COURSE ATLAS FALL 2008
CCLASSICS
CLASSICS 102: Classical Mythology
Instructor: Dickson (Max: 120, 20 per section)
Lectures: MW 11:45 - 12:35; sections F 10:40 - 11:30, 11:45 - 12:35, or 12:50 - 1:40.
White Hall 101 and Callaway Center C 203
This course introduces students to many of the basic myths (e.g. about creation, the establishment of divine and mortal social order, the foundation and history of certain cities, heroes of antiquity) of the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome. We will approach these myths through both selected texts and images which we will analyze in lectures, discussions, and regular writing assignments. Issues such as the development of theogonies and cosmogonies, the literary and artistic construction of heroes, aetiological myths, the question of canonical versions of myths, and the use of myth as a political tool will be considered. Finally, we will also examine different methods of analysis which have been applied to myth in both ancient and modern times (e.g. Allegorical and Historicizing Interpretations, Feminism, Comparative Anthropology, Structuralism, and Psychoanalysis). Students should come away from this course with a specific knowledge of important myths and monuments and with a general sense of the construction of mythology in the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome. Lectures will be Mondays, Wednesdays, and some Fridays (11:45-12:35), though most Fridays will be in separate discussion sections. If you enroll in this class you should keep your Friday 11:45-12:35 slot open no matter which discussion section you attend.
Texts:
Morford and Lenardon – Classical Mythology (includes many selections of important works)
Hesiod – Theogony and Works and Days (Caldwell translation)
Homer – The Homeric Hymns (Shelmerdine translation)
Ovid – Metamorphoses (Martin translation)
Particulars:
Two Midterms, biweekly small (1-2 pp.) writing assignments, Final Exam. Other small written assignments, projects, or quizzes will be added as needed. Failure to complete any of the major assignments (any papers, the midterms, or the final exam) will result in a failing grade for the course.
CLASSICS 190: Freshman Seminar: The Trojan War and the Travels of Odysseus: the Iliad, the Odyssey, and their Influence.
Instructor: Pratt, MWF 12:50-1:40 Candler Library 222A (Max: 16)
Helen of Troy, the wrath of Achilles, the weaving of Penelope and the wily Odysseus’ fantastic journey past monsters of enticement and menace. The stories told by Homer have intrigued and inspired artists and thinkers for centuries. In this course, we will focus on reading two of the most influential works of all time, Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey. We will read these two works slowly and carefully with an attention to their details, and we will discuss, with the help of scholars who have studied them, some of the many issues they raise. We will also sample several of the many works influenced by Homer, both ancient and modern, including a recent novel by Margaret Atwood, The Penelopiad, which retells the Odyssey from the women’s point of view, and two very different films inspired by these works, Troy and O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Texts: Homer, The Iliad; Homer, The Odyssey; Margaret Atwood, The Penelopiad; other selections from modern scholarship or literature that offer interpretation of these poems.
Particulars: Midterm, final, several short papers, and contributions to class discussion, both oral and on class conference sites. There will be one ten-minute oral report and one larger final project in the interpretation of Homer. Depending on the student’s background and abilities, this might take the form of a long essay or might be something more creative, e.g., a series of poems or a video production offering a substantial reinterpretation of Homer for our time.
CLASSICS 190: Ancient Science
Instructor: Lang,
TuTh 1:00-2:15 Candler Library 222A (Max: 16)
Is the sun really a hot stone? Is a woman a deformed man or another species? Can you predict the future? This course investigates the questions, theories and speculations about the nature of people and the world being discussed in Greek and Roman culture over 2000 years ago. We will examine the arguments about fundamental elements, biology and medicine, astronomy, astrology and technology, and ask some questions of our own. Is this science? What constitutes evidence? Where do the gods fit in? Why did these debates emerge in this way in this place at this time? Does it matter now? And is the best way to cure a dislocation really being dropped off a roof strapped to a ladder?
Particulars
15% class attendance, 25% class participation. You may be asked to introduce and discuss passages from historical or modern literature, individually or in small groups.
