Fall 2012 Graduate Classics Courses

FALL 2012 GRADUATE CLASSICS COURSES

ARH5119Egyptian Archaeology(3) Dr. D. Pullen

ARH 4118/5119: Egyptian Art and Archaeologyis an in-depth introduction to the archaeology, art, and culture of ancient Egypt, from predynastic times to the subjugation of Egypt by other powers in the ancient world. The primary emphasis will be on the monuments, their historical and cultural context, and the development of Egyptian material culture. It is expected that a student enrolled in this course will have had some exposure to prehistoric or classical archaeology, ancient art, or ancient history (e.g., ARH2090, ARH3130, ARH3056, ASH3200). Meets with ARH4118.

Sec. 1 (Ref# 07365)T R12:30pm-1:45pmFAB 0249

ARH5410Greek Art and Archaeology of the 4th and 5th Centuries B.C.(3) Dr. C. Pfaff

This course will examine the art of the Greek world from the time of the Persian Wars to the death of Alexander the Great. Assigned readings and class lectures will concentrate on the general stylistic developments in the arts (especially sculpture and painting) of this period, on the specific contributions of known artists, and on the relationship of art to the social and historical context. Meets with ARH4131.

Sec. 1 (Ref# 07393)M W4:30pm-5:45pmFAB 0249

ARH5160Art & Archaeology in the Early Roman Empire(3) Dr. N. de Grummond

This course examines at an advanced level the material culture of the Early Roman Empire, beginning with the middle of the first century BCE and going down to around the middle of the 2nd century CE (reign of Hadrian). Included are painting, sculpture, architecture, ceramics, and coinage, illuminating the social and economic context of the early years of the Empire, and including study of the provinces of Gaul, Egypt, Spain, Asia Minor, Britain, Greece and Dacia. Meets with ARH4151.

Sec. 1 (Ref# 07596)T R11:00am-12:15pmFAB 0249

CLA5438Classical Athens and Sparta(3) Dr. J. Sickinger

This advanced course will examine the history of ancient Greece inthe sixth and fifth centuries BC, when the Greek city-states, led by Athens andSparta, reached their political, military, and cultural zenith. The period sawthe Greek victory over the mighty Persian empire, the growth ofAtheniandemocracy and imperialism, and the eventual split between Athens and Spartathat led to the Peloponnesian War. Some background in Greek history or civilization (CLA 2110 or 3430) recommended. Meets with EUH4401.

Sec. 1 (Ref# 07595)T R2:00pm-3:15pmWJB G0039

CLA5799The Roman Economy(3) Staff

This course will offer an in-depth analysis of the social and political forces underpinning the historical development and function of the Roman economy.

Sec. 1 (Ref# 00645)T3:30pm-6:00pmDOD 0205I

CLA5931Heroes(3) Dr. A. Romano

In ancient Greece the "hero" was many things: a powerful dead person, recipient of worship, revered ancestor, and star of epic, drama, visual art and other media of Greek legend. The distinctively Greek and distinctively ancient combination of features makes the hero an important window through which to understand ancient Greek civilization. Through the hero we can see the intersection of Greek values, religiosity, history, literature, and thought.Why were tales of the hero were so central? To what purposes were they put? This advanced myth seminar guides students through in-depth study of the figure of the hero and introduces students to advanced topics and methods in the study of ancient myth and mythography. Meets with CLA4930.

Sec. 2 (Ref# 07600)R3:30pm-6:00pm DOD 0205I

GRW5345Hellenistic Epigrams(3) Dr. F. Cairns

This course will cover the works of the major Hellenistic epigrammatists. Texts will be supplied. Meets with GRW4340.

Sec. 1 (Ref# 07612)T R12:30pm-1:45pmDOD 0205I

GRW5345/6930Persian Wars Greek Literature(3)Dr. J. Marincola

This course examines the reception of the Persian Wars in ancient Greek literature and thought, beginning with Simonides and Pindar and ending with Plutarch. We range over poetry and prose, and our readings include (either entire or in excerpts) the following: Simonides’ Plataea elegy; Aeschylus’ Persians; Herodotus’ Histories VII–IX; Plato’s Menexenus; fifth- and fourth-century epitaphioi; fragments from Ephorus and Theopompus; Timotheus’ Persians; Diodorus Book XI; and Plutarch’s Themistocles, Aristides, and De HerodotiMalignitate. There will be extensive secondary reading as well (some not in English) on the Persian Wars tradition.

Sec. 2/1 (Ref# 07615/01786)W3:30pm-6:00pmDOD 0205I

GRW5909Beginning Greek I(4) Dr. A. Romano

This course is an introduction to classical Attic Greek, in which the student will learn the basic forms and syntax of the language. There will be daily homework, quizzes, and exams. Please note that this course is not in modern Greek which is not offered at FSU. Meets with GRE1120.

