CLASSIC Course Descriptions for 2016-2017

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CourseTitleInstructorDescription
CLASSIC 36BCLASSICAL GREECECLAXTON, C.This Classical Civilization course is a survey of ancient Greece during the Late Archaic and Classical Periods. We will examine its main cultural achievements, especially those in the fields of literature, philosophy, historiography, and art. Special attention will be paid to these achievements as a reaction to the major historical events of the period and their overall cultural settings. We will also examine the development of democracy in Athens and contrast this with the political system in Sparta. Readings will include selections from the works of ancient authors such as Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Herodotus, Thucydides, Aristophanes, Plato and others. Quizzes, midterm, and final exam. Same as History 36B.
CLASSIC 45CCLASSICAL MYTHOLOGYGIANNOPOULOU, Z.Classics 45C is the third part of the Classical Mythology series. This class will focus on a few important Greek myths, their interpretations, and the influence they have exerted on modern literature and film. We will use a standard textbook, as well as readings from ancient and modern works of literature.
CLASSIC 99SPEC STDS:CLASSICSCLAXTON, C.
CLASSIC 160LATIN LETTERSCOLBURN, H.
CLASSIC 170ANCIENT POMPEIIMILES, M.When Mt. Vesuvius suddenly erupted in AD 79, Pompeii and Herculaneum were buried in molten lava and ash.  The result of that ancient tragedy for us is a wealth of information about how ancient Romans actually lived their lives. In this class we study the archaeology, art and architecture of ancient Pompeii, with reference also to Herculaneum and luxurious villas on the Bay of Naples. While our primary focus will be on the ancient art and artifacts within their social, civic and religious contexts, we will also study the impact of the rediscovery and excavation of Pompeii and Herculaneum on modern culture, from the 18th century to the present, including film. Emphasis will be on the various ways material culture provides evidence for Roman social history.
CLASSIC 192BSENIOR CAPSTONEZISSOS, P.Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, students design and execute a senior project. Students may plan a project centering on an area of strong interest and may write a research paper, design a creative project, a primary or secondary school curriculum, or other similar projects.
CLASSIC 192BSENIOR CAPSTONEPANTELIA, M.Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, students design and execute a senior project. Students may plan a project centering on an area of strong interest and may write a research paper, design a creative project, a primary or secondary school curriculum, or other similar projects.
CLASSIC 192BSENIOR CAPSTONEKARANIKA, A.Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, students design and execute a senior project. Students may plan a project centering on an area of strong interest and may write a research paper, design a creative project, a primary or secondary school curriculum, or other similar projects.
CLASSIC 192BSENIOR CAPSTONEGIANNOPOULOU, Z.Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, students design and execute a senior project. Students may plan a project centering on an area of strong interest and may write a research paper, design a creative project, a primary or secondary school curriculum, or other similar projects.
CLASSIC 192BSENIOR CAPSTONECLAXTON, C.Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, students design and execute a senior project. Students may plan a project centering on an area of strong interest and may write a research paper, design a creative project, a primary or secondary school curriculum, or other similar projects.
CLASSIC 280INDEPENDENT STUDYJARRATT, S.
CLASSIC 280INDEPENDENT STUDYZISSOS, P.
CLASSIC 280INDEPENDENT STUDYPANTELIA, M.
CLASSIC 280INDEPENDENT STUDYKARANIKA, A.
CLASSIC 280INDEPENDENT STUDYGIANNOPOULOU, Z.
CLASSIC 280INDEPENDENT STUDYCLAXTON, C.
CLASSIC 290RESEARCH IN CLASSICCLAXTON, C.
CLASSIC 290RESEARCH IN CLASSICGIANNOPOULOU, Z.
CLASSIC 290RESEARCH IN CLASSICKARANIKA, A.
CLASSIC 290RESEARCH IN CLASSICPANTELIA, M.
CLASSIC 290RESEARCH IN CLASSICZISSOS, P.