3 short (2-4 pages) papers at 10% each: total 30%
3 tests during the semester, at 10% each: total 30%
CLASSICS 201: The Greeks
Instructor: Schroeder, MW 3:00-4:15 (Max: 25))Candler Library 101
This course offers a survey of ancient Greek literature, history and culture. We will read selections from a variety of different genres including epic, lyric poetry, drama, history and philosophy in order to gain a broad perspective on Greek civilization, chronology, major intellectual and political movements, and the cultural contexts behind certain genres.
The epic poets, Homer and Hesiod, will serve as our starting point. We will read selections from both these epic writers and from the historians, Herodotus and Thucydides. In addition, Pindar’s lyric poetry and representative plays by the tragedians, Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides and the comedies by Aristophanes shall serve as another focus. Finally, we will trace the broad development of Greek philosophy and intellectual thought from the pre-Socratic philosophers to the medical writers to Plato, Aristotle, and the Hellenistic philosophers.
These primary readings will be supplemented by secondary readings to elucidate the historical, political, cultural, religious, and philosophical contexts behind the extant Greek texts on which we shall focus.
All texts will be in English; no prior knowledge of Ancient Greek is required. Non-majors will enjoy gaining a breadth of introductory knowledge about the Greeks’ fundamental contributions to Western Civilization. Majors in Classics and Classical Civilization will enjoy gaining knowledge of the context of and connections between other, more specialized courses within the major.
Finally, we will view a few modern films set in the ancient Greek world, which, as shown by their vast number, reflect modern society’s continuing fascination and interest with the Greeks. (This may include a class-trip to view Fernbank’s IMAX on the “Greeks”)
Particulars: Your grade will be based on a midterm, a final examination, 2: 4-5 page papers, and contributions to discussion in class and on our LearnLink site.
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CLASSICS 222 = ART HISTORY 222
Instructor: Varner, MWF 12:50-1:40 White Hall 112 Please visit www.arthistory.emory.edu
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CL329WR (= IDS 385 WR, HIST 385WR) Byzantine Literature
Instructor: Ekonomou M 5:00 - 8:00 Callaway Center C203 (MAX: 20)
Content: The world of Byzantium, or the Eastern Roman Empire which was centered at Constantinople, offers a rich variety of writings in prose and verse. In the more than one thousand years of existence the Byzantine Empire drew on its heritage from the classical world of Greece and Rome, blended it with the developing Christian tradition, and produced a unique culture to whose literature this course is an introduction.
The course will begin with a general introduction to the Byzantine Empire outlining the empire’s history from its foundation by Constantine the Great in the fourth century to its conquest by the Ottoman Turks in 1453. We will then turn to a reading, analysis, and discussion of prose and poetry texts that will include a wide range of writings stretching from the Age of Justinian to the fall of Constantinople. These will include histories, saints’ lives, monastic foundation documents, legal documents, religious poems and hymns, theological and canonical texts, secular poetry including medieval Greek romances and epic poetry, the Byzantine novel, fables, bestiaries, praises, laments, and a variety of satire, epigrams, and letters.
Prose authors will include the historians Procopius, Michael Psellos, Anna Comnena, Niketas Choniates, and George Sphrantzes. Verse to be studied covers a wide range of styles from the hymns of Romanos Melodos and the nun Kassiane to the poems of Theodore Prodromos and Theodore Metochites. Readings on the lives of holy men and women will range from Egyptian ascetics such as St. Mary of Egypt to the pillar saint Daniel the Stylite. Letters will include the correspondence of emperors, princesses, bishops, and scholars from the pagan aesthete Libanius to Manuel II Paleologos.
Texts: Materials will come from published texts, copies of texts provided by the instructor, and from materials available electronically
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CLASSICS 487SWR = Art History 470SWR
Instructor: Varner , M
2:00 - 5:00 Carlos Hall Conference Please visit www.arthistory.emory.edu
CLASSICS 495R Honors
Instructor: Faculty (Max: 10)
By arrangement
Independent study under faculty direction. Students must make arrangements with
a faculty member prior to registration.
CLASSICS 498R Supervised Reading
Instructor: Faculty (Max: 10)
By arrangement
Independent study under faculty direction. Students must make arrangements with
a faculty member prior to registration.
