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Course Schedule—Fall 2008

Classics


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CLASSICS

040.105

ELEMENTARY ANCIENT GREEK (4) Shelfer  Limit 20   Cannot be taken Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory This course provides a comprehensive, intensive introduction to the study of ancient Greek.  During the first semester, the focus will be on morphology and vocabulary. Credit is given only upon completion of a year’s work.

Sec. 01

MWF 11-11:50
plus one hour TBA

040.107

ELEMENTARY LATIN (3.5) Schwinge/ Signoretii Rosenberg   Limit 20 per section  
This course provides a comprehensive, intensive introduction to the study of Latin for new students, as well as a systematic review for those students with a background in Latin. Emphasis during the first semester will be on morphology and vocabulary. Credit is given only upon completion of a year’s work. Course may not be taken satisfactory/ unsatisfactory

Sec. 01

02

MWF 9-9:50

MWF 10-10:50

040.205 (H)

INTERMEDIATE ANCIENT GREEK (3) Shapiro   Limit 20   Prereq: 040.105-106 or equivalent. Reading ability in classical Greek is developed through a study of various authors.

Sec. 01

TTh 10:30-11:45

040.207 (H)

INTERMEDIATE LATIN (3) Staff Solez Limit 20   Prereq: 040.107-108 or equivalent Although emphasis is still placed on development of rapid comprehension, readings and discussions introduce student to study of Latin literature, principally through texts of various authors. 

Sec. 01

MWF 10-10:50

040.223 (H) (W)

EVERYTHING IN MODERATION?  EXPLORING WINE IN ANCIENT GREECE (3) Coccagna   Limit 25   This course explores wine consumption in ancient Greece, including its role in religion, gender, childhood, and ethnicity as well as Greek attitudes toward moderation and excess in drinking and other behavior. 
Dean’s Teaching Fellowship course
      

Sec. 01

MW 3-4:15

040.305 (H)

ADVANCED ANCIENT GREEK (3) Staff   Limit 20   Reading of prose or verse authors, depending on the needs of students.  (Same as 040.704)

Sec. 01

TTh 10:30-11:45

 

040.308 (H)

ADVANCED LATIN POETRY (3) Roller   Limit 20   Prereq: 040.207-208 or equivalent The aim of this course is to increase proficiency and improve comprehension of the Latin language.  Intensive reading of Latin texts, with the usual attention to matters of grammar, idiom, translation, etc. Specific offerings vary from year to year. (Same as 040.710)

Sec. 01

WF 1:30-2:45

040.408(H)

TRAGEDY AND ATHENIAN CULTURE(3) Rosenbloom   Limit 35 Tragedy is often considered the distinctive art form of Classical Athens.  This class will read a selection of plays in the contexts of contemporary Athenian culture.

Sec. 01

TTh 3-4:15

130.354 (H,S)

ADVANCED ARCHAEOLOGICAL METHOD AND THEORY (3) Staff Limit 20 Prereq: Previous coursework in archaeology or Perm. Req'd. This course reviews recent developments in archaeological thought and practice, including landscape archaeology, Geographical Information Systems applications, geomorphology, and remote sensing.
Cross-listed with Near Eastern Studies and Anthopology
Course added 5/01/08

Sec. 01

TTh 1:30-2:45

010.387 (H)

ROMAN IMPERIAL SCULPTURE (3) Koortbojian   Limit 25
Cross-listed with History of Art

Sec. 01

TTh 1:30-2:45

150.201 (H)

INTRODUCTION TO GREEK PHILOSOPHY (3)Bett  Limit 20 per section
Cross-listed with Philosophy

Lec.

