printer friendly pageCLASSGEN 305: Pleasure in Greek Thought
The conceptualization of pleasure in Greek culture; the relationship between individual and public/political experiences and representations of pleasure; intersections among aesthetics, politics, and sexuality in Greek thought.
CLASSGEN 310A: Inscribed Lives: Roman Epigraphy in Context
How to read Roman (mostly Latin) inscriptions. The use of inscriptions in studying Roman history. Sources include texts such as the
Res Gestae Divi Augusti and the
Tabula Siarensis. Archaeological contexts; electronic and other resources. Research projects on a theme for which inscriptions provide main evidence. Guest speakers include John Bodel, Brown University.
CLASSGEN 310B: Inscribed Lives: Roman Epigraphy in Context
Continuation of 310A. Prerequisite:
CLASSGEN 310A.
CLASSGEN 314: Fragments
The reconstruction and interpretation of fragmentary texts; how to deal with Latin poetry in fragments, emphasizing the Republican and Augustan ages. Sources include anthologies by E. Courtney and Adrian Hollis. Techniques of analysis including philology, textual criticism, and questions about Greek models. The importance of fragments for literary and cultural history.
CLASSGEN 324: Choral Poetry and Performance
Representative readings of choral lyric poetry. Interpretation of the most complex choral discourse developed in archaic and classical Greece. The cultural context in which choral performances took place in the Greek
polis.
CLASSGEN 332: Pragmatogony: Archaeological Perspectives on the Origins of Things
Relationships with artifacts and the material world; design and making, innovation and cultural change. Design, manufacture, distribution, and consumption of goods. Sources include philosophy, design studies, sociology and history of technology, science studies, art history, and anthropological archaeology. Case studies from early agricultural societies and Graeco-Roman antiquity.
CLASSGRK 1: Beginning Greek
No knowledge of Greek is assumed. Classics majors and minors must take course for letter grade. Vocabulary and syntax of the classical language.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: Language
Instructors:
McCall, M. (PI)
CLASSGRK 2: Beginning Greek
Continuation of
CLASSGRK 1. Classics majors and minors must take course for letter grade.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3-5
Instructors:
Martin, R. (PI)
CLASSGRK 3: Beginning Greek
Continuation of
CLASSGRK 2. Classics majors and minors must take course for letter grade. Vocabulary and syntax of the classical language. Separate section for Biblical Greek.
CLASSGRK 3 fulfills University language requirement.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3-5
| UG Reqs: Language
Instructors:
Karachalios, F. (PI)
CLASSGRK 5: Introduction to New Testament Greek
Vocabulary, grammar, morphology, and syntax of koinê Greek, the original language of the writings gathered in the New Testament. Students read selections from Luke, John, the Pauline epistles, and Acts. No previous knowledge of Greek required.
Last offered: Summer 2008
| UG Reqs: Language
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