CLASSICS 597R Directed Reading
Instructor: Faculty (Max: 10)
By arrangement
This course is open to graduate students pursuing independent work under faculty
direction. Student must make arrangements with a faculty member prior to registration.
GREEK
GREEK 101: Elementary Greek I
Instructor: Lang, MW 10:40 - 11:30 TuTh 10:25 - 11:15 Candler Library 222A (Max: 18)G
RK 101: Elementary Greek I
Content: This course is a basic introduction to the grammar and syntax of classical Greek with emphasis on the acquisition of reading knowledge.This course takes students from no previous knowledge of ancient Greek an understanding of the language at the time when its most famous works were being written, and aims to enable students to read adapted selections from major authors such as the philosopher Plato and the great dramatists of comedy and tragedy. Students will be introduced to the basic grammar, vocabulary and syntax of Attic Greek, while setting the language and texts within the contexts of culture and history. No translation is ever quite right: learn how the language works from the inside.
Texts: JACT Reading Greek (Cambridge)
Class participation and homework; three 30 minute tests; final examination
GREEK 110: Intensive Greek
Instructor: Branham, MWF 12:50 - 1:40 Woodruff 874 TuTh 1 - 2:15 Candler Library 121 (Max: 12)
An intense introduction to the fundamentals of classical Greek grammar and syntax. Students will attain as rapidly as possible the ability to read and interpret ancient works in Attic Greek.
Text: Hansen & Quinn, An Intensive Course
This course is designed to develop the reading skills of students who have completed Greek 101-102 (or its equivalent) and to acquaint them with one of the literary masterpieces of classical Greece and its cultural context. In the first half of the course, we will review the basic forms and syntax of Attic Greek acquired in first year through reading adapted and abridged selections from Plato’s Symposium. In the second half of the course, we will read at least two unadapted selections from the Symposium: a myth told by the comic poet, Aristophanes, that memorably accounts for the human experience of love and yearning, and a drunken speech in damning praise of Socrates. This speech is delivered by one of Socrates’ close associates, Alcibiades, a brilliant but flawed Athenian political figure, whose flamboyance and checkered career made him arguably the most admired and reviled man of his day (apart from Socrates himself). It provides an important supplement to other soberer and more familiar accounts of the historical Socrates. Though the greatest emphasis of the course will be on increasing students’ competence in reading ancient Greek, the wide-ranging content of the dialogue should permit students to explore individual interests in the area of classics, whether literary, historical, philosophical, art historical or broadly cultural. Depending on the interests and abilities of the students in the class, we may read selections from relevant poetic texts, such as the Homeric Hymn to Aphrodite.
Texts:
Required: an English translation of Plato's Symposium (I recommend Paul Woodruff’s
translation, published by Hackett; this will be available in the bookstore.)
The Greek text, notes, and review materials will be provided on the first day
of class. Advance copies available by request.
Also recommended: Liddell & Scott’s Greek-English Lexicon (Although
the notes to the text will provide much of the vocabulary, you may find this
convenient at times, especially if you prefer not to use on-line resources.)
Requirements: Two 50-minute exams, final, one 10-minute oral report, quizzes & class participation.
Prerequisite: Greek 101-102 or equivalent.
GREEK 313S: Historians
Instructor: Blakely, MW 9:15 - 10:30, Candler Library 221E (Max: 8)
Selections in Greek from the Histories of Herodotus. One of the most engaging and entertaining of ancient authors, Herodotus vividly
narrates the conflict between Persia and the Greek city-states in the early fifth century BCE.
Texts: Herodotus, Book 1, ed. G. Sheets (Bryn Mawr) & Herodotus, The Histories, trans. R. Waterfield (Oxford)
GREEK 495R: Honors
Instructor: Faculty by arrangement (Max:
10)
Independent study in Greek. This course is open to undergraduate students of
Greek who have made arrangements with a faculty member prior to registration.
GREEK 498R: Supervised Reading
Instructor: Faculty by arrangement (Max:
10)
Independent study in Greek. This course is open to undergraduate students of
Greek who have made arrangements with a faculty member prior to registration.
