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Classical Studies


Course Offerings Fall 2013

Course CodeTitle/InstructorMeets
CLST 100-01Greek and Roman Mythology
Instructor: Christopher Francese
Course Description:
A general introduction to the texts and narratives of the chief myths of Greece and Rome and their impact on Western civilizations with special reference to the fine arts: music, sculpture, painting, and literature. This course fulfills the DIV I.c. distribution requirement.
1230:MWF   TOME 115
CLST 253-01Roman History
Instructor: Meghan Reedy
Course Description:
A survey of the history of ancient Rome from 133 BC to AD 69. Particular attention is devoted to issues and men who brought about the fall of the Republic and the creation of the Empire of Rome. Offered every other fall. This course fulfills the DIV II social sciences distribution requirement.
0900:TR   TOME 117
Course CodeTitle/InstructorMeets
GREK 101-01Beginning Attic Greek
Instructor: Christopher Francese
Course Description:
All the fundamentals of Greek grammar and syntax as well as the acquisition of vocabulary. By the conclusion of the second semester students will be prepared to read classical authors in the original.
1030:MTWRF   BOSLER 310
GREK 111-01New Testament Greek
Instructor: Meghan Reedy
Course Description:
A review of syntax and selected readings from prose authors. Consideration is given to authors whose style and grammar best illustrate the characteristics of Attic Greek of the Classical period. Supplemental readings in English provide historical and cultural context for the author chosen. Prerequisite: 102 or the equivalent.
1130:MWF   EASTC 111
GREK 222-01Philosophical Writers
Instructor: Marc Mastrangelo, GREK STAFF
Course Description:
Readings in Greek Philosophy including authors such as the Presocratics, Plato, Aristotle, or others. Supplementary readings in English provide historical context and an introduction to certain issues in ancient philosophy. Recommended: 112 or the equivalent.
1130:MWF   EASTC 102
Course CodeTitle/InstructorMeets
LATN 101-01First-Year Latin
Instructor: JoAnne Miller
Course Description:
All the fundamentals of Latin grammar and the study of vocabulary. This course prepares students to read classical authors in the original.
0830:MTWRF   WESTC 2
LATN 101-02First-Year Latin
Instructor: JoAnne Miller
Course Description:
All the fundamentals of Latin grammar and the study of vocabulary. This course prepares students to read classical authors in the original.
0930:MTWRF   WESTC 2
LATN 111-01Intro to Roman Prose
Instructor: Meghan Reedy
Course Description:
Review of syntax and selected readings from prose authors, with study of literary technique and discussion of supplementary readings in English. Prerequisite: 102 or the equivalent.
0930:MWF   EASTC 212
LATN 233-01Roman Historians
Instructor: Christopher Francese
Course Description:
Readings from Roman historians such as Sallust, Caesar and Livy, with study of Roman political values. Prerequisite: 112 or the equivalent. This course fulfills the DIV I.b. distribution requirement.
0930:MWF   EASTC 111
LATN 241-01Early Christian Latin
Instructor: Marc Mastrangelo
Course Description:
Selections from Augustine's Confessions, Prudentius' Psychomachia, and/or the corpus of Claudian and Ausonius. Attention is paid to the intellectual and literary culture of the late 4th century AD. Offered every two years. Prerequisite: 112 or the equivalent. Offered every two years.
1030:TR   EASTC 111