| CLST 100-01 |
Greek and Roman Mythology
Instructor: Emma Dyson
Course Description:
An introduction to the study and interpretation of Greek and Roman myths, as they appear both in ancient sources and in later music, sculpture, painting, and literature. The course focuses on interpretive approaches that can help us to define the insights of these myths into to human psychology and the predicaments of men and women, and to apply those insights critically to our own time.
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10:30 AM-11:45 AM, TR
EASTC 411 |
| CLST 140-01 |
Ancient Worlds on Film
Instructor: Scott Farrington
Course Description:
Cross-listed with FMST 210-03. Additional time slot: Film showings are on Wednesdays, 1:30 - 4:30pm. An introduction to ancient Greek and Roman history and civilization (excluding mythology) through viewing popular films about this period and reading the historical and literary sources on which those films are based. The course focuses on the stories of remarkable men and women from antiquity, what those stories reveal Greek and Roman values and ideas, and ways to apply those insights critically to our own time.
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01:30 PM-04:30 PM, W
ALTHSE 106
03:00 PM-04:15 PM, MR
EASTC 411 |
| CLST 200-01 |
Ancient Philosophy
Instructor: Emma Dyson
Course Description:
Cross-listed with PHIL 201-01. This course is an introduction to central questions, claims and arguments in ancient philosophy, centering on the work of Plato and Aristotle. Potential questions include: What is the value of reason and knowledge? What is knowledge? Is it always better to be just than unjust? What constitutes a good human life? What kind of thing is a human being?
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01:30 PM-02:45 PM, MR
EASTC 411 |
| CLST 221-01 |
Greek Art & Archaeology
Instructor: ARCH STAFF, James Ellison
Course Description:
Cross-listed with ARCH 120-01. A general introduction to the art and archaeology of ancient Greece from Prehistoric to Hellenistic times: Bronze Age civilizations (Cycladic, NE Aegean and Trojan, Minoan, Helladic/Mycenaean); Protogeometric, Geometric, Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic Greece. A survey of architecture (temple, secular funerary), sculpture, vase-painting, monumental painting, metalwork, and minor arts of these periods, both on mainland Greece and in the Greek colonies (Asia Minor, Pontus, Syria, Phoenice, Egypt, S.I Italy and Sicily); comparative study of typological, iconographical, stylistic, and technical aspects and developments; styles and schools, regional trends, historical contextualization of ancient Greek art and brief consideration of socio-economic patterns, political organization, religion, and writing. Evaluation of the ancient Greek artistic legacy and contribution to civilization. Field trips to archaeological collections and Museums.
This course is cross-listed as ARCH 120. Offered every fall.
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10:30 AM-11:20 AM, MWF
DENNY 311 |
| CLST 390-01 |
Senior Research Colloquium
Instructor: Christopher Francese
Course Description:
This capstone course for the classical studies major includes an individually designed research project on an open question in Classical Studies based on a set of primary sources or data, and a reflective essay that applies one or more classical texts to a contemporary issue or problem of the students choosing. A syllabus of common readings is developed based on student interests as determined prior to the course. Class meetings include discussion of common readings, presentation of draft research and ideas for the reflective essay, field trips to museums and visiting lectures, and discussion of the value of the classical studies major to prospective employers and others. Results of the research and reflection will be published on Dickinson Scholar and publicized via the department blog.Prerequisite: Three LATN or GREK courses above 102 and CLST 251 or 253.
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09:00 AM-10:15 AM, TR
EASTC 303 |
| Courses Offered in GREK |
| GREK 101-01 |
Beginning Attic Greek
Instructor: Scott Farrington
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.
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09:30 AM-10:20 AM, MTWRF
EASTC 410 |
| GREK 201-01 |
Introduction to Greek Prose
Instructor: Scott Farrington
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.
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10:30 AM-11:20 AM, MWF
EASTC 112 |
| Courses Offered in LATN |
| LATN 101-01 |
First-Year Latin
Instructor: Ashley Roman
Course Description:
All the fundamentals of Latin grammar and the study of vocabulary. This course prepares students to read classical authors in the original.
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09:30 AM-10:20 AM, MTWR
EASTC 314 |
| LATN 201-01 |
Introduction to Roman Prose
Instructor: Christopher Francese
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.
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10:30 AM-11:20 AM, MWF
EASTC 314 |
| LATN 233-01 |
Cicero's Philippics
Instructor: Christopher Francese
Course Description:
Readings from Roman historians such as Sallust, Caesar and Livy, with study of Roman political values.Prerequisite: 202 or the equivalent.
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03:00 PM-04:15 PM, TF
EASTC 112 |