Academic Calendar 2007 (old)» UNDERGRADUATE COURSE INFORMATION» Classical Studies
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Classical Studies

Classical Studies Courses
 
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160a/b190191192a/b193a/b226F/G227F/G
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Classical Studies 047, Classical Civilization
Description: An introduction to the ancient world, with emphasis on the cultural and social life and achievements of Greece and Rome. Among the topics to be considered are: magic, religion, philosophy, literature, archaeology, architecture, art, the structure of society and the position of women, slavery, everyday life, law, sport, warfare, medicine.
3 lecture hours, 1.0 course
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Classical Studies 100a/b, Greek and Latin Elements in English
Description: This course is intended as a practical means of enhancing English vocabulary through a systematic study of the contribution of the Classical languages to modern English, including the vocabulary of the sciences.
2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Classical Studies 124a/b, Greek and Roman Education
Description: Ancient educational theory and practice against the background of social and cultural developments from Homer to Augustine, together with comparisons between ancient and modern educational ideas.
Antirequisite(s): The former Classical Studies 123.
2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Classical Studies 136, Sport and Recreation in the Ancient World
Description: A study of the nature of sport and recreation, and of the attitudes towards them in the societies of the ancient world, principally Greece and Rome.
2 lecture hours, 1.0 course.
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Classical Studies 137, Classical Mythology
Description: A study of Greek and Roman mythology, with some reference to its influence in modern European literature.
2 lecture hours, 1.0 course.
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Classical Studies 148, Byzantine Civilization and Art
Description: An examination of the essence of Byzantine civilization, the bridge between the ancient and the modern world. Approximately a third of the course will be devoted to art, the most obvious expression of the Byzantine genius.
2 lecture hours, 1.0 course.
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Classical Studies 152a/b, Technology and Engineering in the Ancient World
Description: A survey of technological and engineering principles in antiquity; of materials including their development and applications; of machinery in all its variety and of "missed opportunities".
2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Classical Studies 160a/b, Ancient Rome in Hollywood Epic Films
Description: This course deals with Hollywood epic films of the 1950s and 1960s set in Roman antiquity, as well as more recent treatments of the genre. Topics include cinematic uses of the past; differences between history and Hollywood mythology; and how the portrayal of cinematic Rome has changed over time.
Antirequisite(s): Classical Studies 192a/b or Film Studies 194a/b (if taken in 2002-03, 2003-04).
2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
Screening of films will be scheduled outside of class time.
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Classical Studies 190, Special Topics in Classical Studies
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2 lecture hours, 1.0 course.
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Classical Studies 191, Special Topics in Classical Studies
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2 lecture hours, 1.0 course.
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Classical Studies 192a/b, Special Topics in Classical Studies
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2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Classical Studies 193a/b, Special Topics in Classical Studies
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2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Classical Studies 226F/G, Epic Poetry
Description: A study of the development of the genre in Greece and Rome with reference to both oral and literary epic.
Antirequisite(s): Classical Studies 127, and the former Classical Studies 027E.
3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Classical Studies 227F/G, The Ancient Novel
Description: A study of the prose fiction of the Greek and Roman world.
3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Classical Studies 233F/G, Women in Ancient Greece
Description: An investigation of the construction of gender and the lives of women in ancient Greece. The evidence of texts and images from Greek antiquity will be considered from a variety of theoretical perspectives.
Antirequisite(s): The former CS 232E.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Classical Studies 234F/G, Women in Ancient Rome
Description: An investigation of the construction of gender and the lives of women in ancient Rome. The evidence of texts and images from Roman antiquity will be considered from a variety of theoretical perspectives.
Antirequisite(s): The former CS232E.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Classical Studies 235F/G, Ancient Greek and Roman Sexuality
Description: This course is designed to give students insight into ancient Greek and Roman sexuality using the artistic evidence of erotic vase-paintings, sculpture, wall-paintings, and everyday objects in combination with ancient literary sources on sexual themes. Topics examined include phallic symbolism, homosexuality, prostitution, male-to-female lovemaking, hermaphrodites, and transvestism.
Antirequisite(s): Classical Studies 294F/G (if taken in 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04)
3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Classical Studies 238F/G, Religious Life in Ancient Greece and Rome
Description: This course examines the religious practices of a variety of cults in Greco-Roman antiquity, studying the ways in which these were influenced by features such as magic, philosophical thought, politics and culturally specific expectations of class and gender.
