| CLST 100-01 |
Greek and Roman Mythology
Instructor: Christopher Francese
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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12:30 PM-01:20 PM, MWF
EASTC 411 |
| CLST 200-01 |
Ancient Philosophy
Instructor: Marc Mastrangelo
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, TR
ALTHSE 207 |
| CLST 251-01 |
Greek History
Instructor: Scott Farrington, Emma Ianni
Course Description:
Cross-listed with HIST 213-01. An introduction to the history of ancient Greece focusing on the Persian Wars, the Peloponnesian Wars, ancient Greek intellectual and cultural achievements, and the rise of Macedon. Topics include race, gender and sexuality. Students develop habits for reading ancient and modern sources critically. Assignments introduce students to the primary tools, methods, and conventions of researching and writing in the field of ancient history.
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08:30 AM-09:20 AM, MWF
ALTHSE 07 |
| CLST 390-01 |
Senior Research Colloquium
Instructor: Marc Mastrangelo
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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01:30 PM-04:30 PM, W
EASTC 108 |
| Courses Offered in GREK |
| GREK 101-01 |
Beginning Attic Greek
Instructor: Scott Farrington, Emma Ianni
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, MTRF
EASTC 410 |
| GREK 201-01 |
Introduction to Greek Prose
Instructor: Marc Mastrangelo
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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09:30 AM-10:20 AM, MWF
EASTC 105 |
| GREK 234-01 |
Greek Tragedy
Instructor: Marc Mastrangelo
Course Description:
A play from the corpus of Aeschylus, Sophocles, or Euripides will be read. Readings in English focus discussion on the authors' poetic style, purpose, and the historical context within which the writing occurred.
Prerequisite: 202 or the equivalent. Offered every two years.
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| 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, MWF
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 |
Roman Historians
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 105 |