Course Schedule
CLAS 510A – Methods in Classical Studies
Introduction to the various disciplines of classical scholarship: philology, textual criticism, paleography, papyrology, archaeology.
Introduction to the various disciplines of classical scholarship: philology, textual criticism, paleography, papyrology, archaeology.
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- Section: 001
- Instructor: Friesen, Courtney
- Days: MoWe
- Time: 08:30 AM - 09:45 AM
- Dates: Aug 26 - Dec 11
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 8 / 12
CLAS 510B – Thesis Preparation
This course is an introduction to thesis writing for students enrolled in the Master of Arts degree program in Classics. Topics and/or assignments include forming a thesis committee, the review of scholarship, and developing a thesis writing plan, in addition to discussion of second-year issues such as applying for PhD programs and/or jobs in Classics.
This course is an introduction to thesis writing for students enrolled in the Master of Arts degree program in Classics. Topics and/or assignments include forming a thesis committee, the review of scholarship, and developing a thesis writing plan, in addition to discussion of second-year issues such as applying for PhD programs and/or jobs in Classics.
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- Section: 001
- Instructor: Friesen, Courtney
- Days: We
- Time: 01:00 PM - 01:50 PM
- Dates: Aug 26 - Dec 11
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 10 / 12
CLAS 554 – Greek and Roman Sculpture: Symbols and Society in Antiquity
This course surveys Greek and Roman sculpture from Cycladic figurines of the 3rd millennium B.C. to Roman sculpture of ca. 300 A.D. Topics to be addressed are stylistic developments, uses of sculpture within historical settings, iconography and meaning, materials and manufacturing techniques, and sculptors and their social status. The course will also deal with modern misconceptions of the original appearance of the classical sculpture, problems of forgeries, and the impact of looting within larger discussions of cultural heritage and collecting.
This course surveys Greek and Roman sculpture from Cycladic figurines of the 3rd millennium B.C. to Roman sculpture of ca. 300 A.D. Topics to be addressed are stylistic developments, uses of sculpture within historical settings, iconography and meaning, materials and manufacturing techniques, and sculptors and their social status. The course will also deal with modern misconceptions of the original appearance of the classical sculpture, problems of forgeries, and the impact of looting within larger discussions of cultural heritage and collecting.
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- Section: 001
- Instructor: Romano, Irene B
- Days: TuTh
- Time: 12:30 PM - 01:45 PM
- Dates: Aug 26 - Dec 11
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 23 / 25
CLAS 574 – Archaeometry: Scientific Methods in Art and Archaeology
Critical survey of scientific methods used in archaeology and art history. Emphasis on the potential and limitations of these techniques for reconstructing human behavior. Graduate-level requirements include one substantial critical review of the literature on some archaeological application of archaeometry.
Critical survey of scientific methods used in archaeology and art history. Emphasis on the potential and limitations of these techniques for reconstructing human behavior. Graduate-level requirements include one substantial critical review of the literature on some archaeological application of archaeometry.
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- Section: 001
- Instructor: Pearson, Charlotte L
- Days: MoWe
- Time: 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
- Dates: Aug 26 - Dec 11
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 22 / 40
CLAS 584 – Roman Art and Architecture
The origin and development of Italian architecture from the beginning of the Iron Age to the end of the Roman Empire, highlighting the development of construction techniques, materials used, the nature of the work force, principal monuments and patterns of urbanism. Focus is also placed on the imperial building programs of the Roman emperors and on the domestic architecture of Rome and its dependencies. Graduate-level requirements include extensive reading and an in-depth paper.
The origin and development of Italian architecture from the beginning of the Iron Age to the end of the Roman Empire, highlighting the development of construction techniques, materials used, the nature of the work force, principal monuments and patterns of urbanism. Focus is also placed on the imperial building programs of the Roman emperors and on the domestic architecture of Rome and its dependencies. Graduate-level requirements include extensive reading and an in-depth paper.
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- Section: 101
- Instructor: Soren, David H
- Days:
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- Dates: Aug 26 - Dec 11
- Status: Closed
- Enrollment: 35 / 30
CLAS 596A – Topics in Greek or Roman Literature, History or Archaeology
The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
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- Section: 001
- Instructor: Hasaki, Eleni
- Days: TuTh
- Time: 02:00 PM - 03:15 PM
- Dates: Aug 26 - Dec 11
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 8 / 20
GRK 533 – Readings in Ancient Greek Poetry of the Archaic and/or Hellenistic Period
Critical readings in ancient Greek with literary and social-historical contextual analyses of ancient Greek Poetry of either the Archaic or Hellenistic period or both. Graduate-level requirements include extensive reading and a research paper.
Critical readings in ancient Greek with literary and social-historical contextual analyses of ancient Greek Poetry of either the Archaic or Hellenistic period or both. Graduate-level requirements include extensive reading and a research paper.
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- Section: 001
- Instructor: Groves, Robert
- Days: MoTh
- Time: 03:30 PM - 04:45 PM
- Dates: Aug 26 - Dec 11
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 16 / 22
LAT 526 – Roman Historians
Readings in Latin from the Roman historians and biographers. May be repeated without duplication of readings. Graduate-level requirements include extensive readings and a research paper.
Readings in Latin from the Roman historians and biographers. May be repeated without duplication of readings. Graduate-level requirements include extensive readings and a research paper.
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- Section: 001
- Instructor: Waddell, Philip
- Days: MoWe
- Time: 05:00 PM - 06:15 PM
- Dates: Aug 26 - Dec 11
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 12 / 16
LAT 530 – Roman Drama
Close reading and study of select plays of Plautus, Terence, and Seneca, as well as select fragments of Republican Roman tragedy. Graduate-level requirements include extra reading assignments in Latin; a more ambitious research paper project.
Close reading and study of select plays of Plautus, Terence, and Seneca, as well as select fragments of Republican Roman tragedy. Graduate-level requirements include extra reading assignments in Latin; a more ambitious research paper project.
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- Section: 001
- Instructor: Christenson, David M.
- Days: Tu
- Time: 03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
- Dates: Aug 26 - Dec 11
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 11 / 25
LAT 579 – Second/Foreign Language Teaching and Learning
This class is intended to prepare students to teach a second/foreign language. It will provide students with the essential foundations in language teaching methodology and theory, pedagogical grammar, curriculum and materials development, classroom management, and formal and informal assessment techniques. In addition, students will gain practical knowledge through video practicum components, which allow them to watch and reflect on actual classroom teaching. Students will complete this program with the pedagogical knowledge and practical understanding necessary to be confident and effective language teachers.
This class is intended to prepare students to teach a second/foreign language. It will provide students with the essential foundations in language teaching methodology and theory, pedagogical grammar, curriculum and materials development, classroom management, and formal and informal assessment techniques. In addition, students will gain practical knowledge through video practicum components, which allow them to watch and reflect on actual classroom teaching. Students will complete this program with the pedagogical knowledge and practical understanding necessary to be confident and effective language teachers.
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- Section: 002
- Instructor: Diao, Wenhao
- Days: We
- Time: 02:30 PM - 05:00 PM
- Dates: Aug 26 - Dec 11
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 16 / 20