FALL 2013 UNDERGRADUATE CLASSICS COURSES
ARH2090 Great Discoveries in Archaeology
An introduction to the discipline of archaeology and to the work of famous archaeologists through an examination of selected archaeological discoveries in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Days & Times / Room / Instructor / Meeting DatesTuTh 3:35PM - 4:50PM / DHA 0103 / Andrea DeGiorgi / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
ARH3130 Greek Art and Archaeology
This course is intended as a survey of the architecture, sculpture, ceramics, and painting of the ancient Greek world from prehistoric times to the end of the Hellenistic Period in the 1st century B.C. The course will emphasize the relationship of art to the historical, cultural, and geographic context.
Days & Times / Room / Instructor / Meeting DatesMoWeFr 10:10AM - 11:00AM / FAB 0249 / Staff / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
ARH4173 Topography of Rome
Relentlessly transformed and re-designed by a variety of agencies, Rome never remained a museum to its own past. As it stands, its ever-evolving built environment is the palimpsest of millennia of building events, each with its own rationale and agencies. Trough the analysis of urban fabric and the voices of the ancient authors we will navigate the vast cityscape of Rome, investigating the evolution that in a few centuries led a modest constellation of villages to the highest prominence. Of course, much emphasis will be put on the city during classical and late antiquity, but we will also look at the modern re-invention of the imperial city. It should be stressed that topics like appropriation of the past, re-use of architecture, and political agendas will have centrality in the course.
Days & Times / Room / Instructor / Meeting DatesTuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM / FAB 0249 / Andrea DeGiorgi / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
ARH4173 Greek Temples
This course will introduce students to the origins and formal development of the Greek temple and to the distinctive regional variations in the building type. The course will also examine the religious and social functions of temples in order for students understand the central role of temples in ancient Greek society.
Days & Times / Room / Instructor / Meeting DatesMoWe 12:30PM - 1:45PM / FAB 0249 / Christopher Pfaff / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
ASH3200 History of the Ancient Near East
is an introduction to the cultures of the Ancient Near East, their history, and their interrelationships. Geographically we will cover Anatolia, Egypt, Syria-Palestine, and Mesopotamia, with an emphasis on Egypt and Mesopotamia. Chronologically we will cover the span of human occupation of the region from the origins of agriculture down to the conquest of Alexander the Great. We will be concerned not just with “history” in the narrow sense of a sequence of human actions, but also with the culture and achievements of the various civilizations as revealed through archaeology, art, and literature.
Days & Times / Room / Instructor / Meeting DatesTuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM / FAB 0249 / Daniel Pullen / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
CLA2123 The Roman Way
This course provides students an overview of Roman civilization from Romulus to Constantine. To this end it explores basic issues of Roman identity, the Roman family, Roman ways of celebrating victory and commemorating the dead, the constitutions of Rome’s Republic and Empire, religion, and entertainments (gladiators, chariot races, etc.). Prior knowledge of ancient Rome is not required.
Days & Times / Room / Instructor / Meeting DatesTuTh 2:00PM - 3:15PM / FLH 0275 / Trevor Luke / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
CLA3430 History of Ancient Greece
This course surveys the history of ancient Greece from the Bronze Age to the death of Alexander the Great (c.3000-323 BCE), with a focus on political, social, military, and economic developments. Students will explore a variety of ancient sources that contribute to our knowledge about Greek history: primarily literary sources (such as the historians Herodotus and Thucydides and the biographer Plutarch), but also including inscriptions, coins, and archaeological sites, artifacts, and monuments.
Days & Times / Room / Instructor / Meeting DatesMoWe 12:30PM - 1:45PM / MON 0004 / David Branscome / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
CLA3501 Gender and Society in Ancient Greece
This course uses a variety of primary sources to examine aspects of gender relationships in Greek antiquity, with particular attention to structures of power and their modern analogues. Fulfills Gordon Rule, multicultural, liberal studies iv, and literature requirements.
Days & Times / Room / Instructor / Meeting DatesMoWe 3:35PM - 4:50PM / DIF 0201 / Laurel Fulkerson / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
CLT2044 Greek and Latin Elements in English Vocabulary
This course serves as an introduction to Greek and Latin elements in English with special attention to word roots and the development of vocabulary through the application of these roots. Meets Liberal Studies Area IV requirements, Literature, and W (Gordon Rule).
