Classes offered Spring 2008

LANGUAGE COURSES

LT 123.01 - INTERMEDIATE LATIN - MWF 1:00-1:50 PM - Dr. William Short
A continuation of Latin 121 and 122 or for students with some high school background in Latin (placement through a placement test). This course completes the presentation of Latin grammar and syntax.
PREREQUISITE: LT 122 or equivalent
COUNTS FOR: Language requirement, Classics and Classical Civ. Major, Classics Minor

LT 334.01 - ROMAN LYRIC - MWF 10:00-10:50 AM - Dr. Martha Taylor
A study of the development of lyric poetry in Rome with special attention to the lyrics of Catullus and Horace.
PREREQUISITE: LT 124 or equivalent
COUNTS FOR: Language requirement, Classics and Classical Civ. Major, Classics Minor and Medieval Studies Minor

GK 122.01 - INTRODUCTORY GREEK II - MWF 12:00-12:50 PM - Dr. Thomas McCreight
This is a continuation of GK121: instruction in the grammar, syntax and vocabulary of Greek, with reading of easy passages from Greek literature. We also investigate the culture and literature of the Greeks. Special emphasis is placed on Athenian politics, religion and culture, but we also look at Athens' interactions with other peoples, both Greek and non-Greek. 
PREREQUISITE: GK 121 or equivalent
COUNTS FOR: Language requirement, Classics and Classical Civ. Major, Classics Minor; Theology Majors should consult with the Theology dept. about Theology credit for Greek.

GK 124.01 - HOMER - TTH 9:25-10:40 AM - Dr. Joseph Walsh
A reading of select books of the Iliad and the Odyssey, with close attention to their language, style and literary value. An examination of the essentials of formulaic composistion, meter, history of the text and of the Homeric question.
PREREQUISITE: GK 123 of equivalent
COUNTS FOR: Language requirement, Classics and Classical Civ. Major, Classics Minor

GK 304.01 - SELECTED READINGS IN GREEK II - TBA - Staff
Readings in Greek at the advanced level. Topics vary according to student interest.
PREREQUISITE: GK 124 or equivalent
COUNTS FOR: Classics and Classical Civ. Major, Classics Minor. May be repeated once for credit.

CLASSICAL CIVILIZATION COURSES

English Core Courses

CL/EN 218.01 - THE GOLDEN AGE OF ROME - MWF 10:00-10:50 - Dr. Thomas D. McCreight
A study of selected works in translation by some of Rome's greatest writers, with special emphasis on Vergil, Ovid, and Livy. The course may be organized chronologically or thematically. Specific readings vary with the instructor.
PREREQUISITE: EN 101
COUNTS FOR: English core requirement; Classical Civ. Major, Classics Minor 

History Core Courses

CL 324.01/HS 475.01 - SEMINAR: THE PERSECUTION OF THE CHRISTIANS IN THE ROMAN WORLD - TTH 10:50-12:05 PM - Dr. Joseph Walsh
An exploration of the causes, nature, and extent of early Christian persecutions until Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire in the 4th century. Topics include: the Judeo-Greek-Roman environment of early Christianity; Rome's policies towrd foreign cults; Christian's reputation for extreme promiscuity and cultic atrocities; comparison with competing cults; the danger of open profession of the new faith; and Christian acceptance of the ancient world. Given the muddled understanding of the early Christian persecutions, this class will examine and dispel the myths and bring some order to the chaos.
PREREQUISITE: Written Permission of the Instructor
COUNTS FOR: Classical Civ. Major, Classics Minor, and Catholic Studies Minor

CL/HS 326.01 - THE GOLDEN AGE OF ATHENS - MWF 11:00-11:50 AM - Dr. Martha Taylor
An examination of what has been called Athens' golden age focusing on the politiacl and cultural factors which made the fifth century unique.  Subjects include creation and workings of Athenian democracy, victories of the Persian wars, the Greek "enlightenment," Pericles' rule of the best citizen, demagoguery and empire, the Peloponnesian War, and the "end" of Athens symbolized by the execution of Socrates.
PREREQUISITE: HS 101, WR 100 or WR 101
COUNTS FOR: History Core Requirement; Classical Civ. Major, Classics Minor

Art History Courses

CL/AH 308.01 - ART OF ANCIENT GREECE - MWF 1:00-1:50 PM - Dr. Martha Taylor
A survey of Greek art and architecture from the Bronze Age to the Hellenistic Era. Among the topics considered are Mycenaean tombs and palaces, the development of temple architecture, and the ways in which polytheistic religion shaped life in ancient Greece.
PREREQUISITE: None
COUNTS FOR: Classical Civ. Major, Classics Minor

Philosophy Courses

CL/PL 349.01 - LATIN JESUIT DRAMA AND THE PHILOSOPHY OF PEACE AND WAR - MW 3:00-4:15 PM - Dr. Thomas McCreight and Dr. Richard Blum
PREREQUISITE:
COUNTS FOR: Classics and Classical Civ. Major, Classics Minor, Catholic Studies Minor