CLASSIC Course Descriptions for 2009-2010

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CourseTitleInstructorDescription
CLASSIC 10SCIENTIFIC TERMINOLSTAFFA study of English terms derived from Greek and Latin and important to contemporary medicine, science and other professions, with emphasis on the development of word-building skills. No prior knowledge of Greek or Latin required. The work is designed to aid undergraduates, particularly those in the sciences, in the development of their technical vocabulary. No prerequisities.
CLASSIC 36C4TH C/HELLEN GRPOGORZELSKI, R.This course examines fourth century Athens, Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic period. The readings will focus on Athenian law, Greek philosophy, the rise of Macedon, and the formation of the Hellenistic empires. This course is a continuation of 36B and completes the series, however, students may begin the 36 series with 36C. It is also suited for students generally interested in Classical Greek and Hellenistic History.
CLASSIC 45CCLASSICAL MYTHOLOGYGIANNOPOULOU, Z.Classical Mythology in Literature and Film In this course we will examine a few ancient Greek myths, their interpretations, and the influence they have exerted on modern literature and film. Classics 45C is the third course in the series Classics 45 A,B.C. It's preferable, but not required, to take this course in sequence. The Classics 45 A,B,C series satisfies the Humanistic Inquiry Breadth requirement. The broader objectives of the series are to develop a solid knowledge of the material and to understand some of the ways in which the ancient Greeks and Romans used the medium of myth to interpret and deal with their world.
CLASSIC 151THE OLYMPIANSGIANNOPOULOU, Z.This course focuses on literary appropriations—both classical and contemporary—of Olympian divinities, such as Apollo, Athena, Dionysus, and Hades. Some of the issues we will grapple with are: the plasticity of myth; sociopolitical influences on the literary adaptations of myths; gender and myth; psychoanalysis and myth.
CLASSIC 192BSENIOR CAPSTONECLAXTON, C.Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, majors design and execute a senior project. This project may be a research paper, dramatic production, school curriculum, etc. All projects must be approved by the faculty mentor. Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of the lower-division writing requirement.
CLASSIC 220HELLENISTIC POETRYPANTELIA, M.This seminar will concentrate on the poetry of Theocritus. We will read a representative selection of his bucolic idylls (1 and 11) but we will focus on his non-bucolic poems, namely 2, 15, 16-18, 22 and 24. In addition, we will read selections from other Hellenistic poets (Callimachus Moschus, Bion and Herodas). In class we will concern ourselves with a close reading and interpretation of the text as well as questions of intertextuality, genre, and larger historical and intellectual contexts. Secondary readings will be assigned as appropriate. The course grade will be determined by a final research paper, weekly assignments and seminar participation. Text: K. J. Dover, Theocritus: Selected Idylls. Additional texts, commentaries and secondary readings will be posted online or placed on reserve in the Library.
CLASSIC 220JUVENALRASCHKE, W.This course will offer a close reading of select satires of this major satirist, together with literary-critical analysis and modern scholarly interpretation. Attention will be given to the character of Juvenalian satire, the poet’s perception of his creative activities, and Juvenal’s place in and contribution to the history of the genre.
CLASSIC 280INDEPENDENT STUDYZISSOS, P.
CLASSIC 280INDEPENDENT STUDYPORTER, J.
CLASSIC 280INDEPENDENT STUDYPANTELIA, M.
CLASSIC 280INDEPENDENT STUDYGIANNOPOULOU, Z.
CLASSIC 280INDEPENDENT STUDYCLAXTON, C.
CLASSIC 290RESEARCH IN CLASSICCLAXTON, C.
CLASSIC 290RESEARCH IN CLASSICPANTELIA, M.
CLASSIC 290RESEARCH IN CLASSICZISSOS, P.