Days & Times / Room / Instructor / Meeting DatesMoWe 3:35PM - 4:50PM / MCH 0301 / Staff / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
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TuTh 5:15PM - 6:30PM / MCH 0301 / Staff / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
CLT3370 Classical Mythology
This course offers a general introduction to the sacred stories, or myths, of the ancient Greeks and Romans. The study of Greco-Roman mythology offers an excellent window into the past by providing us with a unique opportunity to examine how the Greeks and Romans attempted to answer questions about the nature of the universe and mankind’s place in it. The myths of any people betray attitudes concerning life, death, life after death, love, hate, morality, the role of women in society, etc.; we will pay particular attention to how Greco-Roman mythology addresses these important issues. Moreover, because the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome have exercised such an influence in the shaping of the modern western world, we will equip ourselves with the background necessary to make modern literature, philosophy, religion, and
art more intelligible and meaningful. Meets requirements for Liberal Studies Area IV and Gordon Rule (W).
Days & Times / Room / Instructor / Meeting DatesMoWeFr 9:05AM - 9:55AM / LSB 0002 / Staff / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
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MoWeFr 1:25PM - 2:15PM / WMS 0123 / Staff / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
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MoWe 2:00PM - 3:15PM / MON 0004 / Staff / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
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TuTh 3:35PM - 4:50PM / MON 0005 / Staff / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
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MoWe 3:35PM - 4:50PM / MON 0005 / Staff / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
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MoWe 5:15PM - 6:30PM / MCH 0301 / Staff / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
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TuTh 5:15PM - 6:30PM / WJB G0039 / Staff / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
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MoWe 6:45PM - 8:00PM / MON 0005 / Staff / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
CLT3378 Ancient Mythology East and West
This course examines from a multicultural perspective certain significant, recurring subjects in world mythology and legend. Attention will be given to the themes of Creation, the Mother Goddess, the Hero and the Underworld, as well as to myths that present popular motifs such as the Trickster, the Savior, the Seasons. Religious, ritual and philosophical aspects will be considered along with the narrative content. Meets requirements for Liberal Studies Area IV, Multicultural (X), and Gordon Rule (W).
Days & Times / Room / Instructor / Meeting DatesMoWeFr 8:00AM - 8:50AM / LSB 0002 / Staff / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
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MoWe 11:00AM - 12:15PM / DOD 0205I / Staff / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
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MoWeFr 11:15AM - 12:05PM / LSB 0002 / Staff / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
CLT3378 Ancient Mythology East and West (continued)
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MoWeFr 12:20PM - 1:10PM / LSB 0002 / Staff / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
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MoWeFr 2:30PM - 3:20PM / FLH 0255 / Staff / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
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TuTh 3:35PM - 4:50PM / MCH 0301 / Staff / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
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MoWe 3:35PM - 4:50PM / FLH 0255 / Staff / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
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MoWe 3:35PM - 4:50PM / MON 0004 / Staff / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
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MoWe 5:15PM - 6:30PM / MON 0004 / Staff / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
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TuTh 5:15PM - 6:30PM / MON 0005 / Staff / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
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TuTh 6:45PM - 8:00PM / WJB G0039 / Staff / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
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MoWe 3:35PM - 4:50PM / FLH 0255 / Staff / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
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MoWe 3:35PM - 4:50PM / FLH 0255 / Staff / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
CLT3510 Ancient World in Film
This course explores representations of the ancient world in film and cinema, including the movies Ben Hur, 300, Gladiator, and Troy. Satisfies liberal studies (humanities), writing, and multicultual requirements. No additional meetings or screenings; all movies streamed online.
Days & Times / Room / Instructor / Meeting DatesMoWeFr 11:15AM - 12:05PM / WMS 0123 / Staff / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
CLT4340 Greek and Roman Epic
We shall be reading in English and studying with the aid of discussions and student presentations the two Homeric epics and Virgil’s Aeneid.
Days & Times / Room / Instructor / Meeting DatesTuTh 2:00PM - 3:15PM / WJB G0039 / Francis Cairns / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
EUH4412 The Roman Republic
In this course, we will consider Rome from its origins as a tiny village through its transformation into a Mediterranean empire, with a particular focus on the period 509-31 BCE. In addition to exploring major shifts in the cultural, political, military, and economic landscapes of the Roman Republic, we will engage with the methodological issues that arise from the fragmentary and often ambiguous evidence for this period of ancient history.
Days & Times / Room / Instructor / Meeting DatesTuTh 3:35PM - 4:50PM / MON 0004 / Jessica Clark / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
GRE1120 Beginning Greek 1.
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 at least twice a week, and at least three exams. Please note that this course is not in modern Greek which is not offered at FSU.Meets foreign language requirement for the BA degree when followed by GRE1121 and GRE2220. No language lab required.