Sec. 01

02

03

04

MW 10-10:50

F 10-10:50

W 11-11:50

F 10-10:50

W 11-11:50

150.402 (H)

ARISTOTLE (3) Bett   Limit 25
Cross-listed with Philosophy  

Sec. 01

MW 4:30-6pm

214.391(H)

WESTERN INTELLECTUAL HISTORY, 1200-1500 (3) Celenza   Limit 60 20   Cross-listed with German and Romance Languages and Literatures and History
Gilman Course in the Humanities

Sec. 01

TTh 10:30-11:50, F 12-1 Th 2-4:30

360.133 (H)
(W)

GREAT BOOKS: WESTERN TRADITION OR THE HUMANITIES: A TRADITION OF CLASSICS (3) Egginton/Patton/Giarusso  
Limit 10 11 15 per section Freshmen only Others wishing to enroll should contact Prof. Elizabeth Patton (epatton1@jhu.edu) to obtain a waiver. See Interdepartmental for full description
Cross-listed with the Humanities Center, Philosophy, Music, German and Romance Languages & Literatures, and Interdepartmental

Sec. 04 canceled 5/13/08

Sec. 01


02


03


04

TTh 10:30-11:45

TTh 10:30-11:45

TTh 10:30-11:45

TTh 10:30-11:45

389.342 (H)

UNDERSTANDING THE MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES OF THE ART OBJECTS (3) Balachandran Limit 10  Cross-listed with Programs in Museums & Society, and Near Eastern Studies Course canceled 5/12/08

Sec.01

M 2-5

040.501

INDEPENDENT STUDY Staff

040.519

HONORS RESEARCH Staff

040.579

MASTER’S RESEARCH Staff

040.627

SANCTUARIES OF ATHENS AND ATTIKA   Shapiro  Limit 20  The seminar will explore the history and topography of the major Attic sanctuaries, with a focus on the dedications in their religious and archaeological context. 
Cross-listed with History of Art

Sec. 01

T 2-4:30

040.629

REPRESENTING TIBERIUS Roller  Limit 20  Tiberius was a quite different figure from his predecessor, Augustus–almost an “anti-princeps.”  This seminar involves intensive Latin reading in the major sources for Tiberius’ life and career (Suetonius, Tacitus, Velleius, various epigraphic texts) as we investigate the evolving understanding of the emperor’s socialpolitical role

Sec. 01

Th 1:30-4 M 1:30-3:20

040.631

ATHENS 415: EMPIRE AND THEATER Rosenbloom  Limit 20   Focusing on the year 415, this seminar explores relations between theater and democratic imperialism at Athens.  Texts to be studied include Euripides’ Trojan Women, Aristophanes’ Birds, and selections from Thycydides’ History.

Sec. 01

W 2-4:30

040.704

READING ANCIENT GREEK Staff  Limit 20   Prerequisite:  Greek  This reading seminar is intended to train graduate students in direct and critical work on primary sources.  (Same as 040.305)  

Sec. 01

TTh 10:30-11:45

 

040.710

READING LATIN POETRY Roller  Limit 20   Prerequisite: Latin This reading seminar is intended to train graduate students in direct and critical work on primary sources.  (Same as 040.308)   

Sec. 01

WF 1:30-2:45

131.654

ADVANCED ARCHAEOLOGICAL METHOD AND THEORY Staff Limit 20 Prereq: Previous coursework in archaeology or Perm. Req'd. This course reviews recent developments in archaeological thought and practice, including landscape archaeology, Geographical Information Systems applications, geomorphology, and remote sensing.
Cross-listed with Near Eastern Studies and Anthopology
Course added 5/01/08

Sec. 01

TTh 1:30-2:45

010.675

THE QUESTION OF PROGRAMMES (TOMB AND DOMUS) Koortbojian   Limit 25  
Cross-listed with History of Art

Sec. 01

M 2-5pm

214.700

LORENZO VALLA Celenza   Limit 15
Cross-listed with History and German and Romance Languages and Literatures

Sec. 01

T 3-5

040.801

INDEPENDENT STUDY  Staff

040.814

DISSERTATION RESEARCH  Staff

 

 

 

 

 

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