printer friendly pageCLASSICS 2G: Beginning Greek
(Formerly
CLASSGRK 2.) Continuation of
CLASSICS 1G. Vocabulary and syntax of the classical language.
Terms: Win
| Units: 5
Instructors:
McCall, M. (PI)
CLASSICS 2L: Beginning Latin
(Formerly
CLASSLAT 2.) Vocabulary and syntax of the classical language. Prerequisite:
CLASSICS 1L or equivalent placement.
Terms: Win
| Units: 5
Instructors:
Klopacz, J. (PI)
CLASSICS 6G: Biblical Greek (JEWISHST 5, RELIGST 171A)
(Formerly
CLASSGRK 5.) This is a one term intensive class in Biblical Greek. After quickly learning the basics of the language, we will then dive right into readings from the New Testament and the Septuagint, which is the ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible. No previous knowledge of Greek required. If demand is high for a second term, an additional quarter will be offered in the Spring.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3-5
Instructors:
MacDonald, C. (PI)
CLASSICS 6L: Latin 500-1600 CE (ENGLISH 113L, PHIL 113L, PHIL 213L, RELIGST 173X)
The aim of the course is to familiarize students with medieval Latin and neo-Latin through a reading of various short texts drawn from philosophical, religious, political, historical, and literary works. Students will devote most of their efforts to preparing translations for class. We shall also discuss some peculiarities of post-classical Latin grammar. Prerequisite:
CLASSLAT 1, 2 & 3, or equivalent.
Terms: Win
| Units: 5
Instructors:
Duarte, S. (PI)
CLASSICS 12G: Intermediate Greek: Herodotus - the father of history?
(Formerly
CLASSGRK 102.) Herodotus of Halicarnassus (ca. 484 - 426) has often been celebrated as the "father of history." But the promised "display of his research" owes much to the Homeric poems, contemporary tragedy, and the medical discourse, and it contains lengthy passages quite fabulous and mysterious. We will read sections of book 1 and 8 in Greek, review morphology and syntax as needed, and reflect on the Ionic enlightenment, Herodotus' role therein, and his status as a historian. Classics majors and minors may repeat for credit with advance approval from the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
Terms: Win
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: Language
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Szempruch, B. (PI)
CLASSICS 12L: Intermediate Latin: Plautus
(Formerly
CLASSLAT 102.) A close study of two plays by the brilliant comic dramatist of the 2nd Century BC. The course will develop confidence and expertise in translating Latin, with special attention to syntax. Topics to be considered include the relation of Plautine comedy to Greek models, issues in performance, and socio-political contexts. Classics majors and minors may repeat for credit with advance approval from the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
Terms: Win
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: Language
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Martin, R. (PI)
CLASSICS 24N: What is a Map?
Exploration of the nature of maps via an overview of premodern mapping practices, combining theory and history of maps. Hands-on research involving Stanford's rare and historical maps, and chance to create own maps.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: WAY-A-II
Instructors:
Parker, G. (PI)
CLASSICS 34: Ancient Athletics
(Formerly
CLASSGEN 34.) How the Olympic Games developed and how they were organized. Many other Greek festivals featured sport and dance competitions, including some for women, and showcased the citizen athlete as a civic ideal. Roman athletics in contrast saw the growth of large-scale spectator sports and professional athletes. Some toured like media stars; others regularly risked death in gladiatorial contests and chariot-racing. We will also explore how large-scale games were funded and how they fostered the development of sports medicine. Weekly participation in a discussion section is required; enroll in sections on coursework.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, WAY-A-II, WAY-SI
CLASSICS 36: Gender and Power in Ancient Rome
(Formerly
CLASSGEN 119.) Interactions of gender and power in ancient Roman politics, religion, spectacles, and daily life. Masculinity and femininity in founding legends and public rituals; the ambiguous status of Vestal Virgins; gendered behavior in the Roman Forum; the spatial logic of prostitution; sexual characterizations of good vs. bad emperors in ancient texts; gender and time in Roman houses; inversions of gender and space in early Christian martyr narratives. Readings include modern gender theory as well as ancient Roman texts and material culture.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3-5
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, GER:EC-Gender, WAY-A-II, WAY-EDP
CLASSICS 42: Philosophy and Literature (COMPLIT 181, ENGLISH 81, FRENCH 181, GERMAN 181, ITALIAN 181, PHIL 81, SLAVIC 181)
Required gateway course for Philosophical and Literary Thought; crosslisted in departments sponsoring the Philosophy and Literature track: majors should register in their home department; non-majors may register in any sponsoring department. Introduction to major problems at the intersection of philosophy and literature. Issues may include authorship, selfhood, truth and fiction, the importance of literary form to philosophical works, and the ethical significance of literary works. Texts include philosophical analyses of literature, works of imaginative literature, and works of both philosophical and literary significance. Authors may include Plato, Montaigne, Nietzsche, Borges, Beckett, Barthes, Foucault, Nussbaum, Walton, Nehamas, Pavel, and Pippin. Taught in English.
Terms: Win
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, WAY-A-II
Instructors:
Anderson, R. (PI)
;
Landy, J. (PI)
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