Days & Times / Room / Instructor / Meeting DatesMoTuWeTh 11:15AM - 12:05PM / MCH 0301 / John Marincola / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
GRE1121 Beginning Greek 2.
A continuation of Beginning Greek I (GRE1120), this course is an introduction to the basic grammar and vocabulary of the ancient Greek language of the Classical period (500-400 BCE). No language lab required. Meets the foreign language requirement for the BA degree when preceded by GRE1120 and followed by GRE2230.
Days & Times / Room / Instructor / Meeting DatesMoTuWeTh 10:10AM - 11:00AM / MCH 0301 / Staff / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
GRE2220 Introduction to Greek Literature
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. Completes the foreign language requirement for the BA degree. Prerequisites: GRE1120 and GRE1121 or equivalents. No language lab required.
Days & Times / Room / Instructor / Meeting DatesMoTuWeTh 9:05AM - 9:55AM / MCH 0301 / Staff / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
GRW3104 Homer’s Odyssey
This course, open to students who have had at least three semesters of classical Greek, will read selections from Books I to XII of the Odyssey. Class will consist of daily translation and discussion of the texts read; there will also be regular quizzes and three exams.
Days & Times / Room / Instructor / Meeting DatesTuTh 2:30PM – 3:45PM / DIF 0212 / John Marincola / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
GRW4340 Hesiod
We shall be reading in Greek Hesiod’s Theogony.Required Text: any text of Hesiod’s Theogony. (Students will also need to have access to West, M.L., 1966. Hesiod, Theogony, edited with Prolegomena and Commentary. Oxford. It is currently out of print, but second-hand and library copies may be available.)
Days & Times / Room / Instructor / Meeting DatesTuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM / DOD 0205I / Francis Cairns / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
LAT1120 Beginning Latin 1.
This course serves as an introduction to the basic grammar and syntax of Classical Latin. Meets foreign language requirement for the BA degree when followed by LAT1121 and LAT2220. No language lab required.
Days & Times / Room / Instructor / Meeting DatesMoTuWeTh 11:15AM - 12:05PM / MON 0005 / Staff / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
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MoTuWeTh 12:20PM - 1:10PM / MON 0005 / Staff / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
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MoTuWeTh 1:25PM - 2:15PM / MON 0005 / Staff / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
LAT1121 Beginning Latin 2.
This course is a continuation of LAT1120 and completes the study of grammar and syntax of Classical Latin. Meets foreign language requirement for the BA degree when preceded by LAT1120 and followed by LAT2220. Prerequisite: LAT1120 or equivalent. No language lab required.
Days & Times / Room / Instructor / Meeting DatesMoTuWeTh 10:10AM - 11:00AM / MON 0005 / Staff / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
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MoTuWeTh 12:20PM - 1:10PM / MCH 0301 / Staff / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
LAT2220 Introduction to Latin Literature
This course involves translation and commentary on selected Latin readings. Meets foreign language requirement for the BA degree. Prerequisites: LAT1120 and LAT1121 or equivalents. No language lab required.
Days & Times / Room / Instructor / Meeting DatesMoTuWeTh 9:05AM - 9:55AM / MON 0005 / Staff / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
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MoTuWeTh 1:25PM - 2:15PM / MCH 0301 / Staff / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
LNW3323 Ovid, Ars Amatoria
This intermediate Latin course offers an introduction to Ovid’s Ars Amatoria (Art of Love). We will engage in close reading of selections from the first two books of the poem, which offer advice on how to “conquer” women (Book 1) and how to retain their love (Book 2). Particular attention will be devoted to issues of grammar, syntax, style, genre, and meter.
Days & Times / Room / Instructor / Meeting DatesMoWeFr 10:10AM - 11:00AM / LSB 0002 / Timothy Stover / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
LNW4320 Catullus
Translation of the entirety of the Catullan oeuvre, with particular attention both to the mechanics of the Latin and the larger cultural milieu.
Days & Times / Room / Instructor / Meeting DatesMoWe 12:30PM - 1:45PM / DOD 0205I / Laurel Fulkerson / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013
LNW4380 Sallust
In this course, we will read the surviving works of the Roman historian Sallust (ca. 86-35 BCE). Our focus will be both stylistic and historical, aswe explore the development of Latin prose and the functions of historiography at Rome through the close reading of Sallust’s accounts of corruption, conspiracy, and civil strife at the end of the Roman Republic.
Days & Times / Room / Instructor / Meeting DatesTuTh 12:30PM - 1:45PM / DOD 0205I / Jessica Clark / 08/26/2013 - 12/13/2013