August 23 – December 3

AKKADIAN

AKKD 102: Beginning Akkadian II
MW 3:20pm-4:35pm, Maddalena Rumor
This course, the second in a two-semester sequence, completes the introduction to the grammar of Akkadian and the most common cuneiform signs. Via grammar and exercises, we will continue to familiarize ourselves with some of the more important genres of Akkadian writing as well as the history and culture of Mesopotamian civilization. Counts for CAS Global & Cultural Diversity Requirement. Prereq: AKKD 101.

ANCIENT NEWAR EAST/EGYPTIAN STD

ANEE 107: Intro Ancient Near East/Egypt Lecture
MW 12:45pm-2:00pm, Maddalena Rumor
This is an introduction to the history and culture of the Ancient Near East and Egypt, a land spanning from modern Iraq to Egypt that was home to the earliest known societies in written history. In this course we will learn about the relatively recent discoveries of these ancient civilizations, the first deciphering of their scripts, about the political, social, and cultural history of the peoples who gave rise to the Babylonian, Assyrian, and Egyptian empires (besides other Levantine and Anatolian powers and smaller nations such as Israel). Various aspects of the literary/scientific production of these societies will also be discussed, while reflecting upon their cultural legacy. Offered as ANEE 107 and HSTY 107. Counts for CAS Global & Cultural Diversity Requirement.

ANEE 194: War in the Anc MEditerranean Lecture
TR 2:30pm-3:45pm, Evelyn Adkins
This course examines the development of warfare in the ancient Mediterranean, including the debated origins of war in prehistory, the rise of the great armies of Assyria and Egypt, the heyday of hoplite infantry in Greece, Alexander the Great’s vast conquests, and the domination of the Mediterranean by the legions of the Roman Empire. Using written, visual, and archaeological evidence from the ancient Near East, Egypt, Greece, and Rome, we will focus on three main topics: 1) warfare and ancient Mediterranean geopolitics; 2) warfare and innovation, including developments in strategy, tactics, and technology; and 3) the perception and experience of ancient Mediterranean warfare, including social, literary, and artistic responses to violent, interstate conflict. Class sessions will consist primarily of lecture with regular discussion of assigned readings. For the final project, students may either write a traditional research paper or complete a creative project such as building a working scale model of a catapult, reconstructing a historic battle in a video game platform, or creating an educational website or short documentary. All readings are in English. Offered as ANEE 194, CLSC 194, and HSTY 194. Counts for CAS Global & Cultural Diversity Requirement.

ANEE 315: Art & Arch of Anc Eypt & Meso Seminar
TR 11:30am-12:45pm, Meghan Strong
The golden mask of Tutankhamun, the imposing Ishtar Gate, delicately carved ivories, and expertly chiseled stone sculpture; the art and architecture of Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia are some of the most captivating examples of visual culture from the ancient world. This course will emphasize the examination of art and architecture of Egypt and Mesopotamia in context, focusing on material from prehistory through the 6th century BC. We will explore the deep connection between art, religion, and the worldview of Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, in addition to the meaning and audience for art, the principles which guided art production, trends in media and themes over time, and the relationship of writing and art. We will also consider the interaction between Egyptian and Mesopotamian art, museums and the modern artistic and political landscapes. Offered as ANEE 315, ANEE 415, ARTH 315 and ARTH 415.

CLASSICS

CLSC 194:  War in the Anc Mediterranean
TR 2:30pm-3:45pm, Evelyn Adkins
The myths of Classical Greece and Rome, their interpretation and influence. Lectures and discussion.This course examines the development of warfare in the ancient Mediterranean, including the debated origins of war in prehistory, the rise of the great armies of Assyria and Egypt, the heyday of hoplite infantry in Greece, Alexander the Great’s vast conquests, and the domination of the Mediterranean by the legions of the Roman Empire.  Using written, visual, and archaelogical evidence from the ancient Near East, Egypt, Greece, and Rome we will focus on three main topics:  1) warfare and ancient Mediterranean geopolitics; 2) warfare and innovation, including developments in strategy, tactics, and technology; and 3) the perception and experience of ancient Mediterranean warfare, including social, literary, and artistic responses to violent, interstate conflict.  Class sessions will consist primarily of lecture with regular discussion of assigned readings.  No prerequisites; all readings are in English, Fulfills Global and Cultural Diversity Requirement.  Cross-listed as ANEE/HSTY 194

CLSC 202: Classical Mythology
TR 1:00pm-2:15pm, Mark Hammond
The myths of Classical Greece and Rome, their interpretation and influence. Lectures and discussion.

