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FALL (current):
• Greek
• Latin
SPRING (current):
• Classical
• Greek
• Latin
SPRING 2006
CLASSICAL - COURSES NOT REQUIRING THE USE OF GREEK OR LATIN
| CLA214/CHV214 The Other Side of Rome |
| An introduction to Roman culture designed to complicate the traditional image of Rome as a static, rigidly conservative society, the course will explore how the Romans used such issues as gender and sexuality, conspicuous consumption, and slavery to define the place of their civilization within the natural order. Authors like Petronius, Lucan, and Tacitus will focus our attention on the social complexities of imperial Rome. We end with a look at contemporary representations of Rome to ask what role stereotypes of ancient Rome have come to play in 20th century America. |
| Professor: Andrew Feldherr |
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Lecture: 10:00-10:50 am TTh Precept 01: 1:30-2:20 pm W Precept 02: 2:30-3:20 pm W Precept 03: 11:00-11:50 am Th Precept 03A: 11:00-11:50 am Th (Soph Only) Precept 04: 2:30-3:20 pm Th Precept 05: 3:30-4:20 pm Th Precept 06: 3:30-4:20 pm Th Precept 07: TBA Precept 08: TBA Precept 09: TBA Precept 10: TBA Precept 11: TBA |
| CLA217/HIS217 The Greek World in the Hellenistic Age |
| The Greek experience from Alexander the Great through Cleopatra. An exploration of the dramatic expansion of the Greek world into Egypt and the Near East brought about by the conquests and achievements of Alexander. Study of the profound political, social, and intellectual changes that stemmed from the interaction of the cultures, and the entrance of Greece into the sphere of Rome. Readings include history, biography, religious narrative, comedy, and epic poetry. Two Lectures, one precept. |
| Professor: Marc Domingo-Gygax |
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Lecture: 3:30-4:20 pm TTh Precept01: 10:00-10:50 am T Precept 02: 11:00-11:50 am T Precept 03: 10:00-10:50 am Th Precept 04: 11:00-11:50 am W Precept 05: 1:30-2:20 pm W Precept 06: 2:30-3:20 pm W Precept 07: 7:30-8:20 pm Th |
| CLA312/POL390/CHV312 Participatory Democracy: From Ancient Athens to the Modern Organization |
| Ancient Athens as a case study of the origins and development of a successful democracy, with emphasis on political institututions, social practices, civic learning, and the organization of useful knowledge. How might the practice of democracy help to solve collective action problems, further material flourishing, and promote ethical conduct? Analysis of modern experiments with direct participation, including New England town meetings, referenda and ballot initiatives, teams and self-organization in the workplace, and "leaderless" social movements. |
| Professor: Josiah Ober |
| Class: 9:30-10:50 am TTh |
| CLA326/HIS326 Topics in Ancient History and Religion: Religion in Roman Society |
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This course will introduce students to a wide variety of aspects of
Roman religion. Topics will include the state religion, domestic cult
and foreign cults. |
| Professor: Harriet I. Flower |
| Seminar: 7:30-8:50 pm MW |
| CLA332/MED332 Women and the Classical Tradition |
| A study of medieval and modern women and men as gendered agents of the transmission, imitation, and adaptation of Greco-Roman literature and ideology. Our primary emphasis will be on the Latin Middle Ages and on 19th- and 20th- century America. Representative issues addressed include: is there a tradition of women's writing?; classical themes, ancient authors, and changing perceptions of Antiquity as sources of inspiration for women writers; gender, race and class in the curriculum and the profession of Classics; and classical education and social action. |
| Professor: Janet M. Martin |
| Seminar: 11:00-12:20 pm TTh |
Updated
January 13, 2006 by Jill