Sec. 1 (Ref# 01784)M T W R12:20pm-1:10pmMCH 0301

GRW5909Beginning Greek II(4) Staff

A continuation of Beginning Greek I, this course is an introduction to the basic grammar and vocabulary of the ancient Greek language of the Classical period (500-400 BCE). Meets with GRE1121.

Sec. 2 (Ref# 07405)M T W R10:10am-11:00amMCH 0301

GRW5909Introduction to Greek Literature(4) Staff

This is an intermediate Greek course which will focus on solidifying the grammar, both morphology and syntax, as well as building up translation skills and vocabulary. We will read selected orations of Lysias.

Meets with GRE2220.

Sec. 3 (Ref# 07406)M T W R9:05am-9:55amMCH 0301

GRW5909Xenophon(3) Dr. D. Branscome

Translation, commentary, and interpretation of selected Greek works.May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours with change of content. Meets with GRW3104.

Sec. 4 (Ref# 07407)M W F9:05am-9:55amDOD 0205I

GRW6930The Persian Wars in Greek Literature and Thought(3)Dr. J. Marincola

Sec. 1 (Ref# 01786)W3:30pm-6:00pmDOD 0205I

LNW5325Didactic Poetry(3)Dr. L. Fulkerson

This course is an exploration of the genre of didactic poetry in Latin, including both its acknowledged masters (Lucretius, Vergil, Ovid) and some lesser-known lights (Manilius and Oppian). We will read a variety of texts, examining both change and continuity: what, if any, are the "key" elements of this genre, and how do individual authors alter them?what are differences and similarities in tone, purpose, etc.? As with any language course at this level, continued mastery of Latin is also a primary goal. Prerequisite: at least one Latin course at the 3000-level, or similar experience. Meets with LNW4320.

Sec. 1 (Ref# 07604)M W12:30pm-1:45pmDOD 0205I

LNW5385Suetonius, Augustus(3) Dr. T. Luke

This course is an introduction to Suetonius and Latin biography through what was perhaps the most important of the author's imperial lives, the Life of the Divine Augustus. Although his biography of Caesar precedes it in the text, the Augustus is arguably more important because of its relationship with the other imperial lives, particularly that of Vespasian. In this course we will acquaint ourselves with the language and style of Suetonius, as well as delve into Suetonius' thought about the figure of the emperor. Meets with LNW4380.

Sec. 1 (Ref# 02309)M W11:00am-12:15pmDOD 0205I

LNW5932Beginning Latin I(4) Staff

This course serves as an introduction to the basic grammar and syntax of Classical Latin. Meets with LAT1120.

Sec. 1 (Ref# 02310)M T W R9:05am-9:55amMON 0005

Sec. 2 (Ref# 07544)M T W R11:15am-12:05pmMON 0005

Sec. 3 (Ref# 07545)M T W R1:25pm-2:15pmMON 0005

LNW5932Beginning Latin II(4) Staff

This course is a continuation of LAT1120 and completes the study of grammar and syntax of Classical Latin. Meets with LAT1121.

Sec. 4 (Ref# 07546)M T W R11:15am-12:05pmMCH 0301

Sec. 5 (Ref# 07547)M T W R1:25pm-2:15pmMCH 0301

Sec. 6 (Ref# 07548)M T W R2:30pm-3:20pmMON 0005

LNW5932Introduction to Latin Literature(4) Staff

This course involves translation and commentary on selected Latin readings. Meets with LAT2220.

Sec. 7 (Ref# 07549)M T W R10:10am-11:00amMON 0005

Sec. 9 (Ref# 07590)M T W R12:20pm-1:10pmMON 0005

LNW5932Vergil’s Aeneid(3) Dr. T. Stover

This intermediate course offers an introduction to one of the masterpieces of Latin poetry, Vergil’s Aeneid. This epic poem recounts Aeneas’ quest to reach Italy and there begin a process that would culminate in the establishment of the Roman Empire. In this course we will engage in close reading of the fourth book of the poem, which concerns the ill–fated love affair between Aeneas and the Carthaginian queen Dido. Particular attention will be devoted to issues of grammar, syntax, style, and meter. In addition to discussing prepared passages from Book 4, we will also regularly read at sight other passages from the poem. The text we will use is Clyde Pharr’s edition of Aeneid 1–6 published by Bolchazy–Carducci [ISBN: 0865164215]. Meets with LNW3323.

Sec. 8 (Ref# 07550)M W F12:20pm-1:10pmLSB 0002

LNW6930Lucan’s Bellum Civile(3) Dr. T. Stover

In this seminar we will engage in close reading and discussion of Lucan’s Bellum Civile, an unfinished epic poem in nine plus books on the civil war between Pompey and Caesar that brought an end to the Roman Republic. Particular attention will be paid to the author’s poetic technique, to his place in the tradition of the genre, and to the socio–political context in which the poem was composed (i.e. Neronian Rome). Our readings will be scattered widely throughout the poem, allowing us to focus on particularly important episodes and exemplary passages. The parts we do not read in Latin we will read in translation.

Sec. 1 (Ref# 02312)M3:30pm-6:00pmDOD 0205I