CLSC 231: World of Ancient Greec
MW 3:20pm-4:35pm, Rachel Sternberg
This course constitutes the first half of the Department’s Classical civilization sequence (although it may be taken after having taken the second in the sequence, CLSC 232). It examines the enduring significance of the Greeks studied through their history, literature, art, and philosophy. Lectures and discussion. Fulfills Global and Cultural Diversity Requirement. Required of all Classics majors and cross-listed as HSTY 231 (formerly known as CLSC 111/HSTY 111).

CLSC 320: Alexander the Great: Materials and Methods
TR 2:30pm-3:45pm, Paul Iverson
(Cross listed as CLSC 420, HSTY 320, and HSTY 420) This course is the Classics Departmental Seminar in the SAGES sequence (normally taken in the Spring semester of a major’s Junior year), though it can also be taken for regular credit in Classics or History by both undergraduate and graduate students. The seminar offers students a firm grounding in the discipline of Classics with an emphasis on the diverse materials (particularly primary source material), methods and approaches that can be brought to bear on the study of Greco-Roman antiquity. Students will read and discuss the ancient sources and contemporary scholarship on the enigmatic Alexander the Great drawn from various fields of classics, including history, archaeology, art history, philosophy, gender studies, epigraphy, numismatics, and the reception of Alexander. Based upon this, they will then write a research paper that employs conventions found in the field of Classics. Much of this training, however, will also be transferable to other fields and periods. Because the scope of the seminar moves (along with Alexander himself) beyond Europe and examines the historical foundations of the antagonism between East and West, this course qualifies as a Global and Cultural Diversity course.

CLSC 333: Greek & Roman Painting
TR 10:00am-11:15am, Seth Pevnick
Greek vase painting, Etruscan tomb painting and Roman wall painting. The development of monumental painting in antiquity. Offered as ARTH 333, CLSC 333, and ARTH 433.

GREEK

GREK 102: Elementary Greek II
MWF 11:40am-12:30pm, Rachel Sternberg
Beginning course in Greek language, covering grammar (forms and syntax) and the reading of elementary selections from ancient sources. Makes a start toward reading Greek authors. Prereq: GREK 101 or equivalent.

GREK 202: Introduction to Greek Poetry Lecture
TR 8:30am-9:45am, Paul Iversen
Primarily readings from Homer, Hesiod, and Theocritus. Selections from Greek lyric may be introduced at the instructor’s discretion. Offered as GREK 202, GREK 402, WLIT 202, and WLIT 402. Prereq: GREK 102 or equivalent.

GREK 308:  Comedy
TR 11:30am-12:45pm, Paul Iversen
Origin, ambiance, and development of Greek Old Comedy and persisting characteristics of the genre. Translation of selected plays from Greek into English. Offered as GREK 308, GREK 408, WLIT 318, and WLIT 418. Prereq: 200-level GREK or equivalent.

GREK 402:  Introduction to Greek Poetry
TR 8:30am-9:45am, Paul Iversen
Primarily readings from Homer, Hesiod, and Theocritus. Selections from Greek lyric may be introduced at the instructor’s discretion. Offered as GREK 202, GREK 402, WLIT 202, and WLIT 402.

LATIN

LATN 101: Elementary Latin I
MWF 2:15pm-3:05pm, Mark Hammond
An introduction to the elements of Latin: pronunciation, forms, syntax, vocabulary, and reading

LATN 201: Latin Prose Authors
TR 11:00am-11:15am, Timothy Wutrich
Reading and discussion of such prose authors as Cicero, Caesar, Livy or Pliny. Offered as LATN 201, LATN 401, WLIT 241 and WLIT 441. Prereq: LATN 102 or equivalent.

LATN 351:  Latin Didactic Literature
TR 10:00am-11:15am, Eveyln Adkins
(Cross listed as LATN 451) Readings from the two surviving Roman novels, Petronius’ Satyricon and Apuleius’ Metamorphoses or Golden Ass. There will also be discussion of the  major themes and approaches to the Roman novel. Recommended preparation: LATN 200 level course or equivalent.Readings from didactic poetry such as Lucretius and Vergil’s Georgics. Parodies like Ovid’s Ars Amatoria or prose treatises may also be introduced. Prereq: LATN 200-level course or equivalent.

LATN 401:  Latin Prose Authors
TR 10:00am-11:15am, Eveyln Adkins
(Reading and discussion of such prose authors as Cicero, Caesar, Livy or Pliny. Offered as LATN 201, LATN 401, WLIT 241 and WLIT 441.