course may be elected more than once.
Prerequisites: GRK 201.
Credits: 1
Distribution: (III.B. (Literature/Fine Arts)
GRK 330 Greek Composition
This course provides a systematic review and study of fundamental Greek forms and constructions with practice in writing Greek sentences. This course is offered by arrangement.
Prerequisites: GRK 101, 102.
Credits: 1 or 1/2
GRK 387 Independent Study - Literature and Fine Arts
Students wishing to pursue independent study in Greek (specialized work in an author, period, or genre) should plan this work with the instructor who will supervise the project. This course is offered by arrangement.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and department chair.
Credits: 1 or 1/2
Distribution: (III.B. (Literature/Fine Arts)
GRK 388 Independent Study - Literature and Fine Arts
Students wishing to pursue independent study in Greek (specialized work in an author, period or genre) should plan this work with the instructor who will supervise the project. This course is offered by arrangement.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and department chair.
Credits: 1 or 1/2
Distribution: (III.B. (Literature/Fine Arts)
GRK 400 Focused Discussion of a Topic and Senior Reading - Literature and Fine Arts
This is a seminar on a selected topic with a long paper directed by a member of the department.
Prerequisites: None.
Credits: 1
Distribution: (III.B. (Literature/Fine Arts)
Latin
LAT 101 Beginning Latin
This is a course for students who have had little or no preparation in Latin. The course is primarily concerned with the fundamentals of the language. Its aim is to prepare students to read Latin literature, to improve their command of the English language by studying the close relations (historic and linguistic) between English, Latin and the Romance Languages, and to gain exposure to Roman culture. Four class meetings each week. Students with more than two years of high school Latin who wish to continue the language must take a placement exam. Such students cannot take LAT 101 for credit, but LAT 102 may be taken for credit if they do not place into LAT 201. This course is offered in the fall semester.
Prerequisites: None.
Credits: 1
Distribution: II.B. (Foreign Language)
LAT 102 Beginning Latin
This is a course for students who have had little or no preparation in Latin. The course is primarily concerned with the fundamentals of the language. Its aim is to prepare students to read Latin literature, to improve their command of the English language by studying the close relations (historic and linguistic) between English, Latin and the Romance Languages, and to gain exposure to Roman culture. Four class meetings each week. Students with more than two years of high school Latin who wish to continue the language must take a placement exam. Such students cannot take LAT 101 for credit, but LAT 102 may be taken for credit if they do not place into LAT 201. This course is offered in the spring semester.
Prerequisites: LAT 101 or placement by exam.
Credits: 1
Distribution: II.B. (Foreign Language)
LAT 201 Intermediate Latin - Literature and Fine Arts
This course is intended to satisfy the needs of two classes of students: (1) those with previous preparation in Latin (usually two years or more in high school) whose performance on the Placement Test shows that they need only a semester’s work to reach the Basic Proficiency level; (2) students who have completed LAT 101, 102 and desire to continue their study of the language. The emphasis will be on developing facility in reading Latin. Students will read selections from classical poetry and prose. If a student who places into LAT 201 completes the course with a grade of B- or better, he will receive an additional course credit in Latin; this course credit does not count towards the major or minor. This course is offered in the fall semester.
Prerequisites: None.
Credits: 1
Distribution: II.B. (Foreign Language)
LAT 210 Medieval Latin - Literature and Fine Arts
Students in this course will study readings in Medieval Latin prose and poetry. This course is offered by arrangement.
Prerequisites: LAT 101 and 102, or their equivalent.
Credits: 1 or 1/2
Distribution: III.B. (Literature/Fine Arts)
LAT 301 Advanced Latin: Poetry - Literature and Fine Arts
Selections to suit the needs and interests of the class will be made from Latin poetry. The material will be varied from year to year and the course may be elected more than once. This course is offered in the spring semester, in rotation with LAT 303.
Prerequisites: LAT 201 or equivalent preparation.
Credits: 1
Distribution: III.B. (Literature/Fine Arts)
LAT 302 Advanced Latin: Prose - Literature and Fine Arts
Selections to suit the needs and interests of the class will be made from Latin history, oratory, epistolography, and philosophy. The material will be varied from year to year and the course may be elected more than once. This course is offered in the fall semester.
Prerequisites: LAT 201 or equivalent preparation.
Credits: 1
Distribution: III.B. (Literature/Fine Arts)
LAT 303 Advanced Latin: Vergil - Literature and Fine Arts
Readings in Latin will be selected from the corpus of Vergil, with special emphasis on the Aeneid. This course is offered in the spring semester, in rotation with LAT 301.
Prerequisites: LAT 201 or equivalent preparation.
Credits: 1
Distribution: III.B. (Literature/Fine Arts)
LAT 330 Composition
This is a systematic review and study of fundamental Latin forms and constructions with practice in writing Latin sentences. This course is offered by arrangement.
Prerequisites: LAT 101 and 102, or their equivalent.
Credits: 1 or 1/2
LAT 387 Independent Study - Literature and Fine Arts
Students wishing to pursue independent study in Latin (specialized work in an author, period, or genre) should plan this work with the instructor who will supervise the project. The material will be varied from year to year and the course may be elected more than once. This course is offered by arrangement.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and department chair.
Credits: 1 or 1/2
Distribution: III.B. (Literature/Fine Arts)
LAT 388 Independent Study - Literature and Fine Arts
Students wishing to pursue independent study in Latin (specialized work in an author, period, or genre) should plan this work with the instructor who will supervise the project. The material will be varied from year to year and the course may be elected more than once. This course is offered by arrangement.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and department chair.
Credits: 1 or 1/2
Distribution: III.B. (Literature/Fine Arts)
LAT 400 Focused Discussion of a Topic and Senior Reading - Literature and Fine Arts
A seminar on a selected topic with a paper directed by a member of the department. This course is offered in the spring semester.
Prerequisites: None.
Credits: 1
Distribution: III.B. (Literature/Fine Arts)