GREEK 597R: = CPLT 797-000 Directed Reading
Instructor: Branham W 2 -4:00 Candler Library 119 (Max: 9)
In this course we will focus on learning how to translate and explicate Plato using one of his dialogues, possibly the Phaedrus. The only pre-requisite is one year (or the equivalent) of basic
Greek. While the course is conceived specifically for graduate students in philosophy,
it is open to any student (graduate or undergraduate) interested in reading
Plato in Greek. If you have any questions,
you can email me at r.bracht.branham@emory.edu.
LATIN
LATIN
101-000: Elementary Latin I
Instructor: Schroeder,
MWF 9:35 - 10:25, Tu 9:25
-10:15, Candler Library 222A (Max: 18)
Content: This course is a basic introduction to the grammar and syntax of classical Latin with emphasis on the acquisition of reading knowledge.
Texts: Keller & Russell
(Yale): Learn to Read Latin, text & workbook
Particulars: An introduction to the basic
grammar of classical Latin, with an emphasis on acquiring reading skills. Grading:
periodic quizzes, midterms, and final examination, daily attendance, and classroom
work. This course is valuable for students in English, other languages and literatures,
history, philosophy, history of art and religion.
LATIN 101-001: Elementary Latin I
Instructor: Master, MWF 10:40 - 11:30 Candler Library 121 , TU 11:30 - 12:20 Carlos Hall 211 (Max: 18)
Content: This course is a basic introduction to the grammar and syntax of classical Latin with emphasis on the acquisition of reading knowledge.
Texts: Keller & Russell (Yale): Learn to Read Latin, text & workbook
Particulars: An introduction to the basic grammar of classical Latin, with an emphasis on acquiring reading skills. Grading: periodic quizzes, midterms, and final examination, daily attendance, and classroom work. This course is valuable for students in English, other languages and literatures, history, philosophy, history of art and religion.
LATIN 101-002: Elementary Latin
I
Instructor: Dickson , MWF 2:00 - 2:50 Candler Library 121, Tu 2:30 - 3:20 Candler Library 123(Max: 18)
Content: This course is a basic introduction to the grammar and syntax of classical Latin with emphasis on the acquisition of reading knowledge.
Texts: Keller & Russell (Yale): Learn to Read Latin, text & workbook
Particulars: An introduction to the basic grammar of classical Latin, with an emphasis on acquiring reading skills. Grading: periodic quizzes, midterms, and final examination, daily attendance, and classroom work. This course is valuable for students in English, other languages and literatures, history, philosophy, history of art and religion.
LATIN 110: Intensive Latin
Instructor: Blakely, MWF 3:00 - 3:50 Candler Library 121 TuTh 2:30 - 3:45 Candler Library 222A (Max: 18)
Content: Intensive Latin, an introductory course, covering
in one semester the material normally taught over one academic year. It is intended
for highly motivated students who can benefit from a fast-paced and efficient
introduction to Classical Latin. This course meets five days per week; it is
ideal for students who have exceptional motivation and ability, as well as graduate
students who need an efficient introduction to the basics of Latin.
Text: F. L. Moreland and R. M. Fleischer, Latin: An Intensive Course (University of
California Press, 1977)
Particulars: Grading will be based on frequent quizzes, several tests, a final
exam; special emphasis is given to class preparation and participation. Daily
attendance is essential.
LATIN 201: Intermediate Latin: Prose
Instructor: Master, MWF 11:45-12:35 Candler Library 222A (Max: 18)
Content: This is an intermediate course designed for students who began their study of Latin at Emory. This course introduces students to standard Latin prose while reviewing some aspects of Latin grammar. Students will translate and analyze texts, examine their stylistic characteristics, and explore their literary and historical contexts.
Texts: Balme and Morwood, Cupid and Psyche (Oxford University Press)
Hammond and Amory, Aeneas to Augustus (Harvard University Press)
Particulars/requirements: Attendance and class participation; completion of reading assignments; quizzes; hour exams; final examination.
Prerequisites: Latin 101-102 at Emory.