Antirequisite(s): The former CS 237E.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Classical Studies 239F/G, Themes in Classical Mythology
Description: This course examines ideas emerging from Greek and Roman myths, such as creative strife, archetypal features of heroes/heroines, and the curious connection between death and sexuality. It will also look at how myths were (and continue to be) integrated into society, conferring identity and being useful for purposes of propaganda.
Antirequisite(s): The former CS 237E.
3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Classical Studies 248E, Byzantine Civilization
Description: An examination of the essence of Byzantine civilization, the bridge between the ancient and modern world.
Antirequisite(s): Classical Studies 148.
3 lecture hours, 1.0 course.
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Classical Studies 249F/G, The Art of Byzantium
Description: The development of architecture, mosaics, paintings, sculpture, metal-work and textiles in the Byzantine world from the fourth to the fifteenth century. (Offered in alternate years with the former Visual Arts 251E.)
Antirequisite(s): Classical Studies 148.
Prerequisite(s): Classical Studies 047 or VAH 040
3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Classical Studies 250E, Greek Archaeology: Prehistoric to Classical
Description: A cultural survey of ancient Greece based on archaeological evidence focusing on selected aspects of Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations and the Classical city-state.
Antirequisite(s): The former Classical Studies 150.
Prerequisite(s): Classical Studies 047 or VAH 247E
3 lecture hours, 1.0 course.
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Classical Studies 251E, The Archaeology of Rome and Her Empire
Description: An examination of the archaeological evidence pertaining to the founding of Rome, the development of the city, and the extension of Roman culture across western Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean.
Antirequisite(s): The former Classical Studies 150.
Prerequisite(s): Classical Studies 047, VAH 249E, or VAH 349F/G
3 lecture hours, 1.0 course.
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Classical Studies 270E, Greek and Roman Drama
Description: A selection of major plays studied principally as works of drama and on a thematic basis. Problems of staging and production in the ancient theatre will be considered, along with modern attempts to recreate the plays under wholly different circumstances. (Offered by this Department but counts as equivalent of English-285E (formerly 202E) for students in Honors English programs.)
Prerequisite(s): Classical Studies 047, Latin 222 or the former Latin 020, Greek 222 of the former Greek 020, English 020E, or English 024E, or the former English 026.
3 lecture hours, 1.0 course.
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Classical Studies 275E, Greek and Roman History
Description: (Offered by this Department but counts for History students as History course). A survey course emphasizing the 5th century B.C., 1st centuries B.C. and A.D., with introductory lectures on historical methodology and the Ancient Near East.
Antirequisite(s): The former Classical Studies 140E or 141E.
3 lecture hours, 1.0 course.
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Classical Studies 290E, Special Topics in Classical Studies
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3 lecture hours, 1.0 course.
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Classical Studies 291E, Special Topics in Classical Studies
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3 lecture hours, 1.0 course.
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Classical Studies 292E, Special Topics in Classical Studies
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3 lecture hours, 1.0 course.
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Classical Studies 293F/G-296F/G, Special Topics in Classical Studies
Description:
3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Classical Studies 350a/b, Selected Topics in Classical Studies
Description:
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department
3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Classical Studies 375F/G, Selected Topics in Greek History
Description: Attention will be focused on a specific period of Greek history. Original source material will be studied and analyzed.
Prerequisite(s): Classical Studies 275E or the former Classical Studies 140E.
3 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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Classical Studies 376F/G, Selected Topics in Roman History
Description: A specific period of Roman history will be studied, with use of original literary, numismatic and inscriptional sources.
Antirequisite(s): The former Latin 475a/b.
Prerequisite(s): Classical Studies 275E or the former Classical Studies 141E.
3 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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Classical Studies 450F/G, Special Topics in Greek Archaeology
Description:
Prerequisite(s): Classical Studies 250E or VAH 247E
3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Classical Studies 451F/G, Special Topics in Roman Archaeology
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Prerequisite(s): Classical Studies 251E or VAH 349F/G
3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Academic Calendar 2007 (old)» UNDERGRADUATE COURSE INFORMATION» Classical Studies