LATIN 201-001: Intermediate Latin: Prose
Instructor: Melton, MWF 11:45-12:35 Candler Library 121 (Max: 18)
Content: An intermediate course that introduces students to standard Latin prose while reviewing some aspects of Latin grammar. Students will translate and analyze texts, examine their stylistic characteristics, and explore their literary and historical contexts. The course is intended for students who have had at least two years of Latin in high school, but want to review some grammar and make the transition to a college level reading course.
Texts: Balme and Morwood, Cupid and Psyche (Oxford University Press)
Hammond and Amory, Aeneas to Augustus (Harvard University Press)
Particulars/requirements: Attendance and class participation; completion of reading assignments; quizzes; hour exams; presentation; final examination.
Prerequisites: Usually two or three years of high school Latin; students who have taken two AP courses and earned a 4 or 5 on the exam should enroll in advanced Latin; students who have not covered basic Latin grammar in high school should enroll in one of the 100-level courses.
If you have additional questions about placement, please consult the Classics Department for further information.
LATIN 316S: Satire
Instructor: Melton, TuTh 11:30- 12:45 Candler Library 222A (Max: 15)
This course focuses on readings from Horace's Satires, Epistles and Epodes. Short passages from authors such as Juvenal and Jane Turell will also be examined to make comparisons and explore Horace's impact on early modern writers.
cuses on readings from Horace?s Satires, Epistles and Epodes. Short passages from authors such as Juvenal and Jane Turell will also be examined to make comparisons and explore Horace?s impact on early modern wrParticulars: Prerequisite: Latin 202 or equivalent or entering freshman with 2 AP courses. Attendance, class preperation, response to readings and thoughtful class participation, two hourly examinations, a 5-7 page paper and a final.
LATIN 495R: Honors
Instructor: Faculty By arrangement (Max: 10)
Independent study in Latin. This course is open to advanced students of
Latin who have made arrangements with a faculty member prior to registration.
LATIN 498R: Supervised
Reading
Instructor: Faculty By arrangement (Max: 10)
Independent study in Latin. This course is open to advanced students of
Latin who have made arrangements with a faculty member prior to registration.
LATIN 597R: Directed Reading
Instructor: Faculty By arrangement (Max: 10)
Independent study in Latin. This course is open to graduate students pursuing
independent work in Latin. Student must make arrangements with a faculty member
prior to registration.
Ancient Mediterranean
Studies
ANCIENT MEDITERRANEAN 101: Introduction to
Ancient Mediterranean Studies
Instructor: TBA Tu 1- 2:15 Emerson Hall E 504, (Max: 30)
This course offers an introduction to the great range of ancient cultures that
flourished around the Mediterranean Sea thousands of years ago. We will read
the poems, stories and letters written by ancient Egyptians, Hittites, Babylonians,
Assyrians, Greeks and Romans to learn how these cultures adapted in many different
ways to the rich Mediterranean environment. We will also examine the abundant
art, architecture and artifacts that these cultures left behind them as material
testimony to how they led their lives. Themes covered in the class will include
the growth of the first cities, states, and empires; the development of writing
and the first written histories; and the impact of the exchange of ideas and
materials across the Mediterranean.
ANCIENT MEDITERRANEAN 202: Socrates & the Socratic Tradition
Instructors: Branham/Strange, T-Th 11:30 - 12:45 Callaway N116, (Max: 18)
Content: This course will focus on the notorious "Socratic Question" - who was the historical Socrates? What did he stand for, and how did he practice philosophy, which he founded? Last but not least, why did the citizens of Athens sentence him to death? We will explore the representations of Socrates in the writings of Plato, Xenophon, and old Comedy, and will conclude with a reenactment of Socrates' trial and a screening of Roberto Rossellini's 1970 film about Socrates. The course will involve both philosophical and literary approaches.
Particulars: In-class essays, oral presentations, and participation, final exam
Texts:
Cooper, ed. Plato: Complete Works
Waterfield, ed. Xenophon's Conversations of Socrates
ANCMED 495A-Honors Independent Writing
Instructor: TBA
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